Manufacturing & Construction

While not being dominated by one major industry, the Shire hosts a broad range of niche manufacturing operators supported by local demand. This sector includes houseboat manufacturing and maintenance, motor engineering and production of modular pre-fabricated buildings.

The Shire‘s manufacturing sector currently provides 6.3% of jobs in the region, ensuring opportunities for local workers, as well as being an attractive employment option for tradesmen from the northern suburbs of Melbourne due to its quick and easy access along major roadways.

Providing significant support for other important business sectors such as tourism, agriculture, residential and commercial developments, creates a wide scope of opportunity for the expansion of light industrial enterprises.