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Economic StrategyLast modified: January 9, 2009 - 9:07 AM
This is a comprehensive document, produced by Councils Economic Development Officer, which outlines strategies and methods by which Council can look at to increase and attract Economic Development to the Shire. It was presented to and adopted at Councils February 2006 meeting. Council’s strategic approach to economic development results from detailed analysis of available research and data on current demographic, social and economic trends evident on a national, state and regional basis.
Council appreciates that a community that offers the services supplied by professional and skilled workers also supports the other people who are living in the Shire and the businesses operating there. This availability of amenity and services provides a foundation stone for attracting new residents and businesses. Communities that are self sufficient in terms of professionals and tradespeople are more likely to retain their residents and attract new ones and this issue is critical to sustaining our Shire as viable entity into the future.
Council is very optimistic about future economic and social growth. Council recognises the importance of liveability and the importance of a sense of “place” for those considering a move to the Shire. Attracting and retaining the “right mix” of professional and skilled people to live and work within the Shire is a major challenge for our long term sustainability. Identifying what makes up this ‘right mix’ is going to be an ongoing task.
The challenge for the Shire is to develop strategies that maximise the potential for our Shire to take up a fair share of the projected regional growth. The trends indicate an emergence of population growth is from small townships and built up urban areas to regional centres. Lifestyle seekers, retirees, and affordable housing pressures are driving these movements. “Traditional” reasons for previous population movement, such as employment opportunity, are far less relevant today. The state wide trends in population change is already evident in our Shire and has placed pressure on Council to acknowledge housing growth and demand, land consumption, and the resultant capacity of our building industry. Contact details
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