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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Regional makes a significant contribution to our nation and the Australian Government is committed to helping communities pursue and seize opportunities available to them. Federal and State Government Welcomes 3

Our vision is based on driving real competitive advantages and productivity improvements through public and private investments. Delivering on this Introducing the Hunter 7 commitment involves improving infrastructure as well as supporting small business and entrepreneurship. History and strengths

I commend RDA Hunter for its initiative in developing the Hunter Education and Training 15 Investment Prospectus 2014. This prospectus provides information about the region’s competitive advantage and future growth prospects Covering the extensive services available in the Hunter and provides a useful resource for potential investors. It showcases “This Government opportunities for new ventures in a growing regional economy and looks forward to highlights the benefits that can be derived from future investment in the Economic Strength and Diversification 19 working with all . The workforce, major industries and services regions to capitalise on opportunities This Government looks forward to working with all regions to capitalise on presented by new and opportunities presented by new and emerging national and international Infrastructure and Development 42

emerging national markets. Major projects, transport, port, airports, utilities,industrial areas and commercial development and international markets.” The Hon Warren Truss, MP The Hon Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Warren Truss MP Innovation and Creativity 67 Development How the Hunter is growing its reputation as a centre of innovation and creativity

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Community and lifestyle in the Hunter

Business Organisations 84 STATE GOVERNMENT

The NSW Government recognises the vast potential of the Hunter. As a Government Assistance 86 growing economic powerhouse and a key contributor to both state and national economies, the NSW Government is committed to supporting the region’s continued growth. Areas of the Hunter 87

Providing a snapshot of the 11 areas in the Hunter We are building on the region’s areas of excellence and competitive advantages including mining, defence, tourism, agriculture, energy, health and education industries.

The Hunter is the centrepiece of the 2013-14 NSW Budget following the announcement that our Government will undertake a long-term lease of Newcastle Port of which $340 million of the proceeds would be directed towards the revitalisation of central Newcastle, to which the Government has already committed $120 million. “The NSW Government Through this significant investment, our government can address and recognises the vast fast-track additional infrastructure needs and support continued growth potential of the and economic development in the region. Hunter. As a growing For the last eight years the Hunter Investment Prospectus has played an economic powerhouse important role in marketing the Hunter and promoting the region as one and a key contributor of the State’s most significant areas for industrial, retail and commercial to both state and activity to both local and foreign investors. national economies, the NSW Government We look forward to working cooperatively with stakeholders and industry is committed to to unlock the region’s productive potential to build a broad based supporting the economy and ensuring a bright future for the Hunter. region’s continued growth.” The Hon Andrew Stoner MP The Hon NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner MP Minister for Trade and Investment Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services

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The Hunter Region of is unique in attitude, an embracement of innovation and a variety many ways. Often referred to as the “powerhouse of of significant competitive advantages provide the New South Wales”, the Hunter combines a vibrant, Hunter with a very strong economic outlook. diversifying economy with a proud history, strong identity and a great lifestyle. Although the global financial crisis resulted in reduced activity in recent years, commercial growth, Covering an area of over 29,000 sq km, the Hunter particularly around the major centres, shows strong consists of 11 Local Government Areas and is roughly long term growth. In Newcastle in particular, the located between latitudes 31.5° and 33° south and demand continues to be much stronger for A grade longitudes 150° and 152° east. It is the most office space, whilst C and D grades have reduced in populous regional area in Australia. With over recent years. 653,000 people, Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Hunter has significantly more people than Tasmania, As shown in the accompanying table, the Hunter the Australian Capital Territory or the Gold Coast. economy is projected to grow by nearly 75% to The Hunter is also Australia’s largest regional the year 2036, with output of around $64.8 billion. economy, with an estimated output of $36.9 billion in Average annual growth is forecast to be around 2.4% 2012 (Deloitte Access Economics) and is undergoing pa, significantly higher than 2.1% pa forecast for the an impressive period of sustained economic growth, remainder of New South Wales. Despite with a growing range of investors and businesspeople difficult global recognising the powerful competitive advantages the As well as providing an exceptional economic case, economic Region offers. An unprecedented amount of investment the Hunter also offers a quality of life that is hard conditions in is occurring in the Region, with many billions of dollars to match. Businesspeople relocating to the Hunter recent years, of projects underway and being planned. experience an excellent lifestyle, with a combination the Hunter of exceptional natural assets, pleasant climate and a Region has This is largely due to the major transformation the high level of facilities and services. The Region offers been largely unfazed and local economy has experienced over the past two very high levels of education and health services, continued decades. Although traditional industries are still major as well as all the services you would expect from a to perform contributors, the local economy is now characterised major centre of population. Relatively low levels of strongly.” by a much more diverse industry base. This diversity, traffic congestion and real estate prices compared to combined with high levels of investment, a “can do” are also welcome.

The Hunter truly has it all – it’s a great investment The NSW Trade & Investment Hunter Regional and business location plus a great place to live.

NSW Trade & Investment • Identifying and developing commercial opportunities • Business relocation to the Hunter assistance to businesses expanding • in or relocating to regional NSW. • Diversifying and adding value to products and services

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PROJECTED INDUSTRIAL COMPOSITION OFTHE HUNTER, 2012 - 2036

AVERAGE ANNUAL INDUSTRY 2012 (%) 2036 (%) (%) GROWTH (%)

Mining 22.3 24.2 1.9 2.8

Manufacturing 11.7 11.2 -0.5 2.2

Health Care & Social Assistance 7.7 8.4 0.7 1.9

Financial & Insurance Services 6.5 6.3 -0.2 2.7

Construction 6.0 6.1 0.1 2.5

Education and Training 5.6 6.1 0.5 1.9 “The Hunter Retail Trade 5.0 4.9 -0.1 2.4 is Australia’s largest Transport, Postal and Warehousing 5.1 4.8 -0.3 2.3 regional Public Adminstration 5.4 4.7 -0.7 1.9 economy, with an Professional, Scientific andTechnical Services 4.8 4.6 -0.2 2.6 estimated All other industries 19.9 18.7 -1.2 1.8 output of $36.9 billion BRINGING TOGETHER Total value added 100 100 2.4 in 2012.” OFFICE DESIGN & Source: Deloitte Access Economics CONSTRUCTION

Well-designed office space translates into higher creativity, better staff retention and increased productivity. Well-planned 2014 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS construction means lower costs, faster build time and a reduced risk of mistakes. More importantly, the synergy of managing both RDA Hunter and Hunter Business Publications Pty Ltd thank the following organisations for their contribution to the preparation and publication of the Hunter design and construction under a single point of accountability Investment Prospectus and in doing so, their support of the Hunter Region. brings even more exceptional results.

Evoke Projects can bring this synergy to your next fitout or GOLD SUPPORTERS Council refurbishment project. Our in-house architects and designers will Accent Group NCP Printing tailor the layout for your business and provide 3D concepts so Davies Collison Cave Newcastle Airport Enviropacific Newcastle City Council that you can visualise your new office interior. Our in-house team Hunter Councils of engineers and builders will bring the design to fruition. You Hunter Development Corporation Newcastle Permanent Building Society will have a single point of contact and accountability who will Hunter Land Newcastle Port Corporation Hunter Valley Research Foundation Out of the Square Media manage the project on time and within budget. Johnson Property Group To find out how your business can benefit from the synergy of LWP Property Raine & Horne Newcastle North Construction Scorpion International design and construction, contact Evoke Projects today. NSW Trade & Investment University of Newcastle Stevens Constructions The Business Centre SILVER SUPPORTERS Varley Ai Group Bloomtools BRONZE SUPPORTERS Cessnock Council GHD 1300 720 692 Chandler Macleod Hunter TAFE Forsythes Training Hunter Valley Report [email protected] Fourwalls Commercial HunterNet www.evokeprojects.com.au Harris Wheeler Lawyers Mine Subsidence Board Hunter Valley Training Company Newcastle Innovation Lake Macquarie City Council Pacific National Maitland City Council WEA Hunter

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A PROUD HISTORY

The Hunter has a proud history of achievements in a coal exporting port in the world. With world demand wide spectrum of business, sporting and community remaining strong and major expansion of local areas, with many national firsts and world class infrastructure occurring, the Hunter is set to remain achievements. On a per capita basis, the Hunter’s one of the world’s leading coal centres. accomplishments are particularly impressive. In the 1850’s pioneers such as the Draytons, Much of the Region’s success is due to qualities of Tyrrells and Wilkinsons planted grapes in the ingenuity, community solidarity and hard work that foothills of the Hunter Valley’s Brokenback developed during its early days of settlement and Ranges. Their vision has led to international remain inherent in the Region. acclaim for Hunter Valley today.

The Hunter has a long history by Australian white In 1915 BHP established Australia’s first steel mill at settlement standards, being first discovered in Newcastle. As it grew to become a world leader, the 1797, just nine years after the First Fleet arrived local economy expanded with it. in Australia, and named after the Governor of Much of the NSW at the time. World War II saw huge developments in Region’s Newcastle’s heavy industry including the success is due Over the next 50 years the Region grew. Towns establishment of a shipbuilding sector. to qualities were established at Maitland, Scone, Murrurundi Williamtown Royal Australian Air Force Base and of ingenuity, and Dungog to service a growing agricultural Singleton Army Barracks were also founded. community industry. A road linking Newcastle to Sydney was solidarity and also built. The Region’s expansion necessitated a local hard work that tertiary education facility. In 1951 the Newcastle developed During this time an extensive list of national and University College of the University of New South during its international milestones began to evolve. Wales was established. After considerable local early days of rallying, in 1965 the fully autonomous University settlement In 1799 the Hunter produced Australia’s first export of Newcastle was founded. and remain when a shipment of coal was sent to Bengal. Since inherent in the then, the industry has underpinned the In 1971 Liddell was built near Region. Region’s economy. Today, Newcastle is the largest Muswellbrook. This was followed by the construction

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of on Lake Macquarie in 1977 worldwide headlines with the grounding of the 225 The Hunter Region has an increasingly strong University of Newcastle and near Muswellbrook in metre, 40,000 tonne coal carrier Pasha Bulker on emphasis on education and training, both at the The University of Newcastle is a world-class 1985. The building of these power stations turned the Nobby’s beach. personal and organisational levels. It is home to a institution delivering quality tertiary education and Hunter into a major generator of in Australia. wide range of quality educational institutions and innovative research. The Global Financial Crisis and the subsequent educational organisations. Growth in the Hunter was temporarily halted by global economic downturn of recent years has had The University Newcastle is ranked among the top the 1980’s world recession and BHP’s subsequent only relatively minor effect on the overall Hunter There is a widespread appreciation of its 3% of the world's universities, according to both downsizing. Employment levels at the Newcastle economy which has continued to be one of the importance as an essential ingredient for economic the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Steelworks fell from over 11,000 workers in 1982 to strongest performers in the country and arguably growth, particularly in the rapidly growing and QS World University Rankings. The University 2,800 in 1999 when the closure of the Newcastle the strongest in New South Wales. Unemployment knowledge-based industries. of Newcastle is equally proud to be a young steelmaking operations occurred. The multiplier effect for example has regularly been more than one university competing among the world's best with of the loss of these jobs was enormous however the percentage point below the state average. Data from the 2010 Census demonstrates an a current ranking of 26th on the QS Top 50 under Region recovered and continued to prosper. increasingly skilled workforce, with an increase in the 50 (years) list. Newcastle recorded the biggest The NSW Government has announced plans number of Hunter people seeking higher qualifications. improvement for an Australian university on the QS This resilience again resurfaced in 1989 when the to cut the inner-city rail line, establish a light rail Top 50 under 50 list in 2013. Newcastle Earthquake damaged 10,000 buildings. system and build a transport interchange. Linking Additionally, most employment growth has been Damage in excess of one billion dollars saw the older part of the Newcastle CBD with the in the knowledge-based industries, and these In addition, the QS World University Rankings government and business organisations unite to harbour foreshore and Honeysuckle, the decision new jobs require employees with skills and higher placed ten of the University’s disciplines in the generate new investment in buildings and restoration. is expected to act as a major catalyst for the qualification levels. top 200 in the world in 2013, recording significant redevelopment of Newcastle and result in billions of “The Hunter world movement in a range of areas, including In 1992 the NSW Government set up the dollars of investment in coming years. is being The University of Newcastle and TAFE NSW – English Language and Literature, Geography, Honeysuckle Development Corporation to increasingly Hunter Institute work closely with the business Education and Engineering. Four of the redevelop the Newcastle Foreshore. This initiative Today, the Hunter is being increasingly recognised recognised community to develop customised courses to University’s engineering disciplines – Chemical, has had a defining influence on creating a new as a source of economic prosperity, innovation as a source satisfy specific workplace needs. Civil and Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Newcastle. and diversity. The NSW Government’s strategy of economic Engineering – feature in the top 200 in the world, for the Lower Hunter which covers up to the prosperity, The education and training sector is also a major including Civil and Structural Engineering in the Severe storms hit the Region in June 2007, year 2031 sets the scene for sustained growth, innovation and employer in the Region, accounting for around 8% top 100. causing hundreds of millions of dollars damage. galvanising the Hunter’s place as one of Australia’s diversity.” of the workforce. The storms also resulted in Newcastle making leading regions.

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Through its Indigenous Employment Strategy HVTC management education. Tocal offers full and part time The Hunter Region has one of the strongest The Hunter is also an emerging centre for provides pathways for Indigenous and Torres Strait courses, short courses and distance education. regional economies in Australia. Those not familiar renewable energy and is well-positioned to Islander Australians to secure future employment. with the Region are invariably surprised at the capitalise on increased global environmental The strategy encourages and supports Host It delivers highly sought after training, assessment strength, vibrancy and diversity of the Hunter awareness to grow lucrative new “green” Employers to provide real and sustainable training and professional development programs for those economy which stretches far beyond the traditional industries. and job opportunities. entering and working in agricultural industries. industries of coal and which are often associated with the Region. Industries in the Hunter are characterised by a “can HVTC believes skills change lives. The organisation’s For further information about Tocal College visit do” attitude that is fuelling sustained economic expertise in managing the whole apprenticeship and www.tocal.nsw.edu.au The BHP Steelworks was a major driver of the growth and a secure future for the entire Region. traineeship cycle through specialised recruitment economy from its opening in 1915 to its closure These factors, combined with the Hunter’s services, comprehensive induction programs, Avondale College in 1999. Since then, the Hunter has transformed numerous other competitive advantages, have strong safety focus, performance management and Avondale is a private institution of higher education its economy, building upon traditional strengths seen billions of dollars invested in recent years by mentoring is why HVTC apprentices and trainees are offering a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, with the introduction of new industries and the a host of companies, including major national and job ready and have much higher completion rates and vocational courses. It is run by the Seventh-day expansion of existing industries to form a broader international corporations. than the industry average. Adventist Church, but open to all students. The main based economy that is much more resilient to campus is located at Cooranbong, with another in external factors. A broad range of corporations have substantial Contact HVTC on +61 2 4932 4222 or visit Sydney. operations in the Region. These include: www.hvtc.com.au The Region is also rapidly gaining a reputation Ampcontrol Group, , BAE Systems, BHP Avondale offers undergraduate degrees in arts, for innovation, not only for the major research Billiton, Boeing, Bradken, Centennial Coal, Downer, State Training Services (STS) business, science, education, nursing and theology. establishments based in the Hunter, but also for Fairfax Media, GPT Group, Inghams Enterprises, A division of the NSW Department of Education & Postgraduate courses are available in education, the ability of local industries to develop unique Johnson Property Group, Lend Lease, Macquarie Communities, STS works with employers, community leadership and management, nursing, theology and solutions and sell these, often to markets around Generation, Mirvac, OneSteel, , Rio Tinto organisations and individuals to support the vocational PhD. Vocational studies are also provided in outdoor the world. There are numerous businesses that Australia, Smorgan Steel, Stockland Group, Telstra, education and training (VET) needs of the region. recreation. are having considerable success by serving niche Tomago Aluminium, Westfield, Xstrata and a range markets. of other high-profile corporations. STS is locally based, and offers a one-stop-shop For more information visit www.avondale.edu.au service for all of your apprenticeship, traineeship and total workforce development needs. RDA Hunter’s ME Program Working together with STS will ensure that the The ME Program is a $2.9 Million Education program management of apprenticeship and traineeship funded by the Federal government. The Hunter was requirements is easy. one of only three regions across Australia awarded funding under the Federal Government’s Defence Participation in apprenticeship and traineeship Materiel Organisation to manage an Advanced arrangements can a host of benefits for Manufacturing Industry Schools Pathway Project. businesses, including Government funded training, employer incentives, opportunities for employees to The program is providing over 7,500 high school train to a nationally accredited standard Payroll tax students per year with innovative experiences that rebates and other benefits. engage them in the Key learning areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). BUSINESS For further information please call +61 2 4974 The award winning program achieves its goals through 8570 or visit www.training.nsw.gov.au the introduction of next generation manufacturing WEAHUNTER & CAREERS technologies into schools and through the provision of WEA Hunter COLLEGE training opportunities for teachers. WEA Hunter is an adult and community education provider who has been a part of the Newcastle Participating schools provide and actively promote education and training scene for over 100 years. to students a tailored program of core subjects which are required in order to pursue careers Y > UR JOURNEY Y > UR QUALIFICATION WEA Hunter offers a very wide and diverse selection in defence and advanced manufacturing. The | of training courses ranging from lifestyle courses and effect has been significant increases in the uptake professional development through to Advance of STEM subjects for students HSC years and Diploma qualifications. WEA Hunter also works reporting from teachers indicating that students are > Full Qualifications closely with a number of local business and industries more actively engaged in their learning and more to provide training to staff, through government focused on STEM careers. funded programs and also traineeships. > Short Courses The ME Program also engages Hunter-based Currently WEA Hunter works from three main cam- advanced manufacturing companies and partners > Customised Business Training puses; King St – where many of the business and them with schools to provide students with information, professional development courses are run; Laman St mentoring work experience and possible traineeship – home of the Academy of Complementary Health, opportunities. The ME Program website www. > Information Technology Business and Careers College and Community meprogram.com.au provides interested students with Programs; and which offers mostly career opportunities and career information. Community Programs and will be looking to expand its offerings in the coming year. Other training organisations A large number of other accredited vocational For more information contact WEA Hunter on +61 training and development companies specialising in 2 4925 4200 or visit www.weahunter.com. occupational health and safety, management, and leadership operate throughout the Region. Tocal College For more information: Ph: 4925 4200 Tocal College is part of the Tocal Agricultural Centre Other leading training organisations include Advanced e: [email protected] | 150 King Street Newcastle within the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Careers College, Pegasus Training, Reach for Training www.weahunter.com.au It is a leader in agricultural and conservation land and WEA Hunter.

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WORKFORCE The Hunter has a reputation for a hard-working, The availability of labour in the Hunter is enhanced Show me the money! reliable, and flexible workforce that’s skilled across a by an excellent road, rail and public transport diverse industrial base. network which gives employers access to a very large labour pool. In addition, the adjacent Central Anonymously exchange and compare local salary With sustained growth over the last two decades, Coast Region, with a population of over 300,000, the Hunter has experienced a strong upward trend has the capacity to add further to the Hunter’s data via this region’s only online salary survey. in employment. Before this period, unemployment labour pool rates in the Hunter were usually several percentage points higher than state and national averages, A major area of economic growth in the Hunter www.huntersalaries.com.au which saw many locals moving to Sydney and is in knowledge-based industries. The University other major centres for employment. The rate of Newcastle and Hunter TAFE work closely with now is significantly lower than state and national regional employers to design courses that meet averages and an increasing number of people modern business and industry needs. are now moving to the Hunter for both work and lifestyle reasons. For example in December Absenteeism and staff turnover rates in the Hunter 2013, the Hunter employment rate stood at 5.1% are low compared with capital cities due to the “The Hunter has compared to 5.9% for New South Wales and 5.8% Region’s attractive way of life. This lifestyle also a reputation for for Australia. helps in attracting new employees to the Region a hard - working, and retaining them. reliable and Surveys continually show that Hunter employers are flexible workforce amongst the most confident in Australia. In recent that’s skilled years, The Hudson Report: Employment Trends INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS across a diverse survey has placed Newcastle employers amongst The Hunter has a progressive, co-operative industrial base.” the most confient in Australia in terms of intentions approach to industrial relations and as a result the to increase permanent staff levels. number of industrial disputes remains low.

Unions are regularly involved at the highest levels of regional planning and also in the operation of large industrial projects. This cohesion ensures projects are delivered on-time and on-budget.

While large employers tend to work closely with the unions, many of the Region’s small to medium enterprises have very little contact with them.

The Hunter’s unions work together under the auspices of the Newcastle Trades Hall Council and the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).

Industrial relations support is provided through the two major employer groups - Hunter Business Chamber and Australian Industry Group (AiG) - as well as a number of industrial advocates.

