Vision
Transform Peel is a 35-year visionary project to create new industries, more jobs and improved food security, through innovation, research and collaboration.
Transform Peel aims to capitalise on the Peel region’s unique peri-urban location and proximity to existing export infrastructure. The Peel region is in a strong position to take advantage of existing and emerging market opportunities and to becoming a regional hub for innovation in food and agriculture.
Export-based & trade-driven economy
Transform Peel is a plan to transform Peel’s economy from population-based and service-driven to export-based and trade-driven through a program of integrated and complex, multi-faceted projects.
Historically, Peel’s population growth has been driven by lifestyle-based migration, rather than driven by employment. This accounts for approximately 28.6% of people living in the region travelling to employment in the Perth metropolitan area[1]. Transform Peel represents a significant opportunity to increase the region’s employment self-sufficiency, particularly through food and agriculture.
[1] Department of Training and Workforce Development, 2015. Peel Workforce Development Plan 2015–2018.

Moving into Phase 2
Transform Peel Phase 1: Activation, combined three strategic initiatives; Peel Business Park,including the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia, the Peel Agri Food Study and the Peel Integrated Water Initiative. With the first phase of the project characterised heavily by research and planning, many key milestones have now been achieved and continue to gather momentum as the project moves into Phase 2: Consolidation, investment attraction and new initiatives.
Timeline
-
July 2021
$3.8M Grant Open for WA Agri-Businesses
July 2021A $3.8M competitive grant opens for applications from Western Australian agri-businesses, enterprises and entrepreneurs seeking to accelerate business and product development and deliver projects that support the scaleup of the state’s food and beverage manufacturing industry.
The Enterprise Support Program, a partnership between the Shire of Murray, DevelopmentWA and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, offers up to $200K in dollar for dollar co-funding.
Further details here.
$3.8M Grant Open for WA Agri-Businesses
A $3.8M competitive grant opens for applications from Western Australian... -
August 2021
Local Businesses to Take WA’s Alternative Protein Advances Abroad
August 2021Western Australia is taking a deep dive into the production of alternative proteins with six pioneering businesses set to expand state efforts in the global market, with a particular focus on Singapore.
As participants in the X-Protein Lab program, a Western Australian Food Innovation Precinct initiative, the businesses will be mentored by industry experts from Singapore and Australia, through their research and development efforts, technology readiness, intellectual property considerations, product-market fit, business models, consumer and market acceptance, investment potential and global relevance.
Read the full article here.
Local Businesses to Take WA’s Alternative Protein Advances Abroad
Western Australia is taking a deep dive into the production... -
December 2021
Peel leads the way in new export opportunities for Peel and WA producers
December 2021Peel leads the way in new export opportunities for Peel and WA producers
Peel leads the way in new export opportunities for Peel... -
January 2022
Skies the Limit for WA Vertical Farm Company
January 2022Eden Towers Pty. Ltd. is currently finalising the design and development of a four-tower industrial scale, solar powered indoor farm, which will be established at the Shire of Murray’s Western Australian Food Innovation Precinct in Nambeelup.
Read more here.
Skies the Limit for WA Vertical Farm Company
Eden Towers Pty. Ltd. is currently finalising the design and... -
April 2016
2016 Royalties for Regions funding
April 2016Transform Peel secured $49 million in Royalties for Regions funding.
2016 Royalties for Regions funding
Transform Peel secured $49 million in Royalties for Regions funding. -
June 2016
Over $25 million in Investments for the Peel Region
June 2016Transform Peel has leveraged an additional $25.372 million in investment for the Peel region through $702,000 from the National Water Infrastructure Fund, $2.5 million from Building Better Regions Fund, $21.75million Regional Growth Fund for the Agri Innovation Precinct and the microgrid, and $420,000 in-kind from the CSIRO.
Over $25 million in Investments for the Peel Region
Transform Peel has leveraged an additional $25.372 million in investment... -
November 2016
Transform Peel goes to Canberra
November 2016Transform Peel delegation goes to Canberra to visit senior ministers and senators to raise awareness for the project and build capacity for further investment.
Transform Peel goes to Canberra
Transform Peel delegation goes to Canberra to visit senior ministers... -
October 2017
Peel Agri Food Study Completed
October 2017Peel Agri Food Study is completed by DPIRD and GHD to assess agricultural production and identify land most suitable for agricultural production within the region.
- September 2017
-
February 2018
Memorandum of Understanding
February 2018Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was executed between Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLC Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food, Fund Singapore, Murdoch University and the Peel Development Commission as a way to building a trilateral relationship where the partners would co-operate on an established strategic framework.
Memorandum of Understanding
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was executed between Hon. Alannah MacTiernan... -
May 2018
Covered Cropping Forum
May 2018Hosted the Covered Cropping Forum to discuss opportunities in protected cropping.
