Traditionally a coal mining and energy generation hub, Collie’s local economy is diversifying, with increasing investment in clean energy, mineral processing, manufacturing and agribusiness. Tourism is also growing in the region, which boasts impressive destinations such as Wellington National Park, Lake Kepwari and world-class mountain bike trails.

The town of Collie has long been a key contributor to the region’s economy. It’s the State’s energy powerhouse – generating most of the electricity on the South West Interconnected System (SWIS), with its economy highly reliant on the coal mining and energy generation sectors. But it’s now experiencing significant economic structural change.

Collie is the strategic gateway to Western Australia’s diversifying and decarbonising economy providing the foundation for commercial success.

The town possesses unique attributes and advantages that make it an optimal location for investment:

• an established workforce capability, leveraging a skilled workforce of 4,500

• unrivalled power access, with direct connection to Western Australia’s primary electricity network

• de-risked land development, with project-ready land being established by Government

• global connectivity, reaching international markets via Port of Bunbury and high capacity digital infrastructure

• a supportive political and business environment