The Kwinana Industries Council is an incorporated industry association representing companies in the Kwinana Industrial Area, Western Australia’s principal heavy‑industry zone, advocating on on collective issues— infrastructure planning, environmental standards, community engagement, workforce development, etc.

Industrial Ecosystem

Description

The Western Trade Coast (WTC) is Western Australia’s premier industrial area, 30 minutes south of Perth. It is well-served by major transport links, including deep-water bulk port facilities, high-wide and dangerous goods freight routes, and heavy rail. The area features 4 industrial districts - including the Kwinana Industrial Area.

Ecosystem metrics

• GDP contribution: 18 billion AUD contributed annually

Project Activities and Assets

Description

The Kwinana Industrial Area represents a legacy petrochemical cluster, with other key industries including petrochemical refineries, bulk terminals, aluminum, iron, grain export facilities. It is also a busy industrial deep-water bulk port and is approaching land availability capacity. The Kwinana Industries Council association aims to mobilize the co-located companies to identify synergies and accelerate projects that catalyze economic growth while reducing emissions.

Project metrics

• Jobs: 30,800 (4,800 direct and 26,000 indirect jobs)