CENTRAL HIGHLANDS MAJOR PROJECTS REGISTER 2024-25 41
TOTAL PROJECTS
$5 BILLION TOTAL VALUE
It’s an exciting time to be doing business in the Central Highlands, with a host of major projects recently completed, underway, or in the pipeline. Forty-one major projects, collectively valued at more than $5 billion, are listed in the register. Among the key resource developments are the greenfield coal project, Wilton Fairhill, and extensions to five existing mines. While Willton Fairhill is expected to create 200 new jobs, the extension projects will play a vital role in preserving existing employment and affirming sector confidence. The region is set to increase its involvement in renewable energy with the potential development of the Boomer Green Energy Hub. The initiative complements other promising renewable ventures, such as the Blackwater and Dingo solar farms. Local businesses are stepping up efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Exciting initiatives include Emerald Coaches’ hydrogen buses, Ergon Energy’s large-scale network battery, and innovative approaches by Kestrel and Curragh mines to use coal mine waste gas for applications such as power generation and diesel replacement. The remaining projects underscore the Central Highlands’ dedication to enhancing liveability, with significant upgrades planned for health, education, and recreational facilities. Confidence within the business sector is evidenced by numerous retail and accommodation expansions.
Image courtesy of Dynamic Crane Hire and taken by That Emerald Photographer.
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Marist College Emerald Physical Education Precinct