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rketing materials, the preferred placement of the Coat of Arms is in the bottom
Coat of Arms should be placed on a solid colour or clear background.
annot be used on its own by departments, ie. elements may not be separated.
Toowoomba and the Darling Downs will capture your heart.
From the moment you arrive, your senses will be overwhelmed
by the region’s beauty.
Clean crisp air, wide open spaces, picturesque places and
views stretching as far as the eye can see.
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CONTENTS
4 From the General Manager
5 From the Directors
6 Welcome to Toowoomba
12 Landing in Toowoomba
14 Employment in Toowoomba
he Coat of Arms is in the bottom
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
16 TAFE Queensland South West in the Community
Thanks to our key partners Toowoomba
Regional Council and Toowoomba 18 Key Industries
our or clear
and background.
Surat Basin Enterprise for their
help in putting this presentation 20 Education - Why Study in Toowoomba?
elements may not be separated.
together. Extracts have been taken
22 TAFE Queensland South West Supports
from ‘LIVE Toowoomba’ Magazine
for this presentation. Start Up Community
There really is no better place to 24 Lifestyle and Liveability
live, study, work and play.
30 Toowoomba - Green and Clean
32 Other Centres
36 Our Market Opportunity
Destination Toowoomba | 3
marketing communications.
From the General Manager
Welcome to Toowoomba Campus.
As Regional Managers for TAFE Queensland International it is our pleasure to
showcase our capabilities and what an international student will experience when
they start with us.
International students can expect to study alongside Australian students in classes
that are small in size and have access to teachers with years of experience in their
chosen trade. Toowoomba offers a lower cost of living for students and excellent
“
employment opportunities on graduation from their studies.
Toowoomba
We appreciate your willingness to promote Toowoomba to international students and
offers a lower can assure you we will do everything to ensure they have a positive experience.
cost of living
Trevor Schwenke
for students General Manager
and excellent
employment
“
opportunities.
4 | Destination Toowoomba
From the Executive Director of Studies
TAFE Queensland South West is committed to offering international students
programs to help them succeed in this pursuit for a better life.
We are keen to expand our range of programs on offer to international students with
new registrations in 2016 and 2017.
Our faculty directors are devoted to ensuring international students and programs
are all inclusive, constructive and progressive.
Jenni Butler
Executive Director of Studies
From the Director of Corporate Solutions
Thank you for travelling to Toowoomba to experience our beautiful campus and
appreciate the opportunities our region can offer international students.
We believe we can provide students with the Australian essence and lifestyle that
many students desire in their quest to live and study in Queensland.
Michele Berkhout
Director of Corporate Solutions
Destination Toowoomba |5
Welcome to
TOOWOOMBA
DEMOGRAPHICS The Toowoomba Regional CLIMATE AND WEATHER
Toowoomba is situated 125km west Council area is a growing residential
Toowoomba’s climate ranges from
of Queensland’s state capital Brisbane, area, with significant rural and
quite cool during the winter months, to
crowning the edge of the Great rural-residential areas, and some
warm during the summer months. The
Dividing Range 800m above sea level. industrial and commercial land use.
city enjoys four distinct seasons and is
It is one of Australia’s largest inland It is conservatively predicted that the
particularly magnificent during spring
regional cities with a population now Toowoomba Regional Council area
due to the abundance of public parks
reaching just over 160,000. It is the will be home to nearly 200,000 people
overflowing with flowers. The average
commercial and economic hub of the by 2036. However, more optimistic
temperature ranges from 11.4 to 22.6
Darling Downs and widely accepted as forecasts for the area suggest the
degrees, with an average yearly rainfall
the service centre for the Surat Basin, population could be as high as 234,706
which encompasses a geographic area of 944mm. There are a vast number
by 2036. There is no doubting that
from Toowoomba in the east, to Roma the city is on the cusp of a major of activities and events throughout the
in the west, north to Taroom and south growth spurt, with an enormous set of year, making the city a top spot to visit
to the New South Wales border. opportunities to come its way. any month of the year.
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Due to its elevation, even on the
hottest Queensland days the residents
of Toowoomba can relax with a cool Context
evening breeze. In fact, you’ll feel all
of the seasons here: there’s a true Walkable
winter with fog and frost, an autumn City Centre
of golden falling leaves, and a
Engagement Master Plan
spring of non-stop colour. Sustainable
Design
Comfortable
ECONOMY
Education
10
Toowoomba’s Gross
Regional Product was
Safe & Skills
Custodianship
$8.19 billion in 2013,
having grown 3.2%
from the previous Excellence
URBAN DESIGN
PRIORITIES FOR
year. However, Centres
recent predictions
from the Regional THE TOOWOOMBA
REGION
The Best Urban Design
Australia Institute see
At All Scales
a $10 billion boost to
Toowoomba’s GRP in Street Trees &
Diverse
the next 15 years, more The ‘Garden City’
Connected Vibrant
than double the 2013
Toowoomba’s
figure. An Urban Design
Character & Style Enduring Culture
There are currently
nearly 80,000 people
employed in Toowoomba,
with the Health Care and Social
Assistance sector the largest mid-term revie
w Next Generation
employer, generating nearly 12,000
jobs. This is followed by OCreating
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The Construction industry has the Queens
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highest output at $2.49 billion, with
the Manufacturing sector coming in mily
second highest at $2.36 billion, and the friendly
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector city.
the third highest at $1.47 billion.
The majority of the workforce are
within the 25-54 years age bracket.
The top three occupations are
professionals followed by clerical and
administrative workers and technicians
and trades workers. Manufacturing has
the largest total exports by industry,
generating $1.5 billion in 2013/14.
The Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
sector is another major contributor to
the export industry, generating $915
million, followed by Mining at $410
million.
For many workers and their families,
moving to Toowoomba and the wider
Surat Basin is proving to be the recipe
for a bright, new future and a major
boom for established and emerging
industries.
