2 commercial ports, Thevenard and Port Lincoln. 17 jetties and numerous boat ramps. Port Lincoln is the largest natural deep water harbour in Australia. In 2004, Port Lincoln was the 3rd busiest port in the state with 131 vessels and 1,877 million tonnes of cargo and the port of Thevenard was the 4th, with 96 vessels calling and 1,680 million tonnes of product being exported.
The region’s three major industries are agriculture, fishing and tourism. Key growth sections are aquaculture, alternative agriculture/horticulture and ecotourism. Recent aerial geo-surveys indicate mining is an industry with significant potential.
78 conservation & national parks and 1 marine park.
Eyre Peninsula produces 30-40% of South Australia’s grain harvest, 65% of the seafood harvest and 6% of South Australia’s livestock. 75% of Australia’s gypsum is mined at Penong and exported through Thevenard port. 90% of the world’s supply of black jade is mined at Cowell.
This enormous production is achieved with only 2.3% of South Australia’s population.
Eyre Peninsula is one of the worlds best wind power sites with 120 megawatts already built and more planned.
416,000 over night visitors spend an estimated $164 million on Eyre Peninsula a year. Visit the http://www.southaustralia.com/TourismEyrePeninsula.aspx website.
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