Pittwater Council’s first Draft Economic Development Plan is now currently on exhibition. Its purpose is to provide a positive framework and direction to guide, support, profile and promote sustainable economic development in Pittwater.

The Draft Plan seeks to create an environment that promotes business growth, investment and employment generation. The Draft Pittwater Economic Development Plan will integrate with regional initiatives such as SHOROC’s ‘Shaping Out Future’ and will be linked to Council’s long term goals, strategies and outcomes.

The Draft Plan highlights the contribution of businesses to the Pittwater community and the role business play in building strong, vibrant communities.

The Draft Plan identifies opportunities for economic growth through ongoing engagement, effective partnerships and collaborate relationships with local business, chambers, governments and non-government organisations.

The Draft Pittwater Economic Development Plan 2012-2016

The Draft Economic Development Plan 2012-2016 consists of a number of elements, outlined below:

• Executive Summary
• Economic analysis of Pittwater and the region.  This Paper is referred to as Discussion Paper 1:  Economic Role and Function Analysis

Six Discussion Papers which identify themes, issues, opportunities and challenges relating to economic development in Pittwater.  These Papers are referred to as follows:-

• Discussion Paper 2: Towns and Villages
• Discussion Paper 3: The Importance of Business Infrastructure and Networks
• Discussion Paper 4: The Pittwater Economy and Infrastructure
• Discussion Paper 5: Strengthening the Local Economy
• Discussion Paper 6: Pittwater in the Broader Economic and Geographical Context
• Discussion Paper 7: Emerging Business Issues and Opportunities

Unlike some previous plans presented to Council, the Draft Plan does not have detailed actions or recommendations contained within it.  Rather, each year the Plan will be used to guide the development of actions and priorities in Council's four year Delivery Plan and Budget.

Once adopted, each year staff will develop an Emerging Issues Discussion Paper to ensure that the Plan remains dynamic and relevant to changing circumstances.

Have Your Say

The Draft Economic Development Plan 2012-2016 is on public exhibition and open for comment between 10 May and 7 June 2012.

• Mail: Pittwater Council, PO Box 882, MONA VALE NSW 1660
• Email: pittwater_council@pittwater.nsw.gov.au
• Phone: Paul William-Smith, Regional Economic Development Coordinator on 9942 2233 

Updated: 11 May 2012