Destination Toowoomba | 7
HISTORY Cunningham who named the region as an influx of American and Australian
the Darling Downs after the New South troops who took over parks and
The Toowoomba region covers
Wales Governor, Sir Ralph Darling. buildings for recreational, hospital and
an area rich in Australian history. The
training purposes, during the Second
region has a strong aboriginal history, Toowoomba as a township grew
World War. Following this period,
with the Indigenous tribes of the up in the 1840s as a convenient
Toowoomba proceeded to build and
Jagera, Giabal and Jaroweir people stopping place between Moreton Bay
add tertiary services, public service
inhabiting the region for at least 40,000 and the west. Drayton, which can
departments and military bases.
years before European settlement also lay claim to being the first town
This meant the expansion of a centre
which came in the early 1800s. When established beyond the Great Dividing
that had previously only been known
explorers set their eyes upon the fertile Range in Queensland, was settled
as a commercial, agricultural and
land it became destined to be one of in 1842 and five years later the Royal
educational centre.
the country’s rural heartlands and give Bulls Head Inn was built. Toowoomba
birth to the vibrant city of Toowoomba was officially declared a municipality Over the past two centuries, the
and surrounding towns. in 1860, became a town in 1887 and region has continued to attract new
The area around Toowoomba was was declared a city in 1904. Between residents and grow to become an
first explored by English explorer Allan 1920 and 1950, Toowoomba homed integral part of Queensland.
2
Busy street scene in front of the Cramond and Stark building.
Australia’s
second
largest
inland city
3
Queensland’s
third most
affordable
regions to live in
6 Queensland’s
sixth largest
city
1840
Downs Co-op Dairy Factory - Circa 1908.
Established in 1840
2031
By 2031, the
population is
expected to increase
to over 200,000
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Destination Toowoomba | 9
AGRICULTURE dollars every year after that, there is still
an optimistic outlook for the sector’s
The Toowoomba region is
longevity.
Queensland’s number one agricultural
region, generating upwards of The operations and maintenance
$664 million annually in gross value phase has now kicked off for the
agricultural production in recent years three major CSG and LNG projects in
and currently providing 3437 jobs. the Surat Basin region; BG Group’s
80
Queensland Curtis LNG project,
Key outputs include grain, cotton,
%
Santos’ project and the Origin
beef, dairy products, pork and eggs,
ConocoPhillips Australia Pacific joint
along with a growing volume of
venture project. It is the upstream
horticulture. With rapid economic and
work (attendant processing plants and
population growth occurring in the
pipelines) of these three approved CSG
Asian region, Australia is witnessing a
and LNG projects that is located in the
rapid change in its export destinations
Surat Basin and has not only created
for packaged and fresh food, a
thousands of jobs, but also benefitted
situation that could not have been
regionally-based businesses who have of the avocados sold in
imagined a decade ago. The change
has always seemed inevitable but the
been able to expand their operations. November in Australia
pace of change is staggering.
Many attest the CSG industry has led are grown in the
to the construction of long-awaited for
There is much talk about Asia’s and vital infrastructure in the region. Toowoomba region.
potential to reshape the Australian
Toowoomba and the wider Surat
economy through food imports and it
Basin has also become a hub for well
seems this may prove to be particularly
drilling and servicing. The reasons
relevant for protein food products.
for this include: the location which
Red meat shipments to China alone provides transport and logistics
have increased by 400 per cent to over efficiencies with reduced travel times
160,000 tonnes in 2012/2013 from to the gas fields; the region has a lower
around 23,000 tonnes in 2009/2010. cost of living compared with Brisbane;
China is now one of Australia’s largest and there is a greater ability to recruit
agricultural export destinations and and attract skilled labour compared to
the growth continues. Reports indicate more remote locations. In Toowoomba
that the growth in demand for food is alone, at least nine major drilling and
being driven by Asia’s strong economy, servicing companies have a substantial
growing population, higher personal base. Their strong presence has TOOWOOMBA REGION
incomes, tight supplies and food
safety concerns. This provides a real
significant advantages for the region,
such as experienced and respected
EGG PRODUCERS
opportunity for food producers in the supply chains being in place, specialist ACCOUNTS FOR
region, and with Toowoomba now support services being introduced and
housing the new internationally capable high quality workforces and training
Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, facilities coming to fruition.
export figures are only set to increase.
The significant coal mine in the
Toowoomba region is the New
RESOURCES Acland Mine run by the New Hope
Toowoomba is the gateway to the Group. The mine is currently awaiting
Surat Basin Energy precinct which Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
85
is rich in natural minerals and energy approval of their proposal to expand its
resources. In the 2013- 2014 year,
the resource sector represented a
operations on the easternmost edge of
the Surat Basin within the Toowoomba .4
$2.5 billion economic contribution Regional Council area. %
to Toowoomba’s economy, 27 per It is expected that the $900 million
cent of the regions total GRP, and expansion will create 260 jobs during
employed well over 18,000 people. construction plus another 135 jobs
Recent times have seen the resource once the mine is operational. The
sector face some challenges as many mine is also leading the way with its
of the major projects in the region rehabilitated mined land for cattle.
transition from the construction phase Currently being trialled on grazing
to the operations and maintenance cattle, a combination of soil, pasture
phase. However, with operations and and cattle fattening tests form the basis
OF QUEENSLAND’S
maintenance activities expected to
continue for the next 40-50 years, and
of a long term trial to fully understand
the impact of the mining operation on TOTAL EGG
PRODUCTON
with these operations representing grazing land with the intent to return
around a billion dollars of expenditure this land to the best possible state
each year until 2020, and half a billion post mining.
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Destination Toowoomba | 11LANDING
in Toowoomba WELCOME T
TOOWOOMO BA
Toowoomba is the largest regional
centre in Queensland, and is situated at the DEMOGRAPHIC
S
CLIMATE AND
intersection of three major highways - the
Toowoomba is WEATHER
situated 125k
Queensland’s m west of
state capital Brisb Toowoomba’s
crowning the ane, climate range
edge of the Grea during the winte s from quite cool
Range 800m abov t Divid ing r months, to warm
Warrego, New England and Gore. The area e sea level. It summer mont during the
Australia’s large is one of hs. The city enjoys
st inland regio seasons and is four distinct
with a population nal cities particularly magn
now reaching during spring ificent
160,000. It is the just over due to the abun dance of publi
has a diverse economy and is within an easy
commercial and parks overflowin c
hub of the Darli econ omic temperatu g with fl ower s. The average
ng Downs and re ranges from
accepted as the widely 11.4 to 22.6
service centre degrees, with
Basin, which for the Surat an average yearl
... abundance 944mm. There y rainfall of
drive of Brisbane (approx. 1.5 hours), the
encompasses are a vast numb
of public parks area from Toow a geographic er of activities
oomba in the and events throu
overflowing in the west, north east, to Roma ghout the year,
city a top spot making the
with flowers. to Taroom and to visit any mont
the New Sout south to h of the year.
h Wales border.
