About Peel Development Commission
Peel Development Commission: Driving Progress and Prosperity in the Peel Region
The Peel Development Commission is a government agency that has been established to drive progress and prosperity in the Peel region of Western Australia. The commission aims to make the Peel a progressive, prosperous, and dynamic region with a culture of care. It works towards achieving this goal by promoting economic development, supporting local businesses, attracting investment, and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
The Peel region is located south of Perth and covers an area of approximately 5,500 square kilometers. It includes the cities of Mandurah and Rockingham as well as several smaller towns such as Pinjarra, Waroona, Dwellingup, Serpentine-Jarrahdale, Murray Shire and Boddington. The region is known for its stunning natural beauty with pristine beaches along its coastline to lush forests inland.
The commission recognizes that economic development is essential for creating jobs and improving living standards in the region. To achieve this goal it has developed a comprehensive strategy that focuses on key sectors such as tourism & hospitality industry; agriculture & food processing; manufacturing & engineering; mining & resources; education & training; health care services etc.
One way in which the commission supports economic development is by providing funding opportunities for local businesses through grants programs like Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants Program which provides up to $250k per project or Industry Attraction Fund (IAF) which provides up to $1 million per project.
Another way in which it promotes economic growth is by attracting investment from outside sources. The commission works closely with investors from around Australia as well as overseas countries like China or Japan who are interested in investing into Western Australian economy especially into regional areas like Peel Region.
In addition to promoting economic growth through business support initiatives and investment attraction efforts - The Commission also plays an important role in enhancing quality-of-life factors within communities across all age groups including seniors citizens too! This includes working closely with local governments on infrastructure projects such as roads upgrades or new community facilities like parks or playgrounds etc., supporting cultural events throughout year-round calendar activities including festivals celebrating arts/crafts/music/dance/food/wine etc., providing educational opportunities via workshops/seminars/webinars/training courses related topics ranging from entrepreneurship skills development through digital marketing strategies implementation techniques etc..
Overall - The Peel Development Commission's mission statement reflects its commitment towards driving progress while ensuring prosperity across all aspects within this beautiful part of Western Australia!