As part of the food and beverage round of that grants program, small and medium manufacturers across the north east are receiving support to cut their energy costs, so they can invest in their business, employ more locals, and get ahead.
The program has delivered grants totalling $614,939 in Indi.
This funding aims to lower energy bills and reduce emissions by upgrading to more energy efficient appliances, carrying out energy audits, and installing energy monitoring equipment.
Mr Lyman said a re-elected Liberal Government would continue to support small and medium businesses cut their energy costs through a new $60 million Powering Business grants program, and a $17.9 million expansion to the Business Energy Advice Program.
“The food and beverage industry underpins a stronger economy in the north east, and we are backing businesses to be more competitive through these grants to lower their power costs, putting more money back in their pockets and supporting the creation of new jobs in the region,” Mr Lyman said.
“The food and beverage industry has been doing it really tough over the past few years and the cost of power can really hold back growth.
“This is an important industry, with food and beverage at the forefront of our local tourism offering.
“I look forward to this investment helping these critical businesses thrive and grow, creating jobs and opportunities for locals, setting the north east up as a nationwide tourism offering.”