Sunshine Coast (approx. 3 hours) and
Due to its eleva
The Toowoomb tion, even on
Queensland days the hottest
a Regional Coun the residents
a growing resid cil area is Toowoomba can of
ential area, with relax with a cool
rural and rural significant breeze. In fact, evening
the Gold Coast (approx. 2 hours).
-residential areas you’ll feel all
some industrial , and here: there’s of the seasons
and commercia a true winter
use. It is cons l land frost, an autu with fog and
ervatively pred mn of golden
Toowoomba Regi icted that the falling leaves,
onal Council area and a spring of
will be non- stop colour.
home to near
ly 200,000 peop
le by 2036.
The new Toowoomba Airport is a
However, more ECONOMY
optimistic forec
the area sugg asts for
est the population Toowoomba’s
as high as 234,7 could be Gross Regional
06 by 2036. Ther $8.19 billion in Product was
doubting that e is no 2013, having grow
10 minute drive from the CBD and is the city is on the previous year. n 3.2% from
major growth the cusp of a However, recen
spurt, with an from the Regio t predictions
of opportunities enormous set nal Australia Instit
to come its way. billion boost to ute see a $10
Toowoomba’s
4 | Live Toowoo GRP in the next
home to a number of flying schools,
mba. 15 years, more
than double the
2013 figure.
charter operators, business operators and
POPULATION
“
maintenance providers.
161,970
The Toowoomba estimated
While it is now starting to cater for the
ever-expanding population of Toowoomba, resident population for 2014 is
the internationally capable airport is expected
to change the face of the regions agriculture
161,970, with a population density
“ ERP, 2014
industry by opening up international export of 0.12 persons per hectare. Grown by 1,811 from
opportunities that did not exist before. the previous year.
12 | Destination ToowoombaRockhampton
Emerald
Gladstone
QUEENSLAND
QUEENSLAND
Cairns
Townsville
Mackay
TOOWOOMBA
100 Bridge Street,
Toowoomba Q 4350
Bundaberg
Hervey Bay
Fraser
Island
“ Toowoomba is
a safe family place
to study without the
distractions of a
Rockhampton
TAFE SOUTH WEST REGION
Sunshine
Coast
Brisbane
big city.
Nurunderi Gympie
SUNSHINE
If you would like to
Kingaroy COAST
Roma visit the many tourist
Chinchilla
Bribie
Island attractions on offer,
Moreton the Gold Coast and
TAFE QUEENSLAND Dalby “
Island
Brisbane are only a
TOOWOOMBA
SOUTH WEST REGION Bundamba
Inala BRISBANEStradbroke
Island short drive away.
Millmerran Springfield
St George GOLD
COAST
Warwick
Goondiwindi
3.0 HRS
Stanthorpe
DRIVE TO
SUNSHINE COAST
1.5
SYDNEY
8.0 HR HR
FLIGHT FLIGHT
OR LESS TO MOST
ASIAN COUNTIES
1.5
TOOWOOMBA
HRS
DRIVE TO
BRISBANE
IPSWICH
To Melbourne
via Newell Hwy
WARWICK
2.0 HRS
GOLD COAST
DRIVE TO
To Sydney To Sydney
via New England via Pacific Hwy
Destination Toowoomba | 13EMPLOYMENT
in Toowoomba
Toowoomba is the third most
industrially diverse region in
Australia with a wide cross-section
of employment providing a buffer
between the boom or bust
nature of areas relying on a
single industry.
BUSINESS NUMBERS employing (i.e. business owners only, Regional Product (GRP)1) of $637.2
no additional staff ) in 2010-11. An million in 2010-11, accounting for 8.8%
As of June 2011, there were
estimated 20.2% of all manufacturing of the total GRP of the Toowoomba
an estimated 526 businesses in
businesses had workforces of one Region ($7.3 billion).
the Manufacturing sector in the
to four persons, with 18.6% of all Manufacturing was the fourth
Toowoomba Region.
manufacturing businesses with a largest industry contributor to GRP in
The Manufacturing sector workforce of five to nineteen persons. 2010-11 behind Rental, Hiring and Real
accounted for 3.7% of the 14,374 The average workforce size across Estate Services ($825.3 million), Mining
businesses in the Toowoomba Region. all manufacturing businesses in the ($799.4 million) and Financial and
The Manufacturing sector ranked tenth Toowoomba Region was 15.1 persons, Insurance Services ($655.6 million).
in terms of the number of registered with a significant difference between
businesses behind Agriculture, Forestry urban (18.9 persons) and rural (10.8
and Fishing (21.7%), Construction persons) areas. PRODUCTIVITY
(16.7%), Rental, Hiring and Real Estate
The average workforce size across Productivity is a measure of the
Services (9.8%), Professional, Scientific
manufacturing businesses in the efficiency of production in a region and
and Technical Services (7.1%), Retail
Toowoomba Region was marginally is a key aspect of economic growth.
Trade (6.5%), Transport, Postal and
lower than state (16.0 persons) and By dividing the GRP of a region by the
Warehousing (6.3%), Financial and
national averages (16.4 persons). total number of hours worked, it will
Insurance Services (6.2%), Other
calculate the labour productivity within
Services (4.6%) and Health Care and
that region, i.e. the average total output
Social Assistance (4.3%). CONTRIBUTION TO produced by an hour worked by a
GROSS REGIONAL person within that region.
WORKFORCE SIZE PRODUCT The Manufacturing sector in
Just over half (51.1%) of all The manufacturing sector in the the Toowoomba Region recorded
manufacturing businesses within Toowoomba Region recorded industry productivity (industry value added per
the Toowoomba Region were non- value added (or contribution to Gross hour worked) of $57.33 in 2010-11. This
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was lower than the average productivity most common occupations were
level for all industries across the region Toowoomba remains Technicians and Trade workers
($68.80) such that manufacturing (30.2%), Labourers (28.9%), Managers
one of the best places in
ranked eighth in industry productivity “ (10.8%), Machinery Operators and
in the Toowoomba Region in 2010-11 Queensland for workers Drivers (9.9%) and Clerical and
behind Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Administrative workers (9.7%).
looking to secure a job.
