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$61.7 Million Parkes-Peak Hill Water Project Underway

Published on 11 July 2023

Work has commenced on the Parkes-Peak Hill Water Supply Project designed to put the region in a stronger position stronger position to manage water in a drier climate.

TAFE is bridging the gap: Where industry meets students

Published on 01 July 2023

Parkes TAFE is hosting an evening filled with information on training and employment pathways, upcoming opportunities, and the chance to connect with top employers.

Official opening of first Special Activation Precinct business

Published on 05 October 2022

An $82 million state-of-the-art pet food manufacturing facility has become the first new business to officially open its doors in the Parkes Special Activation Precinct.

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Parkes Special Activation Precinct

Set to be Australia’s first UNIDO Eco-Industrial Park, the Special Activation Precinct offers sustainability solutions, including waste and water reuse and energy use and generation.

Inland Rail project

Connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via Parkes, this 1,500km rail project will complete our national freight network.

Connected, vibrant and sustainable community

As more people decide to call Parkes Shire home, it’s important that our community is liveable and connected.

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