Geraldton Jobs and Growth Plan
The Geraldton Jobs and Growth Plan 2020 – 2023 is an update of the Growing Greater Geraldton Growth Plan 2017.
Under the Geraldton Jobs and Growth Plan 2020 – 2023, we envisage Greater Geraldton to continue on its journey of becoming a thriving regional capital with a powerhouse economy. The local population will have increased and businesses will be delivering exceptional services and high quality produce to Western Australia, the rest of Australia and the world.
With the Geraldton Jobs and Growth Plan 2020 – 2023 (GJGP) Vision for Geraldton to be “a diverse and globally connected regional capital”, the Plan aims to drive and align regional effort and resources through collaboration.
Geraldton Jobs and Growth Plan 2020-2023
The Approach
The Geraldton Jobs and Growth Plan is all about unifying the efforts of various entities to go from ‘the individual good, to the collaborative great’. It is about leadership and vision to grow the traded economy with the end goal of growing the whole economy. It is about pushing the public and private sector and the local community to work together to drive their own success in an ever-changing economic climate.
The strategies to achieve this have been outlined into three focus areas and five platforms for success.
Background Documents: Research Documents, Policy and Strategies
The Midwest has a track-record of effective long-term planning leading to government investment in key assets and projects.
The links below are to research documents, policy and strategies in key areas:
Agriculture and food
Agricultural Innovation: A National Approach to Grow Australia’s Future, (2019), Ernst and Young
Agriculture competitiveness White Paper: Stronger Farmers, Stronger Economy, (2015), Australian Government
Building Australia’s Comparative Advantages: A 21st Century Agrifood Sector, (2015), Business Council of Australia
Finding the Sweet Spot: Growing Western Australian Vegetable Exports, (2016), Royalties for Regions / Vegetables WA
High Quality Agricultural Land in the Mid West region: Stage 1- Geraldton Planning Region, (2013), Department of Agriculture and Food
Narvis: Vision for the Northern Agricultural Region of Western Australia, Website: narvis.com.au, Northern Agricultural Catchment Council
Premium Agri-Food Market Opportunity, (2016), Department of Agriculture and Food / Royalties for Regions
Pursuing the Global Opportunities in Food And Agribusiness, (2015), Mckinsey & Company
Target Market Opportunities in Asia for Western Australian Premium Products, (2016), Department of Agriculture and Food / Royalties for Regions
Growth Plan Documents
Destination Management Plan, (2018), Market Creations
Geraldton City Centre Revitalisation Plan, (2017), TPG Place match
Greater Geraldton Expenditure Leakage, (2016), Geografia
Greater Geraldton Growth Plan: Economic Analysis Update, (2019) , Pracsys
Greater Geraldton Infrastructure Assessment report, (2016), Cardno
Growing Greater Geraldton: A Growth Plan, (2017), Progress Midwest/ Localise
Geraldton Jobs and Growth Plan - 2020-2023: Growing the Capital of the Midwest (2020), Progress Midwest
Growing Greater Geraldton Investment Prospectus
Mid West Regional Blueprint, (2015), Government of Australia / Mid West Development Commission / Regional Development Australia
Perceptions of Greater Geraldton, (2016), TNS Consultants
Regional Cluster Analysis- Phase 3, (2016), Pracsys
Regional Cluster Analysis- Phase 5, (2016), Pracsys
Infrastructure and logistics
Airfreight Opportunities to and from Asia – Potential Geraldton Airport, (2018), PowerPoint Presentation by B. Davis
Australian Road Freight Estimates: 2014 Update, Australian Government: Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
The Economic Significance of the Australian Logistics Industry, (2014), Acil Allen Consulting
Infrastructure Audit: Evaluation of Western Australia’s Agricultural Infrastructure Priorities, (2016), Ernest and Young
Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities, (2017), Commonwealth Government: Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
Investment
Building the Lucky Country #3: Business Imperatives for a Prosperous Australia. Positioning for Prosperity. Catching the next wave, (2015), Deloitte
Creating Growth in a Flat World: How to identify quantify and capture new growth opportunities, (2016), The Economist Intelligence Unit
Geraldton: From Local to Global Regional City, (Undated), Curtin University
Local Profile and Context Report: Goal Economy, (2018), City of Greater Geraldton
Outbound Investment, (2017), Committee for Economic Development of Australia
Regional Investment Analysis: Final Report. (2016), Ernst and Young
Western Australia; Is It All Doom and Gloom after the Boom? (2017), .id: The Population Experts
Regional Development, Planning and Environment
Batavia Coast Marina Stage 2: Background Report, Version B, (2011), Hames Sharley
Economic Development Framework: Collaboration, integration, Alignment, Advantage, (2019), WALGA
Geology of the Northern Perth Basin: Western Australia, (2005), Geological Survey of Western Australia
Geraldton Local Biodiversity Strategy, (2013), Perth Biodiversity Project
Living in the Regions: 2016 Insight Report, (2016), Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Mid West Workforce Development Plan 2015-2018, (2015), Mid West Workforce Alliance
Regional Development in Western Australia, (2016), Committee for Economic Development of Australia
The Economics of Climate Change, (2014), Committee for Economic Development of Australia
The Future of Regional Jobs, (2019), Regional Australia Institute
Small Business
Engine Room for Growth? The Roles, Performance and Future Prospects of Small Businesses in Western Australia, (2107), Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre
Greater Geraldton Growth Plan: Access to Finance, (2016), Clayton and Weir Consulting
Tourism
Astrotourism Western Australia: 2019 – 2023 Strategic Plan, (2019) Astrotourism Western Australia
Beyond Tourism 2020, (2018) , Steering Committee Report to Government
Mid West Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2018 – 2021, (2018), Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Western Australia Strategic Trails Blueprint 2017 – 2012, (2017), Department of Sport and Recreation
Water
Mid West Regional Water Supply Strategy: A long Term Outlook of Water Demand and Supply: Report no.3, (2015), Government of Western Australia: Department of Water
Water Availability in the Midwest, (2018) , Presentation by Darryl Abbott: Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
Data resources
Tourism
| Tourism Research Australia |
International, domestic and regional tourism information |
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International tourism results provide background on visitor origins, visitor night and expenditure and trends |
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Quarterly results from the National Visitor Survey, as well as trends and forecasts of domestic visitor activity |
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Quarterly results from the National Visitor Survey, as well as trends and forecasts of domestic visitor activity |
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Tourism research and survey documents and specialised domestic and international research options customised to your requirements. Fees may apply |
| Tourism Western Australia |
Tourism WA is responsible for promoting Western Australia as an extraordinary holiday destination. |
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The most up-to-date information on international, interstate and intrastate visitor numbers to Western Australia, visitor origin and spend, as well as overseas arrivals, departures, airport and accommodation data.
This link contains great fact sheets which summarizes information. |
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Figures on the economic contribution of tourism to the economy. |
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Information, research and statistics on WA's tourism industry, from other sources, is also available on the website. |
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Specialised reports on issues such as perception, drivers of repeat visitation, food and wine tourism and aboriginal tourism. |
| Tourism Council of Western Australia |
Tourism Council WA is the peak body representing tourism businesses, industries and regions in Western Australia. The Council promotes the value of tourism, facilitates sustainable tourism development and advocates industry policy on behalf of members.
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TCWA provides training, accreditation, networking opportunities and is a good background source for starting a tourism business. |
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https://www.australiascoralcoast.com/ |
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https://www.australiasgoldenoutback.com/ |
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Economic Development
For any economic development inquiries, please contacts Council@cgg.wa.gov.au