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GROW THE WESTERN REGION Q & A Workshop

GROW THE WESTERN REGION Q & A Workshop. How do we grow the Western Region and its Centres? What are the challenges for achievement? 22 November 2010. Ann Turner Director 10000Friends of Greater Sydney. Western Sydney - Size. Population: 1,848,854 Area: 8,817.3 sq km

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GROW THE WESTERN REGION Q & A Workshop

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  1. GROW THE WESTERN REGION Q & A Workshop How do we grow the Western Region and its Centres? What are the challenges for achievement? 22 November 2010 Ann Turner Director 10000Friends of Greater Sydney

  2. Western Sydney - Size Population: 1,848,854 Area: 8,817.3 sq km Economic output: $80 billion (2007-08) Size: the third largest economy in Australia behind Sydney CBD and South-East Queensland (Brisbane City, Logan City, Gold Coast City and Beaudesert Shire). Population Growth: one of the highest rate of population growth in Australia Population projection: 3 million by 2036 Major Gap: 280,000 additional jobs needed by 2031 Source: Business NSW website and Western Sydney Business Growth Plan 2008

  3. Western Sydney’s Centres Western Sydney’s regional cities, growth centres and strategic centres Source: Western Sydney Business Growth Plan 2008

  4. Identified Strategies • Improve transport and grow jobs in Regional Cities and Strategic Centres • Support growing industry sectors in Western Sydney • Create, attract, develop and retain skills in the region

  5. SEQIPP • In its sixth year, SEQIPP is the largest regional infrastructure plan in Australia • The plan identifies $134 billion in estimated infrastructure investment, which is expected to support about 930 000 jobs through to 2031: • $97.7 billion in transport • $6.8 billion in health • $3 billion in education and training • $5.4 billion energy • $1.5 billion in water • $3.8 billion in community services • $16 billion in completed projects. • To date 119 projects complete, 152 projects underway to 2014 and another 128 projects planned up to 2031

  6. Critical Issue - Delivery • Do we have the detailed plan that has been created for SEQ? • Do we have the institutional infrastructure that is behind the growth and development of SEQ? • Do we have the leadership and commitment that saw the attraction of funding for SEQIPP? • Will we actually make it happen?

  7. QUESTIONS BOB MEYER, What is the Western Region of Sydney? What are its key features that create its unique Identity? What are the key centres and what is their economic, social and cultural role in the region? What are the possibilities for a sustainable future? GRAHAME LARCOMBE , What is the Western Region of Sydney? What are the unique features of its culture and lifestyle? What is the economy of the Western Region? What are the key industries now and in the future? What are the opportunities to support a sustainable future economic terms? IAN REYNOLDS and BOB GERMAINE, What is the role of State government in the Western Region? What are the current plans to ensure a sustainable future for the region in economic, social and cultural terms? What are the opportunities that may support the future development of the region? How is the State government partnering with other levels of government, business and the community?

  8. Thank you

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