Search
/
Knowledge Hub

An overview of the Knowledge Hub

The Knowledge Hub

Explore our Knowledge Hub to discover additional insights into the Wheatbelt region and the initiatives undertaken by the WDC.

[Filter] Knowledge Hub Category

Wheatbelt South Economic Profile

Growth in niche and value-adding agricultural products is driving investment, employment, and economic growth. With increasing interest in green energy and decarbonisation, the Wheatbelt South is well positioned to benefit from investment into new and emerging industries.

Read More

Owner: Wheatbelt Development Commission

Date: May 1, 2021

File Type: PDF

Wheatbelt Blueprints

File Size: 330KB

Wheatbelt Snapshot Series: Transport

This document summarises the Wheatbelt Development Commission’s (WDC) understanding of transport infrastructure issues in the Wheatbelt. It highlights strategic issues for the region and proposes solutions to these problems.

Read More

Owner: Wheatbelt Development Commission

Date: July 2, 2014

File Type: PDF

Wheatbelt Blueprints

File Size: 352KB

Wheatbelt Snapshot Series: Tourism

The purpose of this document is to outline the current tourism industry infrastructure, service delivery and governance structures in the Wheatbelt. This document highlights the key development issues for the industry within the Region.

Read More

Owner: Wheatbelt Development Commission

Date: July 1, 2014

File Type: PDF

Wheatbelt Blueprints

File Size: 260KB

Wheatbelt Snapshot Series: Telecommunications

The purpose of this document is to outline the telecommunications infrastructure and service delivery in the Wheatbelt. This document highlights the issues and limitations of existing services and infrastructure.

Read More

Owner: Wheatbelt Development Commission

Date: July 1, 2014

File Type: PDF

Wheatbelt Blueprints

File Size: 410KB

Wheatbelt Snapshot Series: Power and Energy

The purpose of this document is to summarise the state of power and energy infrastructure in the Wheatbelt Region and identify key development issues. This document highlights the issues and limitations of existing infrastructure and identifies some of the identified short term capital works plans.

Read More

Owner: Wheatbelt Development Commission

Date: July 1, 2014

File Type: PDF

Wheatbelt Blueprints

File Size: 4MB

Wheatbelt Snapshot Series: Education

The purpose of this document is to outline the educational infrastructure and service delivery in the Wheatbelt. This document highlights the issues and limitations of existing services and infrastructure.

Read More

Owner: Wheatbelt Development Commission

Date: July 1, 2014

File Type: PDF

Wheatbelt Blueprints

File Size: 420KB

Wheatbelt Snapshot Series: Aviation

There are more than 54 airports and airstrips in the Wheatbelt. The quality of these facilities varies greatly but the majority of strips meet a minimum standard suitable for Royal Flying Doctor access. They are mostly owned, operated and maintained by local government at considerable expense. Although a large number of these facilities would be underutilised, they present a solid infrastructure base on which to further develop the aviation industry in the region.

Read More

Owner: Wheatbelt Development Commission

Date: June 30, 2015

File Type: PDF

Wheatbelt Blueprints

File Size: 240KB

Wheatbelt Snapshot Series: Horticulture

Horticulture value of agricultural production in the Wheatbelt increased from $87.86 million in 2007-08 to $93.23 million in 2011-121, representing 11.73% of Western Australia’s horticultural worth.

Read More

Owner: Wheatbelt Development Commission

Date: August 1, 2017

File Type: PDF

Wheatbelt Blueprints

File Size: 320KB

Wheatbelt Snapshot Series: Livestock

The livestock industry has experienced strong growth in the Wheatbelt, increasing in gross value by over $135 million between 2007 and 20122. Future expansion is expected and will be facilitated by the increase in global demand for protein and livestock products.

Read More

Owner: Wheatbelt Development Commission

Date: August 1, 2017

File Type: PDF

Wheatbelt Blueprints

File Size: 480KB

Wheatbelt Snapshot Series: Aquaculture and Aquaponics

Aquaculture offers important economic diversification to the Wheatbelt – the industry fosters innovation and requires technical support from various work disciplines including engineers, marine experts, environmental scientists, and fish health specialists.

Read More

Owner: Wheatbelt Development Commission

Date: August 1, 2017

File Type: PDF

Wheatbelt Blueprints

File Size: 350KB

Latest Project News

No industry news

Acknowledgement of Country

The Wheatbelt Development Commission respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands that we live and work on: the family and clan groups of the Ballardong, Goreng, Gubrun, Kalamaia, Njaki-Njaki, Whadjuk, Wiilman, Wudjari, Yued and Yamatji People of the Noongar Nation, their Elders past present and emerging.

We acknowledge their living culture and important role in the sustainable economic development and prosperity of the Wheatbelt region. Led by Noongar wisdom and philosophy, we are committed to embracing opportunities for Aboriginal economic development, entrepreneurship and wealth creation; being a voice of change and reconciliation; supporting sustainable and healthy communities; and empowering future leaders.

Cookies

This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience.