Investment Opportunities
The Kimberley region is over 400,000 square kilometres in size and features abundant resources and natural attractions. An increasingly diverse regional economy offers investment opportunities in many industries including resources, construction, tourism, retail, agriculture, and rangelands. There are also challenges to the growth of the Kimberley including housing, health and well-being and education and training. RDA Kimberley can facilitate meetings and appointments around investment projects for potential investors, or those looking for investment contributions from the private sector.
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Resources
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Agriculture
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Tourism
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Aquaculture
Finfish, including high value emperors, snappers and cods, are a principle focus for fisheries in the Kimberley. There are also significant fisheries for Spanish mackerel, barramundi, threadfin salmon and shark as well as limited-entry trawl fisheries for prawns. The Kimberley’s fishing industry was valued at $7 million in 2011-12.
The aquaculture industry in the Kimberley is dominated by pearling and barramundi farms. Pearling first commenced in the region in the 1870s and is focused on the production of South Sea pearls from the pearl oyster Pinctada maxima. WA South Sea pearls, known for their smoothness, lustre and large size, are marketed both within Australia and internationally. The pearling industry was worth about $67 million in 2014, making it the second most valuable fishing industry in WA after rock lobster.