Services ($522.48), Mining ($429.01), Within the Manufacturing sector,
Financial and Insurance Services the Toowoomba Region had a higher
($189.68), Electricity, Gas, Water and proportion of Labourers and a slightly
Waste Services ($145.66), Information higher proportion of Technicians and
Media and Telecommunications Trade Workers than Queensland in
($117.06), Wholesale Trade ($74.04), 2011.
5.5 % State Average
and Administrative and Support
Services ($60.43).
LOCATION
EMPLOYMENT QUOTIENTS
The manufacturing sector in the
UNEMPLOYED
Location quotients are ratios used
5.2
Toowoomba Region employed 5,628
%
to identify specialised industries in the
persons in 2011, representing 9.3% local economy.
of the region’s working population National Average A location quotient greater than one
(60,292 persons). Manufacturing was
the fourth largest industry employer in
UNEMPLOYED often, but not always, indicates the
industry sector is export-orientated.
4.5
the Toowoomba Region in 2011 behind
Health Care and Social Assistance
(14.8%), Retail Trade (11.7%) and
Construction (10.8%).
% TOOWOOMBA’s
UNEMPLOYED
In this analysis, location quotients
have been used to assess the industry
concentration in the Toowoomba
Region and Queensland relative to
In 2011, there were a higher
Australia.
proportion of persons employed in Fallen by 0.3%
the Manufacturing industry in the The Toowoomba Region has
Toowoomba Region than across a greater manufacturing sector
Queensland. Equipment Manufacturing (11.5%) and employment concentration (location
The largest employer within Fabric Metal Product Manufacturing quotient greater than one) than the
the Manufacturing industry in the (6.9%). national economy (1.10).
Toowoomba Region was Food Product By comparison, Queensland
Manufacturing, with 36.0% of the OCCUPATION has a lower manufacturing sector
total industry workforce. This was Of the 5,628 persons employed employment concentration than the
followed by Machinery and Equipment in the Manufacturing sector in the national economy (0.95).
Manufacturing (11.9%), Transport Toowoomba Region in 2011, the
“ The Australian Bureau of Statistics review
of industrial diversity placed Toowoomba at the
top end of workplace variety, with health care
“
and social assistance employing 8929 people -
the most of any industry.
Destination Toowoomba | 15TAFE Queensland South West in the
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY memorandums of understanding Asia Century, and Farmfest.
ENGAGEMENT (MOU), sponsorships and partnerships. We are proud to be part of the
At TAFE Queensland South West we We currently have high level communities we operate and work
are committed to building a foundation sponsorships and MOUs in place closely to supporting events that
for sustainable growth and enterprise with a number of regional chambers promote the regions culture and
across the businesses, industries and of commerce and regional economic diversity.
communities throughout the region. development organisations across the These events also provide us with
Darling Downs and surrounds. This the opportunity to showcase our
We achieve this through strong
includes the Toowoomba Chamber of diverse course offerings, industrial
partnerships across industry,
Commerce, Toowoomba Surat Basin capabilities, training facilities, and
community and education and
Enterprise and the emerging Food students’ knowledge and skills.
training. These alliances provide us
Leaders Australia. Events we support locally include
greater access to a more diverse range
of organisations, which assists us to TAFE Queensland South West the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
pursue more business opportunities also sponsors or has a high level of – Flower Food and Wine Festival,
and support communities. These involvement in regional showcase Toowoomba Winter Wonderland and
alliances often take the form of events such as the Toowoomba Surat Multicultural Festival.
co-provider arrangements, Basin Mining & Energy Expo, Ag in
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Key INDUSTRIES
From health and education to manufacturing and resources, Toowoomba remains
the powerhouse to South West Queensland’s and Northern New South Wales
thriving industries. Recently named Australia’s 3rd most industrially diverse region,
and featuring a gross regional product in excess of $8 billion annually, Toowoomba
boasts a distinctively optimistic business climate and maintains steady economic
growth.
In fact, the Regional Australia Institute recently predicted that the regions’ gross
regional product will increase by $10 billion in the next 15 years, further fuelling
confidence in Toowoomba’s economic stability. The region benefits from world-class
education facilities that have led to vast pools of skilled and experienced workforces
who are supported by a number of premium health care facilities.
EDUCATION Toowoomba is home to three major the manufacturing sector in the
hospitals, including St Vincent’s Private region in the form of food processing
Toowoomba currently houses 86
Hospital, Toowoomba Hospital and St and machinery and equipment
primary and secondary schools, and
Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital. manufacturing.
also has a significant boarding school
sector, with eight of the 48 boarding Toowoomba and the surrounding The manufacturing sector employs
schools in Queensland found in region is committed to promoting 6.3% of the total people employed
Toowoomba. health and well-being, with a number of in the Surat Basin and is the highest
gyms and natural health practitioners contributor to total imports for
HEALTH available to residents. the region, contributing $3,499.2
The Social Assistance Sector million (39.7%). Representing 11.3%
in the region provides an output of of total output for the region, the
MANUFACTURING manufacturing sector is the fourth
$1.2 billion (5%) to the economy,
and encompasses hospital services, The success of the manufacturing largest contributor in this area and is
specialist services, medical support, sector comes from a variety of also the fourth largest contributor to
community health, Allied Health avenues, including small family-run total exports at $16.5%.
Services, Home and Community businesses and agriculture and energy
Care services (HACC), educations industries.
The agriculture industry has proved
CONSTRUCTION
services and other outreach and health
promotion services. a significant catalyst for developing Construction is one of the largest
industries in the Toowoomba region
and is a significant employer and
contributor to the local economy. the
local economy.
The constructions sector in the
AUSTRALIA’S Toowoomba region maintains stability
Third and contributes an impressive $2,008.8
million to total outputs, making it the
MOST INDUSTRIALLY second largest contributor to total
DIVERSE REGION outputs in the region.
The construction sector also has
the highest total industry turn-over,
turning over $968.4* (16.5%) million
in 2012/2013, and is the largest
contributor to gross regional product,
GROSS contributing $849.7* million (9.2%) in
REGIONAL 2013/2014.