HUNTER LABOUR FORCE

We know talent. Av.2008 Av.2009 Av.2010 Av.2011 Av.2012 Av.2013 Labour Force Total ‘000 309.2 308.9 334.8 333.8 331.5 342.8

Chandler Macleod has an extensive database of active - Males ‘000 170.9 172.9 183.8 183.4 183.7 188.2

candidates in various industry sectors and 22,000 - Females ‘000 138.3 136.0 151.0 150.4 147.8 154.6

employees out working on client sites every week. Male Participation % 68.9 67.6 70.3 69.2 68.8 69.6 Through our experience with planning, sourcing, assessing, Female Participation % 53.9 51.5 55.9 54.9 53.5 55.2

developing and managing talent along with industry Employed Persons Total ‘000 294.1 291.8 319.5 320.3 315.3 325.2

intelligence, we know a lot about talent... - Males ‘000 163.7 163.9 175.6 176.9 173.8 177.9

Contact our Newcastle team on 02 4978 7744. - Females ‘000 130.5 128.8 143.9 143.3 141.5 147.3

Unemployed Persons ‘000 15.1 17.1 13.7 12.7 16.2 17.6

chandlermacleod.com Unemployed Rate Persons % 4.9 5.5 4.6 4.0 4.9 5.1

Source: ABS Monthly Labour Force Survey Data Cube/HVRF

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AEROSPACE AGRIBUSINESS BIOTECHNOLOGY

The Hunter has a growing aerospace industry 2009 and also provides engineering, logistics and Historically the Hunter Region is an important Biotechnology is a high-value industry in the founded around the RAAF’s Williamtown Base and training support. agricultural Region, although production varies Hunter and is a powerful example of the Region’s Newcastle Airport. A number of Hunter companies considerably year to year, particularly due to weather innovation and entrepreneurship combining to provide support for the aircraft that are based at RAAF Jetstar, Virgin, Qantas Link and Regional Express conditions. In normal conditions production would be create lucrative new markets. Williamtown and their success over many years has operate from Newcastle Airport with the home of expected to be well above a billion dollars per annum. resulted in a growing aerospace knowledge bank. Jetstar’s multimillion dollar heavy maintenance facility Organisations such as the Hunter Medical which services the A320 fleet. The Region is strong in the production of wheat, Research Institute (HMRI), Newcastle University Aerospace industries cover both the defence and sorghum, barley and other grain cereals, vegetables, and Newcastle Innovation are conducting a variety civil sectors. At Newcastle Airport, through the BAE There are several Newcastle-based Defence grapes, olives, sheep, cattle, pigs, horses, poultry, of ground-breaking research projects that are not Systems Fighter facility and at RAAF Williamtown, companies involved in Aerospace including Varley eggs and milk. Approximately 10% of all businesses only providing valuable commercial opportunities there is a world-class aerospace industry base. who have gained contracts for the manufacture in the Hunter are in the agriculture sector. but providing significant contributions to improved This base includes large global multi-nationals of ground support equipment for the new Joint lifestyles. (Boeing, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin) through Strike Fighter (JSF) with earlier for the Hawk Lead-in Major centres for the beef industry are Scone, to specialised niche service providers. Companies Fighter and F/A-18 Hornets and Milskil who provide Muswellbrook, Merriwa, Singleton, Maitland, Competitive advantages for biotechnology located at the airport include BAE Systems, GE simulation and other training for air crew and other Dungog and Gloucester while the dairy industry businesses being located in the Hunter include Aviation, Nova Systems and QinetiQ. personnel for multiple platforms and systems. is centred around Dungog and Gloucester. The the powerful local research and education prime lamb industry is concentrated in Merriwa and organisations, ready availability of staff with BAE Systems have a manufacturing and support Williamtown Aerospace Centre Murrurundi. technical expertise, lower operating costs than the facility at Newcastle Airport. BAE has assembled 22 The Williamtown Aerospace Centre (WAC) at major capital cities and high levels of support. Hawk Lead-in Fighter aircraft for the RAAF and now Williamtown will be a key economic driver for the There is an increasing number of niche businesses provide through-life support for the Hawk and the Hunter Region and has the potential to position the in the Region focusing on producing for specific F/A-18 Hornet. Hunter as a major national and potentially international markets. These include: goat milk, goat and rabbit centre for the aerospace and aviation industry. meat, native and fresh flowers, herbs, chillies, BAE Systems Australia is the principal subcontractor echinacea, exotic stud cattle, snails, essential oils, to Boeing for the RAAF's Airborne Early Warning & It comprises Newcastle Airport and the Williamtown , asian vegetables and alpacas. Many Control (AEW&C) Project Wedgetail. Aerospace Park (WAP). WAP is an employment park of these operators are developing niche export with an emphasis on aerospace, aviation and the markets for their products. Boeing Defence Australia is the prime contractor existing industrial base that clusters around RAAF for the F/A-18 Hornet Upgrade (HUG) program and Base Williamtown. Hunter Land is developing 50 Based in the Upper Hunter Valley, at Muswellbrook, has a significant presence at RAAF Williamtown. saleable hectares. Hunter Belle Cheese is a producer of high-quality The HUG program will enhance the capability of gourmet cheeses made exclusively from the milk the Hornet until its planned withdrawal. Boeing is The employment capacity of the WAC site is projected of their own Brown Swiss cows. Another group, the Prime contractor for the six AEW&C aircraft as more than 9,000, and the potential income effect is Gloucester Gourmet Foods Co-operative, markets (based on the 737 airframe) which entered service in estimated to be around $250 million pa. high-quality beef grown in the Dungog/Gloucester area under the Barrington Beef label to gourmet buyers. A growing Hunter industry is that of Boer goats and the opening of new export markets for live goats.

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COAL MINING

Coal mining continues to form the bedrock of the Project. In keeping with the current market the Yancoal Australia Pty Ltd is a wholly-owned The Hunter's economy, generating in previous years more Newstan Lochiel Project, along with Mannering mine subsidiary of Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited, The Hunter's coal mining industry is supported by the than 11,000 direct jobs and around 40,000 indirect is on care and maintenance. which owns and operates mines in China. Yancoal Port of Newcastle - the world's largest coal exporting jobs, with profound flow-on benefits for the region. owns the Austar Coal Mine near Cessnock and port, handling over 140 million tonnes of coal in the Coal & Allied Industries Ltd (a member of the operates the joint venture Ashton Coal Operations, 2012-2013 financial year. This was almost a 16% Last year’s downturn in export coal prices has Rio Tinto Group) is one of the major coal producers 12 km northwest of Singleton which includes an increase over the previous year. impacted adversely on employment with an in the region, employing more than 3,000 people open cut and underground coal mine, a Coal estimated loss of direct and indirect jobs of at least and producing around 24 Mtpa across its three Handling and Preparation Plant and a rail siding. It This level of exports is only possible following the 5000. operations, Mt Thorley Warkworth, Hunter Valley has a current production capacity of 3.9 Mtpa of injection of over $2 billion by ARTC in increasing Operations (HVO) and Bengalla. Coal & Allied has put semi-soft coking coal. It is the owner and operator Hunter rail capacity to 200 Mtpa and the continuing To deal with the reduced coal prices, coal producers on hold the Mount Pleasant Project. of the Moolarben mine near which will have high level of investment in expanded port coal loading and related companies have sought reduced a capacity to produce up to 17 Mtpa of thermal capacity by the two terminal operators. operating costs by shedding jobs while improving Glencore Xstrata Coal Australia Pty Ltd is the coal. Following the acquisition of Gloucester Coal by productivity to increase production and lower their world's largest producer of export thermal coal and a Yancoal the company now operates the Donaldson Port Waratah Coal Services is the owner and overall costs. significant producer of premium-quality hard-coking open cut, the Tasman and Abel underground mines operator of the Carrington (25 Mtpa) and coal. In the Hunter, Glencore operates a portfolio and the Stratford and Duralie open cut mines in the (120 Mtpa) coal terminals with a combined coal Approximately 72% of the coal mined in NSW comes of coal mines including the Mt Owen Complex, Gloucester basin north of Newcastle. loading capacity of 145 Mtpa. It completed the from the Newcastle, Hunter and Northwest areas. Ravensworth, Bulga,Ulan, Liddell and Mangoola. expansion of the Kooragang Terminal to 120 Mtpa In addition, the mining services industry plays an Whitehaven Coal Ltd is based in the Gunnedah in the past year. Its proposed Terminal 4 project important role in the region, ranging from professional Idemitsu Australia Resources Pty Ltd owns and Basin with over 1500 employees and the owner (additional 120 Mtpa capacity) has been progressed services, education, training and research to operates the Muswellbrook open cut mine which can operator of Narrabri North underground mine (6 in planning however it is unlikely that the additional general engineering and manufacturing, transport, produce up to 1.8 Mtpa of steaming coal. It is one of Mtpa) and open cut mines at Tarrawong and Werris capacity will be needed in the immediate future. construction, OHS and employment services. the oldest operating mines in NSW with underground Creek (approval for 2.5 Mtpa for 20 years). It is also Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group's coal terminal Coal mining in the Hunter is vital to the continued mining commencing in 1907. It is also the owner and developing the Maules Creek Open Cut (11 Mtpa ) completed its stage 3 expansion and now has a strength of the State's economy, with royalties from operator of the Boggabri Open Cut with capacity of and and the Vickery project.During the past year it capacity of 66 Mtpa. the coal regions forming a substantial part of the $8.5 up to 4 Mtpa. closed its Sunnyside Open Cut mine due to poor billion in royalty payments that the NSW Government coal prices. The Port coal handling capacity is now 211 Mtpa. expects to receive from the minerals sector over Peabody Energy Australia owns the Wambo the next three years. Demand for coal, particularly coal mine near Singleton, which produces around from the developing economies of China and India, 5.4 Mtpa of saleable thermal and PCI coal a year. continues to grow while the traditional market in The modern, productive combined open cut and Japan is increasing consumption of thermal coal for underground operation is one of Peabody's largest having nearly all of their nuclear amongst its 11 mines in Australia. power stations idled following Fukushima. Approx. 72% of Vale operates the Integra Coal Operations which the coal mined The coexistence of coal and the farming communities consist of an underground mine, an open cut mine, a in NSW comes of the Hunter Valley and Liverpool Plains is a matter of coal preparation plant and rail loading infrastructure. from Hunter and HUNTER VALLEY COAL REPORT continued effort by government and coal companies. The operations produce coking coal (semi-hard northwest areas Significant coal mining operators in the Hunter and coking coal, semi-soft coking coal) and thermal coal. Newcastle coalfields include:

Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd operates the Drayton open-cut coal mine near Supplying Muswellbrook, producing approximately 5 Mtpa (million tonnes per annum) and employing approximately 400 people. Anglo American Coal AWARD WINNING weekly is developing the Drayton South Project as a replacement to the existing Drayton mine. INNOVATION news to the BHP Billiton Hunter Valley Energy Coal operates Australian Institute of Project Management the Mt Arthur Coal complex near Muswellbrook National & State with approximately 1,000 permanent and contract Australian employees. The mine is capable of producing up to Engineers Australia 36 Mtpa of raw energy coal at full production which is NSW Mining Professional Services (Runner Up) used domestically and for export power generation. coal industry Bloomfield Collieries Pty Ltd operates two open- Our landmark project, the Greta Train Support Facility, cut coal mines in the Hunter region, the Bloomfield sets new benchmarks in operational excellence and safety. Colliery located near East Maitland and the Rix's Creek We’re proud to be recognised in our industry, winning for 23 years. mine near Singleton. Bloomfield also operates Coal four national and state awards for innovation and Handling and Preparation Plants at both mine sites. engineering excellence. Centennial Coal Company Ltd is a major supplier At Pacific National, we like to do things that have never to the NSW energy industry, fuelling approximately been done before. Contact 02 4925 2644 40% of the State's coal-fired electricity. Centennial [email protected] has six operating underground coal mines in NSW including Mandalong and Myuna and both just south www.pacificnational.com.au of the Hunter in the Lake Macquarie area. Centennial www.huntervalleycoalreport.com.au Part of the Asciano group of companies, is also developing the Mandalong Southern Extension Australia’s largest national freight and ports operator.

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DEFENCE Hunter Defence Project Combined Arms Fighting System and Andrew The NSW Government established the Hunter Cawley, Head Australian Shipbuilding Industry Defence is an important sector of the Hunter aerospace and aviation industry. The employment Defence Industry Strategy Centre (H-Disc) in July Planning. The conference is a premier event on the regional economy, not only because of the capacity of the WAC site is projected as more “The Hunter 2008 which funded a program the key objective of national Defence Industry calendar. significant number of people it directly employs than 9,000, and the potential income effect is has a history which was to identify the advantages and constraints but also the number of local businesses that have estimated to be around $250 million. The location of large-scale that would impact the Region’s ability to develop and With the announcement of the Defence White defence contracts as part of their revenue base. The of the JSF aircraft will provide an opportunity for defence establish a larger Defence industry within the Region, Paper, the Hunter Defence Conference is even more Hunter has a history of large-scale defence projects the development of the site to provide aircraft and projects for particularly in relation to SMEs. important for the region. The event included Major for all arms of the defence forces. other support. all arms of Defence Projects – Navy, Submarine and other the defence Following the review of study, it was determined Maritime Projects, Army Projects - future vehicle The Hunter houses 15 defence establishments, The Singleton Military Area (Lone Pine Barracks) forces.” to implement a program to practically assist SMEs and armoured vehicles, RAAF – Joint Strike Fighter; the main ones being the RAAF Base at houses the School of Infantry and the Special in the Region to identify project related work in Defence opportunities, Research & Development Williamtown and the Singleton Military Area called Forces Training Centre. These units are part of the expanding defence industry and to develop a activities, Innovative Approach, National and the Lone Pine Barracks. In addition, there is an Training Command - Army. In addition, there are process of engagement with major manufacturers, Regional Defence establishment growth, Business Army Base at Adamstown and the Newcastle accommodation and training areas available for service providers, Primes as well as Federal and Development acumen, NSW State Government Harbour and shipyards are used for naval vessel visiting units who use the area for field training and NSW Governments. Defence Strategies, Hunter Defence Strategy, Skills building and repair. to conduct live firing. The base currently has 371 Development. permanent personnel involved in the training and Trade and Investment NSW engaged HunterNet in The RAAF Base at Williamtown was established in 400 trainees involved in initial employment training early 2010 to employ a Defence Project Manager There was selected input from public sector, private 1941 to provide protection for the strategic ports (IET). A $280 million upgrade is completed, with to Develop Opportunities for SMEs in the Hunter / sector, government, universities and professional and industrial areas of the Hunter Region. Today it is finalisation of the second stage in 2014. Central Coast Defence Based Industry. HunterNet organisations to provide attendees current Australia’s primary fighter base, with a population of subsequently appointed Ian Dick as the Project information to help attendees break in and/or sustain approximately 4,000 including personnel officers on The Army Base at Adamstown holds 13 different Director. Over the last four years, there have been their business in the Defence sector. Delegates exchange from the USA, Canada and Great Britain, units, with 30 regular soldiers and 1,500 reservists. several opportunities identified and skilling workshops attending were Defence, Defence Primes, several as well as a civilian workforce made up of public The Base also has three cadet units: two army units for SMEs to ensure that they are Defence ready. 2nd Tier companies and SMEs to hear the latest on servants and contract personnel. There are 33 units, and one air force unit. The primary role of the Base Defence projects and opportunities and also network. 20 organisations supporting civilians, contractors is to train reservists. NSW Defence Strategy Release in 2013 and temporary staff and contractor organisations On 4 September 2013, the NSW Government University of Newcastle Defence Cluster operating out of RAAF Base Williamtown, with the Myambat Logistics Company (MLC) covers an area released through Deputy Premier and Minister for Home to some of the country’s leading researchers, employment of over 3,500 permanent staff, and the of approximately 1,800 ha around 10 kilometres Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner a strategy on the University of Newcastle has become a key player operations inject over $1 billion pa into the Hunter from Denman. Its role is to store, maintain and the NSW Position on Defence confirming the vital in the development of innovative defence research. It economy. distribute all forms of ammunition and explosives role of the State’s defence industry to the ongoing is through the outstanding leadership of its research used by the . security of Australia and its strategic interests at experts that it continues to work towards establishing Williamtown handles around 1,000 aircraft the BAE Systems Australia Aerospace Facility in some of Australia’s largest collaborative defence movements each week, making it the busiest base There are several Prime Defence contractors Williamtown, home to the largest number of bases research projects. in the RAAF. Aircraft operating on base include, F/A- located in the Hunter including BAE Systems, and facilities, NSW is Australia's most significant 18 Hornet, BAE Systems Hawk 127 Lead in Fighter Boeing Defence Australia, GE Aviation, Lockheed Defence State particularly in the Hunter with The University’s defence research capabilities and Pilatus PC9 for Forward Air Control of the Air Martin, L3, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Thales Williamtown and Singleton. The strategy is important are of the highest standard and involve research Combat Group supported by the Air Surveillance and supported by several Defence companies for Defence and Defence industry in the region disciplines rated at the highest level through Group radar units and Airborne Early Warning including ACM Engineering Services, ATSA, , and included input from Joint Industry Defence Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) ratings and Control (AEW&C), Wedgetail aircraft providing Advanced Communications, Advitech, Airflite, ALS, Organisations which HunterNet and the Hunter of 5, indicating ‘well above world class’, for Applied the Australian Defence Force with an enhanced Ampcontrol, APP, Aquanaut, Archer Enterprise, Business Chamber made substantial input. Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Electrical and surveillance capability in the broad expanse of the Aurecon, Avoca Engineering, Berendsen, Bohemia Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Australian north. Defence Materiel Office is also Interactive, Bureau Veritas, CCTS, CEA Hunter Defence Conference 2013 Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry, Psychology located on the base with three System Program Technologies, CE Solutions, CI Agent Solutions, The 2013 Hunter Defence Conference as part of the and Cognitive Science, Neurosciences, Human Offices providing logistics, sustainment engineering Coffey Partners, Cowan Manufacturing, Crondo, Hunter Innovation Festival, supported by NSW Trade Movement and Sports Science and Cardiovascular support for the various platforms and systems. CSA, Cubic Defense, Custom Fluid Power, & Investment, HunterNet, Hunter Business Chamber Medicine and Haematology. Delnorth, EMA, Enviro Pacific, Firestorm Fire and RDA Hunter rolled out Newcastle’s world class Newcastle Airport, Australia’s busiest regional and Protection, Fitt Resources, Forgacs Engineering, Hunter Defence Conference on 22 and 23 May, with The University of Newcastle Defence Research fastest growing civilian airport also operates from Frontline Safety, Gencom, GHD, Goal the support of over twenty organisations. Cluster aims to encourage greater engagement the Williamtown Airfield on a lease arrangement Professionals, Hansen Yuncken, Hetronic, Hunter between University of Newcastle researchers and the between the Department of Defence and Newcastle Aero Trim, Innovasys, Jacobs, John Holland, Korr The conference attracted 160 delegates over the established defence industry in the Newcastle and Airport Limited. People, Lend Lease, Lovells Technology, Maddison two days. It was an opportunity for SMEs to hear the Hunter Region which includes both government Safety, Manufacturship, Marathon Tyres, Marciano about current Defence opportunities, diversification, and industry stakeholders. Through the development The Australian Government approved acquisition of Industries, Maxwell Engineering, Medic Media, innovation and skilling in supporting Defence. The of a framework for collaboration, the Cluster aims the first batch of the 2 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint MilSkil, Morris Group, MRA, Newcastle Innovation, conference, now in its second year, was opened to create an environment where new opportunities Strike Fighter (JSF) (Lightning) aircraft in the US in Nova Systems, Novamarine, Nupress Tools, by AM, Member for Newcastle. The for innovative solutions and research breakthroughs 2014. The first operational squadron is planned to Opus, Pall Corporation, Performance Engineering, forty plus speakers included the Defence Materiel can be generated and translated into practice for the be based at Williamtown and is planned to be ready Powerdown, Puzzle Precision, QinetiQ, R&R Organisation’s Brigadier Nagy Sorial, Director General benefit of the defence sector and its personnel. for operations in 2020 with the planned follow up Murphy, RPC Technologies, Safety Works Group, of other units with an additional 72 Aircraft. With Serco Sodexo, Simulation Modelling Services, the possible introduction of the JSF and the basing Sisley Clothing, Slattery Auctions, Smart Doc, of three units, there will be approximately $1 billion Stotts Industries, SYPAQ Systems Pty Ltd, TAE, million spent for the New Air Combat Capability Tefol, Teterin Engineering, The Glove Company, facilities on construction and upgrade of facilities at Thomas Coffey, Transfield Services, Ubiquity, Williamtown including $215 million redevelopment of Unitronix, Varley, Vipac, Virtual Simulation Systems, base facilities during 2015. Wax Converters and others supported by Hunter Institute of Technology (TAFE) and The University of The adjoining Williamtown Aerospace Centre (WAC) Newcastle, who have created a “Defence Research has the potential to position the Hunter as a major Cluster” encouraging greater engagement with the national and potentially international centre for the Defence sector.

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FILM & TV EQUINE HEALTH The Hunter is home to some of the finest and most The Region’s equine industry is centred in Scone in Health is a major industry sector in the Hunter diverse cinematic locations Australia has to offer. the Upper Hunter and extends into the Region, employing 36,115 persons according to From spectacular sand dunes, beaches, harbours Muswellbrook and Murrurundi areas. It produces the 2006 Census (a 17.6% increase over the 2006 Join the many other leading and rivers to picturesque vineyards and mountain some 70% of Australia’s thoroughbred foals Census figure). This figure represents 13.4% of the Hunter businesses investing in ranges. Add sweeping plains, horse studs, open cut and provides over $100 million in yearling sales workforce, which is significantly higher than the mines and historical architecture, and almost every annually, making it an important contributor to the national figure of 11.9%. our future health. location is covered. economy in the area and the Region generally.

The major provider of health services in the The aim of Screen Hunter is to capitalise on the unique Breeds such as the Australian stockhorse and the Region is Hunter New England Health which was qualities of the regions by increasing film production quarter horse have been important for the area for Become a HMRI Top 200 donor and fostering and driving development of a creative and many years, however, quality thoroughbred horses established in 2005 following the merger between and help support world-class sustainable film industry in the Hunter region. raised for the racing industry have become the Hunter, New England and the Lower Mid North main focus for the area. Coast local government areas of Gloucester, medical research happening Staffed by industry professionals, the office actively Greater Taree City and Great Lakes. In total, the promotes its breathtaking locations to film makers The area is acknowledged as the second largest organisation has approximately 14,500 staff, 1,500 right here in our region. and is a one-stop-shop for filming approvals, location thoroughbred nursery behind Kentucky, USA medical officers and 1,600 volunteers. It spends scouting assistance, sourcing of local crew, services and has attracted substantial investment by around $1.3 billion pa. and support. As a result they have secured several international racing’s leading breeders to establish Call 4921 4030 or visit feature films as well as thousands of local, national and thoroughbred studs. In the Hunter Region, Hunter New England Health international television commercials, documentaries, operates two tertiary referral , John Hunter hmri.net.au programs and music videos for the region. The industry has seen the establishment of world- , incorporating John Hunter Children's class infrastructure that includes modern training Hospital and the Royal Newcastle Centre, and Once the office secures filming to the region, they and racing complexes, the Hunter Valley Equine Calvary Mater Newcastle. Within the Hunter have an extensive database of local film professionals, Research Centre at Scone and equine-related support businesses and contacts to tap into, that education facilities with TAFE Hunter Institute along Region, it also runs two mental health hospitals, a HMRI is a partnership between assists all local and inbound productions. with one of the largest specialist veterinary hospital rural referral hospital at Maitland, five community Hunter New England Health, complexes in Australia. hospitals, seven district health services centres and the University of Newcastle The office streamlines the film permitting process by 21 community health services centres. and the community. brokering approvals with a variety of Government Over 50 studs are located in the area and include Departments. Screen Hunter has ‘delegated Alabama Stud (Aberdeen), Arrowfield (Scone), The Region also accounts for around 10% of authority’ to issue all filming approvals for the eleven Coolmore Stud (Jerrys Plains), Craidon Park Stud the State’s licensed private hospital beds. Most Hunter Councils, Hunter Region National Parks and (Wybong), Darley (Denman and Aberdeen), of the private hospitals provide general medical, Wildlife Services, along with Worimi Local Aboriginal Emirates Park (Murrurundi), Widden Stud nursing and allied health care, surgery including design, communication, information technology, Land Council, Newcastle Port Authority and many (Denman) and Yarraman Park (Scone). The day surgery, antenatal care and obstetric care. education, mathematics, business, humanities, other private and public organisations. majority of studs sell horses to both Australian and The main private hospitals in the Hunter include overseas buyers. physical, environmental and social sciences. Christo Road Private, Hunter Valley Private, Lake Screen Hunter has continued to approve over 300 “The area is Cluster participants will include academic and film, stills and television productions to film in the The thoroughbred industry employs more than acknowledged Macquarie Private, Lingard Private, Maitland professional staff of the University of Newcastle Hunter region New South Wales. 1,000 full-time, part-time and casual employees. as the largest Private, Newcastle Private, Toronto Private and (including clinical and non-clinical conjoints), In addition it accesses a wide range of services thoroughbred Warners Bay Private. Other day surgeries and representatives from across the relevant industries, Contact Screen Hunter at annette@screenhunter. that include: service fees, feed, veterinary services, nursery behind some of the private hospitals provide more industry bodies, non-government organisations com.au , call +61 2 4978 4014 or visit www. machinery and equipment maintenance, farrier, Kentucky.” specialist services such as in-vitro fertilisation, and government. The draft cluster vision is to screenhunter.com.au fuel, transport and fertilisers. coronary care, dental, eye, plastic, cosmetic and lead research, development, translation and reconstructive surgery. commercialisation of health technology for clinicians, teachers, educators, and the general The Hunter is home to the Hunter Medical public. Research Institute (HMRI), the third largest medical research institute in NSW. HMRI brings together The Hunter is serviced by the Ambulance Service more than 1000 health and medical researchers of New South Wales, providing emergency clinical from Hunter New England Health, the University of care, rescue and patient transport. These services Newcastle and Calvary Mater Newcastle. are provided out of 21 local ambulance stations which operate ambulance vehicles, other support HMRI provides a focal point for the coordination of vehicles and ambulance aircraft. research strategy, resources and funding, attracting community and corporate investment in research The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) and providing central resources for researchers. is an aeromedical search and rescue service that Additionally, HMRI has also improved research commenced operations in 1975 in Newcastle. facilities, training and employment opportunities Funds from NSW Health, corporate sponsorship and health care delivery within the Hunter Region and the community allow aeromedical rescue to be by attracting leading researchers and health care provided without charge to patients. professionals to the Region. The latest available figures show there were 56 The University of Newcastle eHealth cluster nursing homes and hostels across the Hunter. is currently in the establishment phase. The Major private, church-based and community-based draft scope of the eHealth cluster is to facilitate providers include Anglican Care, Catholic Care for collaboration between innovators from the fields the Aged, Empowered Living Support Services, of health and medical sciences, engineering, Churches of Christ and Uniting Care.

