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Page 1: Supporting Economic Development. Economic Development Economic Development Advisory Group Mapping of Economic Activity Economic Profile completed Preparation

Supporting Economic

Development

Page 2: Supporting Economic Development. Economic Development Economic Development Advisory Group Mapping of Economic Activity Economic Profile completed Preparation

Economic Development

• Economic Development Advisory Group• Mapping of Economic Activity• Economic Profile completed• Preparation of Prospectus with Landcorp, KDC, Chamber and EDAG members• Business Breakfast Series •Manager Economic Development• Relationships with Major Industries• Tenderer/Contractor/Trades Information Sessions prior to major procurement

Page 3: Supporting Economic Development. Economic Development Economic Development Advisory Group Mapping of Economic Activity Economic Profile completed Preparation

Regional Growth Centre

Status• Shire has undertaken significant work to build capacity of organisation.• MOU established with Landcorp and Kimberley Development Commission.• Accord with Yawuru for Jetty to Jetty Project • Economic Development

Outcome Sought• Broome to be selected as a Regional Growth Centre

Page 4: Supporting Economic Development. Economic Development Economic Development Advisory Group Mapping of Economic Activity Economic Profile completed Preparation

Chinatown Revitalization

Status• Chinatown Development Strategy• Two Business Cases to be prepared - $10million and $2m in 14/15 budget. • KDC committed $65k, Shire $10k, Landcorp $5k to prepare Business Case. • Brief prepared and quotes to engage consultantsRequirements/Next Steps• Appointment of Consultants• Cabinet Consideration of Business Case(S)

Page 5: Supporting Economic Development. Economic Development Economic Development Advisory Group Mapping of Economic Activity Economic Profile completed Preparation

Jetty to Jetty/Roebuck Bay Foreshore Walk

Status• Business Case prepared adopted by Council.• Endorsed approach is to “bookend” walk• Stage 1 being implemented in Accord with Yawuru, and MOU’s with Historical Society and Notre Dame University. Requirements/Next Steps• Accord for Stage 1 being negotiated •Funding for Stage 2 – Town Beach Jetty and Revetment.•

Page 6: Supporting Economic Development. Economic Development Economic Development Advisory Group Mapping of Economic Activity Economic Profile completed Preparation

Old Broome Development Strategy

Status• Consultation Completed• Recommendations include foreshore improvements, special character area, mixed use and activation. • Council adopted in October /November 2014 Requirements/Next Steps• Local Planning Policy to guide land use and development • Concept Plan for foreshore redevelopment.

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Kimberley Regional Offices Redevelopment

Status• Feasibility Study indicate current buildings require renovation and demand exists for redevelopment.• Business Plan prepared including financial modelling and land tenure issues. • Council resolved to advertise Business Plan and undertake EOI for leases Requirements/Next Steps• Review submissions and EOIs for leases received to determine scope of project.

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Old Broome Urban Renewal

Status• 2009 Housing Strategy and • 2013 Local Planning Strategy and Planning Scheme 6.• Community unrest regarding lighting and anti-social behaviour including petitions received • Workshop with Dept of Housing, KDC and Yawuru OctoberRequirements/Next Steps• Dept of Housing to decide if Broome has program• Shire and Yawuru to jointly present to Housing

Page 9: Supporting Economic Development. Economic Development Economic Development Advisory Group Mapping of Economic Activity Economic Profile completed Preparation

LPS and LPS 6

Status• LPS endorsed by WAPC subject to amendments.• Shire amended text, Dept of Planning updating figures/maps• Minister required amendments to LPS 6 prior Scheme Gazettal

Requirements/Next Steps• Completion of figures/publication of LPS •Completion of Maps/Gazettal of Scheme

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Water for Food Program

Status• $40million 4 year program to accelerate water investigations across State to meet future population requirements• Program will support Public/Private partnerships for development of Agriculture Land• Land Tenure issues also being addressed • Focus upon West Kimberley to start