Economic Development Strategy

The focus of economic development initiatives will be to assist the growth and retention of business; attract diverse, sustainable and responsible new industry development; and build the profile of the Coonamble LGA to attract investment, industry, new residents and tourism.

Economic Development Strategy

Objective Strategic Theme Intended Outcome
Provide a positive, supportive and responsive investment environment. 1. Open For Business Economy is diversified, sustainable and resilient.
Support population growth and the creation of employment opportunities and a skilled workforce. 2. Lifestyle & Liveability Residents are well educated and gainfully employed.
Upgrade existing infrastructure and secure enabling infrastructure. 3. Infrastructure & Services A skilled, capable and productive workforce has access to infrastructure that supports growth.
Position the Coonamble LGA as a place where people wish to live, work, visit and invest. 4. Brand Building Effective communication, marketing & promotion of the Coonamble LGA as an attractive place to live, work, invest and visit.
Support, retain, strengthen and grow local businesses. 5. Grow From Within Businesses are innovative, entrepreneurial, prosperous, sustainable & growing.
Attract new investment that is sustainable and compatible with community aspirations and the LGA’s environment. 6. New Business & Investment Population, output and productivity is increasing.

Council's Economic Development Strategy:

Coonamble Economic Development Strategy 2021 - adopted December 2020