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INFORMATION & MANUFACTURING COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Since the early days of coal and steel production They are expanding through exporting goods and at Newcastle, the Hunter Region has grown to be services. Many Hunter manufacturers are targeting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the forefront of manufacturing and engineering niche market opportunities that the current global is an increasingly important industry sector of excellence. marketplace is presenting. Whilst it is impossible the Hunter economy. Local ICT companies and to compete with some countries on labour rates, organisations are facilitating growth of the entire Recent decades has seen manufacturing in the local manufacturers are proving that they can Hunter economy, as well as being significant Hunter face a number of major challenges but compete through innovation and providing niche employment and wealth generators in their own right. the industry has a commendable history of facing solutions that are not available elsewhere. The Port There are hundreds of Hunter businesses deriving challenges head on and transforming itself to meet of Newcastle provides ready access to the export their livelihoods solely from information technology. new business environments. market.

The Hunter has many advantages as a location for Following the closure of BHP Steelmaking in the late The approach of people and businesses working ICT businesses: a readily available skilled workforce; 1990s, the Region experienced a major industrial in the Hunter is unlike that of any other region. lower base salaries than Sydney; a world-class transformation. Rather than allowing this to lead Manufacturers who can ordinarily be classed as competitors work together on joint ventures, share university as well as an array of other educational including the HunterNet Innovation & Technology to an industry decline, Hunter manufacturers technology and new ideas – allowing projects organisations including TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute; Committee (set up after the absorption of harnessed their strengths to produce a more diverse completed in the Hunter to be of a world-class and excellent telecommunications infrastructure. HunterTech). and innovative industry. standard, with unrivalled multi-faceted talent at the fore. The local ICT industry has expertise across a The Hunter Digital Industry Growth & Industry More recently, the sustained rise of low cost wide range of areas and is recognised as being Taskforce (Hunter DiGiT) has also been setup to manufacturing countries such as China and the With ample quality industrial land coming on the particularly strong in e-commerce solutions, web support regional and local initiatives that assist the continued move towards globalisation of markets has put immense pressure on many manufacturers market, a supply of highly-skilled labour and good development, engineering control IT, system support, business community take best possible “The Region’s worldwide. transport networks, Hunter manufacturing is well telecommunication IT applications and large scale advantage of digital technologies. industries are positioned for continued growth well into the future. corporate implementation. continuing to In face of these threats, the Region’s industries A number of areas in the Hunter were also prioritised diversify and are continuing to diversify and utilise innovation to Large organisations with major premises in the for the National Broadband Network and services utilise inovation improve competitiveness and open up new markets. Aluminium Hunter include Computer Systems Australia, CSC are available in some locations. With the change in to improve Successful Hunter manufacturers are embracing Aluminium smelting, processing and manufacturing Australia, Pacnet and Telstra. All major suppliers Federal Government in 2013, there have been major competitiveness the concept of smart manufacturing and increased is a core Hunter strength. With around 30% of have expert distributors in the Region. changes in NBN policy and the Hunter is awaiting and open up new levels of collaboration to create valuable new Australia’s aluminium output, the Hunter Region is a further announcements from NBN Co regarding markets.” major player in the Australian aluminium industry. There are also a variety of support organisations future connections. business opportunities.

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With around 950 employees and contractors and OEMs, shipping lines, mining companies and ME Program - HunterNet annual production of 540,000 tonnes, Tomago the Royal Australian Navy. Forgacs shipyards are Economic growth Manufacturing Success Through Education HunterNet is a co-operative of innovative Aluminium is one of the largest employers in the capable of constructing both steel and aluminium in the Hunter is The ME Program is a $2.9 Million Education manufacturers, engineers, IT providers, electrical and Region and the second largest aluminium smelter hull vessels such as tugs, passenger crafts and expected to be program funded by the Federal government. The consulting companies in the Hunter Valley working in Australia. The facility produces aluminium ingots, naval ships. At present Forgacs is a part of the approx. 2.4% Hunter was one of three regions across Australia together to develop and strengthen the Region’s extrusion billet and rolling slab, which are mostly team in the $8 billion build of the Air Warfare in the next two awarded funding under the Federal Government’s pre-eminent manufacturing capability. exported to markets in Asia, but the majority of Destroyers - one of the largest Defence projects in decades Defence Materiel Organisation to manage an the 530,000 tonnes produced is in the form of Australia. Advanced Manufacturing Industry Schools During 2011, HunterNet absorbed Huntertech – a ingots that are sold and remelted by the customer Pathway Project. consortium of ICT and related organisations. This as value added items. Tomago Aluminium Pty Ltd Machinery and equipment manufacture area is now handled by HunterNet Innovation & has a business value above $1.5 billion (AUS$) and The Hunter has a broad spectrum of machinery The program is providing over 7500 high school Technology Committee. contributes around $500 million to the Hunter Region and equipment manufacturers covering a very students with innovative experiences that engage each year alone. diverse range of applications, from electronic and them in the key learning areas of Science, Through working with the research sector, industry medical equipment to mining machines and food Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). and government HunterNet have develop initiatives Hydro Aluminium Kurri Kurri Pty Ltd, a member of processing. and supported programs aimed at improving the the Norwegian based Hydro Aluminium Group, has Participating schools provide and actively promote to competitiveness of the manufacturing industry and operated at Kurri Kurri since 1969. Hydro closed Hunter equipment manufacturers include energy students a tailored program of core subjects which building a strong culture of innovation. the Kurri Kurri plant's primary metal production in industries, with expertise in major electrical are required in order to pursue careers in defence September 2012, but is still producing casthouse component construction and installation, such and advanced manufacturing. The combined knowledge and resources of products at the site. as transformers, control systems and plant HunterNet’s members have enabled many Hunter components. The Hunter based program is supported by its base companies to gain major contracts that would Weston Aluminium at Kurri Kurri operates the of innovative manufacturing companies who allow otherwise have been out of their reach. largest secondary aluminium plant in Australia with OneSteel’s Market Mills Division at Mayfield produces schools access to their facilities and contribute to a capacity of 40,000 tonnes per year, catering for wire rope products and fence posts. Bradken Limited school projects with a view to developing a skilled For more information visit: www.hunternet.com.au the recycling and export of aluminium and its by- operates a general engineering facility in Newcastle. workforce for the future. products. Chemical processing Manufacturing companies wishing to contribute to Midal Cables is constructing a $60 million purpose- The Hunter manufactures fertilisers, acids, explosives, the program can contact Ashley Cox on built manufacturing plant adjacent to Tomago pharmaceuticals and gases, along with a range of +61 2 4908 7300. Aluminium that will produce up to 50,000 tonnes of non-metallic mineral products such as pre-mixed aluminium alloy rod and conductor pa. Production is concrete, pipes, bricks and paving. expected to begin in April 2014. Chemical processes include the production and A range of other aluminium extruders and fabricators transformation of plastics, rubbers and composite are also based in the Hunter. materials, such as glass-reinforced polymers.

Rail Food and beverage processing The Region is a major manufacturer of rail rolling The Region has a large food processing base stock, along with carriages and engines, interiors and with major companies such as Dairy Farmers control systems. EDI Rail has a NSW Government Co-operative at Hexham which processes some contract for the construction and maintenance of 200 million litres of milk each year while Bartter 626 double-deck rail carriages worth $3.6 billion. Steggles and Inghams Enterprises operate major OneSteel is a major manufacturer of railway wheels chicken processing facilities at Beresfield and Cardiff with its Newcastle facilities having a capacity of respectively. Pace Farms operates an egg processing 105,000 wheels per annum. Bradken has a major facility at Warabrook. Primo Smallgoods operates DEVELOPING OUR INDUSTRY AND CONNECTING YOU division dedicated to the railway freight market, a beef abattoir at Scone. Gloucester Gourmet providing complete freight rolling stock solutions. Foods Co-operative Limited produces beef grown United Group has won a number of major contracts in Gloucester under the Barrington Beef label. A Identifying and capturing business nationally in recent years and a significant amount of number of smaller beer brewers are also based in the » development opportunities. this work is being carried out at their Broadmeadow Region. Establishing collaborative business facility. » models. Delivery of innovation, efficiency Shipbuilding & repair » and market expansion projects. Historically the Hunter Region has been a major Group procurement / strategic shipbuilder, building ships from ore carriers to » sourcing services. ferries and naval vessels The shipbuilding expertise Professional development and and knowledge gained in this area, over more » training. than 100 years, is now being directed towards the Government Advocacy. construction, refit and maintenance of naval vessels, » Career development through our superyachts and other ships. » Group Training company.

Thales Australia (formerly ADI Limited) built the Royal Australian Navy’s Huon Class Minehunter fleet at their “Tap into Australia’s most Newcastle shipbuilding facility and continued their successful manufacturing and maintenance under a $1.2 billion contract that ran engineering networks and discover from 1994 to 2004. a world of new opportunities”

Forgacs is Australia’s largest privately owned shipbuilding, repair and heavy engineering company. Forgacs trades internationally and is a THE POWER OF MANY preferred supplier to some of the world’s leading

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POWER GENERATION The upgrade will make Eraring Power Station the TOURISM COUNTRY most efficient sub-critical coal fired power station “The Hunter’s Tourism is a significant contributor to the Hunter The Hunter Valley’s Wine Country Region is based The Hunter’s power generation industry produces in Australia. New low NOx burners will substantially power generation Region’s economy, directly employing around around Australia’s oldest and arguably most famous around 80% of New South Wales’ electricity supply reduce annual NOx emissions while efficiency gains industry 12,000 people and attracting around $1.3 billion wine growing region. It attracts over two million and employs approximately 2,200 people. NSW’s will result in the reduction of 200,000 tonnes of CO2 produces annually in visitor spend. It also offers almost limitless visitors per annum, with many staying overnight or large coal-fired power stations produce some of the each year. around 80% of New South opportunities for investors due to the Hunter’s close longer at the numerous guesthouses, hotels and cheapest electricity in Australia. “Tourism is Clean energy projects Wales electricity driving proximity to Sydney, easy air access from resorts. a significant major domestic centres, great diversity of attractions Within the Hunter and adjacent Central Coast As well as being a state leader in power generation, supply.” contributor to the and its appeal to all market segments. All areas are Region, four generating companies operate five the Hunter leads the way in innovative energy Hunter Region’s supported by excellent road access. Wineries coal-fired power stations supplying power to the production. The Hunter is a leader in clean energy, economy, directly The Hunter Valley is home to over 120 wineries, National Energy Market. A gas-fired power station with a number of projects in the Region at the cutting employing According to Destination NSW, visitor numbers ranging from large contemporary cellar doors was officially opened in December 2009 by Delta edge of technology. around 12,000 for the year ending 30 June 2013 included over to boutique wineries. The Hunter Valley is world Electricity to help meet peak demand. people and The CSIRO Energy Centre in Newcastle provides a 2.2 million domestic overnight visitors, 114,200 renowned for Semillon and Shiraz. attracting around focal point for energy research and demonstration. international overnight visitors and over 4.7 million These companies and their power generating $1.3 billion As well as its own projects, CSIRO is currently domestic daytrip visitors. Fine food capabilities are as follows. annually in visitor working with Australian and overseas partners. The area has established itself as the home of spend.” The Port of Newcastle is also increasingly being over seventy restaurants – many of them State Power visited by luxury cruise liners. and National award winners. These restaurants Generator Type of Station Location Capacity Station are supplied by local producers of cheese, olives, chocolates and hand-made condiments. Bayswater Coal-fired Muswellbrook/Singleton 2,640 MW Accommodation Macquarie Generation Liddell Coal-fired Muswellbrook/Singleton 2,000 MW The Hunter Valley offers every type of accommodation, from backpacker hostels to motels, Eraring Coal-fired Lake Macquarie 2,880 MW hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts and luxury resorts. Several internationally branded hotel chains Vales Point Coal-fired Central Coast 1,320 MW now operate in the Region.

Delta Electricity Colongra Gas-fired Central Coast 660 MW

Redbank Redbank Coal-fired Singleton 145 MW

Macquarie Generation has planning approval for a gas-fired power station at Tomago to supplement the CSIRO has constructed Australia’s largest solar NSW grid during peak loads. The power station is thermal research hub at the CSIRO National planned for three phases; the first two phases involve Solar Energy Centre. The hub comprises of a 30 a 500 MW open cycle stage, the final phase involves metre high solar tower surrounded by 450 locally a 790 MW combined cycle stage. manufactured custom designed mirrors (heliostats), capable of generating temperatures of up to 1500°C. In March 2010 Macquarie Generation received The $5 million site is a national and international hub concept approval for the Bayswater B baseload for researching and commercialising solar , to be located on land owned by the technologies. Corporation near the existing Bayswater Power Station. The approval is “duel fuel” allowing the Built in 2001, the near station to be either gas or coal fired. The final Singleton is the first Australian power station planning approval process, fuel type decisions and designed and built to use beneficiated, watered coal construction timetable are yet to be determined. tailings as the primary fuel. The nearby Warkworth Coal Mine supplies Redbank with the tailings. The $900 million gas pipeline being built from Queens-land to the Hunter makes it feasible for a Macquarie Generation has built Australia’s largest gas-fired power station to be built in the Hunter. solar thermal project at , the first Santos also has plans to build a $300 million gas time in the world that solar thermal technology has pipeline to an export terminal in Newcastle. been integrated with a coal-fired power station. The NSW Government provided funding of $9.25 million Eraring Power Station completed its $600 million from the Fund to approximately upgrade in 2012 increasing the final of its four 660 double the capacity of the plant, with construction MW generators to a capacity of 720 MW. This completed in 2012. is in addition to the already commissioned Coal Combustion Product plant which has provided increased opportunity for ash recycling and the Attemperation Reservoir which reduces the environmental impact of cooling water on Lake Macquarie.

The upgrade and other project works were necessary to extend the life of the plant until 2032 and to increase the performance of Eraring Power Station.

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Hunter Valley Gardens Accommodation LAKE MACQUARIE MAITLAND Developed by Roche Group, Hunter Valley Gardens Port Stephens offers an endless choice of friendly, extends over 25 hectares. Since its opening, it has relaxed and affordable accommodation. Many hotels Lake Macquarie is Australia’s largest salt water Maitland offers a blend of heritage and contemporary become one of Australia’s leading attractions and a and resorts are located close to shops, cafes and lake, over four times as large as Sydney Harbour. style, encapsulating the best of the past and the major draw card for the Region. waterfront views. It offers a range of water activities, including present. The street scapes of Maitland and surrounds swimming, fishing, sailing, cruising, kayaking, are lined with historical buildings dating from the early The Gardens are complemented by surrounding houseboats and water skiing. 1800s. Visitors to Maitland can explore the simple attractions developed by Roche Group, including: THE pleasures of local freshly grown produce, specialty Grand Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens Hotel & With 174 km of foreshore, Lake Macquarie has wines or walking tours of the heritage preservation Conference Centre, Harrigan’s Irish Pub and Newcastle has long been known to the corporate a diverse range of water-side locations. Major and natural landscape of the Hunter River. Accommodation, Grapeview Villas, Hunter Valley visitor and is now beginning to emerge as a leisure townships on the Lake offer visitors a range of Steakhouse, Roche Wines, Hunter Valley Gardens destination with more people becoming aware of its facilities including shopping and dining ranging Morpeth & Village, BBQ and picnic grounds, children’s unique attractions. from takeaways to fine dining. There are also a Morpeth, once a thriving river port, was established in playground and a Chapel. number of smaller townships and villages dotted 1821. Today the village continues to thrive. The main The activities and attractions sector of Newcastle’s around the Lake. To get away from it all Lake street is occupied by more than 40 specialty retail Other attractions tourism economy grows and continues to diversify Macquarie offers numerous secluded bays, secret stores which intermingle with cafés, restaurants, local The Wine Country Region also offers a wide range of with attractions such as The Hunter Wetlands Centre coves and sandy beaches. produce outlets, boutiques, galleries and eateries, other tourist attractions such as art galleries, art and (Ramsar listed), Blackbutt Reserve, award winning many occupying historic buildings. craft, gardens, bicycle tours, hot air ballooning and beaches and the Bathers Way being joined by the Its vicinity to the Pacific Ocean and the Watagan sports, including very high quality golf courses. The re-opened , Blue Gum Hills Adventure National Park also means that a wide range of NSW Open is now played at The Vintage golf course Park and River and Harbour cruises. other activities are also close at hand. An iconic attraction within the Hunter, Maitland in Rothbury. Gaol has an intriguing history spanning more than One of the major attractions of Newcastle is the Accommodation 150 years. After housing some of Australia’s most The Region holds a number of exceptional events availability of all the services expected of a major Lake Macquarie offers a diverse range of hardened and notorious criminals, Maitland Gaol that attract large numbers of high-yield visitors each Australian city, including the continued growth of accommodation options to suit varying budgets ceased operations as a maximum security prison in year. Concerts attracting leading artists from around connections and capacity at Newcastle Airport. and requirements, including camping and 1998. The heavy gates have once again been swung the world are regularly held in the Hunter’s vineyards. caravan sites, houseboats, B&Bs, units, hotels open, giving visitors the opportunity to take a look at Honeysuckle Waterfront and Foreshore Precinct and resorts. life on the inside. For further information visit www.winecountry.com.au. Honeysuckle is arguably Newcastle’s foremost social gathering place. It is a collection of restaurants, cafes, Accommodation public space, live entertainment venues and sites for Maitland offers a diverse range of accommodation PORT STEPHENS cultural activity making it a vibrant destination. This including guesthouses, motels, hotels, resorts and precinct is continuing to expand and is now home bed and breakfast. Known as the Blue Water Paradise and covering to the Newcastle Region Maritime Museum and the almost 1,000 sq km, this beautiful Region is newly reopened Newcastle Regional Museum. characterised by breathtaking natural beauty, golden sand, pristine waterways, spectacular scenery, Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club unspoilt national parks and abundant wildlife. Ocean-going yachts from all parts of the world and those participating in Club events now visit Over 600,000 domestic day trippers visit Port Newcastle, bringing with them a new class of visitor. Stephens each year with visitor numbers rising To cater for this market, the Newcastle Cruising Yacht “Tourism is annually. Tourists are offered a vast array of water and Club has developed a 90-berth Marina that includes a significant land activities, quality accommodation, excellent retail restaurants, shipyard maintenance facilities and other contributor to the facilities, and a diverse selection of award winning services. Hunter Region’s restaurants and cafes. economy, directly Cruise Hunter employing Dolphin Watching Cruise Hunter is a project managed within Newcastle around 12,000 Thousands of visitors come to Port Stephens Port Corporation which aims to attract luxury cruise people and each year to watch its famous local residents, the ships and navy vessels to the Hunter Region. attracting around Bottlenose dolphins. Ten cruise vessels offer up to $1.3 billion three cruises a day from d’Albora Marina in Nelson An increasing number and the size of international annually in visitor Bay, all catering for different needs and budgets. cruise ships are now visiting Newcastle with annual spend.” visits now exceeding double figures. Whale Watching A small fleet of whale watching vessels run twice a day from d’Albora Marina through the winter and spring. The Region’s Humpback whales are celebrated with a two week Festival of the Whales during the school holidays in late September and early October.

Worimi Conservation Lands (Stockton Bight Sand Dunes) The famous sand dunes at Stockton are only a 20 minute drive from Nelson Bay and cover an area of 4,200 hectares. A large number of tour operators serve an increasing number of visitors looking to experience the sand dunes - providing a wide range of activities such as sand boarding, 4WD beach and dune driving, horse and camel riding, and quad biking.

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NATURE TOURISM WINE

As nature based tourism continues to grow in , Dungog Rodeo, , The Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest wine growing The Hunter is home to many of the great names popularity, so too does The Hunter as a preferred Shakespeare in Gloucester Festival, Scone and Region, with first plantings in the early 1820s. 190 in the industry including Tyrrell’s, destination. A wealth of world heritage listed Upper Hunter Horse Festival, Festival of the Fleeces, years later, the Hunter remains one of Australia’s McWilliams, Lindemans, McGuigan, Draytons, wilderness, National Parks, State Forests and Blue Water Country Music Festival and many others. premier wine regions, producing some of the nation’s Brokenwood, Wyndham Estate and Rothbury Estate. Wildlife Reserves makes it a haven for nature most distinctive and outstanding wines. lovers. Newcastle’s fully restored Civic Theatre is the As competition continues to produce distinctive high- venue for regular local, national and international Hunter Valley Semillon is globally recognised and quality table wines sub-regions are establishing within A world heritage listed area, Barrington Tops performances and the Newcastle Entertainment has been described as “Australia’s unique gift to the the Hunter Valley’s wine growing region with small National Park is full of contrasts – from subtropical Centre accommodates rock concerts, exhibitions world”. Another wine particularly associated with vineyards and wineries grouping together to market rainforests in the deep valleys that are near sea and conventions. The Conservatorium of music the Hunter is Shiraz. The Region also has a growing their product to an increasingly sophisticated market. level to subalpine woodland on the plateau at up to regularly hosts national and international musicians. reputation for the development of innovative new This has seen the Broke – Fordwich Wine Region 1500 m which regularly has snowfalls in winter. Wine Country venues such as The Tempus Two varieties and styles such as . vineyards group together. In the Upper Hunter, Winery, Bimbagen Estate and Hope Estate are centred on Denman, vignerons are promoting the Barrington Tops is also the habitat of an enormous quickly building a reputation for attracting major local Centred on Pokolbin, near Cessnock, the Hunter Upper Hunter sub-region. In this sub-region James diversity of plant and animal life being at the and international artists. Region’s wine industry and the tourism industry that Estate Wines is developing an export market in Asia northern extremity of the range for many southern complements it are significant contributors to the for their high-quality distinctive wines. Australian species as well as the southern most regional economy. extent for many more tropical species. It protects Some of the leading companies that own vineyards more than 50 rare or threatened species. CONFERENCE The most popular still reds produced in the Hunter and wineries in the Region include: Fosters Group - AND CONVENTIONS are Shiraz and while the most Lindemans and Rosemount labels; Pernod-Ricard The area is well-known for its bush walking, The Hunter is quickly building a reputation as an ideal popular still whites were and Semillon. - Wyndham Estate; Hokuriku Group - Arrowfield ranging from short, easy walks to steep overnight location for conferences and conventions. Australian The Hunter Region is quickly gaining a reputation for Wines; Roche Group - Roche Wines; McGuigan treks. and international visitors appreciate the easy access, quality . This variety is becoming recognised Simeon Wines Limited -Tempus Two, McGuigan. the range of quality venues and accommodation as an important wine style that is well suited to the Other leading wineries include Audrey Wilkinson, There is a wide range of accommodation choices choices, entertainment and recreation options, and Australian lifestyle and the Hunter Valley is leading Bimbadgen, Brokenwood Wines, Constable & in the area, including camping, nature retreats, relatively uncongested roads. the charge to gain consumer palates and broader Hershon, De Bortoli Wines, De Iuliis Wines, Evans hotels and resorts. Close to the National Park are recognition. Family Wines, Hermitage, Hungerford Hill, James a range of historic towns as well as larger centres Estate, Tulloch Wines and Tyrrell’s. “The Hunter such as Dungog and Gloucester. Hunter wines have achieved remarkable market Valley is acceptance over a long period of time in Europe and in NOTE: This is not a definitive list of wineries or major Australia’s oldest The Watagan National Park covers 7,751 more recent years in North America. The major growth owners in the Region. It is provided to give the wine growing hectares of an extensive mountain range north of market in the last decade, however, has been Asia and reader an indication of the depth of ownership in the Region.” Cooranbong and Morriset. It is great for touring this now accounts for nearly 50% of wine exports. industry. the forest roads by car, mountain bike or on horseback. The vantage points at Gap Creek, Monkey Face and Narrow Place are excellent lookouts and are popular with photographers. Camping and picnicking facilities are available at a number of locations.

