Industry Capability Network (Victoria) Limited
Barwon, Geelong and Great South Coast Project Opportunities
Overview
The Barwon South West region represents a major, long-term pipeline of work for capable suppliers, with the largest economy of Victoria's rural and regional areas and a broad mix of project opportunities across Geelong, Warrnambool, Portland and surrounding communities.
Sector overview and scale
Barwon South West brings together the Barwon and Great South Coast regions and is home to more than 461,000 people. The region contributes over $33 billion in gross regional product to the Victorian economy each year. More than 237,000 workers are employed across the region, with employment increasing by more than 13 per cent since 2019. Key industries include advanced manufacturing, defence, agribusiness and food processing, energy and resources, logistics, health, education, professional services and a high-performing visitor economy.
Long-term drivers and opportunities
Geelong, Victoria's second-largest city, is a major centre for advanced manufacturing, defence, food processing, health, education and professional services, supported by significant government investment in a growing social insurance hub. The broader region is a powerhouse for agriculture and food production, with efficient supply chains supporting leading producers in dairy, beef, lamb, grains, forestry and seafood. Barwon South West also has a growing renewable energy sector combining wind, solar, bioenergy and large-scale battery storage, and is part of the proposed South West Renewable Energy Zone.
Governments are backing a network of major industrial precincts that are supported by direct access to national transport corridors, ports and airports. Precincts such as the Avalon Airport and Greater Avalon employment areas, North Geelong Industrial Precinct and Geelong Port, Portland North Employment Precinct, Horne Road Warrnambool, Camperdown Production Precinct and Hamilton Business Park are boosting local industry growth and attracting new businesses.
These strengths are driving ongoing project activity and new investments in industrial precincts, tourism and visitor infrastructure, ports and logistics, and clean economy initiatives across the region.
ICN Victoria's role
ICN Victoria works with local Barwon South-West businesses turn major government investment in the regional into real contract opportunities. By showcasing your capability to project owners, ICN Victoria makes it easier for SMEs to be shortlisted and win work that supports local content and social procurement objectives. Our specialist advisers understand both government priorities and the realities of doing business in Barwon South-West, and can guide you on how best to position your company for upcoming tenders and EOIs. Through ICN Victoria's robust database of regional suppliers, direct engagement with project teams, and those specialist advisers who understand government investment priorities, we actively promote businesses operating in Barwon South West so that more work stays in the region.
What buyers are looking for
Across the Barwon South West region, in demand suppliers include commercial and civil construction and infrastructure contractors, advanced manufacturers, agribusiness and food processors, transport and logistics operators, engineering and maintenance providers, energy and resources service firms, and health, education and professional services businesses. There are also growing opportunities for companies supporting tourism and events linked to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula, Budj Bim Cultural Landscape and major venues such as the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre and Kardinia Park. Buyers are seeking both traditional capabilities and innovative solutions that help grow exports, support renewable energy and circular economy projects, improve productivity, and enhance liveability and visitor experiences through new and upgraded regional infrastructure.
Using this page and submitting EOIs
Below you will find links to specific project opportunities in the Barwon South West region, including those in and around Geelong, Warrnambool, Portland and other key centres, each providing detailed information about project scope and associated work packages for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOIs). Additional work packages for smaller or more specialised regional opportunities are listed at the bottom of this page, where you can also submit EOIs to register your interest. By creating or updating your ICN Gateway company profile and responding to relevant work packages, you can position your business to be visible to project owners and evaluation teams across the Barwon South West region.
- Warrnambool Base Hospital Redevelopment
- Barwon Heads Road Duplication - Boundary Road to Warralily Boulevard
- Moorabool Battery
- Mortlake Energy Hub
- Otway Offshore Phase 6 Project
- Vopak Victoria Energy Terminal
HOW TO REGISTER AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
- Work Packages currently available to submit an EOI for are listed below.
- To submit an EOI for the Work Package/s listed, companies must have an ICN Gateway company profile. Information on how to register your company on ICN Gateway is detailed below.
- All companies who submit an EOI will be included in information presented to project owners investing in the region.
- The services, programmes and initiatives provided by ICN Victoria are aimed at complimenting a company's existing Sales, Marketing and Business Development strategy and any EOI submitted should not be considered as an alternative to these activities.
ICN GATEWAY COMPANY REGISTRATION
- Click here to register your company profile on ICN Gateway.
- Support and assistance is available through the web links listed below.
- An ICN Gateway company profile that accurately and effectively summarises your company is critical to using the services of the ICN Group - please ensure that your company invests the time and energy required to represent your company in the most effective manner possible.
- Companies should ensure that the email notification functionality within their ICN Gateway company profile is activated to include an appropriate level of coverage to Major Projects and Regional Opportunities.
