A South West co-op has received $100,000 from the latest round of State Government grants.

The Boyup Brook Co-operative Company has been named among eight successful recipients in the latest round of the State Government’s regional economic development grants for the South West.

The funding will be directed towards the redevelopment of the former saleyards site, with the project set to deliver expanded storage and shopfront capacity, improved operational efficiency and enhanced safety measures for agricultural chemical storage.

Co-operative secretary Mary-anne Inglis said the organisation was moving quickly ahead with plans to redevelop the saleyards site.

“The co‑op is progressing the redevelopment of the saleyards site, with stage one focused on constructing a new dangerous goods shed and chemical storage facility,” she said.

“The development application is currently with the shire for approval and we are preparing to advertise for tenders.”

“Once approvals are in place, we anticipate that stage one will take approximately 18 months to two years to complete.”

According to Ms Inglis, the investment will deliver benefits not only for the organisation but for the wider Boyup Brook community, improving service delivery and strengthening long-term local supply chains.

“The RED grant is a significant boost for the co‑op and the Boyup Brook community,” she said.

“As a member‑owned organisation, this support helps us deliver a project that will benefit our community and wider region.

“The funding accelerates our ability to upgrade essential infrastructure and strengthens the long‑term sustainability of the co‑op for our members and the wider community.”

Ms Inglis said customers could expect operations to continue uninterrupted while redevelopment work was carried out.

“There will be no impact on our trading operations during the redevelopment,” she said.

“The works are taking place at a separate location from the co‑op’s retail site, so customers can expect business as usual throughout the project.”

The Boyup Brook project sits alongside other South West initiatives funded in the same round, including a $100,000 grant for Newton Orchards’ export cherry packline upgrade in Manjimup and $18,223 for Bridgetown Winery’s community cellar door project. Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson said the funded initiatives reflected confidence in the South West’s industries.

“These grants support the kinds of locally driven projects that strengthen regional economies and create opportunities for businesses to grow and employ local people,” he said.

“They reflect the confidence we have in South West industries to deliver long‑term benefits for their communities.

“By investing in projects that build skills, expand production and add value locally, the Cook Labor Government is helping regional businesses compete, diversify and plan for the future.

“That’s how we create resilient regions and sustainable jobs across Western Australia.”

South West Minister Don Punch said local training and industry investment were central to long-term regional growth.

“These RED grants are about backing local industry to create secure jobs and build the skilled workforce the South West needs to grow,” he said.

“Training delivered locally means more opportunities for apprentices and greater confidence for employers.

“Investments like the advanced manufacturing training hub deliver real outcomes — more jobs, stronger businesses and skills that stay in the region.”