Covered Cropping Forum
Hosted the Covered Cropping Forum to discuss opportunities in protected... -
September 2018
Peel Business Park Registration Opens
September 2018Peel-based business register opens for Peel Business Park land development works.
Peel Business Park Registration Opens
Peel-based business register opens for Peel Business Park land development... -
October 2018
Peel Business Park Stage 1
October 2018Peel Business Park Stage 1 lots released
-
January 2018
Regional Growth Fund for the Agri Innovation Precinct
January 2018$21.7 million is secured from the Federal Government’s Regional Growth Fund for the Peel Agri Innovation Precinct in the Peel Business Park
Regional Growth Fund for the Agri Innovation Precinct
$21.7 million is secured from the Federal Government’s Regional Growth... -
March 2019
Peel Business Park Registration Re-opens
March 2019Peel-based business register re-opens for Peel Business Park land development works
Peel Business Park Registration Re-opens
Peel-based business register re-opens for Peel Business Park land development... -
July 2019
Peel Business Park Trunk Power
July 2019Peel Business Park trunk power infrastructure completed.
-
August 2019
Peel Business Park Stage 1 Earthworks Completed
August 2019Peel Business Park Stage 1 bulk earthworks completed
Peel Business Park Stage 1 Earthworks Completed
Peel Business Park Stage 1 bulk earthworks completed -
September 2019
Wormall Civil appointed contractor for Peel Business Park
September 2019Local civil contractor, Wormall Civil, appointed for subdivision works, road and service upgrades and downstream drainage upgrades for the park.
Wormall Civil appointed contractor for Peel Business Park
Local civil contractor, Wormall Civil, appointed for subdivision works, road... -
September 2019
Peel Agri Food Study awarded the APSEA Best Project
September 2019Peel Agri Food Study awarded the APSEA Best Project in Environment and Sustainability.
Peel Agri Food Study awarded the APSEA Best Project
Peel Agri Food Study awarded the APSEA Best Project in... -
October 2019
Enwave Consortium appointed for industrial microgrid
October 2019Enwave Consortium, comprising of Enwave Australia, Synergy and Sunrise Energy, appointed by to deliver a renewable energy industrial microgrid.
Enwave Consortium appointed for industrial microgrid
Enwave Consortium, comprising of Enwave Australia, Synergy and Sunrise Energy,... -
December 2019
Wormall Civil commences road and service upgrade works
December 2019Wormall Civil commences road and service upgrade works.
Wormall Civil commences road and service upgrade works
Wormall Civil commences road and service upgrade works. -
December 2019
DFES Bushfire Centre of Excellence Announced
December 2019DFES Bushfire Centre of Excellence announced as being established in the Peel Business Park.
DFES Bushfire Centre of Excellence Announced
DFES Bushfire Centre of Excellence announced as being established in... -
March 2020
Bushfire Centre of Excellence Construction Commences
March 2020Construction of the Bushfire Centre of Excellence commences at the Peel Business Park.
Bushfire Centre of Excellence Construction Commences
Construction of the Bushfire Centre of Excellence commences at the... -
May 2020
Peel Growers Hub Established
May 2020Peel Growers Hub established to engage with industry and articulate that different farming practices are required in the Peel region.
Peel Growers Hub Established
Peel Growers Hub established to engage with industry and articulate... -
April 2020
Peel Business Park Stage 1 Subdivision
April 2020Peel Business Park Stage 1 subdivision works completed by Wormall Civil.
Peel Business Park Stage 1 Subdivision
Peel Business Park Stage 1 subdivision works completed by Wormall... -
June 2020
Titles Issued for Stage 1 Buyers
June 2020Titles issued for settlement of Stage 1 purchasers.
-
January 2020
Re-zoning Stage 1 of Peel Business Park
January 2020The successful re-zoning of the first stage of Peel Business Park, as well as surrounding areas and the growing development interest has exceeded expectations.
Re-zoning Stage 1 of Peel Business Park
The successful re-zoning of the first stage of Peel Business... -
January 2020
PIWI Technical Report
January 2020A new PIWI technical report has been produced by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation in collaboration with industry partners: CSIRO, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Peel Development Commission, Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA) and the Shire of Murray. The report evaluates water opportunities and constraints for the Transform Peel development and summarises this in-depth research into one overarching document.
-
December 2020
Australian-first innovation powering jobs at Peel Business Park
December 2020Australia’s first renewable energy industrial microgrid is up and running at DevelopmentWA’s Peel Business Park in Nambeelup, with the innovative network now providing power to the site following the completion of Stage 1 works.
Read the full article here.
