The budget invests $2.3m in a new multi-species shellfish hatchery in Albany.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is expected the hatchery will be fully self-funded within ten years, once the industry has reached sufficient scale,\u201d said fisheries minister, Joe Francis.<\/p>\n
He continued: \u201cBy establishing a shellfish hatchery in Albany, the government is putting in place the foundation for the expansion of shellfish aquaculture throughout the state.\u201d<\/p>\n
Western Australia\u2019s fisheries minister explained that the large-scale industry-run mussel and pearl production hatchery would be set up at the Albany Aquaculture Park, Frenchman\u2019s Bay.<\/p>\n
The budget also includes a further $1.3m to expand investor-ready aquaculture zones across the state.<\/p>\n
Mr Francis continued: \u201cIndustry feedback tells us there is a lack of access to spat, which is a major impediment to industry growth and sustainability. The Albany hatchery will become an important supply source while opening up opportunities for the culture of other species.\u201d<\/p>\n
“The total $3.6m investment is part of the Government’s long-term plan to develop a sustainable aquaculture industry, creating local jobs and opportunities,” he concluded.<\/p>\n
Western Australia\u2019s commercial fisheries and aquaculture are worth approximately $490m per year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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