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The Blueprint aims to prepare the South West region for a potential population surge to 500,000 by 2050, focusing on prosperity, industry performance, and key actions for development across various sectors. Addressing capacity, leadership, and Aboriginal inclusion are key priorities. Explore new markets like China, Vietnam, and India, while investing in industry, marine facilities, airport infrastructure, and urban planning for a vibrant future. Visit www.swdc.wa.gov.au for more information.
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Don Punch Chief Executive Officer South West Development Commission www.swdc.wa.gov.au
South West Regional Blueprint • The Blueprint will position the region to keep pace as the population grows from about 163,000 today to a possible 500,000 by 2050 We’re planning for tomorrow, today
Prosperity and quality of life Gross Regional Product Per Capita Income (CPI adjusted)
Industry performance AUSTRALIAN DIRECTORS GUILD LTD PO BOX 211, ROZELLE. NSW. 2039.
Waves of growth Source: Deloitte Access Economics
Impact of age Source: Deloitte Access Economics
Key actions • Insert key actions from pg 5 • Export • Address capacity • Leadership • Renewal of core assets • Aboriginal inclusion • Health, education and culture
New markets ‒ New business • China – Food, wine and entertainment • Vietnam – Education, tourism and wines • India – Engineered timber, wine, • Malaysia, Indonesia – Wine, food, tourism • Inward bound investment, financial services, legal, property
Bunbury marine facilities • Environmental and engineering • Casuarina master planning • Koombana foreshore landscaping • Dolphin Discovery Centre
Busselton Regional Airport FIFO operations (Rio Tinto) + intrastate Business case for interstate flights • Longer/stronger runway • Larger taxiways & apron • Larger terminal and parking • Purchase of required land
Bunbury ‒ Riding the wave • Beyond minerals • A city for people • International • Engagement with the CBD • Competing for lifestyle • Impact of broadband