Tag: Victoria
Glenrowan solar farm achieves maximum capacity powering 45,000 homes
CIMIC Group's Pacific Partnerships and UGL announced the Glenrowan Solar Farm in Victoria has reached full power just 12 months from financial close.
Victoria’s textile, clothing & footwear manufacturing sector valued nearly at $1B, says report
In a collaboration between the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and Epson Australia, research conducted by RMIT has shed light on the true economic worth of Victoria’s textile, clothing, and footwear (TCF) manufacturing sector.
Victoria invests $1M to expand Repurpose It facility in Epping
The Victorian government is investing $1 million to expand the food and organics processing capacity at the Repurpose It facility in Epping.
Visy opens $50M upgraded glass recycling facility in Victoria
Victoria is now home to Visy’s newly upgraded glass recycling facility in Laverton, which will process up to 200,000 tonnes of glass each year, including bottles and glass recycled from the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).
Deer Park land sale finalised, Orica’s business continues to thrive
The initial phase of the surplus land sale in Deer Park, Victoria, to UniSuper has been finalized for $260 million, meeting all conditions and completing cash settlement, involving about 66 hectares, roughly half of Orica’s total surplus land holdings in the area.
Pacific Green unveils plans for one of Australia’s largest grid-scale battery energy parks
Renewable energy solutions provider Pacific Green is set to embark on the development of one of Australia's largest grid-scale battery energy parks.
Victoria to spearhead economic growth across Australia — Deloitte report
The latest Deloitte Access Economics’ Business Outlook report has revealed Victoria is set to lead all states in economic growth over the next five years, highlighting the success of the state’s strategy for sustainable, job-creating growth.
Origin Energy invests $400M in large-scale battery at Mortlake Power Station
Origin Energy has given the green light for the construction of a substantial large-scale battery at the Mortlake Power Station in south-west Victoria, signalling an investment commitment of approximately $400 million.
Victorian manufacturers grapple with $16M in fines for safety breaches
Victorian employers and manufacturers are reeling from over $16 million in fines, as revealed by WorkSafe Victoria's 153 successful health and safety prosecutions in 2023.
Vic gov’t boosts support for women in manufacturing and energy industries
In a continued effort to promote gender equality in traditionally male-dominated sectors, the Victorian Government has opened applications for a new round of grants aimed at supporting women in the energy and manufacturing industries.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