PRODUCT
8 Billion
Employing 3,485* people, the
construction industry is also the
ANNUALLY eighth largest employer in the region.
With increasing population and rising
levels of local employment, the need
for residential dwellings will continue
to carry the construction industry in
18 | Destination Toowoombathe near future as mining-related LNG for export through processing
construction activity begins to slow plants now open in Gladstone. TOOWOOMBA
down.
The demand for new dwellings is
Many attest that the CSG industry INDUSTRY SECTOR
has led to the construction of long-
expected to stay steady until 2016, awaited and vital infrastructure in
11.4%
with an expected 1,225 new dwellings the region, with opportunities for
needed per annum until then. the resource sector significantly
Also growing the construction increased in light of these
sector in the near future is the developments.
number of major (over $25million) HEALTH CARE and SOCIAL ASSISTANCE
In the 2013-2014 year, the
11.3%
projects in the pipeline for the region.
Queensland Resource Council founds
These include the Toowoomba
the Resource Sector contributed
Second Range Crossing due and the
approx. $5.1 billion to Gross Regional
long anticipated Inland Rail Project
Product in the Toowoomba and Surat
both due to begin construction in
Basin region (figures based off the RETAIL TRADE
2015.
9.7 %
Toowoomba, Maranoa and Western
QIC’s $460 million redevelopment Downs Regional Council Areas).
of Grand Central and Gardentown,
which began construction in As a whole the sector employed
late 2014, will also prove a viable 26,667 people through direct and
opportunity to the construction sector indirect jobs, and paid approx. $182
CONSTRUCTION
million in wages. Growth projections
7.9 %
until it’s completion in 2018.
based on a medium-level scenario for
The construction industry in the
the potential of resource development
Toowoomba region also holds the
in the Surat Basin predict that the
title of being the largest contributor
production of coal and CSG will
to total local sales, generating
increase ten-fold by 2031 from ACCOMMODATION and FOOD SERVICES
approximately $2,045.3 million within
7.7 %
current levels*.
the region.
The Toowoomba and Surat Basin
region has now also widely been
RESOURCES recognised as a Well Drilling and
The Surat Basin is home to Servicing Hub to support energy rich EDUCATION and TRAINING
7.6%
a number of large multi-million areas, with many local businesses
dollar CSG projects that produce reaping the benefits of an increased
and deliver gas to Queensland’s need for skilled workers and supplies
residential networks, and produce of products and services.
MANUFACTURING
EXPORTS
$1,643.8M
EMPLOYMENT
$7552
6.3% of total jobs
VALUE-ADDED
6.0%
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION and SAFETY
4.6%
16.5% of total exports
$752.5M
6.7% of total value-added
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY and FISHING
4.8%
OUTPUT
$2,768.4M
11.3% of total output
IMPORTS
TRANSPORT, POSTAL and WAREHOUSING
$3,499.2M
4.7 %
11.3% of total imports
LOCAL SALES
$1,144.9M PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC
and TECHNICAL SERVICES
6.7% of total local sales
Destination Toowoomba | 19EDUCATION
Why study in Toowoomba?
International students can study in a large regional city and belong to a community that welcomes
multicultural backgrounds.
TAFE colleges specialise in courses that provide you with skills for a particular industry or trade, and
courses range from Certificate courses to Advanced Diploma level. TAFE offers you hands-on practical
vocational learning combined with theory based learning sessions in small class sizes.
Highly sought after industry- Facilities.
focused qualifications. Modern class and lecture rooms, flexi-learn
We’ve more than 390 qualifications that will centre, library, laboratories and workshops
provide you with a current and relevant provide some of the best learning environments
nationally-recognised qualification. available and many of which simulate the
workplace. Our learning environments give you
the opportunity to study and learn practical
skills side by side with Australian students
Professional teachers, studying the same programs. Canteen - Our
first-class facilities. canteens sell food and refreshments and
operate during the semester. Parking - Our
Our teachers are industry professionals with campuses provide free parking for our students
great contacts, and a passion for passing on and visitors during business hours.
their expertise. You’ll learn in industry-current
facilities, using the latest materials and tools.
Visas.
6
When international students graduate they may
Location. wish to apply for a General Skilled Migration visa
Located in a regional area of Queensland, (GSM), which means they may need to undergo
Toowoomba is known as the Garden City a points test. Living, working and studying in a
with crisp, clean air for a healthy lifestyle. regional city such as Toowoomba can assist the
There are a vast number of activities and person to gain extra points towards that visa.
events throughout the year, making the city http://www.border.gov.au/about/corporate/
a top spot to study. information/fact-sheets/24overview-skilled
Personalised support. Connected to Business.
7
There is a dedicated unit available to you at all We are connected to business and our close
times to guide and support you through from the relations mean workplace placement and
initial orientation through to graduation of your strong potential employment outcomes.
program. We will provide you with information
you need about the locations, accommodation,
and other support services available to you.
20 | Destination ToowoombaFaculty Directors
Health and Community Services Industries Faculty:
Faculty Director Ann-Maree Lucht
If you’re wanting to work with children, families, and at-risk members of the community the
Health Community Services Faculty offers a range of industry-valued courses. Career outcomes
include childcare educator, early childhood teacher to teacher aide; and community career
outcomes include family support workers, foster carers and senior youth workers. Health
services courses vary from youth work to family intervention and nursing; with career outcomes
including disability officers, enrolled nurses and aged care workers. Our courses are highly
regarded by industry and with Australia’s ageing population, qualified aged care and general
health care workers are in high demand.
Trades Training Industries Faculty:
Faculty Director Alison Stewart
Building and construction offers a solid trade career with our apprentice to post-trade level
courses. There are a wide range of trade courses available, including carpentry, electrical,
plumbing and building. Courses are also offered in the engineering and automotive industries,
from mechanical and welding to engineering and diesel fitting. All are delivered by teachers with
years of experience, using industry-current tools and training spaces.
Resources and Infrastructure Industries Faculty:
Faculty Director Debbie Jackson
For a career in the resources and infrastructure industries, courses offered include tickets,
licences, trade qualifications and diplomas from civil construction, work health and safety, project
management, transport and logistics to process manufacturing resulting in skilled and
job-ready students. If your career goals lie in the great outdoors, we offer horticulture, landscape
construction and rural operations. Our qualifications and passionate teaching teams will have
you skilled up, knowledgeable and ready to work.
