EXISTING BUSINESSES

There are opportunities to consolidate and strengthen the current commercial and industrial base of Capella through expansion and value-adding to growth industries, namely:

• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Education
• Meetings, Incentive and Conference
• Event-based tourism, catering for the self drive, local and special interest markets

Capella has long been recognised as an area for primary industry, with cattle and grain production being the key sectors in the region. There exists the potential for diversification of the agricultural industry, specifically value-adding to products, agribusiness, and related services.

EMERGING INDUSTRIES

A number of complimentary industries have been identified as being suitable for location in Capella, including:

• Methane plants / compressed natural gas
• Livestock feedlots
• Ethanol plant
• Training Centre
• Mining service / supply firms:
→ Mining contractors
→ Mineral exploration
→ Construction material
→ Mining and agricultural research and development business.
• Business Services:
→ Engineering services
→ Plant hire
→ Labour hire
• Manufacturing:
→ Asphalt / bitumen products
→ Metal / steel products
→ Fabricated metal products
→ Machinery & Equipment
→ Building / construction material