Richmond Valley has been announced as the location for the next Regional Job Precinct, the second of four precincts to be part of the State’s bush-led recovery from drought, floods, bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister for Regional NSW, John Barilaro said the Richmond Valley was selected as the next Regional Job Precinct due to its strengths in agriculture, renewable energy and manufacturing sectors.
“A precinct in the Richmond Valley will help to diversify industries in the Casino area by identifying value-adding opportunities for existing sectors, and we will be working with Richmond Valley Council and local stakeholders to realise the prospects that are on the horizon,” Mr Barilaro said.
He said the State planned to help regions recover by creating thousands of new jobs.
MP for Clarence, Chris Gulaptis welcomed the announcement as great news for the Richmond Valley presenting an opportunity for the State to work with the Council to address current barriers to development.
“The Regional Job Precinct will benefit industries like the Richmond Valley Industrial Estate which received $9.9 million from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Package, as well as the associated manufacturing businesses that set up off the back of this investment,” Mr Gulaptis said.
“Our region has a successful and proud history off the back of industry and now is the time to grow, expand and create opportunities for more investment on our doorstep,” he said.
Albury was the first Regional Jobs Precinct to be named and further locations for Regional Job Precincts are expected to be announced in coming months.