Business and Services Industries Faculty:
Faculty Director Sharon Richardson
This Faculty covers the hair and beauty, hospitality and events, business, IT and creative
industries. Hairdressing and beauty to aromatherapy and massage courses see you train in
real salons with real customers, ensuring you graduate job and client-ready. From cookery to
event coordination, our courses are delivered in industry-grade kitchens and open to the public
restaurants. If you want to discover the exciting, fast-paced world of corporate management,
or seeking to help others through IT or legal solutions; our cutting-edge courses will give you
the skills you need to make an impact, and a difference.
Education Industries Faculty:
Faculty Director Tom Rowe
If you feel you were born to lead and share knowledge with those around you, a job in the
education and training industries might be what you’re looking for. Career outcomes include a
trainer and assessor. Whether you wish to improve your own language and literacy skills or teach
trades, our courses will see you qualified and confident to stand at the front of the classroom.
The faculty also offers pathways to higher level VET programmes and university studies through
our Adult Tertiary Preparation course.
Destination Toowoomba | 21TAFE QUEENSLAND SOUTH WEST
is proud to support the
Start Up Community
TAFE Queensland South West Canvas Coworking through the
“
is proud to support the Start Up provision of working space.
community in greater Toowoomba A hub for the
Key objectives of Canvas Coworking
region, which creates grassroots
Inc are to provide a hub for the diverse
diverse community
opportunity and diversity in
community of the Darling Downs of the Darling
entrepreneurial activity through
education, mentorship, acceleration,
& South West Queensland which Downs and South
encourages entrepreneurship, and to
incubation and promotion. West Queensland
develop partnerships between skilled “
Canvas Coworking Inc is a not- mentors, freelancers and entrepreneurs which encourages
for-profit association formed with to foster collaboration, incubation and entrepreneurship. ....
members of our community who are acceleration of the development of
passionate about developing the local innovative, scalable businesses that
startup ecosystem, and currently TAFE will drive economic growth in our ever
Queensland South West supports changing environment.
22 | Destination ToowoombaTOOWOOMBA
Empowering
technology
and innovative
Startups on the
Darling Downs
LEADERS
Resulting in the Downs
community becoming world
leaders in technology and
PEOPLE social innovation.
We believe that by helping And our own
people to realise their Formula E team!
ENTREPRENEURS potential, we can create new
Startup Toowoomba supports markets and change the way
entrepreneurs and Startups on we do business on the Downs
the Darling Downs. Creating – any business.
opportunity and diversity in
grassroots entrepreneurial
activity through education,
mentorship, acceleration,
incubation and promotion. Find out more?
Call David on 0422 590 552 or Leanne on 0407 360 897
info@startuptoowoomba.com.au @
https://www.facebook.com/toowoombastartupgroup
https://twitter.com/StartupTSG
Destination Toowoomba | 23LIFESTYLE and
LIVEABILITY
FESTIVALS and EVENTS with the Flower, Food and Wine agricultural regions held over three
Toowoomba is known as The Festival, the annual event attracts more days at Kingsthorpe (just outside of
Garden City with multiple award- than 100,000 visitors to the city for its Toowoomba) in June.
winning parks and gardens that, parade, spectacular open gardens, live Races are a major drawcard for
each spring, attract more than music and local food and wine. Up-to- many throughout the year. The biggest
100,000 visitors to the city for the date information on all the events can race day of the year is the Weetwood
Carnival of Flowers and Flower, Food be found at www.tcof.com.au Cup, held at Clifford Park in April. The
and Wine Festival. The temperate
The Toowoomba Show is another annual day attracts up to 10,000 race
climate, beautiful gardens and serene
iconic event held annually every March goers, to enjoy not only the races,
countryside all remain within minutes
of an increasing cosmopolitan, vibrant at the Toowoomba Showgrounds. A but Fashions of the Field events,
centre offering an enviable lifestyle for favourite for families, the three-day food and drinks. Other race days are
new residents keen to be a part of the event includes rides, stalls and live held throughout the year. Visit www.
region’s success. entertainment, offering something toowoombaturfclub.com.au for details
The Carnival of Flowers has become for all ages. Farmers can also delight of upcoming events.
an iconic, ten-day community festival with agricultural event FarmFest, A multitude of markets are also held
held in September each year. Along attracting crowds from surrounding regularly, including the Queens Park
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24 | Destination ToowoombaCraft Markets held on the third Sunday
of every month and the PCYC Markets
offering fresh produce every Sunday
morning.
Regardless of the time of year, there
is always something happening in
Toowoomba. Events are listed on the
Toowoomba Regional Council website
at www.toowoombarc.qld.gov.au
and are regularly updated.
VISUAL ARTS
There are a number of art galleries
around the city, showcasing exhibitions
throughout the year. The Toowoomba
Regional Art Gallery is located beside
City Hall on Ruthven Street, and
was established in 1937, making it
the oldest public art
gallery in regional
THEATRE and FILM
Queensland. Tosari
Galleries on Margaret TOOWOOMBA ENJOYS Toowoomba’s Empire Theatre is a
Street draws art lovers
and visitors, who can
HOUSING COSTS: heritage-listed venue that first opened
as a silent movie theatre back in 1911.
enjoy and purchase The theatre on Neil Street now boasts
original artworks, the latest purpose-built facilities as well
limited edition prints,
along with a range of 20.4%
LOWER THAN BRISBANE
as retaining the grandeur and superb
acoustics, with the interior styling
unusual and beautiful having been faithfully restored to the fi
Australian designed and nest detail. It hosts a variety of concerts
made glass, ceramic and shows, drawing local, national
and timber souvenirs. 21.3% 27.9% and international acts to the city. Visit
www.empiretheatre.com.au for a
USQ Arts Gallery at LOWER THAN THE
SUNSHINE COAST
LOWER THAN THE
GOLD COAST
the university also full listing of what’s on.
showcases a variety of 14.2% 40.6% The University of Southern
LOWER THAN LOWER THAN
collections throughout TOWNSVILLE MACKAY Queensland’s Shakespeare in the
the year. Park Festival is a delight for the young
NB: Housing costs involve those for rent, electricity and other household fuels.
and old. Each year in October, a
different Shakespeare tale is re-told
to audiences, who flock to Queens
Park to watch the live performances
outdoors. Beginning in 2004, the
Festival continues to evolve and
grow, now offering a range of outdoor
and indoor cultural experiences in
celebration of The Bard. For further
information visit http://artsworx.com.
au/events/king-lear
Toowoomba also has two cinemas,
each playing the latest release movies.
