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Kerang
An attractive rural town nestled on the banks of the Loddon River. Kerang is renowned for its rugged natural beauty and abundance of rivers, lakes and waterways.
Kerang is a popular destination for visitors wishing to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the exciting watersports, fi shing and camping and the great outdoors.
The community is safe and obliging with a modern retail sector, major supermarket chains, banks and professional services. Great health and education are provided locally and owning your dream home is not out of reach. | Development & Opportunity
Business KERANG together with the Gannawarra Shire Council are proactive in attracting new business to Kerang.
Serviced Industrial Estates are booming and the highway location makes Kerang a great development destination.
Council can assist with infrastructure and planning issues and facilitate many of the regulatory processes.
Let us assist in making your transition an easy one! The Kerang community is keen to welcome new businesses and new employees to the township – join the many people who are proud to call Kerang home!
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Location
Kerang is located in the Loddon Murray Region of Northern Victoria a 3 hour drive from Melbourne the state capital.
Major regional centres of Bendigo, Echuca and Swan Hill are within 1.25 hours by road. Highway links to interstate centres of Adelaide and Sydney make access to Kerang ideal for lifestyle and business development. | Climate
A Mediterranean style climate with plenty of sunshine makes Kerang the ideal location for agriculture and a relaxing lifestyle. Rainfall averages 350/400mm per annum. This climate is perfect for irrigated agricultural production and supports a diverse agricultural sector. |
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Industrial Land
Council has developed a fully serviced industrial estate that caters for a range of industries. This estate is fi lling rapidly with local business expansions and new business relocation all aimed at increasing local investment and creating employment opportunities.
The estate is located on the Murray Valley Highway providing great exposure and transport access and the prices for fully serviced land are extremely competitive. Call for assistance on 5450 9333. | Agriculture
A blend of productive dryland cropping and irrigation
provides security and diversity around Kerang. Council is committed to assisting and promoting further growth and diversity within all agricultural sectors and is highly proactive in sourcing new developments and working with landowners.
Major agricultural activities in Kerang include dairying,
livestock, cropping, viticulture, and horticulture. Dairying is the Shire’s major agricultural industry, followed by cropping and livestock. The ability to grow a wide range of stockfeeds supports intensive piggeries, beef and lamb production.
Major local developments include Brown Brothers
Vineyards at Kangaroo Lake comprising around 900 acres of winegrapes, a 250 acre cherry orchard at Dingwall, citrus and walnut expansion along the Murray River and growth in livestock and related industries. |
Health & Education
Modern health providers are well established in Kerang and include doctors and visiting specialists, dentists, physiotherapy, optometry and specialised home and community care.
Education consists of pre-schools, primary schools, secondary colleges and local learning institutions. |
Irrigation
The Torrumbarry Irrigation System provides quality rural water supplies for agriculture. Council is committed to further diversifi cation of the irrigation sector and are proactively seeking new developments to maximise the
availability of land and water.
There are large tracts of broad acre land in close proximity to the irrigation systems that Council is promoting for new irrigation development in conjunction with Goulburn – Murray Water and interested landowners. | Services, Retail, Trades & Professional
Kerang has a well-established and thriving service sector, which caters for a catchment of around 15,000 people.
Professional services include banking and fi nance, legal and accounting, design and drafting, information
technology and employment agencies.
A capable and professional trades sector includes building, earthmoving, electrical, plumbing, engineering and hardware. All the services you need to build that special home or business. |
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Housing & Accommodation
Have you ever dreamt about reducing the mortgage? It won’t cost you the earth to own your own slice of real
estate in Kerang and there is a great range of trade professionals to assist.
You may even like to consider building your new dream home in a relaxing rural setting! New land is being developed in Kerang, with a 50 lot residential subdivision underway and selling extremely well. | Infrastructure & Transport
Infrastructure is vital for business development and Kerang has signifi cant infrastructure advantages. Excellent power supply from a recent sub station upgrade, world class potable water supplies and access to Loddon Valley and Murray Valley Highways make Kerang an ideal business location.
Transport services are available right across the Shire with major road freight operators located in Kerang. There is rail access together with a sealed landing strip
at Kerang providing a range of transport opportunities. |
Employment Opportunities
Are you considering your employment future? Kerang has a variety of employment options from manufacturing industries, farm based enterprises, professional services and part time retail work.
Planned expansion of local industry in the Gannawarra Shire is creating many new employment opportunities with a requirement for skilled and unskilled positions into the future. In you’re keen to consider Kerang, we can assist with employment options!
| Competitive Advantages
• Close proximity to Melbourne and
major markets
• Flexible workforce and employment options
• Attractively priced housing and industrial land
• Low crime rates
• Supportive and safe rural community
• Great range of sporting facilities
• Transport infrastructure
• Proximity to rivers, lakes and waterways
• Quality irrigation supplies
• Excellent education facilities
• Outstanding hospital and Allied Health Services
• Superb retirement options
• Lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle |
Lifestyle & Opportunity
Treat yourself to a lifestyle change that provides the
necessary balance between business and pleasure.
Finish work at 5pm and enjoy a game of golf on an 18
hole course, take the family water skiing or swimming,
perhaps bowls or tennis, fish the mighty Murray River,
walk or bike ride the many lakes and wetlands, or just
enjoy the endless hours of sunshine and great weather
with a barbeque at a friend’s place. |
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Assistance
Give us a call and let us assist your move to Kerang.
Roger Griffiths
Manager Economic Development
Gannawarra Shire Council
Address: PO Box 287, Kerang 3579
Phone: +61 3 5450 9333
Fax: +61 3 5450 3023
Email: roger_griffiths@gannawarra.vic.gov.au
Proudly prepared by business KERANG. |
Contact Us :
Postal PO Box 16, Kerang 3579
Phone : (03) 5452 1599 |
