Amira Global has welcomed a $20 million investment by the Western Australian government into the development of a robotics and automation test facility and precinct at Neerabup, north of Perth.
The Neerabup Automation and Robotics test facility is a major initiative of Amira Global, an independent not-for-profit organisation of companies from the resources industry. The facility is designed to support research and development, and accelerate the adoption and implementation of technology by and for members of the organisation.
In a statement Amira Global CEO Jacqui Coombes said the stimulus package announced by Premier Mark McGowan yesterday was a win for research and industry in Western Australia.
“We are delighted with the announcement and congratulate the McGowan Government on its approach to safeguarding the State’s future,” Ms Coombes said.
“The test facility is essential for advancing the development and integration of technology in automation, robotics and analytics in the mining sector. This will have benefits for all Australians.”
“With the government recognising the need for the test facility it enables Amira to fast-track the first stage of the test facility to help mining companies during the COVID-19 crisis.”
The test facility would help develop the research for integrating industry 6.0 technologies and associated capabilities into the future of mining said Ms Coombes. It will form part of the proposed 94-hectare precinct at Neerabup.
“The Neerabup Automation and Robotics Precinct will also provide stimulus for cluster development in this sector, which will advance business capability for our resource service providers.”
Read more about the Amira Global Neerabup Automation and Robotics Precinct.
