Priority Project 7

Establish the BAC Enterprise Development Arm

Developing sustainable enterprises, partnerships and economic opportunities for Ballardong people.

At a glance

Status Underway
Annual Plan 2026–27
Current phase Establishment & opportunity assessment
Focus Enterprise & economic development

Building sustainable economic opportunities

BAC is establishing a dedicated enterprise development capability to identify, assess and progress sustainable commercial opportunities that can create long-term value for Ballardong people.

The focus is on building a disciplined pipeline of opportunities rather than pursuing individual ideas in isolation. Opportunities will be assessed for commercial viability, risk, employment and training outcomes, strategic fit and their potential to generate sustainable income for BAC and Ballardong people.

What we're delivering

During 2026–27, BAC will establish its enterprise development capability, build an assessed opportunity pipeline and progress priority opportunities towards investment, partnership or operation.

1

Establish the Enterprise Development Arm

Underway

Establish the internal capability, responsibilities, governance and decision pathways required to identify, assess and progress enterprise opportunities.

By 30 April 2027 BAC Enterprise Development Arm established and operating.
2

Build an enterprise opportunity pipeline

Underway

Identify potential enterprises, investments, partnerships and commercial uses of Ballardong assets and assess them through a consistent opportunity-screening process.

2026–27 measure Assessed enterprise opportunity pipeline established and maintained.
3

Progress priority commercial opportunities

Underway

Move the strongest opportunities beyond initial concepts through feasibility, due diligence, business case, partnership, investment or pilot stages.

By 30 April 2027 At least three priority enterprise opportunities progressed to business case, partnership, investment or pilot stage.
4

Develop appropriate enterprise structures

Planned

Determine the most appropriate structure for individual opportunities, which may include BAC-owned operations, subsidiaries, joint ventures, partnerships, leases, acquisitions or other commercial arrangements.

2026–27 measure Appropriate governance, ownership and investment structures identified for priority opportunities.
5

Create economic participation opportunities

Planned

Design enterprise opportunities with a focus on sustainable revenue together with employment, training, procurement and business participation opportunities for Ballardong people.

Long-term outcome Growth in sustainable enterprise revenue and Ballardong employment, training and economic participation.

Latest progress & updates

BAC is establishing the systems and opportunity pipeline required to move promising commercial ideas through disciplined assessment and into delivery.

Current status Establishment & opportunity assessment

Initial enterprise opportunities and potential delivery structures are being considered as BAC establishes its enterprise development capability.

Identify Assess Invest Operate
OCT 2026
Enterprise pipeline

Initial enterprise opportunities being assessed

BAC is developing an opportunity pipeline that can assess potential enterprises consistently against commercial, strategic, risk and community-benefit criteria.

OCT 2026
Land & enterprise

Commercial opportunities linked to the Land Estate

BAC is considering how appropriate commercial use of Ballardong land — including leasing and development opportunities — can support sustainable income while respecting the purpose and values of Country.

OCT 2026
Opportunity assessment

Recurring and essential-service businesses under consideration

BAC is exploring businesses with durable regional demand, including services driven by recurring operational or regulatory requirements, alongside other partnership, acquisition and owner-operator opportunities.

Documents & resources

Public information about BAC's enterprise development program, strategic direction and priority opportunities will be added as the work progresses.

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Key strategic plans

Strategic Plan & Annual Plan

View BAC's Strategic Plan 2026–2029, Annual Plan 2026–27 and other key strategic planning documents.

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Enterprise resources

More information coming

Public enterprise strategies, opportunity information and project updates will be added as they become available.

Bring opportunities to BAC

BAC welcomes conversations about credible commercial, partnership, investment and procurement opportunities that could create sustainable value and economic participation for Ballardong people.