The Toowoomba Strand is Australia’s
oldest purpose-built cinema on
Margaret Street. Originally a church,
and then a hotel, the building was
transformed into a cinema in 1914 and
has been renovated a number of times
throughout the years. The other cinema
complex is located at Toowoomba
Grand Central Shopping Centre. Visit
www.eventcinemas.com.au for
movie times for both venues.
Destination Toowoomba | 25ATTRACTIONS which is rich in history from the original Located on the edge of the Great
Jondaryan station. The woolshed Dividing Range, the café is open during
For those looking for a more
itself is an original sheep-shearing the day seven days a week and for
active day out, Tabletop Mountain is
shed and is the oldest and largest dinner Friday and Saturday nights.
a challenging yet rewarding climb.
operating woolshed in the world that Take a passenger train from the
Be aware it can be quite demanding
still operates. There are daily tours CBD to the heritage-listed site Spring
at times, with rocky sections and
and activities for the young and old, Bluff Railway Station. Located on the
a scramble before the summit. It is
from billy cart racing to shearing main railway line between Ipswich and
recommended you don’t carry anything
demonstration and the animal nursery. Toowoomba, there are two daily return
in your hands, as there may be times
Visit www.jondaryanwoolshed. routes to the station which includes
you are on your hands and feet!
com.au for more information. a café where visitors can sit, enjoy
Located on the edge of Toowoomba,
the top provides vast views of the For those who enjoy a drop of food and drinks while enjoying the
neighbouring Lockyer Valley. Allow wine, a visit to Preston Peak winery breathtaking gardens and scenery. Its
roughly two and a half hours to walk up is a must. The family owned winery significance stems from 140 years of
and back. Access is via South Street is located just 10 minutes outside of railway history. “Acting” Station Master
which turns into Tabletop Drive. the city and offers wine tastings and Ralph Hickey is always on hand to
sales throughout the week. It is also explain the history behind the site,
Toowoomba is known around the
a popular venue for weddings and and if you’re lucky, a song and dance
country for its picturesque and vibrant
functions. welcome too. Call (07) 4688 6883 to
parks and gardens. While September
Picnic Point is another popular find out more.
sees a surge of people visiting the city
to get a glimpse of the picture-perfect meeting spot, due to its stunning There are a variety of day
gardens during the Carnival of Flowers, views of the escarpment coupled trips for those wanting to explore
the parks can be just as beautiful other with al fresco and indoor dining.
times of the year. The city’s major ... the
parks include Queens Park, Laurel Jondar
ya
Woolsh n
Bank Park and Newtown Park, and
are all regularly maintained by council. ed
At USQ, the Japanese Gardens are a is rich i
n
must see for new residents or visitors. history.
The peaceful park is Australia’s largest
and most traditionally designed
Japanese stroll garden and a popular
venue for weddings and picnics.
Admission is free.
Located roughly 30 minutes outside
of Toowoomba at Jondaryan is the
Jondaryan Woolshed. At the heart of
the woolshed is the museum village,
26 | Destination ToowoombaInbound Toowoomba, Event Venue, Winebar and Café
The city hosts a number of professional
sporting events throughout the year.
outside of the city. Just one hour and FOOD and NIGHTLIFE • The Ridge Shopping Centre,
FOOD AND
45 minutes’ driveNIGHTLIFE
away is the Granite Major shopping centres include: ToowoombaHume Showgrounds
Street offers a fantastic
Toowoomba’s dining scene is recreation facility for the whole community to
Belt region, which dining
Toowoomba’s includes towns
scene is diverse. With • Grand Central Shopping Centre, • Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre,
diverse. With plenty of local pubs use and enjoy. The site’s undulating terrain
such asplenty of local pubs
Stanthorpe, serving up and
Ballandean classic Margaret Street
serving James Street and
up classic pub meals, there is also makes it an appealing facility for elite Anzac Avenue
pub meals, there is
Applethorpe. The booming wine also a selection of • The Ridge Shopping Centre, Hume Street
also a selection state and national competition or training.
international cuisines and fine dining, • Clifford Gardensof international
Shopping Centre,cuisines • K-Mart Plaza, Ruthven Street
region includes more than 50 wineries,
offering something for all tastes and and fine Street
James dining,and offering something
Anzac Avenue The city hosts a number of professional
• Hooper Centre, Hume Street
with a budgets.
wide range
Thereofare
restaurants,
a number of bars that • K-Mart Plaza, Ruthven Street sporting events throughout the year, giving
for all tastes and budgets. There
accommodation and tourist venues. • Hooper Centre, • The
residents theRange
chance Shopping Centre,
to watch world-class
open late, with venues along Margaret are a number of Hume Streetopen late,
bars that
Visit www.granitebeltwinecountry.
Street in the CBD busiest on both Friday James Street
• The Range Shopping Centre, James Street athletes in action. The Tour of Toowoomba
with venues along Margaret Street
com.au andtoSaturday nights.
see what’s on offer. • Wilsonton Shopping Centre, Bridge Street attracts the country’s top cyclists for four days
• Wilsonton Shopping Centre,
in• the CBD busiest
Northpoint Shoppingon both Friday
Centre, of gruelling rides in May. The exhilarating
SHOPPING
Two hours’ drive North West of and Saturday nightsStreets
with over 142 Bridge Street
Ruthven and Jones racing event attracts spectators from around
Toowoomba areselection
For a wide the Bunya Mountains.
of shops in the one restaurants, bars and
• Highfields Village coffee
Shopping shops
Centre, • Northpoint
the country, Shopping
for four days Centre,
of road stages, team
Situated amongst
location, head atodistinctive
the city’s biggest shopping in Toowoomba
Highfields RoadCity. and Lauder Drive time trails and the and
Ruthven innerJones
city criterium.
Streets
centre Grand
set of peaks Central.
that are part Itofoffers
the the only Visit www.touroftoowoomba.com.au for
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES • Highfields Village Shopping Centre,
Myer store in the region and also features more information.