Other “must see” destinations include Lake St Clair, Mount Royal National Park, Blackbutt Reserve and the Hunter Wetlands Centre.

SPORTS

The Hunter Region has a growing reputation as a great destination for both the active sportsperson and the sports watcher.

One of the major tourism sports in the Hunter is golf, with the Region boasting numerous world-class golf courses, several of which also incorporate top-quality accommodation facilities.

For those that enjoy watching sport, the Region offers a wide range of sporting attractions, including national rugby league and football matches, and regular horse racing meetings at Broadmeadow, Cessnock, Muswellbrook and Scone.

EVENTS The Hunter is home to a wide range of annual festivals that attract an increasing number of visitors to the Region. These include Jazz in the Vineyards, Opera in the Vineyards, Newcastle Jazz Festival, Mattara Festival, Bitter & Twisted International Boutique Beer Festival, Lovedale Long Lunch,

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BUSINESS SERVICES EXPORTING FROM THE HUNTER

The Hunter Region boasts a diverse range of high The Hunter is an outstanding location for exporting The Hunter has a well-established export culture quality business services and is particularly strong businesses, with excellent transport links, a wide with a growing and diverse base of businesses that in professional services. There is a wide variety of range of available export-related services and readily take their products and services to the international both Hunter-grown business service companies and available assistance from a variety of organisations, market. Through departments like NSW Trade & local offices of national and international companies including the NSW Trade & Investment and Austrade. Investment and Austrade, there is abundant support who have realised the value of doing business in the and training available to support and develop Hunter- Region. Although there are strong road, rail and air links in the based businesses to grow and expand as the world Hunter, the major competitive transport advantage becomes a smaller place and competition increases. Generally, almost any business service that is is the Port of Newcastle. The Port is the largest coal The increase in international fair trade agreements available in the capital cities around Australia can be exporting port in the world, but is also the distribution opens up potential export opportunities for motivated found in the Hunter. The quality of these services is point for a broad range of other export goods, including local businesses. also generally at least comparable to those in the alumina, aluminium, concentrates, grains, fertiliser large cities. Indeed, many Hunter-grown business products, , steel products plus a wide For further information please contact: service companies are now competing across variety of other bulk and general cargo. Australia and even overseas, with a great deal of NSW Trade & Investment success. Exporting is one of the most beneficial long-term Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle NSW 2300 growth strategies a company can choose, especially Phone: (02) 4908 7333 Almost every major financial institution operating in a country with a relatively small domestic market. email: [email protected] in Australia is present in the Hunter, with most Export success depends upon having access to Website: www.business.nsw.gov.au/regions having dedicated business banking offices. The practical and reliable information and advice on Hunter is also home to some of the nation’s most export planning, finance, markets, distribution Austrade successful building societies, including the Newcastle and marketing, and political, cultural and legal Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle NSW 2300 Permanent Building Society and The Greater Building requirements. NSW Trade & Investment and Austrade Phone: (02) 4926 3922 Society. both have export advisers and support services and Email: [email protected] programs in the Hunter Region. They provide advice Website: www.austrade.com.au The extent of available business services can be to local Hunter businesses on export-related issues, easily seen from even a brief visit to online business including planning for export, market opportunities, directories such as www.yellowpages.com.au. market entry and export grants.

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MAJOR PROJECTS addition to the market is expected to make supply Mayfield is being developed into one of the most information commons; collaborative learning and Investment confidence in the Hunter is amongst the more certain and pricing more competitive. It will 40% of NSW strategic and unique sites on the East Coast of research spaces; facilities for industry, professional strongest in Australia with many billions of dollars’ also make it feasible to build a gas-fired power coal resources Australia. Positioned at the Port of Newcastle and only and community engagement; and social spaces. It worth of private and government projects approved, station in Upper Hunter as well as transportation of are located in 4 km from the Newcastle CBD, the site offers 2 km of is anticipated that construction of the Precinct will underway or recently completed. NSW Coal Seam Gas to market. the Hunter water frontage as well as excellent road and rail links. commence in 2014, with the state-of the-art virtual and physical teaching and learning facilities available The following is just a small snapshot of some of Gas exploration well off Newcastle coast Gloucester coal seam gas project to students and the community from 2017-2018. the Region’s projects. It is by no means complete, Advent Energy continues to explore for The NSW Government has approved a $200 million but provides an indication of the scale of project off the coast of Newcastle in the PEP11 permit. This AGL project at Gloucester to harness and distribute $350 million expansion for activity in the Region. permit covers 4,576 sq km in area and comprises a coal seam gas. Up to 110 coal seam gas wells are A $350 million redevelopment of Stockland Green potentially significant multi-TCF natural gas project included in the approval, with a pipeline to connect Hills has been approved by Maitland City Council. Fourth coal loader which is situated within close proximity to extensive to the existing gas pipeline at Hexham. It involves a new level and provide a total gross Port Waratah Coal Services is planning to build gas infrastructure (<50 km) and planned LNG lettable area of around 70,000 sqm, making it Newcastle’s fourth coal loader on 310 ha of land at facilities. The is a proven hydrocarbon Hunter coal seam gas project the equal largest Stockland shopping centre in Kooragang. Expected to cost in the vicinity of $5 basin with excellent potential for further discovery AGL is part way through the gas exploration for the Australia. The expansion includes a new Myer billion, the total proposal would add an additional 70 of natural gas. Advent Energy holds 85% and is Hunter coal seam gas project, with the process store, an additional discount department store and million tonnes pa of coal loading capacity. The master operator of the PEP11 permit. expected to continue for another three to five approximately 130 new specialty shops. plan allows for future expansion up to 120 Mtpa. years. Independent experts have estimated proved $190 million clean energy park plus probable (2P) gas reserves of 142 petajoules $300 million gas plant Major redevelopment expected for Newcastle CBD The NSW Government has approved plans for a $190 (PJ) and proved plus probable plus possible (3P) AGL is constructing a $300 million gas storage In June 2012, Landcom purchased $20 million of million wind and solar farm at Scone which will provide reserves of 271 PJ. facility at Tomago to store up to 30,000 tonnes land in the Newcastle CBD from GPT. They have renewable power to more than 47,000 homes. The of LNG to help secure supplies to the Hunter both committed to work together on plans to Kyoto Energy Park will be constructed by Pamada City Campus for University of Newcastle Sydney and Wollongong. It is expected to be fully redevelop four city blocks in the Hunter Street mall Pty Ltd, with a generating capacity of up to 113 MW NeW Space is a $95 million landmark education operational by mid-2015. precinct into a mix of residential, commercial and of renewable energy through 34 wind turbines, a precinct under development by the University speciality retail uses. The plans to remove the inner- hydro using recycled water and of Newcastle in the heart of Newcastle's CBD. French themed village city heavy rail line is seen as a major step forward up to 100 hectares of solar panels. The facility will NeW Space will harness the latest in technology The Village of St. Helena is a French Provincial for this major renewal project. create 183 construction jobs and 12 ongoing jobs, and innovation in teaching and learning to deliver themed village planned for 54 hectares of land and save hundreds of thousands of tonnes of carbon. a world-class student experience by engaging adjacent to the at Lochinvar. Queensland Hunter Gas Pipeline Construction is expected to commence in 2014. students in new and exciting ways. The new 10,800 The Village of St. Helena will link to the historic Hunter Gas Pipeline Pty Ltd is building a $900 sqm technology-enabled Precinct will host a range St. Helena Restaurant and will incorporate a million natural gas pipeline from Queensland to the Former Steelworks site - Intertrade Industrial Park of University-supported activities including business traditional French village square, a church, village Hunter to supply gas to industry in the Region. This The 150 hectare former BHP Steelworks site at and law programs; digital library services and hall, function centre, guesthouse, recreation club,

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vineyards, French shops, short stay accommodation The of approximately 126 units, tennis and petanque The Hunter Expressway will provide about 40 courts and 190 permanent residential lots. km of dual divided carriageway between the F3 Freeway at Seahampton and the New England Zinc smelter site remediation Highway west of Branxton. Interchanges will be The former site of the Pasminco zinc smelter at Cockle located at the F3 Freeway, Buchanan, Kurri Kurri, Creek is undergoing a $45 million remediation. Once Loxford, Allandale and Branxton. Construction complete, the site is planned to be redeveloped for a commenced in 2010 and the expressway is mixture of residential, commercial and light industrial scheduled to open in 2014. uses. It is estimated that the redevelopment could –HNEH Skills & Simulation John Hunter Hospital – Maternity Theatre create employment for 1,300 to 1,600 people. Concept approval for new power station Concept approval has been granted to Macquarie Aerospace precinct Generation for a 2000 MW natural gas or coal The Williamtown Aerospace Centre (WAC) at fuelled power station near the existing Bayswater Williamtown will be a key economic driver for the facility in the Upper Hunter. The project would Hunter Region and has the potential to position provide up to 1000 construction jobs and around the Hunter as a major national and potentially 160 operational jobs. Builder of Choice international, centre for the aerospace and aviation industry. It comprises Newcastle Airport and Major upgrade of army facilities Williamtown Aerospace Park (WAP). WAP is an The Singleton Military Area (Lone Pine Barracks) is employment park with an emphasis on aerospace, undergoing a $200 million upgrade, encompassing aviation and the existing industrial base that 20 individual projects. clusters around RAAF Base Williamtown. Hunter Land is developing 50 saleable hectares. Land for Airport expansion aerospace users includes sites with airside access. Newcastle Airport was the recipient of an $11.1 Land and design/construct packages (for both million grant from the NSW State Government in owner occupiers and lessees) will be available. WAP September 2013. The funding will enable the Airport offers torrens title freehold. A major hotel is due to to proceed with stage one of a terminal expansion, begin construction in early 2014. approved by Port Stephens council in early 2013,

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that will deliver to grow domestic services, and $100 million Aldi warehouse and distribution provide facilities for customs, immigration and centre quarantine necessary for international services. This Aldi is building a $100 million warehouse stage of development is consistent with Newcastle and distribution centre to service 75 stores Airport’s 20-year Master Plan, which provides a throughout NSW. Due to be opened in 2014, framework for ongoing managed infrastructure and the project includes a 57,000 sqm warehouse, development growth. associated distribution facilities and parking for 302 cars plus 18 motorbikes. State Court facility $94 million has been allocated for a new court in Eco park planned for Weston Newcastle which will be the state’s largest court Weston Aluminium has announced a proposal to facility outside of Sydney. The complex is expected build the Hunter Industrial Ecology Park – a $400 to be opened in 2014. The current courthouse has million project that would divert up to 1 million been heritage listed and is attracting interest from tonnes of waste from landfill each year. The park is developers for redevelopment. planned to include an energy recovery plant and a range of other complementary businesses.

$113 million tourism redevelopment Large wind farm planned for the Upper Hunter A major redevelopment has been approved for EPURON is planning to build the Liverpool Range the Salamander Shores Hotel to transform it into a Wind Farm in the Warrumbungle & Upper Hunter contemporary tourist facility with 180 hotel rooms Shires. The project would include 550 wind turbines (All Seasons and Grand Mecure), 84 residential rated at 1.5 – 3.3 MW each, producing enough apartments providing permanent and tourist electricity to power around 525,000 homes. Total accommodation, conference facilities for 200 project cost is estimated to be $1 - 2 million. delegates, 290 car and bus parking spaces and associated leisure facilities (bar, pool, gyms). $30 million aluminium products plant Bahrain-based Midal Cables International is Chemical plant expansion to build a $30 million plant to manufacture Orica is completing a major expansion of its aluminium alloy rods, wires and conductors. Kooragang Island ammonium nitrate plant that Located near Tomago Aluminium, it is expected will almost double capacity from 430,000 to to take around 10% of the smelter’s annual 750,000 tonnes pa. The preliminary estimate production. The plant is expected to be open in | Architectural drawing of Newcastle Courthouse of total cost for the expansion is between the first half of 2014 and have a full capacity of $600 million to $750 million. Commissioning is 50,000 tonnes of product a year. expected in 2014/2015. $50 million tourist resort $100 million development for Newcastle Beach Birubi Beach Resort is a $50 million, 4-star, 198 unit Stronarch Property has received approval for the beach resort current being constructed at Anna Bay. Arena hotel and apartment complex at Newcastle Targeted at the growing Asian tourist market, the resort Beach. The $100 million development features a is expected to create 100 jobs in the construction 4 star, seven storey hotel housing 100 rooms, a phase and around 150 jobs when opened. restaurant, bar and function area. The development will also include 150 residential apartments. The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) is a peak industry association in Australia which along with its affiliates represents the interests of more than 60,000 businesses in an expanding range of sectors including: manufacturing; engineering; construction; automotive; food; transport; information technology; telecommunications; call centres; labour hire; printing; defence; Ai GROUP mining equipment and supplies; | Aldi Beresfield airlines; and other industries. The businesses which we represent ServiceS employ more than 1 million people nationally. HUnteR BUsiness Contact our Hunter Office E: [email protected] www.aigroup.com.au T: 61 2 4925 8300

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TRANSPORT & ACCESS TO MARKETS

The Hunter’s location and impressive transport The Hunter Expressway is 40 km of dual divided Pacific National hauls the Hunter’s containerised Waratah Coal Services’ export facility. The lines have infrastructure provide it with a competitive edge in carriageway between the M1 Motorway at freight, coal, and industrial and agricultural products. recently undergone a massive $1 billion upgrade. accessing Australian and international markets. Seahampton and the New England Highway west QR National also hauls coal. Some of the larger coal of Branxton. Interchanges are located at the M1 mines are also currently using or investigating using Passenger services: CityRail operates a regular Centrally positioned on Australia’s eastern Motorway, Buchanan, Kurri Kurri, Loxford, Allandale their own services. electric passenger rail service between Newcastle seaboard between Melbourne and , and and Branxton. The expressway is scheduled to and Sydney with a travel time of around 2.5 hours. within two hours’ drive of Sydney, the Hunter open in early 2014. The Main Northern Railway Line from Sydney Recent studies into a possible high speed rail link is ideally situated to service the over 11 million passes through Cardiff/Glendale, Broadmeadow indicate rail trips of around 40 minutes between people living in these cities (ABS ERP June 2012). Planning is underway for the 15 km extension (where it links into the Newcastle City Centre), and Newcastle and Sydney. Well over half of Australia’s population is within a of the M1 to Raymond Terrace to the north. The then on to Maitland, then the to 12 hour drive from Newcastle. planned connection of the southern end of the M1 Tamworth. Half-hourly services run between Newcastle and at Wahroonga to the M5 at Beecroft will also speed Maitland most of the day during the week, while The Hunter has a highly efficient transport access between the Hunter and many parts of At Werris Creek, near Tamworth, a branch line four services per day operate between Scone and infrastructure, providing fast and integrated links Sydney, including the CBD. services Gunnedah, Narrabri and Moree in the Newcastle, and five services between Dungog and within the Region and to the rest of NSW, Australia North-West of NSW. This line carries general freight, Newcastle and the world. This infrastructure includes the The Pacific Highway runs from Sydney to Brisbane along coal from the Gloucester area and passenger traffic. Port of Newcastle, Newcastle Airport and a the NSW coast, passing through Newcastle West. BUS SERVICES comprehensive road and rail network. The North Coast Rail Line commences at Maitland State Transit operates bus services throughout The New England Highway provides passage to and passes through Dungog, Gloucester and the the Newcastle and adjoining Lake Macquarie THE PORT OF NEWCASTLE Brisbane and to the north-west of NSW via the coastal towns through to Brisbane. suburbs. In addition, a ferry service from Newcastle The Port of Newcastle is the world’s largest coal New England Region. It is the preferred route for to Stockton links residents in that area to the City. tonnage port. It is also a growing cargo and road freight through to Brisbane and services The aptly named Coal Lines are dedicated Private bus services also provide connections with general container hub, with further major expansion the major Hunter centres of Maitland, Singleton, rail lines for the coal trains that travel from the Upper and Lower Hunter towns and Newcastle to plans currently in development. Excellent transport Muswellbrook and Scone. Hunter Valley to the Port of Newcastle. These augment the government operated services. infrastructure and ongoing efficiency measures lines are constructed on the western side of the at the Port contribute to a lack of congestion The extends from the New England main passenger and general freight lines. This The frequent State Transit buses in the Newcastle and rapid turnaround compared with Australia’s Highway, near Singleton, to Dubbo in Central arrangement of rail lines was originally constructed City Centre are free between 7.30 am and 6:00 metropolitan ports. NSW. This highway is an important link to the areas to allow coal trains to travel uninterrupted to Port pm seven days a week. surrounding Dubbo and provides a carriageway for AIR LINKS the transport of wheat and other produce to the The Hunter has four working airports, with Port of Newcastle. Distance Travel time Population Newcastle Airport being the premier regional (by road) facility. Newcastle Airport has both civil and Arterial roads - The Hunter also has a network of defence functionalities and can accommodate arterial roads that link the major industrial suburbs Driving time approx. 2 hours, Sydney Metropolitan Area approx. Newcastle to Sydney 159km large international aircraft such as the Boeing 787 of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie with the Port air travel time approx. 40 min 4.67 million (64% of NSW’s population) or Airbus A330. of Newcastle, Newcastle Airport and the major Newcastle to Brisbane highways. Most arterial roads are four lanes and 786km Driving time approx. 10 hours, Brisbane to Gold Coast approx. 3.15 via Pacific Highway ROADS well signposted, with ample capacity to handle the 857km air travel time approx. 1 hour million (66% of Queensland population) Via New England Highway The Hunter has a highly developed network of growing Hunter economy. highways and arterial roads. This combined with Driving time approx.12 hours, Newcastle to Melbourne Melbourne approx. 4.25 million over 100 national and regional transport companies RAIL 1,014km air travel time approx. 1 hour 30 via (0ver 75% of Victoria’s population) operating in the Region, allows for fast and efficient A comprehensive rail network operates within the minutes movement of freight. Region. Passenger and general freight train services Driving time approx. 5 hours, link the Hunter with Sydney, Brisbane and North Newcastle to Canberra 436km air travel time approx. 1 hour 10 ACT approx. 375,000 All major industrial estates in the Region, as well as Western NSW including Tamworth and Moree. minutes those planned, are located on or close to national highways or on main arterial roads with fast links to Between Sydney and Newcastle the State Rail the highways. Authority operates an electrified heavy rail system. A diesel powered service continues to the North Coast A core road network consisting of a freeway and of NSW and to Brisbane as well as to the Northern three main highways facilitate the smooth flow of Tablelands. traffic into and out of the Hunter. The rail network is also linked to the Port of The Sydney to Newcastle M1 Motorway (formerly F3 Newcastle, providing a smooth transition between Freeway) is part of the National Highway network. sea and land for the movement of bulk items It is the main corridor linking Newcastle to Sydney, such as coal, alumina and wood chips, and providing a driving time of less than two hours containerised cargo. Much of the agricultural between the two cities. The M1 has links to the produce from the North-West regions is exported New England Highway, Pacific Highway, Hunter through the Port of Newcastle via the rail links to Expressway and numerous other arterial roads. these areas.

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AIRPORTS IN THE HUNTER

NEWCASTLE AIRPORT stage one of a terminal expansion, approved by Hunter area. A $2.2 million upgrade was completed In 2010 the previous two grass runways were The Hunter’s major airport, Newcastle Airport is Port Stephens council in early 2013, that will deliver in 2011 which included a full runway rehabilitation, consolidated into a single north / south runway located in the Port Stephens Local Government to grow domestic services, and provide facilities for construction of a Runway End Safety Area (RESA) in order to change the flight paths to assist Area at Williamtown, a 25 minute drive from the customs, immigration and quarantine necessary for and upgrading of the airport taxiways. neighbours with their developments. Work also Newcastle CBD. international services. commenced on a further six hangars. The airport precinct includes Scone Airpark, Newcastle Airport is serviced by Jetstar, Regional The expansion is consistent with the Defence- an aviation industry business cluster with fully RNAC is also the home base of Matt Hall, Express, QantasLink, and Virgin Australia. These approved Newcastle Airport Master Plan and gives serviced lots available for purchase ranging in size Australia’s only Red Bull Air Race competitor. airlines service flights to Ballina, Brisbane, certainty to the future growth of services to and from 2,600 sqm to 3,500sqm. Several significant He is a regular visitor to the club during his off Canberra, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, and Sydney. from the Airport. aviation businesses have already based themselves season and occasionally operates a WW11 vintage at the airpark including aircraft maintenance and Mustang from the airfield giving joy rides to the Newcastle Airport’s influence on the Hunter Newcastle Airport continues to prove itself as manufacture, aerial agriculture, National Parks Fire public. Two TBM Avengers and a Wirraway are economy is undeniable. An economic impact an alternate gateway into NSW and a significant Fighting centre and charter operators. operated by Paul Bennet, the Australian Unlimited assessment in 2011 reported that hub for the region, contributing to business Aerobatic Champion Pilot, whose home base is Airport supports more than 4,100 jobs and and tourism in the Hunter. Future developments include a new terminal building also RNAC. generates almost $1 billion for the local economy, and car parking. of which $253.8 million supports local tourism. HUNTER VALLEY AIRPORT - CESSNOCK Commercial aircraft maintainers and operators or Located near Cessnock, Hunter Valley Airport those requiring hangar leases should direct their The Airport holds an operating agreement with RAAF - Cessnock is operated by Aviation & Leisure The Royal Newcastle Aero Club (RNAC) owns the enquiries to the General Manager of the Royal Base Williamtown, and leases 28 hectares of land from Corporation Pty Ltd. It is a major training, sport aerodrome known as Russell Field at Rutherford, Newcastle Aero Club on (02) 4932 8888 the Department of Defence. The runway and taxiways, and recreation airport in the midst of wine country near Maitland. The aerodrome is defined as an the same as is used by the RAAF, is 2,438 metres long at Pokolbin. Authorised Landing Area by the Civil Aviation OTHER AIRPORTS and 45 metres wide. It is capable of handling B787, Regulations. It is primarily used for flight training, Belmont Airport has a 914 m sealed runway, A330, and An124 sized aircraft. The International School of Aviation Australia joy flights, private charter operations and private however, it has been virtually unused since (formerly the Avondale School of Aviation), with a aircraft and consists of two sealed and one grass Aeropelican moved their operations to Newcastle Newcastle Airport is an aerospace hub – Jetstar chose fleet of seven aircraft, is located at the airfield along runways, making the aerodrome operational in Airport in 2006. Mirvac has purchased the site. Newcastle as the location for its Heavy Maintenance with Basair offshoot, Hunter Valley Aviation's flying most conditions. The runway is 1,290 metres Base in 2005, and BAE Systems recently expanded school, which has access to 40 aircraft. There are long and provides sufficient take-off and landing Singleton Airport has an unsealed runway and is not its facility to build and maintain RAAF fighter jets. several operators of piston and jet vintage and directions to allow circuit training to be conducted currently used on a regular basis. Various aerospace industry consultants have also taken warbird aircraft offering visitors flying experiences for most situations. It has facilities for night flying advantage of Newcastle Airport’s proximity to Defence with these types. Hunter Wine Helicopters operates and can accommodate aircraft up to 5.7 tonnes. and utilise the Airport’s office facilities. tourist flights from the airport.

