The Victorian Government has released its Western Victoria Grain Industry Supply Chain Study final report.
The study’s findings will inform future transport network planning that will benefit industry and the freight supply chain as they continue to drive Victoria’s $4.4 billion grain industry.
The study covered 18 local government areas from Geelong to the South Australian border to understand grain flows in western Victoria, as well as cross-border movements from SA and New South Wales to enable freight industry efficiencies and improve the competitiveness of the grain industry.
Identifying a Priority A network of key freight routes and Priority B networks of supporting routes, it also recommended promoting rail freight to capitalise on recent network investments.
“We know how important it is for farmers to have a strong supply chain to markets, which is why we’re looking at ways to improve access and efficiency to keep costs down,” said Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety and Ports and Freight, Melissa Horne.
Victoria accounted for 17 per cent of Australia’s $33 billion total grain exports in 2022-23, making it the third largest exporter in the nation by value.
The $250,000 supply chain study was delivered through a collaboration between the Victorian Government
Regional Partnership committees of Great South Coast, Wimmera Southern Mallee and Central Highlands.
The Victorian Government’s $125,000 investment was funded through the Flexible Local Transport Solutions Program which supports evidence-based transport and freight studies to inform investment decisions leading to the more efficient movement of freight at local levels.
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