Economic Development Strategy

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

Council is reviewing and updating the region’s Economic Development Strategy (EDS). This EDS will deliver a five-year plan to drive economic growth and prosperity in the region.

The key objectives of the updated Economic Development Strategy are to create a clear direction for economic development initiatives, attract new businesses and investment, foster job creation and ensure the region’s competitiveness. To ensure the accuracy of this document, stakeholder engagement must be conducted with, local businesses, industry representatives, government agencies, and importantly the community.

The 2025 Economic Development Strategy will provide a comprehensive framework and renewed confidence for economic growth in the Charters Towers Region.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY SURVEY

Submissions closed: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 at 3:30pm

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DRAFT STRATEGY

Community, local business, industries and government stakeholders are invited to review and provide feedback on the draft 2025-2030 Economic Development Strategy.

This strategy has been shaped by insights gathered during consultations with community members, businesses, industries, and government representatives conducted by consultants, AEC Group. Together, these contributions have guided the development of three focus areas aimed to ensure that communities in Charters Towers Region will realise their potential and become desirable places to live, visit and invest.

These three focus areas are:

  1. Regional Collaboration & Advocacy
  2. Investment Attraction & Local Business Support
  3. Infrastructure Investment & Planning.

Your feedback is essential as part of Council’s commitment to community engagement. Submissions are sought until Monday, 3 March 2025.

View the draft here

PROJECT SUPPORT

Council has received funding from Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Zone (MITEZ) to complete this initiative under the MITEZ Regional Economic Grant 2023-2025.

CONTACT DETAILS

For further information about the project please phone Council on 07 4761 5300 or mail@charterstowers.qld.gov.au

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Council is reviewing and updating the region’s Economic Development Strategy (EDS). This EDS will deliver a five-year plan to drive economic growth and prosperity in the region.

The key objectives of the updated Economic Development Strategy are to create a clear direction for economic development initiatives, attract new businesses and investment, foster job creation and ensure the region’s competitiveness. To ensure the accuracy of this document, stakeholder engagement must be conducted with, local businesses, industry representatives, government agencies, and importantly the community.

The 2025 Economic Development Strategy will provide a comprehensive framework and renewed confidence for economic growth in the Charters Towers Region.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY SURVEY

Submissions closed: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 at 3:30pm

View Survey Results

DRAFT STRATEGY

Community, local business, industries and government stakeholders are invited to review and provide feedback on the draft 2025-2030 Economic Development Strategy.

This strategy has been shaped by insights gathered during consultations with community members, businesses, industries, and government representatives conducted by consultants, AEC Group. Together, these contributions have guided the development of three focus areas aimed to ensure that communities in Charters Towers Region will realise their potential and become desirable places to live, visit and invest.

These three focus areas are:

  1. Regional Collaboration & Advocacy
  2. Investment Attraction & Local Business Support
  3. Infrastructure Investment & Planning.

Your feedback is essential as part of Council’s commitment to community engagement. Submissions are sought until Monday, 3 March 2025.

View the draft here

PROJECT SUPPORT

Council has received funding from Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Zone (MITEZ) to complete this initiative under the MITEZ Regional Economic Grant 2023-2025.

CONTACT DETAILS

For further information about the project please phone Council on 07 4761 5300 or mail@charterstowers.qld.gov.au

  • Draft Strategy Feedback

    Thanks for taking the time to review the draft strategy. We look forward to receiving your feedback.

    You can view the draft strategy here


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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

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    EDS Survey

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