Projects and Developments Currently the airport has a sealed runway 1190 Newcastle Airport’s 20-year Master Plan, provides a metres long with night landing facilities. Both jet framework for ongoing managed infrastructure and and avgas fuel are available from a modern facility development growth. It outlines development of the operated by Skyfuel. Aircraft maintenance and ‘Newcastle terminal, car parks, and road network to meet future storage hangars are also available. airport demand and provide permanent facilities required for continues to international services. Enquiries should be directed to Aviation & Leisure prove itself as Corporation Pty Ltd on (02) 4991 2153. an alternative Newcastle Airport was the recipient of an $11.1 gateway into million grant from the NSW State Government in NSW and a September 2013. The grant is part of the Hunter Owned by Council, Scone significant Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF), specifically for Airport includes 1,404 metre fully sealed runway, transport hub infrastructure development in the Hunter region. night landing facilities and a 24 hour fuel depot. for the region.” The funding will enable the Airport to proceed with Scone Airport is a significant air link to the Upper

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PORT OF NEWCASTLE The Port of Newcastle is Australia’s first Trade through the Port of Newcastle commercial port and the largest coal export port in for the year end June 2013 the world. With over 4,600 ship movements a year, the port provides major economic benefit to the city, the region and the state of New South Wales. Commodity Tonnes Alumina 1,031,836 The export of coal is a core trade of the port, with Aluminium 127,967 over 142.64 million tonnes exported in 2012/2013. Coal 142,640,793 In addition, the Port of Newcastle is a highly Concentrates 449,014 diversified port, handling more than 40 different non- coal commodities. Fertilisers 350,427 Fuels 621,946 The Port of Newcastle is a critical supply chain Grains 1,658,208 interface for the movement of all types of cargo, Grinding Media 51,793 including dry bulk, bulk liquids, break bulk, project Petroleum Coke 190,502 and containers. 21 operational berths operate day and night to handle the diverse range of cargo, with Steel 300,684 twelve berths dedicated to bulk and general cargo, Woodchips 149,652 while nine berths at Carrington and Other commodities Kooragang Island are used for coal exports. (eg project cargo) 1,293,766

Whilst coal continues to be the port’s major export, Newcastle Port Corporation records the amount of expertise in handling other products has enabled trade imported and exported in mass tonnes which strong growth in non-coal commodities. In 2012- refer to the actual weight (in kilograms) of the commodity 2013 financial year more than 148.87 million tonnes of trade throughput valued at $AUD 19.1 billion was moved through the port.

The Port of Newcastle includes over 700 hectares of port land within four defined precincts: Carrington, Mayfield, Walsh Point and Kooragang. Competitive advantages The availability of port-side land with direct water of the Port of Newcastle frontage and potential for deep water berthing is one of the port’s major assets.

• Excellent connections to major interstate The Port of Newcastle is a thriving commercial and national transport routes port and recognised as a critical component in • Only berth-face rail line on Australia’s the economic success of the region. The input of eastern seaboard stakeholders, including port customers, industry and “The Port of the community of Newcastle and the Hunter Region, • 21 operational berths Newcastle is will be vital to the ongoing expansion of the port. • Break, break bulk, project and general Australia’s first cargoes,passengers and containers commercial

The role of the Port of Newcastle is to provide safe, • Range of covered and uncovered storage port and the effective and sustainable port operations and to options largest coal deliver efficient port development that enhances export port in • 15.2 m deep channel the economic growth of the Hunter Region and the world.” New South Wales.

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UTILITIES

2 ELECTRICITY The Hunter has ample capacity to service any size development.

Heavy industry can liaise directly with the generation companies: Macquarie Generation, Eraring Energy,

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Country Energy supplies consumers in the Dungog,

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Smart Grid, Smart City is a $100 million Australian Government project that will develop Australia’s first fully integrated, commercial scale smart grid over three years.

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Smart grids involve transforming a traditional electricity network by adding new, smart technology that can make the network more efficient, help reduce interruptions, support more renewable energy, and give households greater control over their energy use.

GAS Reticulated natural gas is available to most industrial sites in the Hunter. The Region is serviced by AGL

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Hunter Gas Pipeline Pty Ltd is building an $900 million natural gas pipeline from Queensland to the

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Hunter to supply gas to industry in the Region. This catchments: Chichester and Grahamstown Dams INDUSTRIAL AREAS addition to the market is expected to make supply as well as the Tomago Sandbeds. As a consequence of the Lower Hunter Regional of which 900 hectares is zoned developable more certain and pricing more competitive. It will Strategy and aggressive action by LGAs the for industrial use. A number of companies have also make it feasible to build a gas-fired power State Water owns dams at Glenbawn, Glennies Hunter Region continues to offer a wide range of moved into HEZ but much of the land is still to be station in Upper Hunter as well as transportation of Creek and Lostock in the Upper Hunter and industrial/employment sites to meet the needs released. In February 2012 the developable land NSW Coal Seam Gas to market. supplies water to Muswellbrook, Singleton and of business and industry. Mature industrial areas was purchased by Hunter Investment Corporation Scone, with the local councils providing the provide opportunities to obtain premises for who is now marketing the remaining available land. Santos is planning to build a gas pipeline to distribution network. immediate occupation while many new industrial HEZ offers affordable, fully-serviced industrial sites an export terminal on land it has purchased estates offer sites ready for development with, from 1 to 120 ha. A new and high at Kooragang Island. The $300 million project Drinking water in the Hunter is of a very high in many cases, developers offering design and school have been approved. There are also plans would include two laterals – one to the Bayswater standard and is well within the national guideline construct packages. for a new hospital and release of residential land. power station and another to the meter station at requirements. Hexham. CESSNOCK LGA For further information visit www.hez.com.au. Although water restrictions have been in place for Cessnock Civic Dart Energy has completed four coal seam gas some years in many parts of Australia, the Hunter Located in Vincent Street, the extension of DUNGOG LGA exploration holes at . Water Corporation was able to provide a largely Cessnock's main street, this business park land Dungog Industrial Estate services the local Dungog unrestricted water supply. offers sites from 5,000 m2. Gentle topography, community. AGL is planning to extract coal seam gas from good main road frontages and full services make Gloucester Basin and pipe it to meet existing WASTE WATER the land attractive for commercial, retail or light GLOUCESTER LGA infrastructure at Hexam. The Gloucester Basin The Hunter Water Corporation is an Australian industrial use. The estate has recently attrached Gloucester Industrial Estate services the local currently has certified reserves of 423 petajoules leader in innovation for effluent use. It provides Bunnings and a number of other new tennants. Gloucester community. (PJ) of 2P (Proved and Probable) Reserves and reliable transport of throughout its area Limited sites available from 4,000 m2, and 630 PJ of 3P (Proved, Probable and Possible) of operations via a waste water pipe network and competitively priced from $100 per m2 plus GST LAKE MACQUARIE LGA Reserves. Gas from the Gloucester Basin would treatment system. with design and construct packages available Cameron Park Industrial Estate produce at 20 – 30 PJ per annum, which is more This is a 50 hectare subdivision located at the than 10% of the existing NSW market. Wastewater charges vary according to the For more information visit www.hunterland.com.au Sydney-Newcastle Freeway and Newcastle Link strength and volumes generated as well as the Road interchange. Stage 4 is presently under Other huge reserves of coal seam gas have been organisation’s proximity to the treatment works. Hunter Economic Zone (HEZ) development. Lot sizes range from 2,000 to located in the Hunter Valley and commercial Located at Kurri Kurri, HEZ is Australia’s largest 20,000 sqm. Prices are in the $120 to $150 per development is likely in the future subject to TELECOMMUNICATIONS industrial zone, occupying some 3,200 hectares sqm range. approval. The telecommunications network in the Hunter rivals that of capital cities. The Region is serviced Advent Energy is exploring for natural gas in the by all the major national carriers. Local carriers, PEPII permit which has been estimated to contain Soul and Ipera, provide a range of state-of-the-art over 370 billion cubic metres of prospective telephone and high speed broadband services, recoverable gas resources (estimated Australian with optical fibre loops running through Newcastle consumption in 2009 was 26.6 billion cubic metres). CBD and offering gigabit Ethernet capabilities. All The site also has strong prospects as a potential exchanges are linked to the national network for major carbon dioxide geosequestration site. carriage of voice and data.

AGL is also building a $300 million gas storage The Region has comprehensive 3G and 4G mobile facility at Tomago. Able to store up to 30,000 networks serviced by a number of competing tonnes of LNG, the plant will help secure gas carriers. supply to the Hunter, Sydney and Wollongong. It is Although water SPECIALIST COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & RETAIL AGENTS currently under construction and is expected to be The Hunter is connected to the internet by a range restrictions have fully operational by mid-2015. of local and national internet service providers. been in place Uptake of the internet in the Hunter is greater than for some years WATER the national average. in many parts Servicing Newcastle and the The Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, of Australia, the Hunter Region in the sales, leasing Maitland, Cessnock and Dungog LGAs are Since January, 2010, RDA Hunter in conjunction Hunter Water serviced with mains water supplied by the Hunter with RDA Central Coast has been engaged in Corporation and management of all types of Water Corporation (HWC). a project to put the Hunter and Central Coast was able to forward as priority regions for the rollout of the provide a largely commercial property assets. The Hunter Water Corporation has three National Broadband Network (NBN). unrestricted water supply.

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Cardiff Industrial Park Hunter Land’s Anambah Business Park offers a The Cardiff industrial area is one of the older variety of lot sizes, some with highway exposure. industrial areas in the Region, however over recent With easy access to the mining sectors in the years it has gone through a transition which is Hunter Valley, the location offers substantial market seeing redevelopments of older sites. As a result catchment and proximity to skilled labour. Just 5 the park is seeing a more commercial focus with minutes to Maitland, 40 minutes to Newcastle, the proposed Glendale Transport Hub nearby and and 30 minutes to Singleton, Anambah Business the mooted connection to Argenton expected to Park has the range of flexible options. Land is feed demand. currently available from 2,000 m2 to 4 hectares, all level sites and fully serviced including underground Other business zoned lands in Lake Macquarie power. Land is available for purchase from $95 LGA include: per m2 plus GST. Hunter Land offer a Design • Morisset Gateway Industrial Park and Construct service with available land ranges, • Gateshead/Bennetts Green Industrial Park and tailored total land and design and construct • Warners Bay Bulky Goods Industrial Park packages

MAITLAND LGA For more information visit www.hunterland.com.au Thornton Business Park Right at the start of the M1 Pacific Motorway, Racecourse Business Park - Rutherford Thornton Industrial Estate is an established Racecourse Business Park is now a major location for a wide range of industry. Six hectares bulky goods retail and industrial estate of over of high profile commercial sites have just been 140 hectares drawing on the new residential released right at the New England Hwy/Weakleys developments around Aberglasslyn, Gillieston Drive intersection, which is particularly attractive Heights and the Upper Hunter. Hunter Land Hunter Land.... The Right Place for large floorspace commercial users, bulky completed bulky goods facilities for Australia’s goods and service retail users. With just a few leading retailer Harvey Norman in 2007, at the industrial sites available for design and construct entrance of the business park. Limited sites are still development in prior stages, the industrial and available from 3,000m2 in area and $150 per m2 business zonings under Maitland LEP offer a wide plus GST, including for bulky goods retail use. range of business format, including commercial based business. Land is available from 8,000 m2 For more information visit www.hunterland.com.au to 3 hectares. Hunter Land is the perfect MUSWELLBROOK LGA

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for the needs of mine service companies with telecommunications and sewer available to each Upper Hunter area generally as well as other parts For further information contact Elders Scone or power, water and telecommunications at each lot. lot. The sewer is a Community Association owned of the Region. Lot sizes range from 2,000 to 4,000 Macallum Inglis Scone www.maccalluminglis. Muswellbrook Council recently announced plans to and operated facility as Hunter Water sewer is not sqm, however there is limited availability of land. com.au. connect sewer to lot boundaries at no cost to land otherwise available. owners thanks to a government grant. Only five For more information contact David Williams Real lots remaining with areas from 3000 to 12,000 sqm Lot sizes range from 1881 to 4071 square metres Estate www.realestatesingleton.com.au PROPOSED NEW INDUSTRIAL AREAS approx. with prices from $32/sqm plus GST . from $100 per sqm and limited opportunity to There are also a wide variety of new industrial consolidate adjoining lots. Mt. Thorley Industrial Estate areas planned or under development which will Generally, companies operating in the estate Mt Thorley is a 130 hectare estate located west of provide powerful economic stimuli for decades to provide services and support for the coal mining For further information contact Raine & Horne Singleton. It is a mature industrial area servicing the come. industry. Newcastle on 4915 3000, or your preferred coal mining industry. Newcastle industrial agent. The major new industrial areas include: For more information on availability of sites in this UPPER HUNTER LGA Former BHP Steelworks site, Port of Newcastle, industrial area, contact Four Walls Commercial Heatherbrae Industrial Estate Although there is some industrial zoned land in the Mayfield - this 150 hectare site consists of at www.fourwallscommercial.com, Boyle Estate This estate comprises 10 hectares off the Pacific Upper Hunter LGA, there has been a shortage for a two main sections: the 60 hectare Intertrade Agents www.boylerealestate.com.au, or LJHooker Highway between Hexham and Raymond Terrace. number of years. A significant new estate at Scone Industrial Park managed by Hunter Development www.ljhooker.com.au/muswellbrook Building products manufacturer, Weathertex’s was launched in 2010 to help ease this shortage. Corporation.The second section is the 90 hectare pro-duction facility is located adjacent to this port-side portion of the site, managed by the NEWCASTLE LGA estate. Fully serviced level lots range in size from Scone Business Park Newcastle Port Corporation. This park, with Steel River Industrial Park, Mayfield West 1,800 sqm. Limited sites are now on the market at John R Burton Contractors has developed the deepwater frontage to the Hunter River, is the Steel River is located on Industrial Drive at West approximately $120 per sqm. Scone Industrial Park. The 19.28 ha estate, site of the former BHP Steelworks. The Hunter Mayfield, 10 minutes’ drive from Newcastle which is zoned light Industrial / Special Business, Development Corporation has been undertaking a CBD, and covers an area of 104 hectares. Lots An adjacent major facility is occupied by Sandvik’s will provide a significant economic boost for $110 million remediation program on the site in two are level with B Double access. Power, water Hunter Valley Supersite, a 16 hectare lot with major Scone which has long suffered from a shortage stages. Stage One of the remediation, covering 30 telecommunications and sewer are connected to infrastructure developed in 2011 by Hunter Land. of quality industrial and commercial land. Located hectares was completed in mid-2008. The second the boundary of each lot. on the northern boundary of the Scone township, and final stage was completed in November 2012, Taylors Beach Business Park bounded by the Highway and the Great Northern bringing the total area remediated to 90 hectares. Lots range in size from approx. 4,800 sqm to over Port Stephens is a compact market that has a Rail Line, the estate offers fully serviced lots The remaining 60 hectares will be remediated as 1 Ha. Land prices range from $166 per sqm. defined need for service industrial users. This ranging in size from 1900 to 6670 sqm. the land is developed.This land will be suitable business park provides land that is well located, For more information visit www.steelriver.com.au clear level and ready to build. Join Bunnings Warehouse and Tradelink with well-priced land in Warabrook Industrial Estate many sizes. Land prices start from $ 97/m2 First developed in the mid 1980’s, Warabrook is located in Newcastle’s inner west, off the Pacific For more information visit www.hunterland.com.au Highway at North Mayfield. Some redevelopment is now taking place with new commercial office Williamtown Aerospace Centre complexes under construction. WAC offers commercial and technical space for lease in buildings designed for your needs. The Freeway Business Park, Beresfield first stage includes a new 95 room Mercure hotel, Hunter Land’s Freeway Business Park, located plus projects for Raytheon and Lockheed Martin at the start of the M1 Pacific Motorway, provides – all ready for business in May 2014. Located in excellent market access and industry clusters in Technology Place off Williamtown Drive, WAC’s transport, engineering and construction services. campus design means you will be located with Join Aldi Foods new DC, Target’s DC and many other aerospace and air industry companies, and more. Built in three precincts – South, Central and still adjacent to Williamtown airport for ease of North - it offers over 100 hectares of industrial access all over Australia. zoned land, with many lots ready to go now. There are sites from 1,500 m2 to 8 hectares, with pricing For further information on WAC Visit www. from $100 to $180 per m2 plus GST. For those hunterland.com.au looking for main road frontage the North Precinct has several high exposure sites available. A full SINGLETON LGA design and construct service is available for lease McDougall Business Park and purchase proposals. Singleton is the centre of the Upper Hunter coal and farming area, and MacDougall Business Park For more information visit www.hunterland.com.au is where the action is. With over 65 hectares of land, there is something for every business. Sites Holmwood Business Park , Beresfield can be tailor made to suit your needs, or just buy Located on the border of Newcastle and Maitland or lease on one of the sites already available. With Local Government Areas, and serviced by major direct New England Highway access, abundant roads; Sydney Newcastle F3 Expressway, New labour nearby, and the support of Singleton England Highway and Pacific Highway. township’s commercial and retail facilities, this is the all round best location for industry in the mid Holmwood Business Park offers very limited vacant Hunter Valley. Join Bunnings, Ausgrid, Singleton land from approximately $130 per square metre. Toyota and many mining related businesses.

PORT STEPHENS LGA For more information visit www.hunterland.com.au Hunter Industrial Park, Tomago This serviced industrial estate is located adjacent Maison Dieu Industrial Estate to the Pacific Highway at Tomago, just north of the Located off Maison Dieu Road at Singleton, this 50 Hexham bridge. The land is level with power, water, hectare estate services the coal mining industry in the

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for general industry, freight and commercial uses, Corporation sold a 240-hectare site adjoining with plenty of room for a wide range of port related on Tomago Road to WEPL Investments Pty Ltd. industrial development. The site is adjacent to the 108-hectare industrial subdivision which includes 66-hectares sold to Kooragang Island – adjacent to Port of Newcastle NSW/ACT Caterpillar dealer Westrac to establish – managed by Hunter Development Corporation a $120 million service, training and apprentice and Newcastle Port Corporation. This Kooragang facility employing 300. In early 2012 HDC sold Island site comprises 1,300 hectares with good rail a 242 hectare parcel of land to Port Waratah and road transport links. Almost 100 hectares are Coal Services for use as environmental offset for already occupied by companies including HiFert, its proposed T4 coal terminal. The transaction Graincorp, Tomago Aluminium, Sims Metal, Toll included the lodging of a covenant over the land Transport, Barclay Mowlem, BOC Gases, John which dictates it must be used for environmental Holland and Custom Transportable Buildings. More offset purposes even if the T4 coal terminal does than 800 hectares are zoned for environmental not proceed. protection, with the remaining 400 hectares suited to a range of activities including an expansion West Wallsend– managed by Hunter Development of coal loading capacity and other large-scale Corporation, and formerly owned by BHP, this industrial development. The Newcastle Coal Inra- land comprises 1,545 hectares and is situated on structure Group (NCIG) constructed a third coal the out-skirts of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie’s loader which commenced operations in 2010. Port existing suburbs. The Lower Hunter Regional Waratah Coal Services is planning to construct a Strategy identified 355 hectares of land at West fourth coal loader on the site to be known as T4. Wallsend suitable for a range of employment uses. With a shortage of employment lands in Tomago – adjacent to Port of Newcastle – Lake Macquarie, the unique scale and size of the managed by Hunter Development Corporation. site means that a range of integrated sustainable This site is on former rural lands and comprises industrial and residential uses are possible. The 545 hectares of land suitable for both light and feasibility of land development options are being heavy industry on a large scale and developers considered. requiring large, uniform and level land sites. It is situated adjacent to the Tomago Industrial Area, Visit www.hunterdevelopmentcorporation.com.au which is an older industrial area. In 2010 the for further information on the preceding four sites. Building BETTER PlACES FoR PEoPlE

