Community consultation is now open on the Economic Development Strategy that will help grow and transform the Hobsons Bay economy over the next five years.
The strategy will guide Council's work to support the growth of the local economy over the coming years. The impacts of the COVID pandemic on the local economy have been factored into the new strategy, which is built around three key pillars:
- Grow: To build strong and resilient precincts by supporting local networks and community enterprise.
- Elevate: To enhance and promote our valued natural, built and cultural assets across the city and to leverage the strategic advantages they present to the Hobsons Bay economy.
- Transform: To support green businesses and the broader economy to transition to a new green future, which includes circular economy and zero carbon industries.
The draft strategy is available for community feedback until Sunday 12 November 2023 at participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Hobsons Bay, Cr Tony Briffa:
"This strategy sets out a clear vision that by 2030 we will have a network of resilient business precincts that make the most of the great assets we have in our city, including how close we are to the Melbourne CBD and Port of Melbourne.
"To do that we need a strategy that supports existing and emerging industries, and positions Hobsons Bay as a destination of choice for businesses who want to invest in the circular economy, renewables and zero carbon in Melbourne's west.
"We are committed to making the city an attractive, green and enjoyable place to work, live and visit, and we want to attract and support businesses and industries that will help us achieve that goal."
