We will develop economic opportunities that are inclusive of the whole community for current and future generations.

Is to create a sustainable economic future through:

• Strategic planning for residential and commercial land use
• A focus on promotion and improving tourism opportunities and assets
• Improving and developing our infrastructure assets

Infrastructure

• Complete audit of infrastructure assets in Timber Creek
• Investigation into existing essential service provision ie sewerage services

Land Release

• Develop a whole of town concept plan for future strategic land use
• Release of residential blocks of various sizes
• Identification and release of land suitable for commercial development

Tourism

• Complete audit of tourism assets in Timber Creek and VRD Region
• Investigate a Rural Transaction Centre and associated small enterprises (café, internet facility, tourist information)
• Encourage longer stays through the creation of a tick box document for visitors to the Region to highlight local features and points of interest.
• Improve visitor experiences through the creation and completion of a visitor survey of Timber Creek experiences – collate comments and create recommendations for improvement and growth
• Take advantage of regional promotion through:
• Investigating links to The Savanna Way and existing identified tourism opportunities
• Creating a calendar of regional festivals and plan future events to take advantage of cross promotional opportunities and “festival following” travellers
• Liaison with surrounding regions in the NT and WA to promote events

Housing

• Encourage private investment in accommodation suitable for employees ie multiple dwelings to improve staff retention rates
• Encourage additional GEH to be provided to increase staff recruitment and retention
• Encourage development that is suitable for environment and existing essential services