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COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT The large majority of commercial development in the Newcastle and result in a major influx of investment. the near future. Investigations into a permanent It also features a large park by the harbour called Hunter Region is in the Lower Hunter. The Lower Bordering the CBD, the Honeysuckle urban multi-purpose centre in the Hunter Region will be Worth Place Park, and the popular Honeysuckle Hunter Regional Strategy, a 25 year plan announced renewal project is contributing to the revitalisation a key task for the Corporation along with other Hotel which showcases the adaptive re-use of in late 2006 by the then NSW Minister for Planning of Newcastle’s CBD by generating investment stakeholders. Cottage Creek is again considered the historic cargo shed on the harbour at Lee identifies Newcastle as a Regional City and and attracting business along the Hunter River an ideal location. It was considered that such a Wharf. The Chifley Serviced Apartments building Charlestown, Maitland, Cessnock and Raymond foreshore. facility would achieve the same high level social in Lee Wharf commenced operation in mid-2009. Terrace as Major Regional Centres. Of these five benefits as well as physical and economic legacies The Corporation recently announced that it was growth areas, Newcastle, Charlestown and Maitland Since marking the 20th anniversary of the for the city as an international expo. This potential doubling the size of Worth Place Park to 8,000 currently lead the way in commercial development. Honeysuckle urban renewal project in May 2012, use will be taken into consideration in any future square metres and bringing forward works to link the Corporation has continued to prepare for the development of the site and site release strategies the foreshore promenade between the Marina and NEWCASTLE CITY redevelopment of the remaining eight hectares of whereby the Corporation can engage with the Lee Wharf to enable uninterrupted public foreshore The city of Newcastle is the business capital of the undeveloped land in the Cottage Creek precinct private sector to assist in delivering such a facility. access for the entire 7 kilometres between Hunter and has over 250,000 sqm of office space. and Lee Wharf. Carrington and Nobbys headland. The Honeysuckle Precinct has been designed to be According to the Property Council of Australia’s Honeysuckle is made up of seven distinct Precincts: the Region’s foremost social gathering place, with Linwood has been designed as a peaceful piece of Australian Office Market Report office vacancy rates Carrington, Cottage Creek, Honeysuckle, Hunter a collection of restaurants, cafes, public space, Honeysuckle showcasing the latest in architectural have fallen to record lows in recent years. Street, Linwood, Marina and Wickham. The live entertainment and cultural activity making it a excellence, with innovative terrace-house design redevelopment of Carrington and Linwood precincts vibrant destination where there is always something fitting into the waterfront village and forming a Demand for CBD office space has grown strongly into thriving residential communities is complete, happening. Within this precinct, Harbour Square is community with 300 dwellings around four hectares and the low vacancy rates are almost entirely due to as is the redevelopment of the Marina on the river a wide area of open space, while the Boardwalk, of landscaped foreshore parkland and a casual café. positive demand. foreshore and the Wickham precinct. an option, with its assortment of restaurants and The Marina Precinct has been designed as a casual bars and cafes. The precinct features the unique maritime experience. Headquarters to A grade office space in particular is at an absolute The Cottage Creek Precinct is the main commercial Lee Wharf pontoon and the Harbour Square Boat the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club (NCYC) this premium with a continued move in demand from the centre of Honeysuckle, with the Sparke Helmore Dock, both of which act as bases for tourism Precinct features 200 marina berths, shipyard lower end of the office market to the upper end. Building, PricewaterhouseCoopers Centre, Hunter related uses such as harbour cruises and whale maintenance facilities with 40-tonne travelift and Water Corporation Head Office and the NIB head watching tours and also for use by private vessels. hardstand, a commercial centre with ship’s chandler, The renewal phase of the Newcastle CBD office housing busy offices. The precinct provides Construction was recently completed on the third yacht broker, cafés and beauty clinic, Newcastle incorporates the construction of multi-storey a hub of A-grade office space in the western stage of the Lee Wharf development, a mixture Fishermans Co-operative operates a seafood residential complexes as more people are finding end of the city centre, which is earmarked as of lifestyle-retail shops, cafes, restaurants and processing and retail store as well as supplies for the city an enjoyable place to live as well as work. the part of the city with the greatest potential for residential opening to the foreshore promenade. the Newcastle’s commercial fishing fleet which This growing residential population supports a higher density commercial development into the vibrant retail, dining and entertainment commercial future. The 14,500 sqm NIB head office building sector and is turning the Newcastle CBD into a on Honeysuckle Drive is also the new home for living city. Visitor accommodation ranging from professional services firm GHD and a major bank budget to 5-star hospitality further enhances the as tenants. Facilitating commercial activity in the city’s commercial appeal. Cottage Creek Precinct is part of Honeysuckle’s objective to encourage around-the-clock activity In December 2012, the NSW Government in the CBD, enabling this new hub on the harbour announced plans to cut the inner-city rail line to become the gateway to the city of Newcastle. and build a transport interchange at Wickham. The precinct features cafes, a travel agent and Linking the older part of the Newcastle CBD with childcare centre, catering to the needs of office the harbour foreshore, the decision is expected is workers. The Corporation is preparing to release act as a major catalyst for the redevelopment of more land to the market in Cottage Creek in

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Innovation has been a hallmark of the Hunter With an increasing emphasis in the Hunter on the Glasshouse commercial office building on the since its early days and is a major driver of today’s exporting, many businesspeople are realising that by Wickham waterfront and the Newcastle Cruising The CBD of Charlestown is home to well over 500 economy, providing unique market solutions and supplying the global marketplace they can have very Yacht Club’s new clubhouse in late 2008. businesses and has over 200,000 sqm of leasable opening up new markets across the globe. successful and quite large businesses in even small Historic Wickham is home to heritage-listed floor area. niche markets. buildings and sites. The redevelopment of the aging, Innovation, combined with the traditional Hunter semi-industrial area has provided a catalyst for Its main regional shopping complex, Charlestown qualities of cooperation, positive attitude and result There are many successful, innovative, Hunter- revitalisation of the inner-city community. Square, opened its $470 million redevelopment driven nature, is also making the Hunter a leading based businesses, ranging from large global In December 2012 the Corporation terminated in October 2010 which included around 100 new alternative energy region and one that is facing suppliers such as Ampcontrol and Bradken to the site purchase agreement for land known as stores, a 1,000 seat food hall, a new Reading the current environmental challenges head on and numerous small to medium specialist businesses Honeysuckle Central. The Corporation is preparing Cinemas complex and an additional 1,000 car producing solutions. offering original solutions to the marketplace. to bring the site back to the market to seek fresh spaces. expressions of interest for its development. The Innovation is an essential quality for success in The Hunter is also home to a number of world-class site has the advantage of having a development There are a number of other major current, today’s global marketplace, particularly in countries organisations that are conducting ground-breaking application for a commercial office development proposed and recently completed developments. such as Australia which cannot compete on the research or teaming with businesses to facilitate already approved. “The Hunter basis of labour costs against many countries, commercialisation of their ideas. MAITLAND Region is particularly the rapidly-growing Asian economies. Another Honeysuckle site next to the NIB building, Maitland, including nearby Rutherford and Green embracing University of Newcastle known as Lot 230 or 18 Honeysuckle Drive, Hills, is a major retail and commercial centre innovation as The Hunter Region is embracing innovation as an The University of Newcastle is a world-class was being held for consideration and potential servicing the surrounding residential, industrial and an important important component of business and has a broad institution delivering quality tertiary education and development as part of the University of Newcastle’s mining areas including Singleton and Muswellbrook. component range of success stories, from small organisations innovative research. planned city campus. This site was recently released of business developing one or two unique products or to the market by the Corporation following the Property developers, Hunter Land, are active in the and has a technologies to major international companies that The University’s priority is to collaborate and engage progression of the University’s plans to build the new construction of new commercial and retail space broad range invest millions of dollars into research and design with business, industry and government, at the campus on a site in Hunter Street. The Corporation in the area from Thornton, east of Maitland, to of success to continually produce new and better designs that local, national and international level, to deliver sought expressions of interest for the development Rutherford. stories.” enable them to be at the forefront of global markets. high impact, quality research that is valued by the of this 4,129 square metre site which is suitable for commercial or mixed-use development. Stockland Green Hills is planning a $350 million redevelopment that would include a new level and The Corporation also recently released a site known provide a total gross lettable area of around 70,000 as the former Empire Hotel site on Hunter Street to sqm. The expansion would include a new Myer the market for expressions of interest, in conjunction store, an additional discount department store and with the City of Newcastle, for a development approximately 130 new specialty shops. Major incorporating affordable housing units. construction is expected in 2015.

CHARLESTOWN The NSW Police Department’s Infringement Charlestown is a major retail and commercial Processing Bureau is located in Maitland, along with centre for Lake Macquarie and the Lower Hunter. the NSW Department of Mineral Resources Division It has experienced high growth in recent years and of the Department of Primary Industry.

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community and which provides solutions to real In addition to its celebrated specific research Newcastle Innovation challenges of businesses across a diverse range of world problems. Establishing and strengthening strengths, the University recognises that success Newcastle Innovation is the technology transfer office areas. Newcastle Innovation delivers: relationships with partners is an important driver in in research that has significant impact on society of the University of Newcastle. Since its creation the University’s research success and in advancing and produces economic growth, comes from in 1969, Newcastle Innovation has facilitated the • Engagement with industry partners to support its global reputation. collaborative cross-disciplinary ventures. To enable transfer of knowledge, technology and scientific world class innovation such ventures, the University encourages the research from the University to commercial partners. • A strong portfolio of new technologies to provide Engaging with international partners on research formation of cross-disciplinary clusters and hubs. new capabilities and a competitive edge provides opportunities for new discoveries, The University’s established research clusters and This is achieved by linking the University's consulting • Tailored contract research consulting services innovations and knowledge exchange. It also hubs include the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and contracted research to industry and securing from the University's multi-disciplinary research ensures that the University’s students learn from Research Cluster (ATSIRC), Creative Industries investments to commercialise innovative technology talent curricula that are informed by the latest research Research and Innovation Cluster (CIRIC), Defence, developed within the institution. Key areas of • A direct route to the University's experts and from Australia and overseas. e-Health, Hunter Project, Joint UoN and Central expertise include health, biotechnology, mining, specialist testing services Coast Food Innovation Cluster. These groups are minerals processing, energy, logistics and science. The University’s research includes areas that align supported by the Research Development Team Newcastle Innovation provides an efficient and As an example, Newcastle Innovation’s partner to areas of importance for local business and and, where appropriate, by the commercial arm effective commercial interface that focuses on: Granite Power was looking to develop its emerging industry, including many areas where it is ranked Newcastle Innovation (NI). clean energy technologies. Newcastle Innovation among the top performers in the country, such as Clustering is a key means of driving regional • Identification, protection and commercialisation worked with University researchers to develop a in social work and neurosciences. For example, development and can be defined as geographic of novel technologies patentable heat exchanger that could efficiently University researchers are currently working concentrations of interconnected universities, • Delivery of specialist consultancy and contracted produce energy without creating greenhouse gas with employers and employees on the impact of companies, service providers, firms in related research services to industry and government emissions. Newcastle Innovation provided the disruptive work practices on mental health, which industries and associated institutions in particular • Access to the expert knowledge base within the expertise needed, from patenting and intellectual are now becoming more common place in the fields working together to provide multidisciplinary University of Newcastle property advice, assisting to secure government local mining and transport industries, due to the solutions to complex problems. These clusters • Promotion of the University's world-class funding, and the project management skills, that lead shortage of skilled workers. These aspects of offer a one-stop-shop for business, industry and scientific research and commercialisation to the licence of the technology. research application are just as important as the government partners to work with researchers who activities to potential research sponsors and more traditional engineering and technology based bring different capabilities to bear in thematic areas. collaborators, licensees or investors. In the health space, for example, Newcastle collaborations. These hubs and clusters use a variety of unique Innovation facilitates access to clinical expertise in forums for information sharing and for driving new Strategically positioned to access the University of novel drug discovery for airways disease. Via the In 2012, the University ranked equal seventh knowledge. Newcastle's state-of-the-art research capabilities University’s Centre for Asthma and Respiratory nationally for research 'well above world standard' and equipment, Newcastle Innovation provides Disease, state-of-the-art facilities and validated in the Excellence in Research for Australia Through its initiative the 'Hunter Project', the value-added solutions to the research or technology animal models of disease can be applied to (ERA) assessment, up from tenth in 2010. This University of Newcastle will work together with assessment was carried out by the Australian partners to build the capacity of the region, and Government's principal research agency, the support its social, environmental and economic Australian Research Council (ARC). Under ERA, 90 development. The 'Hunter Project' will allow the per cent of the University’s research was rated 'at many separate University projects currently carried world standard' or above, and 27 fields of research out by different researchers in fields as diverse as were rated either 'above world standard' or 'well social sciences, creative arts, architecture, health, above world standard'. engineering, economics and law to be part of an integrated larger scale community focused project. The 2012 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) The project aims to bring the collective capacity of assessment placed the University of Newcastle’s the University under the one framework to engage engineering research in the top two in the country with industry, government and community partners and its medical and health research in the top five to shape the future of the region. The 'Hunter in the country. The University has also established Project' will streamline access to expertise and offer strengths in applied sciences including chemistry our partners one 'entry point' to access the range of and plant sciences. knowledge and innovation available in different parts of our own and collaborating organisations. The University of Newcastle is ranked among the top three per cent of the world's universities, The Creative Industries Research and Innovation according to both the Times Higher Education (THE) Cluster (CIRIC) takes a coordinated multidisciplinary World University and QS World University Rankings. and interdisciplinary approach, engaging across the Both the Times Higher Education and QS also rank many stakeholders that contribute to the growth Newcastle in the top 50 universities in the world and health of contemporary creative economies. under the age of 50. CIRIC aims to bring together experts from different fields to work with researchers to develop The University hosts two world class research innovative approaches to problems faced by the institutes – the Hunter Medical Research Institute Creative Industries based on the latest quantitative, (HMRI) and the Newcastle Institute for Energy and qualitative and practice based research. Resources (NIER), both of which demonstrate the University’s commitment to the needs of its Through its research achievements, the University communities and partnerships with industry and of Newcastle is addressing the key challenges business. NIER was established to augment of our time, helping to shape the world for future the University’s existing reputation of research generations and taking key leadership roles in its excellence and expertise within the minerals, energy spheres of achievement. It is committed to ensuring and resources fields. HMRI, which promotes the inspirational work of its researchers and the translation of laboratory-based findings into emerging research leaders continues to contribute improved clinical care, opened its new $90 million to communities around the world. world-class clinical research building in September 2012, on the Rankin Park campus adjacent to the To find out more about the University’s research John Hunter Hospital. activities please visit www.newcastle.edu.au/research/

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characterising therapeutics or mechanism for action The ASI also acts as a catalyst and champion for studies, and are available for contract research. Australia’s leadership strengths in solar innovation. A To find out how Newcastle Innovation can assist key focus for the ASI is disseminating the results and your business access the University of Newcastle’s learnings from solar development for the benefit of world class research and facilities call +61 2 4921 the Australian and global solar communities and the 8777. Visit www.newcastleinnovation.com.au or you Australian public. can find Newcastle Innovation on Facebook. The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) is CSIRO recognised as one of the leading medical research The CSIRO Energy Centre in Newcastle’s Steel River institutes in NSW. HMRI is a partnership between Industrial Estate provides a focal point in Australia for Hunter New England Health, the University of PAST research in the fields of: Newcastle and the community. • renewable energy technologies; • energy future scenario modelling; HMRI facilitates relationships between researchers Respected • distributed energy generation and demand to integrate research into clinical care, spanning PAST management; and biomedical research, clinical trials and public health Evidence based • low emission electricity from coal. research.

CSIRO is a unique provider of energy research and In 13 years HMRI has grown to more than 770 Independent for 57 years development, with a broad, multidisciplinary research researchers who are conducting research of national capability and knowledge of the whole energy and international significance. HMRI researchers from sector and value chain. The objective of CSIRO’s the University of Newcastle, Hunter New England energy research is to enable pathways and solutions Health and Calvary Mater Newcastle have been for Australia to transition safely and smoothly to a instrumental in establishing the Hunter as a place of secure, low-emissions, prosperous future. research excellence.

In April 2010 construction began on CSIRO’s new HMRI brings scientists, researchers, clinicians, solar thermal research hub, at CSIRO’s National policy makers, civic and business communities Solar Energy Centre. The $5 million site, funded by together to promote collaboration, enhance planning the Australian Solar Institute, covers an area of 4000 and improve resource allocation at a local level. square metres and consists of a 30 metre high solar This results in improved training and employment PRESENT tower and a field of 450 heliostats (mirrors). Although opportunities, improved health care delivery and being used for research, a site of this size could attracts the best professionals to the Region. Research generate enough electricity to power nearly 200 PRESENT homes. For more information visit www.hmri.net.au. Solutions The first of its kind in Australia, this large scale Hunter Valley Research Foundation demonstration site is a national and international hub The Hunter Valley Research Foundation (HVRF) is a Results for researching and commercialising solar thermal leader in regional economic and social research in technologies – already attracting collaboration with Australia. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan) and Abengoa Solar (Spain). HVRF has been providing reliable research information to guide evidence-based decision The CSIRO Energy Centre incorporates and making in the Hunter for 57 years. This not-for-profit demonstrates many low emission energy organisation has data series for the Hunter dating technologies and design features, including: back more than 25 years, giving the Region a unique Leading thought • 115 kW photovoltaic system comprising three advantage. The HVRF makes freely available its types of building integrated photovoltaic arrays regional research findings through its user-friendly for a better • 120 kW gas fired microturbine website – www.hvrf.com.au, a free public enquiry system service (12-3pm Mon-Fri, ph: 4969 4566) and its • One 1 kW vertical axis wind turbine and two 20kW well-attended functions. horizontal axis wind turbine • A 500kW solar thermal tower and a 200kW HVRF offers a level of versatility and innovation which FUTURE solar tower ensures a high quality research product tailored to • Basic design principles that increase the each client including: building’s efficiency and decrease its energy FUTURE requirements. • Regular, cost-effective omnibus surveys • Tailored projects using a range of methodologies The Energy Centre is also home to the headquarters and questionnaire designs of the Australian Solar Institute (ASI), a $150 million • Data collection utilising a range of methods Australian Government commitment to keep Australia • Statistical analysis and interpretation of results With the support of over 120 sponsors and donors we deliver at the forefront of solar energy innovation. The ASI • Facilitation and focus group services. aims to drive collaborative, focused research and Regional economic indicators • Residential market outlook • Investment projects monitor development that will have a major impact on the HVRF has an established reputation for reliability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of photovoltaic independence and research expertise. Its strengths Community wellbeing • Business innovation • Technology usage • Online resources and concentrating solar power technologies. The include: ASI fosters greater collaboration between solar researchers in Australian universities, research • A lateral, reliable and consistent approach to institutions and industry, and helps forge strong links research methods with peak overseas solar research organisations. • High level Computer Aided Telephone FIND OUT MORE visit www.hvrf.com.au | call 02 4041 5555

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Interviewing (CATI) knowledge Hunter Founders Forum • Highly trained field and telephone interviewing The fundamental purpose of the Hunter Founders teams Forum is to serve the Hunter community by fostering • Extensive experience in a variety of data the commercialisation of innovation in the region. This collection methods diversifies and grows the regional economy. • A strong focus on customer service • Effective and tailored communication of research As a non-political, not-for-profit organisation, the results. Hunter Founders Forum is guided by an independent voluntary board committed to promoting a pathway With diverse backgrounds and qualifications, HVRF’s for key stakeholders to network in an ethical and researchers combine to form multi-skilled teams able transparent manner. Opportunities for investors, to tackle complex research questions. For information entrepreneurs and innovators to exchange ideas, on the Foundation or its services, call (02) 4969 4566 knowledge and discuss possibilities will be arranged or visit www.hvrf.com.au throughout the year.

Innovation For further information on the Hunter Founders Forum The Hunter has embraced innovation as an important visit www.hunterfoundersforum.com.au. contributor to the growth and sustainability of its economy. | CSIRO’s Solar Energy Centre RDA Hunter is working to support and develop this mindset by

• helping innovating companies to connect, • recognising excellence in innovation and • promoting the Hunter as a centre for innovative people, work practices and businesses.

RDA Hunter’s Innovation Festival has been at the forefront of this work since 2008. RDA Hunter will continue to grow and develop an innovative culture within the region by facilitating new and thought- provoking events and opportunities into the future.

RDA Hunter also produces the Hunter’s Innovation Scorecard to measure the region’s innovation capability. It provides statistical data on the uptake of innovation by Hunter businesses and a sample of the region’s innovative companies. WHAT’S YOUR IP WORTH?

| An Economic Indicators presentation by Hunter Valley Research Foundation Every business has intellectual property (IP) - in its brand, products, processes and innovations. When it has commercial value, it’s a business asset worth protecting.

Our technical and legal specialists in the Hunter and Central Coast provide straight forward intellectual property advice and protection strategies. Contact Damon Henshaw at our Newcastle office for more information on a free initial consultation. Email [email protected] Or call +61 2 4960 8366 PATENTS | TRADE MARKS | DESIGNS | COPYRIGHT

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MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES

With strong coal mining and power generation reputations for their commercial alternative energy industries, the Hunter Region would initially appear products and services. to be one of the regional economies that will be most at risk with heightened environmental Corky’s Carbon and Combustion is a world leader concerns and particularly the push for reduced in biomass technology (energy from biomass carbon emissions. However, a deeper study would waste) and mine ventilation air methane (VAM) quickly show that the Region is facing many destruction technology. It has had growing environmental challenges head on and, in many commercial successes in Australia and overseas. instances, is employing and producing cutting- edge technology that will have major economic Crucible Carbon is another innovative Hunter flow-on benefits for many years to come. business that has developed the Crucible Carbon Pyrolysis Process which turns biomass into energy The existing power stations in the Hunter have and biochar with high efficiency. Leaders in made substantial strides in recent years to reduce their environmental impact through upgrades and Wind Prospect, one of the most successful the implementation of new technology. The Hunter independent renewable energy developers with Environmental Engineering is increasingly building a reputation as a major offices in ten countries, has one of their three centre of alternative energy. Australian offices in Newcastle. and Petrochemical Services Important research is taking place in a wide range The Hunter is also home to a wide range of of alternative energy technologies, including solar, consultants, engineering companies, builders, wind and . There is also research in architects and other organisations with high levels The Environmental Engineering division is an acknowledged industry leaderin the provision the areas of carbon capture, battery technology, of specialist expertise to help businesses with their of innovative integrated site remediation services to solid and liquid contamination problems. energy efficiency and much more. environmental requirements and to support major The Petrochemical Services division provides design, install and maintenance services to green projects. retail, industrial and bulk petrochemical storage and handling facilities. Much of the research is occurring at the University of Newcastle and CSIRO’s Energy Centre which Whilst all regions face significant environmental is located in Newcastle. In 2009, the Federal challenges, the Hunter is ideally placed to be a Environmental engineering services include: Government established the headquarters of the leading national and global alternative energy centre. $100 million Australian Solar Institute at CSIRO’s • Site Remediation; Newcastle facility – a powerful example of the growing reputation of the Hunter as a centre of The Hunter’s rapidly growing expertise in • Hazardous waste treatment; innovation and alternative energy. alternative energy and proximity to major markets • Bioremediation; places the Region in a very powerful position to • Acid sulphate soil treatment; A $5 million experimental solar power plant began attract a major share of the flood of additional • Chemical fixation / immobilisation; investment that will occur in the coming years. installation at the CSIRO facilities in November • Microencapsulation / solidification; 2010. Using air instead of water to drive the turbines, it will be the biggest of its type in the • Surfactant assisted chemical oxidation; world and will help open up many applications in • Thermal treatment; outback Australia, where there are excellent solar • Water treatment; and conditions, but an extreme shortage of water. The • Asbestos management. trial plant covers around 4000 sqm and could | Macquarie Generations Solar Thermal Project power around 200 households even running at low capacity. Petrochemical services include:

There are also billions of dollars of investment • Installation of petroleum storage systems being poured into alternative energy projects by a variety of other organisations. These include: • Design and construction of bulk fuel storage systems; • Macquarie Generation who has built Australia’s • Installation of lube and oil dispensing facilities; largest solar thermal project at Liddell Power • Pipeline repairs; Station • Hydrant line installations; and • Pamada who has approval for a $190 million renewable energy farm near Scone • Marina fuel installations; • AGL has a proposal for a $200 million project to extract coal seam gas at Gloucester and feed it For further information please contact Matthew Fensom at Enviropacific Services, into the main pipeline. They are also on 02 4961 7000 or visit www.enviropacific.com.au investigating other sites in the Hunter Region. • Geodynamics has produced very positive results for potential geothermal power plants. • An Ausgrid led consortium is in charge of the $100 million Smart Grid, Smart City project in Newcastle – Australia’s first fully integrated, commercial scale smart grid, with the potential to transform the way electricity is used.

