Three-way deal to power Parwan

By Lachlan Ellis

A partnership between Moorabool Shire Council, the State Government, and Greater Western Water (GWW) will see $250,000 go towards designing the essentials for the planned Parwan Employment Precinct.

The State Government will invest $200,000 from the Investment Fast Track Fund for Council to develop plans for electricity, potable water, and sewer systems in the precinct – complemented by Council and GWW’s contributions of $25,000 each.

GWW Managing Director Maree Lang thanked Council and the State Government for their support, and said the company was grateful to be a part of the collaboration.

“We’re delighted to be a partner in this project, and be able to partner with State Government, Council, and key stakeholders, to really see the possibilities of the Parwan area…to see this area activated, and see this grid planning really realising the potential of the area,” Ms Lang said.

“Our planners and engineers are absolutely chomping at the bit to get more and more involved in how we set out smart grids for this area, and looking forward to seeing this being a real economic boost in terms of job opportunities.”

Cr Sullivan said the Parwan Employment Precinct would provide significant job opportunities and an economic boost for Moorabool.

“This precinct has the potential to create an innovative agribusiness precinct that could actively employ over 1500 full-time jobs. There will also be jobs during the construction process. This is an exciting project, and we look forward to the development over coming years,” he said.

“We currently have around 60 per cent of residents leaving the Shire for work. If we can provide local jobs in the agribusiness and industrial sectors in the Parwan precinct, what a great thing that would be for our Shire.”