Investment Opportunities in Karoonda East Murray
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