Karoonda East Murray - Investment Opportunities

The following list are some of the investment opportunities that have been identified through community and council consultation.

Transport hub/logistics

  • Central location— expansion of recreation and sporting facilities;
    regional sheep sale centre
  • Industry precinct and transport support

Housing

  • Subdivision of rural living blocks to realize capital investment, assist
    population growth and economic diversity
  • Short-term worker housing for Australian Zircon Mine at Mindarie
  • Housing in support of expanding Murray Bridge workforce

Alternative Energy

  • Community owned bio-diesel plant
  • Community owned enterprise model to support bio-diesel plant

Intensive Animal Production

  • Development of the intensive animal industry particularly pigs & poultry
  • Beef & Sheep feedlotting

Tourism

  • Day trip to the region—people seeking the 'real' Australian experience
  • Caravan park and Winnebago facilities
  • Value adding to existing iconic regional events – Karoonda Farm
    Fair, Mindarie-Halidon Races

Manufacturing—Mining

  • Mining industry support
  • Light industry business incubator
  • Industry precinct and transport centre
  • Central service centre for light engineering between Riverland &
    Murraylands regions