Discussing Gippsland Investment Opportunities with Donna Findlay

As part of its focus on attracting new investment opportunities into the region, the Committee for Gippsland (C4G) hosted an industry briefing session in Warragul with Donna Findlay, Victoria’s Investment Coordinator-General.

In her role, Ms Findlay helps streamline approvals and remove barriers for large-scale private sector investment across the state.

Committee for Gippsland CEO Tony Cantwell said the scale of opportunity outlined during the briefing highlighted the importance of regions like Gippsland being well prepared to attract and support investment.

“Our job as a region is to make sure Gippsland is investment-ready and that we are clearly articulating our strengths to government and investors alike to attract these opportunities to the region.

“Gippsland has a long proud history of supporting Victoria’s economy with a strong foundation of energy generation, infrastructure and resources, as well as a skilled workforce.”

A key theme of the briefing was the ongoing and future role of resources and minerals, with Ms Findlay highlighting Victoria’s strong history in minerals development, including gold, and noted that minerals will continue to play a critical role in the future economy.

Data centres were also identified as a major investment priority, with more than $20 billion of potential projects being discussed. Ms Findlay explained that these facilities need to be located close to power, water and fibre, creating opportunities for regions with strong enabling infrastructure.

“Positioning the region to capture opportunities in areas like critical minerals and digital infrastructure will be key to driving future jobs and economic growth,” Mr Cantwell said.