Australian-first innovation powering jobs at Peel Business Park
Australia’s first renewable energy industrial microgrid is up and running... -
April 2021
Webinar: How WA food producers can engage with Singapore
April 2021This interactive webinar recording from Wednesday14 April 2021 looks at:
• How WA food and beverage producers can engage in the Singapore market
• How Singapore can be a food and beverage hub for Australian producers into the ASEAN region
• How plans for the soon to be launched Western Australian Food Innovation Precinct are going to aid these opportunitieshttps://www.peel.wa.gov.au/transformpeel/webinar-how-wa-food-producers-can-engage-with-singapore/
Webinar: How WA food producers can engage with Singapore
This interactive webinar recording from Wednesday14 April 2021 looks at:... -
May 2021
Construction Underway on State’s First Food Innovation Precinct
May 2021A major milestone was reached this week for Western Australian food growers, producers and manufacturers, with ground broken on the state’s first food innovation precinct.
The occasion was marked on Thursday 20 May during a sod turning event held on site at the Shire of Murray’s Western Australian Food Innovation Precinct at Peel Business Park in Nambeelup.Read more here.
Construction Underway on State’s First Food Innovation Precinct
A major milestone was reached this week for Western Australian... -
July 2021
$3.8M Grant Open for WA Agri-Businesses
July 2021A $3.8M competitive grant opens for applications from Western Australian agri-businesses, enterprises and entrepreneurs seeking to accelerate business and product development and deliver projects that support the scaleup of the state’s food and beverage manufacturing industry.
The Enterprise Support Program, a partnership between the Shire of Murray, DevelopmentWA and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, offers up to $200K in dollar for dollar co-funding.
Further details here.
$3.8M Grant Open for WA Agri-Businesses
A $3.8M competitive grant opens for applications from Western Australian... -
August 2021
Local Businesses to Take WA’s Alternative Protein Advances Abroad
August 2021Western Australia is taking a deep dive into the production of alternative proteins with six pioneering businesses set to expand state efforts in the global market, with a particular focus on Singapore.
As participants in the X-Protein Lab program, a Western Australian Food Innovation Precinct initiative, the businesses will be mentored by industry experts from Singapore and Australia, through their research and development efforts, technology readiness, intellectual property considerations, product-market fit, business models, consumer and market acceptance, investment potential and global relevance.
Read the full article here.
Local Businesses to Take WA’s Alternative Protein Advances Abroad
Western Australia is taking a deep dive into the production... -
December 2021
Peel leads the way in new export opportunities for Peel and WA producers
December 2021Peel leads the way in new export opportunities for Peel and WA producers
Peel leads the way in new export opportunities for Peel... -
January 2022
Skies the Limit for WA Vertical Farm Company
January 2022Eden Towers Pty. Ltd. is currently finalising the design and development of a four-tower industrial scale, solar powered indoor farm, which will be established at the Shire of Murray’s Western Australian Food Innovation Precinct in Nambeelup.
Read more here.
Skies the Limit for WA Vertical Farm Company
Eden Towers Pty. Ltd. is currently finalising the design and... -
April 2016
2016 Royalties for Regions funding
April 2016Transform Peel secured $49 million in Royalties for Regions funding.
2016 Royalties for Regions funding
Transform Peel secured $49 million in Royalties for Regions funding. -
June 2016
Over $25 million in Investments for the Peel Region
June 2016Transform Peel has leveraged an additional $25.372 million in investment for the Peel region through $702,000 from the National Water Infrastructure Fund, $2.5 million from Building Better Regions Fund, $21.75million Regional Growth Fund for the Agri Innovation Precinct and the microgrid, and $420,000 in-kind from the CSIRO.
Over $25 million in Investments for the Peel Region
Transform Peel has leveraged an additional $25.372 million in investment... -
November 2016
Transform Peel goes to Canberra
November 2016Transform Peel delegation goes to Canberra to visit senior ministers and senators to raise awareness for the project and build capacity for further investment.
Transform Peel goes to Canberra
Transform Peel delegation goes to Canberra to visit senior ministers... -
October 2017
Peel Agri Food Study Completed
October 2017Peel Agri Food Study is completed by DPIRD and GHD to assess agricultural production and identify land most suitable for agricultural production within the region.
Peel’s Natural Advantage
Transform Peel leverages the region’s advantages and opportunities of proximity to transport routes of road, rail, air and ports and a shared time zone with developing Asian markets. A rapidly growing population, access to onsite research, development and training facilities, and best practice food provenance represent the depth of this opportunity.
Transform Peel is an integrated approach to building regional resilience and promoting economic development encompassing innovative water, energy and waste management solutions combining three strategic initiatives; Peel Business Park, including the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia, the Peel Agri Food Study and the Peel Integrated Water Initiative.
