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Economic Development Committee - Gulf




Committee Plan on a Page - Gulf

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OUR VISION for the FUTURE

To improve the economic and social climate in the community through increased training and development.

OUR MISSION

Is to create a sustainable economic future through:

  • A focus on appropriate and suitable training
  • Developing and building the skills of youth in the region
  • A cohesive and cooperative community
OUR PRIORITIES


Infrastructure

  • Investigation into existing essential service provision ie sewerage services
  • Provision of Government services in a purpose built facility ie Government Centre


Training

  • Support of increased VET training in skill shortage sectors
  • Investigate provision of suitable short courses to build skills within local workforce


Small Business Development

  • Encourage local business to take advantage of increased opportunities through SiHIP
  • Development of related industry suitable for SiHIP ie Block making plant
  • Investigate a Rural Transaction Centre and associated small enterprises (café, internet facility, tourist information)


Housing

  • Encourage additional GEH to be provided to increase staff recruitment and retention
  • Encourage development that is suitable for environment and existing essential services


Community

  • Promote projects to MRMCBT for support and funding
  • Improve and update recreation facilities for youth


Land Release

  • Release of residential blocks
  • Identification and release of land suitable for commercial development