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As well as being an excellent business and The Health Service works in partnership with the investment location, the Hunter offers a lifestyle that is NSW Ambulance Service and the Hunter Westpac difficult to match. Rescue Helicopter Service to safely bring people to the facility that best serves their needs. These The Region offers excellent educational and medical services operate across the whole Region. facilities, a regional centre for the arts, first-rate dining and entertainment as well as every opportunity for Education the amateur and professional sportsperson. With an The Region has an excellent private and public extensive array of scenic parks, pristine beaches and school system with primary and high schools spread waterways it is little wonder that most of those who throughout move to the Region seldom leave. . Public schooling is well covered, with all residential Not only does the Hunter allow one to take areas served by infant, primary and strategically advantage of superb cultural, educational, located high schools. recreational and entertainment amenities, but it does so at a cost of living below that of the major is one of 17 fully selective metropolitan areas across the country. Residents of high schools in New South Wales providing an the Hunter enjoy relatively affordable housing, easily educationally enriched environment for high- accessible roads and transportation services and an achieving, academically-gifted students. unparalleled quality of life. Hunter residents benefit from lower mortgage payments and consumer prices There is a variety of high quality private schools with a when compared to other major metropolitan areas. history of success. These include: • Newcastle Grammar School - Newcastle What makes the Hunter unique is that people have • Hunter Valley Grammar School - East Maitland the opportunity to live in city or suburban style or • Scone Grammar School - Scone become part of the many small towns and farming • Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College - Fletcher communities and enjoy the open spaces. With an • Macquarie College - Wallsend excellent road and public transport system, getting • St Phillips Christian College – Campuses at around is quick and without the congestion of major Waratah, Salamander Bay and Cessnock capital cities. Working people moving to the Hunter • Avondale College - Cooranbong from larger centres find that the reduced travel times result in greater amounts of leisure time. The Catholic Diocese of Maitland provides educational services throughout the Region. The The Hunter truly has it all. It is a great place to live diocese extends from Lake Macquarie to Taree and and work. as far inland as Merriwa and Murrurundi with primary schools, high schools and colleges in all main towns. Real estate The Hunter is experiencing continued growth in Major Catholic schools include: residential real estate across the Region, including • St Francis Xavier - Hamilton the harbour and inner city urban renewal precincts • St Pius X - Adamstown as well as a range of new residential estates. Owning • St Catherine’s Catholic College - Singleton a home is still very achievable with Hunter residents • All Saints College - Maitland enjoying high rates of home ownership. Whether looking for water views, a harbourside apartment, a The University of Newcastle is a world-class rural retreat, a house in a new estate or established institution delivering quality tertiary education and housing in one of the major metropolitan areas, innovative research. the Hunter has something for everyone and every budget. Newcastle is ranked among the top three per cent of the world's universities, according to both the Home owners selling in Sydney and moving to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University and Hunter Region are usually able to significantly improve QS World University Rankings. The University of their cash resources, home environment and lifestyle. Newcastle is equally proud to be a young university competing among the world's best with a current Huntlee is open for new business. ranking of 26th on the QS Top 50 under 50 (years) Health and medical services list. Newcastle recorded the biggest improvement for No wonder astute businesses and Construction of the first stages is already The Hunter has one of the most advanced health and an Australian university on the QS Top 50 under 50 investors are looking at Huntlee. It’s the underway and with the Town Centre medical systems in New South Wales, administered list in 2013. by the Hunter New England Health. first new town to be built in over a half a situated less than one kilometre from the The University’s most important role is providing century in the Hunter and the developer on-ramp to the new Hunter Expressway, The major hospitals for the Hunter Region include access to a high-quality learning environment and to do it is the multi- award winning LWP investment of $1.5 billion, over 7,500 new John Hunter Hospital, John Hunter Children’s producing first-rate graduates ready to compete in Hospital, Calvary Mater Newcastle and Royal the global arena. There are currently 37,000 students Property Group. dwellings, 3,000 permanent jobs and a Newcastle Centre along with two mental health enrolled in programs across the University. Over 85 population of 20,000 forecast, this is an Surrounded by four residential villages, hospitals: the James Fletcher Hospital and Morisset undergraduate programs are on offer across five “The Hunter unprecedented business opportunity in Hospital. These hospitals support district health faculties: Business and Law, Education and Arts, offers a the first stage of the mixed use Town the Hunter. services and community hospitals throughout the Engineering and Built Environment, Science and lifestyle that Centre is being built in conjunction with Region. In addition a further 20 private hospitals Information Technology, and Health and Medicine; is difficult to enhance the health services available to the and the range of postgraduate study options is match.” the first village, Katherine’s Landing, To find out more, register your interest at community. continually growing. ensuring Huntlee will require cafes, shops, www.HuntleeBusiness.com.au or contact facilities and services not just well into the our consultant on 0488 701 544. future – but straight way, and that means an exciting start-up opportunity for businesses just like yours. 2014 HUNTER INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS 78 | LIVING IN THE HUNTER LIVING IN THE HUNTER | 79

In addition to a world-class university education, the and the benefits of living in a vibrant and supportive • Construction Centre of Excellence • Newcastle School of Music University offers students a great coastal lifestyle. community. In return, they bring the world to the • Electro-technology Centre of Excellence • Retail Food Processing Centre The University’s campuses at Callaghan, Ourimbah University, their enthusiasm and diversity enriching • English Language Centre ELICOS • The Regional Institute of Performing Arts and Port Macquarie are located in New South the experience of domestic students and the region. • Equine Studies Centre Wales and are each just minutes from spectacular It isn’t only while studying that the University’s • Fitness and Massage Centre of Excellence Shopping beaches, waterways, national parks and state students contribute to the region. The University’s • Hunter Valley Hotel Academy Anything you can buy in the cities, you can buy in forests. The University also has a strong presence 30,000 Hunter alumni continue to devote their skills • Heavy Plant and Machinery Training Centre the Hunter. Retail complex shopping is conveniently in and Sydney. and knowledge they learnt here to improving their • Institute of Accounting located across the Region. community through work and civic activity. Local • Mining Skills Centre On the Newcastle campus, first-class sporting graduates join the 115,000-strong global alumni • Newcastle Art School Larger centres such as Westfield Shoppingtown facilities are available for students and the community network contributing to their own communities • Newcastle Business & Retail Training Centre at Kotara, and Maitland’s at the University’s award-winning Forum Sports and across more than 118 countries. • Newcastle Hair and Beauty Academy Stockland Greenhills feature major retail outlets Aquatic Centre, which houses a 50 metre indoor • Newcastle Media and Film School including David Jones, Myer, Kmart, Target, heated pool, an 18 metre climbing wall, a fully- Hunter TAFE is Australia’s largest multi award winning equipped gymnasium and two martial arts/aerobics regional training organisation. studios. Additionally, the Forum Health and Wellness Centre in the Newcastle CBD offers a fully- With 15 campuses stretching from Scone in the equipped gymnasium and access to a 25-metre Upper Hunter to Newcastle and the Central Coast, harbour-side pool. Hunter TAFE has become the preferred choice for over 14,000 apprentices and trainees in their trade Comprehensive support services on all campuses each year. include career guidance, health care, banking and sporting clubs. The University also offers a wide To ensure training meets the growing expectations range of clubs and groups. Additionally, staff and and standards of industry, Hunter TAFE has students are never short of entertainment, with established Centres of Excellence in a range of fields: national and international acts regularly featuring • Aged Care and Nursing Training Centre at the renowned Bar on the Hill on the Callaghan • Animal Studies Centre Campus. • Auto Trade School • Central Coast Hair and Beauty Around 8,000 international students attend the • Central Coast Retail and Management Centre University’s campuses. International students receive • Children’s Services Centre a world-class education, excellent support services • Cisco Academy Training Centre

Pre-school to Year 12

With exceptional results in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits as well as consistent performances well above the State average in all external Connecting & examinations and competitions, Newcastle Grammar School has an enviable record of achievement. Classes are structured to allow each student to work towards realising his or her potential in a supportive atmosphere conducive to informing Hunter achievement. business people. Now enroling for 2014 & 2015. NewcastleGrammarSchool

Park Campus Hill Campus Newcastle Grammar School Cnr. Union St & Parkway Ave Cnr. Church & Newcomen St’s Cooks Hill NSW 2300 Newcastle NSW 2300 PO Box 680, Newcastle NSW 2300 Phone. +61 2 4925 2121 Phone. +61 2 4929 5811 Email. [email protected] www.ngs.nsw.edu.au Fax. +61 2 4925 2454 Fax. +61 2 4926 2976 www.HBRmag.com.au

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Coles and Woolworths, catering to the shopper’s every wish.

Well over a billion dollars’ worth of investment is planned for retail projects in the Hunter over the next 2-3 years.

The closure of the Newcastle inner-city rail line was announced in December 2012, to be replaced by light rail. The final two options for the light rail were announced in December 2013. The final option is expected to be announced in early 2014. This is expected to be a boon to development in the Newcastle CBD and lead to substantial investment in new CBD retail facilities in coming years.

Sporting Recreation Almost every sport imaginable can be played in the Hunter with top-class sporting facilities throughout the Region available for the player or spectator regardless of age.

Sporting teams at all levels from junior to adult compete across the Region in sports such as cricket, football, netball, basketball, rugby league, rugby union, AFL and hockey. Sailing is enjoyed on all the waterways, whether racing or cruising, and there is an exceptional choice of world-class golf courses.

The Region’s strong sporting background is highlighted by the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League and the Newcastle Jets in the National A-League – very successful teams and each with a very strong fan base.

Surfing is a high participation sport in the Hunter because of the great selection of pristine beaches. Surfest, an international surfing event attracting the world’s elite surfers, occurs annually at Newcastle Beach.

Glendale Sports and Athletic Centre and the University’s Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre are regularly used by elite athletes.

The Hunter has something to offer the outdoors lover. Superb national parks and wildlife reserves abound. Parts of the Barrington Tops National Park are world heritage listed and activities include bushwalking, eco- tourism facilities and white water rafting. Myall Lakes National Park in the Great Lakes district is around 44,000 ha Watagan State Forest extends for over 7,000 ha, in Lake Macquarie and Blackbutt Reserve, just 15 minutes from Newcastle CBD, showcases native flora and fauna in vast unspoiled bushland.

The Hunter’s pristine beaches, Lake Macquarie (Australia’s largest saltwater lake), the Hunter River and the beautiful bays of Port Stephens give residents the opportunity to relax and indulge in all kinds of water sports – sailing, waterskiing, surfing, fishing and swimming.

Entertainment There is a diverse range of entertainment available across the Hunter for singles and families.

Fine art collections are housed in the Newcastle Regional Gallery, Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery and Maitland Regional Art Gallery as well as more intimate

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galleries. The and the Maritime a vast array of dining experiences to enjoy throughout EMPLOYER ORGANISATIONS Engineers Australia – Newcastle Division Hunter Development Corporation Museum have extensive collections to both educate the Region. Diners can choose from alfresco dining President: Karlie Collis General Manager: Bob Hawes and entertain. in cosmopolitan cafés, seafood restaurants by the Australian Industry Group 122 Parry St, Newcastle West NSW 2302 Level 5, PWC Centre, 26 Honeysuckle Drive, water, quality rural establishments and much more. Regional Manager: Adrian Price Phone: +61 2 4926 4440 Newcastle NSW 2300 Newcastle’s fully restored Civic Theatre is the There’s a place to suit every taste, mood and budget. Suite 1 “Nautilos” 265 Wharf Road, www.engineersaustralia.org.au PO Box 813, Newcastle NSW 2300 venue for regular local, national and international Newcastle NSW 2300 Phone: +61 2 4904 2750 performances and the Newcastle Entertainment Transport PO Box 811, Newcastle NSW 2300 Industrial Relations Society of NSW www.hunterdevelopmentcorporation.com.au Centre accommodates rock concerts, exhibitions The Hunter is easily accessible by road, rail and air. – Newcastle Branch and conventions. The Conservatorium of Music Phone: +61 2 4925 8300 www.aigroup.com.au President: Graham Evans Master Builders Association of NSW regularly hosts national and international musicians One of Australia’s fastest growing airports, Newcastle PO Box 393, Newcastle NSW 2300 Regional Manager: Len Blakeney and performances. Wine Country venues such as Airport is just 25 minutes from the Newcastle CBD. It is Hunter Business Chamber Phone: +61 2 4924 7268 Level 1, 165 Lambton Road, The Tempus Two Winery, the Bimbadgen Estate and serviced by Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Blue, and Regional President: Richard Anicich www.irsnsw.asn.au Broadmeadow NSW 2292 Hope Estate have a reputation for attracting major Express with direct flights to Ballina, Brisbane, the Gold PO Box 607, Hamilton NSW 2303 Phone: +61 2 4953 9400 local and international artists. Across the Region, Coast, Melbourne and Sydney. Further services are Phone: +61 2 4969 9600 Newcastle Law Society www.newcastle-mba.com.au numerous registered clubs and hotels provide a expected to be added in the near future. www.hunterbusinesschamber.com.au President: Gary Fox range of entertainment options, from a place to meet PO Box 160, Warners Bay NSW 2282 Property Council of Australia – Hunter Chapter friends to concerts of all types. Commuter rail services operate suburban passenger Phone: +61 2 4925 2849 NSW Regional Director-Hunter: Andrew Fletcher trains within the Hunter and link the Region to the www.newcastlelawsociety.com.au 122 Parry Street, Newcastle West NSW 2302 The Hunter is also home to a wide range of annual East Coast of Australia via Cityrail and CountryLink. PROFESSIONAL AND Phone: +61 2 4927 1550 festivals that attract many locals as well as an BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS www.propertyoz.com.au increasing number of visitors to the Region. These While public transport links are extensive, include Jazz in the Vineyards, Opera in the Vineyards, most residents choose to drive because of the PROPERTY AND BUILDING INDUSTRY UDIA-NSW (Urban Development Institute of Newcastle Jazz Festival, Newcastle Blues Festival, Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors – uncongested roads and ample parking facilities. Newcastle Area Australia) Hunter Chapter Mattara Festival, Hunter Valley Steamfest, Lovedale Local Representative: Grant Muller Housing Industry Association – Hunter Chairman: Shane Boslem Long Lunch, Dungog Timberfest / Rodeo, Surfest, Churches PO Box 266, The Junction NSW 2291 Managing Director: Shane Goodwin Suite 2, Level 11, 66 King Street, Shakespeare Festival, Scone and Upper Hunter The Hunter has a predominantly Christian community, Phone: +61 2 4965 4722 17 Murray Dwyer Circuit, Steel River Estate, Sydney NSW 2000 Horse Festival, Festival of the Fleeces, Blue Water with approximately 29% of the population Anglican, www.aiqs.com.au Mayfield West NSW 2304 Phone: +61 2 4945 7500 Country Music Festival and many others. A number 24% Catholic, 7% Uniting Church and 4% Phone: +61 2 4014 2000 www.udiansw.com.au of regional shows are also held annually. Presbyterian and Reformed. Newcastle is the seat www.housinglocal.com.au of the Anglican and Catholic Hunter bishops, with Dining out stately Christ Church Cathedral one of the Region’s The Hunter’s culinary delights are sure to tempt, with best known icons.

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The Business Centre (Newcastle Region) HunterNet Co-operative Limited Hunter Valley Research Foundation (HVRF) Hunter Business Chamber Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Inc. NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce General Manager: Narelle McClelland A network of the Region’s small to medium HVRF is a leader in independent economic President: Richard Anicich President: George Yarnis Chairperson: Debbie Barwick Offers a range of services dedicated to increas- sized engineering and manufacturing and social research in the Hunter and Upper 99 Selwyn Street, Mayfield East NSW 2304 PO Box 92, Hamilton NSW 2303 5/34 Racecourse Road, Rutherford NSW 2320 ing the growth and sustainability of small to companies. Hunter. Research findings can be accessed Phone: +61 2 4969 9600 Phone: +61 2 4969 7555 Phone: +61 02 4932 1325 medium business, including Business Advice Chief Executive Officer: Tony Cade via the HVRF website. More broadly, HVRF www.hunterbusinesschamber.com.au hamilton-nsw.com.au www.nswicc.com.au and Mentoring Programs, Workshops and L3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle NSW 2300 undertakes research projects for individual Training, Business Group Discussions, Serviced Phone: +61 2 4908 7380 clients in key areas such as health, transport Belmont Chamber of Commerce Kurri Kurri District Business Chamber Scone Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. & Virtual Offices as well as Meeting, Function www.hunternet.com.au and economic assessment. President: Ricky Roberts President: Rod Doherty President: Stephen Bell and Conference Room Hire. PO Box 296, Belmont NSW 2280 PO Box 255, Kurri Kurri NSW 2327 PO Box 100, Scone NSW 2337 265 King Street, Newcastle NSW 2300 Business Growth Centre CEO: Dr Brent Jenkins Phone: +61 2 4945 5079 Phone: +61 4938 0510 Phone: +61 6545 2611 Phone: +61 2 4925 7700 Provides a Business Incubator, Business PO Box 322, Newcastle NSW 2300 www.belmontnsw.com.au www.kurrikurri.com www.sconechamber.com.au www.businesscentre.com.au training and Business information advisory and Phone: +61 2 4041 5555 support services. www.hvrf.com.au Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Inc. Lambton (Village) Singleton Chamber of Commerce & Industry Hunter Councils Centre Manager: Brett Gleeson President: John Sahyoun President: Gary Croese President: Tony Charlesworth Fosters co-operation and resource sharing 48 Oakdale Road, Gateshead NSW 2290 Newcastle Innovation (formerly TUNRA) PO Box 30, Bulahdelah NSW 2423 PO Box 50, Lambton NSW 2299 PO Box 298, Singleton NSW 2330 between its 11 member councils, encourages Phone: +61 2 4942 3133 Newcastle Innovation is the technology Phone: +61 2 4997 4764 Phone: +61 2 4956 1640 Phone: +61 0400 460 412 investment and advocates for the local www.businessgrowthcentre.org.au transfer and contract research office of the www.buladelah.net.au www.singletonchamber.org.au government areas it represents. University of Newcastle. Since its inception Maitland Business Chamber CEO: Roger Stephan Regional Development Australia – Hunter in 1969, Newcastle Innovation has facilitated Cardiff Chamber of Commerce President: Bob Kerr Southlake Business Chamber and Community PO Box 3137, Thornton NSW 2322 RDA Hunter is the leading economic the transfer of knowledge, technology and Town Coordinator: Jacinta 8 Bulwer Street, Maitland NSW 2320 Alliance Phone: +61 2 4978 4040 development agency in the Hunter scientific research from the University to 298 Main Road, Cardiff NSW 2285 Phone: +61 2 4934 3343 President: Robert Kemmis www.huntercouncils.com.au CEO: Todd Williams commercial partners. Phone: +61 410 557 071 www.maitlandbusiness.com.au 143 Dora Street, Morisset NSW 2264 L3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle NSW 2300 Phone: +61 2 4973 3483 Hunter Region Business Enterprise Centre Phone: +61 2 4908 7300 Acting CEO: Chris Kelleher Cessnock Chamber of Commerce Mandurah Hunter Indigenous www.southlakemac.com Provides information, training and support for www.rdahunter.org.au IDC, University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308 President: Geoff Walker Business Chamber business development, for new and existing Phone: +61 2 4921 8777 PO Box 329, Cessnock NSW 2325 CEO & Chairperson: Debbie Barwick Swansea & District Chamber of Commerce businesses. www.newcastleinnovation.co Phone: +61 428 245 678 PO Box 681, Maitland NSW 2320 President: Peter Johnston Manager: Kerry Hallett www.cessnockchamber.com.au Phone: +61 2 4932 7722 PO Box 127, Swansea NSW 2281 PO Box 195, Kurri Kurri NSW 2327 www.mandurahhibc.com.au Phone: +61 4971 6282 Phone: +61 2 4936 2557 Business Charlestown Inc. www.swanseabusiness.com.au www.hunterregionbec.com.au Business Development Officer: Jenny Barrie Mayfield Business Association PO Box 479, Charlestown NSW 2290 Chairman: Ivor Davies Toronto Chamber of Commerce & Industry Phone: +61 411 222 429 PO Box 235, Mayfield NSW 2304 President: Gail Ryan www.businesscharlestown.com Phone: +61 2 4968 1785 PO Box 382, Toronto NSW 2283 www.mayfield.asn.au Phone: +61 2 4950 5216 Cooranbong Chamber of Commerce www.toronto.com.au & Community Precinct Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc President: Michael Chamberlain President: Mike Kelly Warners Bay Chamber of Commerce PO Box 190, Cooranbong NSW 2265 PO Box 683, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 Town Centre Coordinator: Rhonda Campbell Phone: +61 2 6541 1285 PO Box 722, Warners Bay NSW 2282 Denman Chamber of Commerce www.muswellbrook.org.au/chamber Phone: +61 0458 549 222 President: Gloria Wargent www.warnersbay.net.au PO Box 115, Denman NSW 2328 Myall Coast Chamber of Commerce & Phone: +61 2 6547 2016 Tourism Inc. Wallsend Town Business Association www.visitdenman.com.au President: Graham Halley Chairperson: Max McCorkell PO Box 70, Hawks Nest NSW 2324 PO Box 218, Wallsend NSW 2287 Dungog District Chamber of Commerce Phone: +61 400 018 197 Phone: +61 2 4950 1878 President: Jennifer Lewis www.myallcoast.org.au www.wallsendtown.com.au PO Box 210, Dungog NSW 2420 Phone: +61 2 4992 1441 Nelson Bay & District Business Chamber www.ddcc.org.au Acting President: Denise Sharp 1/106 Magnus Street, Nelson Bay NSW 2315 Forster Tuncurry Business Chamber Inc Phone: +61 419 294 180 President: Gary Gersbach www.baybusinesschamber.com.au PO Box 380, Forster NSW 2428 Phone: +61 0499 779 972 New Lambton Village Community Chamber Inc. www.ftchamber.com.au President: Doreen Kearney PO Box 279, New Lambton NSW 2305 Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Phone: +61 425 215 485 Vice President: Yvonne Reynolds PO Box 111, Gloucester NSW 2422 Newcastle Now Phone: +61 0409 607 934 Chair: Edward Duc gloucesterchamber.com.au 137 King Street, Newcastle NSW 2300 Phone: +61 2 4929 4644

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Hunter businesses are well placed to access organisations AREAS government assistance, with a number of State and • Liaison with regulatory authorities Federal Government departments and agencies • Accessing utility, infrastructure and service The Hunter is divided into 11 area matching the providing business support services having Hunter- providers Hunter Local Government Area boundaries: based offices. Contact: • Cessnock REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA- Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle NSW 2300 • Dungog HUNTER (RDA- HUNTER) Phone: (02) 4908 7333 • Gloucester RDA Hunter is the leading economic development Email: [email protected] • Great Lakes agency in the most dynamic and diverse regions in www.business.nsw.gov.au • Lake Macquarie Australia. Twitter: @businessnsw • Maitland Facebook: BusinessNSW • Muswellbrook RDA Hunter was established in 2009 and today leads • Newcastle the way in which the region interacts with others in INDUSTRY CAPABILITY NETWORK (ICN) • Port Stephens Australia and with world markets with interests in the The Industry Capability Network can help • Singleton Hunter. businesses to find competitive local sources to meet • Upper Hunter their procurement and project needs, irrespective of RDA Hunter works to strengthen the Hunter as a their business, and can assist to find either a buyer Hunter Councils is the representative body competitive and modern metropolitan centre of for your products, or a supplier that will deliver the of the eleven LGA councils. It ensures strong excellence. goods and services that you require. communication between Mayors, Councillors and General Managers; shared professional expertise It does this by securing funds for regionally significant Contact: through staff forums and many inter-council infrastructure projects, providing effective connectivity Regional Manager: Ken Raymond collaborative projects. between industry, education and the wider region Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle NSW 2300 economy and by driving investment to the Hunter Phone: (02) 4908 7390 Further information is available from their website at region. Email: [email protected] www.huntercouncils.com.au. Website: www.icnnsw.org.au The work of RDA Hunter has delivered more than $200 million in critical infrastructure, an innovative educational skills pathway project for school students and, through AUSTRADE its commitment to innovation, it is the leader in Austrade is the Australian Government’s trade, developing the region’s innovative capabilities. investment and education promotion agency.

