Media Release: Bell Bay Aluminium Grants Program Announcement
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Wednesday, 9 September 2020
Media Release: Bell Bay Aluminium Grants Program Announcement Five recipients will share in $50,000SUBJECT:
Bell Bay Aluminium Recovery, Economic and Resilience Grants Announcement
FROM:
West Tamar Council Mayor, Christina Holmdahl
DATE:
Wednesday 9th September 2020
The West Tamar Council and Rio Tinto’s Bell Bay Aluminium smelter are pleased to announce the recipients of their Recovery, Economic and Resilience Grant partnership, to assist businesses in the West Tamar Municipality with recovery from the impact of COVID-19.
Following an expression of interest, application and assessment process, five eligible businesses have been successful in securing grant funding of $10,000 each.
The $50,000 partnership is one of a number of major community investments the smelter has supported in Northern Tasmania as part of a US$25 million commitment Rio Tinto has made to support communities around the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery, through its Partnership to Progress program.
Bell Bay Aluminium general manager Shona Markham said being resilient and adaptive in the current economic environment has never been more important for businesses.
“It’s our pleasure to be able to support the West Tamar municipality and the successful grant recipients through this partnership with Council.
The smelter has had the privilege of operating throughout this pandemic and, we want to be able to support those smaller local businesses in our region impacted by COVID-19.
I am delighted our funding will support five very diverse businesses operating in the West Tamar to expand capacity or production, embrace technology, support training initiatives and introduce new product ranges,” Shona said.
West Tamar Council Mayor, Christina Holmdahl is pleased to see such a great cross section of projects receiving funding.
“Five recipients will receive a total of $50,000 in grants across marine, food manufacturing, adventure tourism and education sectors, all within the West Tamar municipality. We are pleased to be able to support such worthy projects that will help boost these businesses post lock down,” Mayor Holmdahl said.
Recovery, Economic and Resilience Grant recipients are:
Pivot Maritime International -Navigational Streaming Technology Project Currently, none of the navigational equipment used by the maritime industry allows remote access training. Funding enable the development of a live-streaming system that will provide Pivot Maritime International remote access to navigational equipment enabling them to do business with clients regardless of location. Tasafari T/A Launceston Kayak Tours (TLKT) - Kayak Trailer and Fleet Modernisation TLKT, currently lead a range of customisable guided tours in the Tamar Valley Funding will allow TLKT to acquire a custom kayak trailer and additional ‘Hobie’ kayak, to expand capacity and service delivery. A Pinch of Tasmania - Black Garlic Manufacture and Value-Added Products Artisan food producer, A Pinch of Tasmania will take a best-selling product and expand into a new product range, aged black garlic. Funding will cover the cost of the specialised equipment to produce this high quality product in commercial quantities. Learning Partners - Building Online Capacity Funding will enable Learning Partners to establish a video conferencing facility and software packages that will link into their Learning Management System allowing them to extend their capacity to deliver online training. Commercial Dive Academy - Wet Bell Establishment Funding will enable Commercial Dive Academy to establish an offshore launch and recovery system with the establishment of a working bell at Inspection Head, Beauty Point to allow student training on site.