Economic Development Strategy

Council has prepared a new Economic Development Strategy 2025-2029 and we are now seeking community feedback.

The draft Strategy provides a framework for Council and key stakeholders to support economic growth and prosperity for the Shire over the next five years. This Strategy updates the previous 2019 document, reflecting the changing economic and community landscape experienced across the Shire (and broader region).

The Strategy responds to existing community and business aspirations, identifying targeted and strategic projects and initiatives that recognises the role of Council and its partners in delivering economic development outcomes.

Themes and Goals

1. A leading food and Fibre Industry - Increase the competitiveness of food production and processing
   i. Grow the economic contribution of food and fibre.
   ii. Safeguard agricultural production.
   iii. Increase productivity and efficiencies in food and fibre.
   
   
2. Strategic and Targeted Investment Attraction - Support major infrastructure and business investment opportunities to achieve economic growth outcomes
   i. Enabling growth through minor capital projects
   ii. Create a conducive environment for investment.
   iii. Attract new and emerging industries.
   
   
3. A Prosperous, Engaged and Skilled Community - Establish Moyne Shire as a destination of choice for residents and workers, through provision of local services, affordable housing, infrastructure, transport and workforce support
   i. Create livable, high-amenity communities with improved transport networks.
   ii. Provide sufficient housing supply to meet demand.
   iii. Attract and support a skilled and trained local workforce.
   
   
4. An Innovative and Dynamic Business Base - Build business capacity to support the development and growth of local businesses
   i. Develop a well-supported and engaged and innovative business base.
   
   
5. A High-Value Visitor Economy - Foster the growth of the Moyne visitor economy through unique and leading experiences that attract a range of target markets
   i. Activate new and established tourism assets and attractions.
   ii. Create a high-quality visitor experience.
   iii. Enhance destination awareness of Moyne.
   iv. Enhance the return on investment of events.

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