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NEWS $100 MILLION NSW REGIONAL JOB PUSH SUPPORT GRANTS of up to $10 million under a new NSW government program designed to create more jobs across the state is open to businesses in the transport and tourism sector, a government spokesperson for Deputy Premier John Barilaro confirms. Existing regional businesses can apply for funding, as can businesses located in metropolitan areas, interstate or overseas that want to establish operations in regional NSW. For the purposes of this fund, regional NSW is defined as any area in NSW that is outside of Greater Metropolitan Sydney, Newcastle or Wollongong, the government clarifies. The idea behind the plan is regional businesses that can increase employment by expanding production lines or relocate operations to regional NSW from interstate or overseas will have access to the grants. Deputy Premier John Barilaro says the $100 million Regional Job Creation Fund, announced recently, will provide businesses with the money they need to fast track expansion plans, to create jobs and Above: NSW Deputy Premier Barilaro says the Regional Job Creation Fund will provide grants between $100,000 and up to $10 million to undertake projects that create jobs. stimulate the local economy. “NSW businesses have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of drought, bushfires and Covid-19 and this unprecedented funding program will help them thrive instead of just survive,” Deputy Premier Barilaro said. “I have set an ambitious target for the Regional Job Creation Fund to create at least 5,000 new direct jobs across regional NSW in the next three years by providing businesses with the equipment, infrastructure and capacity they need to create new opportunities and attract new customers. “Regional NSW is the engine room of our state and this program will deliver immediate economic stimulus as businesses leverage new opportunities by providing work for tradies and suppliers. “Regional NSW’s abundance of natural resources, its pool of skilled labour and the NSW government’s record infrastructure spend is providing businesses and industry with everything they need to succeed.” Deputy premier Barilaro says the Regional Job Creation Fund will provide grants between $100,000 and up to $10 million to undertake VOLVO BUS AUSTRALIA ‘FAMILY’ CELEBRATES MILESTONES FATHER AND SON duo David and Stuart Woodward are collectively celebrating 40 years with Volvo Bus Australia this year, with the ‘veterans’ reaching 25- and 15-year milestones, respectively. The 2020 career milestones for the stalwart Woodward pair highlights the integral support to the Volvo Bus Australia team they’ve provided and their nurturing of vital relationships with customers and industry stakeholders, the company confirms. 16 ABC November 2020 busnews.com.au
projects that create jobs, including those that: • replace, upgrade or adapt existing plant or equipment, including technology or energy efficiency upgrades • enable existing regional NSW businesses to establish an additional production line • relocate a business from interstate or internationally to regional NSW, or onshore an activity currently being undertaken overseas to regional NSW • develop new tourism experiences and attractions to create new demand in a region. TRANSPORT AND TOURISM When ABC magazine contacted the deputy premier’s office for further information, a spokesperson for said: “The NSW government’s $100 million Regional Job Creation Fund will help to create at least 5,000 new jobs across the next three years by supporting existing regional businesses and encouraging interstate and international business to invest in the regional NSW. “The fund will assist businesses in key and engine industries including transport and logistics, agriculture, manufacturing, defence technology and medical, by co-funding projects providing businesses with the money they need to fast track expansion plans that will create jobs and stimulate local economies. “Projects include the expansion or extension of existing buildings, facilities or production lines or the construction of new standalone buildings or facilities. Projects must create at least five new ongoing jobs. “Existing regional businesses can apply for funding, as can businesses located in metropolitan areas, interstate or overseas that want to establish operations in regional NSW. “For the purposes of this fund, regional NSW is defined as any area in NSW that is outside of Greater Metropolitan Sydney, Newcastle or Wollongong,” they stated. CONTACT INFO The NSW state government says it is encouraging, “…businesses to discuss their proposal with the Department of Regional NSW by contacting 1300 679 673.” For further information about the program guidelines and eligibility, visit www.nsw.gov.au/RCJFund or visit https://www.investregional.nsw.gov.au/ investment-support/regional-jobcreation-fund/. Applications are now open and will close on May 14, 2021, or when program funding is fully allocated, the government explains. Commencing his time with Volvo Bus Australia in April, 1995, David Woodward joined the team as Zone Service manager NSW, servicing NSW and NT customers. He later assumed the role of Regional Service manager for the Sydney metro area, where he serviced a large number of customers across city, school, charter and coach operations, before moving into the newly created role of National Competency manager in March this year, Volvo Bus states. Overall, Woodward Snr. has 44 years of experience in the bus and coach industry since landing his first industry job as an apprentice mechanic in 1976. Since then he has developed outstanding skills in his field and has become regarded as a technical guru in the industry, Volvo explains. LIKE FATHER, LIKE… Passion and dedication to the bus and coach industry clearly runs in the Woodward family as David’s son, Stuart, followed in his father’s footsteps and began his career with Volvo Bus Australia a decade later in 2005, Volvo Bus confirms. Having been immersed in the industry and the close-knit bus and coach community since he was a child - where he attended various bus shows and events – Woodward Jnr. has had a passion for buses and coaches for as long as he can remember, he says. Stuart began his career with Volvo Bus Australia as an apprentice heavy diesel technician and later transitioned to Service Advisor with Volvo Commercial Vehicles Sydney. He spent seven years as Contract and Technical Support manager for Volvo Bus in WA, and moved into his current role as regional sales manager for NSW in July 2019. VALUABLE ASSETS Both David and Stuart’s extensive industry experience, exceptional customer relationship skills and high level of respect from the industry make them valuable assets to Volvo Bus and its customers, the company states. “We are very fortunate to have had David and Stuart supporting the Volvo Bus Australia team throughout the years,” said David Mead, acting general manager Volvo Bus Australia. “Not only have they provided invaluable service to our customers, but they are truly passionate about the bus and coach industry in Australia. “Their career milestones are a testament to their unwavering dedication to the organisation and we are very grateful to have them playing such key roles within the Volvo Bus team,” stated Mead. busnews.com.au November 2020 ABC 17
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