Great Dividing Range, the area is a
over 50 fashion stores, a cinema, a 550 SHOPPING
Many Toowoomba residents know the Highfields Road and Lauder Drive
popular spot for bushwalkers with an
seat food court and 140 specialty shops. value of sports and physical activities, with
Throughout the year, a number of state and
abundance of trails For a wide selection of shops in the national tennis tournaments are held in the
Margaret Streetwithin
is also the
linedBunya
with stores, an abundance of local clubs and facilities SPORTS and ACTIVITIES
Mountains
sellingNational
clothes toPark and theshoes and
homewares,
one location, head to the city’s biggest city including
catering for all types of sport. From tennis
the Toowoomba International
shopping centre Grand Central. It at the Toowoomba
Many Regional
Toowoomba Tennis Centre know
residents
surrounding mountains. There are a
electronics. Grocery stores are dotted and rugby, to bowls, cricket, soccer and
in October. Golf also attracts pro-golfers to
around Toowoomba,
large selection while there are several offers
of accommodation hockey,the only
there is aMyer store
club for in the region
all standards and the value of sports and physical
the city, with a number of tournaments held
big centres for hardwares, including
options, ranging from campgrounds to and
ages.also
For features
a directoryover 50
of clubs, fashion
see Page 48 activities, with an abundance of local
at golf courses around the region including
Bunnings Warehouse, Mitre 10 and Masters. stores,or visit the
a Toowoomba
cinema, a Regional
550 seat Council
food court clubs andPGA facilities cateringatfor all
holiday homes to chalets. website for information on facilities available
the Queensland Championship
and 140 specialty shops. Margaret types
the City Golf of sport.
Club. OtherFrom
clubstennis and
in the city
Packing a picnic or riding a bike is and park at www.toowoombarc.qld.gov.au
Street is also lined with stores, selling include rugby, to bowls, Golf
the Toowoomba cricket,
Club soccer
Middle and
a great way to take advantage of this Cycling istopopular
clothes amongstshoes
homewares, both amateur
and Ridgehockey,
with 18 holes
therecarved out offor
is a club beautiful
all standards
stunning city: take in tea houses, B&Bs, and professional cyclists, with a strong
electronics. Grocery stores are dotted natural parkland and the Eustondale Golf
and ages. For a directory of clubs,
galleries, cafes, ordered gardens or cycling contingent in the city. The Course which is a par 33 course, offering
around Toowoomba, while there are
Toowoomba Criterium Track located at the
see Page 48 or visit the Toowoomba
golfers of all abilities a challenge.
natural wilderness. Toowoomba City several big centres for hardwares, Regional Council website for
is great for history-buffs: there are including Bunnings Warehouse, Mitre information on facilities available
about 50 heritage listed sites in the 10 and Masters. and park at
Live Toowoomba. | 25
CBD and inner city suburbs alone, www.toowoombarc.qld.gov.au
Major shopping centres include:
and self-guided historical walking
tour pamphlets are available from the • Grand Central Shopping Centre, Cycling is popular amongst both
information centre. Margaret Street amateur and professional cyclists,
Destination Toowoomba | 27with a strong cycling contingent in rides in May. The exhilarating racing
the city. The Toowoomba Criterium event attracts spectators from
Track located at the Toowoomba around the country, for four days of
Showgrounds offers a fantastic road stages, team time trails and
recreation facility for the whole the inner city criterium. Visit www.
community to use and enjoy. The touroftoowoomba.com.au for more
site’s undulating terrain also makes it information.
an appealing facility for elite state and Throughout the year, a number of
national competition or training. state and national tennis tournaments
The city hosts a number of are held in the city including the
professional sporting events Toowoomba International at the
throughout the year, giving residents Toowoomba Regional Tennis Centre WALKING in TOOWOOMBA
the chance to watch world-class in October. Golf also attracts pro-
Toowoomba City is very walkable
athletes in action. The Tour of golfers to the city, with a number of
with a walk score of 82 (www.
Toowoomba attracts the country’s tournaments held at golf courses
walkscore.com), most errands
top cyclists for four days of gruelling around the region including the
can be accomplished on foot in
Queensland PGA Championship
Toowoomba City.
at the City Golf Club. Other
clubs in the city include the There are over 142 restaurants, bars
Toowoomba Golf Club Middle and coffee shops in Toowoomba City.
Ridge with 18 holes carved out of
People in Toowoomba City can walk
beautiful natural parkland and the
to an average of 8 restaurants, bars
Eustondale Golf Course which is
and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
a par 33 course, offering golfers
of all abilities a challenge.
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GREEN
and CLEAN
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30 | Destination ToowoombaThe Toowoomba Regional Council has environmentally friendly
policies and ideas for water usage, waste and recycling,
sewerage, waterways and bushland, wildlife, sustainability
and environmental conservation.
The Toowoomba Region has the built environmental assets and community. Our diversified primary
best of city and country – it is a place scenic landscapes are valued by our production (including agriculture,
in which we love to live! community and managed sustainably. forestry and fisheries) is eco-efficient
Toowoomba City is a prosperous Toowoomba is a thriving region with and adaptive to changing climate
place with a cosmopolitan heart that a robust and adaptive economy that conditions. Land with best capacity
retains its “rural heritage” and services provides opportunities for all. We take for food production is protected and
the Darling Downs and beyond. A advantage of opportunities presented buffered.
network of vibrant towns, each with by our unique position as a gateway to The economic benefits of extraction
their own character and identity, the east and west. of finite land and water resources
embraces a relaxed country lifestyle Our governance structure supports (including quarry and mineral
and rural qualities. local community leadership and resources) or generation of energy
are balanced with community and
Our family-friendly and safe decision-making, and our communities
environmental needs. The use and
communities are defined by their actively participate in Council decision-
re-use of a range of land, water and
resilience, a spirit of collaboration making processes.
atmospheric resources in primary
and a rich cultural life. Good quality How will we best use what we have? and secondary production is well
services and infrastructure equitably Our valued scenic landscapes and understood and only occurs if impacts
meet the diverse needs of our healthy regional green spaces are protected are managed and resources are
communities. We care for our people! and our natural areas and resources returned or rehabilitated to a similar or
Our region’s various natural and are well managed by landholders and better condition.
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