Competitive Advantage
The competitive advantages of the region will assist in future economic growth and development across the Shire by providing growth opportunities for existing business and allowing for the creation of new industries and services to establish within the Shire.
- Strong, diversified and resilient economy
- Strategic location
- Favourable climate for agriculture
- Reliable water supply
- Communications infrastructure
- Proactive ‘can do’ Council and community
- Essential infrastructure – water, sewer, electrical, natural gas and road networks
- Lower setup costs – land and construction
- Affordable commercial rents
- Affordable land for logistics and transport centres
- Rail line provides access to ports - Newcastle and Botany Bay
- Skilled resident workforce
- Education and training facilities
- Modern hospital, Established medical, dental and allied health services
- Access to regional city – 30 minutes away
- Access to private and public schooling
- Daily public transport to/from Dubbo
- Major chain stores located within thirty-minute drive
- All weather aerodrome
- Steady economic growth (no boom and bust cycles)
- Affordable housing
- Strong business networks
- Financial institutions and professional services
