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TOP TEN PRIORITIES
The following priorities were identified by the Management Committee as having a serious impact on the creation of sustainable economic growth in the Shoalhaven.
The list is intended to assist in progress and direction, not to limit the issues addressed by the Chamber.
Executive members attend regular meetings with the Mayor of the Shoalhaven and relevant council staff in order to assist in the implementation of actions on these matters.
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Icon Projects
These are projects with significant economic and employment outcomes across the region.
Support for example on projects such as the South Coast Correctional Centre, Dunn & Lewis Youth Centre, Four Star hotel development, Health Care Development, both Private & Public, the Shaolin Temple, Ulladulla Future Park, Broadband Infrastructure, Botanical Gardens and Marina developments throughout Shoalhaven City.
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Transport infrastructure for the South Coast
Work with appropriate agencies on projects such as -
- The completion of Main Road 92 to Nerriga and further to the Hume highway; the use of Bolong Road during emergencies; the Gerringong to Bomaderry realignment and the Berry By-pass; the Princes Highway upgrade from Kinghorne Street to BTU Road South Nowra and a 3rd crossing of the Shoalhaven River.
- The provision of better access to employment through regional transport such as buses, car pooling and the development of cycle ways.
- Better car, motorcycle, bike, tourist bus and caravan parking opportunities within the CDB and township areas through the Shoalhaven.
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CBD Revitalisation & Promotion
Work with Shoalhaven City Council, building owners and tenants to improving the look and feel of the Central Business Districts in Nowra and Ulladulla, and the impact of the gateway areas to the city. This includes the use of funds to promote the CBD areas (through the Nowra Central Promotions Committee), better signage to promote businesses, streetscaping, beautification and tourism activities and redevelopment and increased development of CBD retail.
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Water Front Developments
Including -
- The development of the Riverfront in Nowra to provide an impressive gateway to the Shoalhaven.
- Further development of Ulladulla Harbor, including the boardwalk and other projects to improve business activity and profitability of business in these areas.
- Other marina development sites within the Shoalhaven.
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Business Reform
Provide information and help with regard to business issues such as Payroll tax ( reduce to 4.5% for regional business), new regulations effecting business within the Shoalhaven, OH&S and the reduction of red tape and bureaucracy that creates barriers to Business performance.
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Funding Opportunities
Work with Local, State and Federal Governments to open up funding opportunities for business here in the Shoalhaven. Improve relationship with funding bodies such as Shoalhaven City Council, Industry & Investment NSW and Regional Development Australia. This includes supporting networks such as Defence, Consultants and areas that other businesses can build and benefit from.
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Shoalhaven Council
To work with Council for better tendering policies for local business, faster turnaround on development issues and policies that lead to a sustainable business environment within the city. This includes a strong presence on Councils “Business & Jobs Growth Committee”. Work with Council on DCP’s and Community plans to provide economic benefit to the region.
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Workforce Development & Training.
Encourage staff development and training in the region to increase the capacity of the workforce, by coordinating and supporting visits form Government departments, University of Wollongong and private organizations that provide training to regional business.
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Encouraging New Business Investment in the Shoalhaven
Assist to shape policy at all three levels of government to attract more businesses to relocate to the Shoalhaven. Including areas such as, manufacturing, Defence, Government Service, Aquaculture, tourism, ECO Tourism, educational providers, and sea-change type investments in business.
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Target Potential Growth Areas
Assist businesses in towns and villages across the Shoalhaven to build and expand their own industrial areas to provide better employment opportunities in these more remote areas, as many are limited in public transport options. This includes light manufacturing, tourism and other employment business within the region.