Contact: Through a global network of offices, Austrade CEO: Todd Williams assists Australian companies to grow their Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle NSW 2300 international business, attracts productive foreign Phone: (02) 4908 7300 direct investment into Australia and promotes Email: [email protected] Australia’s education sector internationally. Website: www.rdahunter.org.au Austrade provides information and advice that can AUSINDUSTRY help you reduce the time, cost and risk of exporting. AusIndustry is the Australian Government's business We also administer the Export Market Development program delivery division in the Department of Grant Scheme and offer a range of services to Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. Australian exporters in growth and emerging AusIndustry delivers a range of more than 30 markets. programs - including innovation grants, tax and duty concessions, small business skills development, Contact: industry support and venture capital. Regional Representative: Isaac Court Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle NSW 2300 Contact: Phone: (02) 4925 8777 Regional Manager: Jo Fisher Email: [email protected] IDC – Hunter, University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308 Website: www.austrade.gov.au PO Box 189, Hunter Region Mail Centre NSW 2310 Phone: (02) 4960 3823 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ausindustry.gov.au

NSW TRADE & INVESTMENT NSW Trade and Investment (NSW T&I) works to attract business investment to NSW and the Hunter Region.

NSW T&I supports innovative, sustainable and globally competitive businesses, industries and sectors through assistance and advice.

The Hunter regional office can assist your business with: • Information about the Hunter region, including hosting company visits and site selection • Engaging with Hunter industry and key

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CESSNOCK DUNGOG Area: 2,225 square km opportunity to develop extensive networks within Area: 1,966 sq km Population: 8,696 (ABS 2011 ERP) the area and when combined with the resources Population: 53,289 (ABS 2012 ERP) Cessnock City’s outstanding natural environment Location: 76 km north of Newcastle of Dungog Shire Council, it is understandable why Location: 40 km west of Newcastle; 20 km north of has large expanses of state forest and a backdrop existing operators enjoy doing business in the Shire. Sydney of natural and rural scenery. There are many fine Dungog Shire is in the north-east corner of the Hunter heritage structures and an emerging cultural precinct, Region and is renowned for its forests, mountains Mayor: Harold Johnston and picturesque towns and villages. Dungog Shire General Manager: Craig Deasey Strategically located within the growth corridor of the with the Cessnock Performing Arts Centre and Council is committed to the preservation and Address: 198 Dowling Street, Dungog NSW 2420 Lower Hunter, Cessnock has abundant and affordable Cessnock Regional Art Gallery centrally located. protection of the Shire's natural environment and industrial and residential lands. cultural heritage and offers a high quality rural lifestyle For further information contact: Ivan Skaines Kurri Kurri is mainland Australia’s largest mural town, within 2.5 hours easy drive of Sydney. Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator: and the community have also embraced Rock n Roll, The majority of residents are concentrated in urban Ivan Skaines Classic Cars and all things from the 50's and 60's era zones between the CBDs of Cessnock and Kurri The Shire's economy has traditionally been based Phone: +61 2 4995 7777 with the annual Nostalgia Festival. Kurri. The nature of settlement is changing with the on agriculture, grazing and timber, with the alluvial Email: [email protected] Huntlee development near Branxton (over 20,000 river flats suitable for intensive agricultural production. Website: www.dungog.nsw.gov.au people) and emerging Greenfield developments at Recently undergoing an expansion, the Cessnock Tourism is also a focus of Dungog Shire's economy Bellbird, Greta and Cliftleigh. Correctional Complex when fully occupied will house with the National Parks, State Forests, Chichester and manage in excess of 750 inmates. Dam and the river systems as well as the historic and Cessnock has emerged from a coal mining history scenic character of the area providing the major focus for attracting visitors. to a diverse business environment with a backdrop Mayor: Councillor Bob Pynsent of wine and tourism. The Hunter Valley brand is General Manager: Stephen Glen Dungog Shire's Economic Development Unit is recognised as one of the top three regional wine Address: 62-78 Vincent Street, Cessnock NSW 2325 involved in the attraction of innovative businesses, brands in Australia. The wine industry employs professionals and skilled tradespeople to the area For further information contact: over 7000 people. The flow on effect of tourism is through the development of strategies aimed at Economic Development Manager: Jane Holdsworth estimated at approximately $227 million. enhancing the opportunities available in the Region. Address: Hunter Valley Visitor Centre, These activities will create wealth in the area, allow for 455 Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin NSW 2325 Manufacturing, engineering and mining support the development of new skills and the enhancement are significant industries. There is also substantial Phone: +61 2 4993 4257 of existing resources, which in turn will ensure a more investment in poultry farming, chicken meat and egg Email: [email protected] sustainable future for the Shire. production, timber milling, dairying and beef. Website: www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au An existing network of business and community groups within the Shire offer new businesses the CESSNOCK ECONOMIC & INNOVATION ZONE The place to visit... The place to invest... GLOUCESTER Area: 2,950 sq km Gloucester has experienced significant growth in Population: 5,016 recent years, with both population and industry (ABS 2012 Estimated Resident Population) output on a steady incline. Location: 125 km north of Newcastle, 160 km south west of Armidale The economic base of the community is now much broader as the community embraces a very diverse Gloucester is historically associated with the birth and growing industry base. With its relaxed lifestyle of the Australian Agricultural Co., which has led to a and close proximity to Newcastle and the coast, long history of agricultural production, timber milling Gloucester is attracting light manufacturing and and in earlier days, commercial gold mining. lifestyle-based businesses.

The location of Gloucester at the base of the World Currently, the major contributing factors to the accessible community Heritage Barrington Tops has been the catalyst for a Gloucester economy are: attractive thriving vibrant friendly scenic dynamic experiential tourism sector as well. lifestyle opportunity welcoming investment liveable • Agriculture – beef, dairy and intensive agribusiness • Tourism – Barrington Tops, farm-based • Highly accessible - within 2 hrs of Sydney, 1 hr of • Attractive setting, excellent range of services experiences and adventure Newcastle and strong local communities • Mining – coal and coal bed methane gas • Heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country • Relatively low cost business environment • Manufacturing – light manufacturing of specialist • Quality scenic and natural environments • Highest population growth in the Hunter region commodities (2006-2011) • Professional, retail and service industries

For more details on the Cessnock Economic and Innovation Zone, please Mayor: Councillor John Rosenbaum contact Economic Development Manager, Jane Holdsworth on (02) 4993 4257. General Manager: Danny Green Address: 85-89 King Street, Gloucester NSW 2422

Cessnock City Council - Economic Development Unit For further information contact: General Manager: Danny Green located at the Hunter Valley Visitor Centre Phone: +61 2 6538 5250 455 Wine Country Drive Pokolbin 2320 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gloucester.nsw.gov.au

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GREAT LAKES LAKE MACQUARIE

Area: 3,373 sq km Mayor: Cr Jan McWilliams Area: 648 sq km Population: 35,932 (ABS 2012 ERP) General Manager: Glenn Handford Population: 198,348 (ABS 2012 ERP) Location: 70 km north of Newcastle Address: Breese Parade, Forster NSW 2428 Location: 110 km north of Sydney Mayor: Councillor Jodie Harrison General Manager: Brian Bell The Great Lakes area is nestled on the border For further information contact: Lake Macquarie City has a strong economy, a Address: 126-138 Main Road, between the Hunter Valley and the Mid North General Manager: Glenn Handford diverse industry mix of over 12,000 businesses, Speers Point NSW 2284 Coast. Only 200 km north of Sydney and 70 km Telephone: +61 2 6591 7222 and a projected population increase of 40,000 over north of Newcastle, the area provides excellent Email: [email protected] the next 25 years. As the fifth largest city in NSW, For further information: access to metropolitan and regional markets Websites: www.greatlakes.nsw.gov.au and www. the population of nearly 200,000 provides a pool of Economic Development Manager: Adam Ovenden between Sydney and Brisbane via the Pacific greatlakesbusiness.com.au highly skilled labour, supporting innovative industry. Phone: +61 2 4921 0333 Highway. Major population centres are the twin Email: [email protected] towns of Forster/Tuncurry and Tea Gardens/Hawks Lake Macquarie’s natural attractions provide Websites: www.lakemac.com.au and Nest. With its beautiful beaches, lush hinterland opportunity for a quality lifestyle in an economic www.lakemacquariecity.com.au and fabulous climate, the Great Lakes has been climate conducive to business. Relax beside the a favourite holiday destination for generations of city’s centrepiece, Lake Macquarie, a vast blue- Australians and overseas visitors. A cooperative water expanse twice the size of Sydney Harbour. approach to local economic development in the Sandy inlets, secluded bays, and protected area is designed to encourage business activities foreshores are perfect for water activities, or enjoy that complement the area’s environmental and the city’s beaches, mountains, shopping precincts, lifestyle attributes and diversifies local employment and art galleries. opportunities. Lake Macquarie is well positioned to be one of the The major employment base includes industries fastest growing cities in NSW. It is located in a such as retail, tourism and hospitality, construction, strategic position with access to an extensive range education, health and community services. The of products, services, and transport networks. A area also boasts strong on-land agriculture, oyster cosmopolitan and progressive city, Lake Macquarie farming, fishing and small but innovative light retains a sense of community, courtesy of nine manufacturing sector. The area has a strong and thriving town centres, each with an individual diverse range of home-based businesses and a character and focus. developing arts and cultural industry.

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MAITLAND MUSWELLBROOK

Area: 392 square km Structure Plan. Fast growing industrial and Area: 3,405km2 It has a geographical advantage in the provision Population: 71,547 commercial areas at Thornton and Rutherford are Population: 16694 (ABS 2012 ERP) of government services and is a nodal position in (ABS 2012 estimated resident population) attracting a diverse range of industries and industry Location: 130 km north-west of Newcastle serving three regional coal basins: Gunnedah, Ulan Location: 27km west of Newcastle, support businesses for the broader Hunter region. and Hunter. Muswellbrook being the proximate 170 km north of Sydney 2014 will be a pivotal year in the revitalisation of Muswellbrook Shire is centrally located in the Upper convergence provides a significant strategic advantage Central Maitland, which is considered only second Hunter Valley. Muswellbrook by road is approximately for businesses located in Muswellbrook Shire. Maitland is a dynamic and growing city offering in importance to Newcastle as a major regional 3-hours from Sydney, 2-hours from Tamworth and 90 green field industrial land, commercial investment centre for the Hunter. Revitalisation initiatives will minutes from Newcastle. Extraction of coal has increased markedly over the last and tourism opportunities conveniently situated at commence with the establishment of The Levee ten years, from 4 million tonnes in 2001 to 43 million the juncture of major transport routes in the lower lifestyle precinct along with a major upgrade to Athel Muswellbrook Shire is rich in natural resources of tonnes in 2011. Approvals and proposed modifications Hunter. D’Ombrain Drive and a range of complementary which 1,455 km2 (43%) is national parks. The area and expansions are projected to increase this to projects that will support returning the population to includes the World Heritage Wollemi National Park, approximately 80 million tonnes by 2014. One of the state’s fastest growing regional cities, the pre 1955 level of 5,500. productive agricultural land that traces the Goulburn Maitland provides a desirable mix of country style and Hunter rivers and energy resources of state and Muswellbrook is advancing as a core of educational living with all the benefits of a regional centre. With Maitland also offers a diverse variety of independent national significance. excellence in the Upper Hunter, and merits the city growing at the rate of one family per day, the and mainstream retail options along with an evolving consideration as a location by any organisation population includes a healthy combination of skills tourism market, with a particular focus on high A number of diverse industries, including agriculture involved in meeting current and future skill needs of the across all major sectors. quality events. continue to shape Muswellbrook Shire. The area is state. It is particularly well positioned for the efficient home to the largest critical mass of thoroughbred and effective provision of vocational training for NSW Extensive land releases for residential, industrial, Mayor: Councillor Peter Blackmore rearing in Australia; recognised historically and coal and power industries. commercial and retail developments are fuelling a General Manager: David Evans internationally for premium wines; provides 40% of the strong construction industry, which are supported Address: 285-287 High Street, Maitland NSW 2320 state’s base-load electricity, and has a coal industry Mayor: Councillor Martin Rush by a series of strategic planning documents such that began in the late 1800’s. General Manager: Steve McDonald as the Lower Hunter Regional Strategy, Maitland For further information contact: Address: 157 Maitland Street, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 Urban Settlement Strategy, Maitland Integrated Land Economic Development Officer: Pierre Malou Muswellbrook Shire draws people from across the Use and Transport Strategy, Maitland Employment Phone: +61 2 4934 9700 state, nation and internationally looking for For further information contact Centres and Activity Clusters Strategy, Maitland+10 Email: [email protected] employment and business opportunities. Economic Development Officer: Matthew Lysaught Community Strategic Plan and the Central Maitland Website: maitland.nsw.gov.au Muswellbrook is situated at the approximate mid- Phone: +61 2 6549 3700 point between Newcastle and Tamworth and serves Email: [email protected] as a junction for interstate road and rail transport. Website: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au

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NEWCASTLE PORT STEPHENS

Area: 183 sq km The NSW Government plans to invest heavily in the city Area: 979 sq km The business community is vibrant and supportive; Population: 157,273 (ABS 2012 ERP) with $340million earmarked from the sale of the Port of Population: 67,938 (ABS 2011 ERP) with a multitude of business associations and net- Location: 170 km north of Sydney Newcastle to be used for the installation of light rail in the Location: 200 km north of Sydney working opportunities open to both aspiring and city centre. This, along with the implementation of the established entrepreneurs. Newcastle is a cosmopolitan coastal city with a rich Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy, will see Newcastle’s There's no need to decide between a sea change or a history, a thriving dining, shopping and arts scene, a main city precincts transformed. A new $94 million legal tree change in Port Stephens. Here, you can have both. Residents enjoy an abundance of lifestyle options quirky culture and named one of the top 10 cities in precinct is under construction and plans are progressing without the high cost of city living. Swap the com- the world in Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2011’ guide. for an inner campus for the University of Newcastle. Port Stephens boasts both rural and coastal mute for a choice of recreational pursuits and get From street theatre to sporting events, cultural festivals environments and a rapidly growing population base involved in any number of sporting, cultural and and major concerts, Newcastle has a diverse feast of Newcastle also has a growing airport and a planned supporting a range of industries and businesses, all community organisations. experiences and everything you would expect from a expansion will allow for an increase in domestic just a two-hour drive north of Sydney. modern city, all wrapped up in stunning natural beauty. passengers from 1.2 million pa to up to 5 million as well And big city attractions are still within easy reach. as infrastructure to allow international flights. From the bushland suburbs of Medowie, Seaham, Newcastle and its major shopping centres, national Newcastle is the economic hub of the Hunter Region, Bobs Farm and Salt Ash to the surfside suburbs of sporting teams and university are a mere 25 accounting for approximately 30% of the Hunter's The Port of Newcastle is Australia's major bulk export Anna Bay, Fingal Bay, Boat Harbour and Soldiers Point minutes away, and Sydney just a two hour drive developed industrial space and 80% of the office port and a growing cargo and container hub. It handles – to name a few – Port Stephens spans an area of down the road. space. While Newcastle's industrial sector continues to around 149 million tonnes of bulk cargo, following almost 1000 square kilometres and has an address to play an important role, Newcastle is no longer a 'steel 13 consecutive years of growth. The value of trade in suit everyone, from young families to retirees. Contact information: city'. A substantial and growing portion of Newcastle's 2012-13, incorporating more than 40 commodities was Mayor: Bruce MacKenzie economy is now based around the service sectors. $19.1 billion. The Port also hosts ship repair and marine Newcastle Airport is a short 20 minute drive from General Manager: Peter Gesling Newcastle's workforce is over 60,000 strong and support businesses, a marina and fishing cooperative. Port Stephens' two main centres, Raymond Terrace Address: 116 Adelaide Street, the Region's occupational structure has undergone and Nelson Bay, connecting the region to the rest of Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 significant up-skilling, with an increase in professional, Lord Mayor: Councillor Jeff McCloy Australia and beyond with six airlines offering daily associate professional and clerical employment. General Manager: Ken Gouldthorp services to destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, For further information contact: Address: 282 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300 Melbourne, Canberra, the Gold Coast and Ballina. Business Development and Investment Manager: Newcastle's city centre is the most diversified in NSW Andrew Powrie outside Sydney and employs over 17,000 people in a For further information: Newcastle Airport and Williamtown RAAF Base are Phone: +61 2 4980 0225 mix of commercial, educational, entertainment, cultural Economic Development Coordinator: Greg Fenwick key economic drivers for Port Stephens and the wider Email: [email protected] and community enterprises. Inner city renewal and Phone: +61 2 4974 2000 Hunter Valley. Other major employment industries Website: www.businessportstephens.com.au renovation projects are continuing to stimulate investor Email: [email protected] include tourism, government, transport and logistics, interest while contributing to efforts in revitalising the city. Website: www.ncc.nsw.gov.au manufacturing, construction and retail.

Far more than From a bustling cosmopolitan arts, dining and shopping culture to booming businesses both big and LIVE, WORK & INVEST IN PORT STEPHENS small, Newcastle has grown into a business as usual world-class city of opportunity. Change your outlook ■ A unique combination of industries with four key industry sectors: We are a city with endless - Global manufacturing and logistics. - Defence and aviation. - Retail and services. potential and endless - Tourism. ■ A growing and educated workforce – 2,221 increase in possibilities. jobs forecast in major industrial precinct by 2031. A city where businesses of all sizes can grow and prosper. Businesses like ■ Extensive transport network comprising road, rail and air Ampcontrol, a once small Newcastle business that has flourished to become in place. one of the region’s largest employers and a leading supplier of award winning continuous monitoring and control solutions, ensuring mine-wide safety at ■ An abundance of housing choices – Median house mining operations around the world. Ampcontrol price $368,000. Our businesses experience the best of both worlds. Access to world-class facilities, talent and opportunities with a relaxed, coastal lifestyle. For information on living, working and investing in Port Stephens contact the Port Stephens Council Economic Development Unit on 02 4980 225 See world-class business opportunities. See Newcastle. See change. COUNCIL

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SINGLETON UPPER HUNTER

Area: 4,893 sq km edge industry, it is also part of the world-famous Area: 8,050 sq km Halal accreditation, supplies beef to most major Asian Population: 23,785 (ABS 2012 ERP) Hunter Wine Region. Award-wining grapes and Population: 13,822 (ABS 2011) markets. With a workforce nearing 600 employees, Location: 80 km west of Newcastle, 200 km north- wines can be sampled in the Broke-Fordwich and Location: 152 km north-west of Newcastle Primo is the major employer in the region. west of Sydney Hermitage Road areas, against the scenic views of the Broken Back Ranges. Other long-standing The Upper Hunter LGA includes the major centres Council is nearing completion of a $1 million upgrade Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Singleton agricultural industries also include beef cattle, dairy, of Scone, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Aberdeen and of the Scone Regional Livestock Selling Centre, is a dynamic and growing destination for industry, market gardening and citrus. In more recent times villages such as Cassilis, Wingen, Bunnan, Moonan maintaining its status as one of NSW’s top saleyards. commerce, agriculture and tourism. With an high quality olive and mushroom industries have also Flat and Gundy. expanding population, located on the doorstep of emerged. With approval for several large windfarm projects award winning wineries, National Parks, beautiful Scone, Murrurundi and Aberdeen are located on the within the LGA there are great opportunities for Lake St Clair and only an hour from the Newcastle Singleton is also home to the Lone Pine Barracks New England Highway and the new Fitzgerald Bridge industries related to clean energy production to locate city and coast; Singleton offers a great lifestyle. and Military Area, a lively hospitality scene, sporting will allow heavier vehicles between Muswellbrook and and expand in this thriving region. clubs, varied retail outlets and a number of Tamworth. The Golden Highway via Merriwa connects With over 5,000 people employed in 18 local educational providers. A modern Visitor Information Newcastle and Sydney with Dubbo and Mudgee. The The relatively inexpensive land provides significant coal mines, Singleton is on the forefront of the and Enterprise Centre (VIEC) is open and this facility, opening of the new Cuan Bridge has completed the opportunities for business relocation. Council and international resources market, with major companies along with the opening of the Hunter Expressway will B-double link between Merriwa and Scone. privately owned residential land developments provide such as Glencore (Xstrata), Rio Tinto and Vale continue to help provide the Singleton Community affordable housing in all the population centres investing in the Region. New industrial estates with a more sustainable and prosperous future. Council has completed a $2 million upgrade of its within the LGA. Land zoned Light Industrial / Special are available to meet the increasing demands for regional airport which is home to several businesses Business is available for purchase in Stage 1 of Scone industrial land. Mayor: John Martin including NSW’s largest regional air charter business. Business Park. General Manager: Lindy Hyam Singleton is also helping power Australia, with the Address: Civic Avenue, Singleton NSW 2330 Predominantly a rural area, agriculture remains the Mayor: Councillor Michael Johnsen largest solar farm in the southern hemisphere, main economic driver which includes the equine General Manager: Waid Crockett powering 100 homes and a solar thermal power For further information contact: industry and in particular the thoroughbred breeding Address: 135 Liverpool Street, Scone NSW 2337 trial taking place at Macquarie Generation’s Liddell Manager Economic Development: Salena Avard industry and its associated service industries. Power Station. These green-initiatives are supporting Address: New England Highway, Singleton NSW 2330 Manufacturing is gaining prominence due to For further information contact: the existing Liddell, Bayswater and Redbank Power Phone: +61 2 6571 5888 competitive land prices, skilled labour pool and access Economic Development & Tourism Manager: Sean Stations. Email: [email protected] to national and international transport links. Constable Wesite: www.singleton.nsw.gov.au and Phone: +61 2 6540 1100 Just as Singleton is leading the way with cutting- www.singletonbusiness.com Primo Abattoir in Scone opened in 1999 and is now Email: [email protected] one of the most diverse abattoirs in Australia and, with Website: www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

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your business and investment contacts : CESSNOCK LAKE MACQUARIE PORT STEPHENS Economic Development Manager: Economic Development Manager: Adam Ovenden Business Development and Investment Jane Holdsworth Phone: +61 2 4921 0333 Manager: Andrew Powrie Phone: +61 2 4993 4257 Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 2 4980 0225 Email: [email protected] www.lakemac.com.au and Email: [email protected] www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au www.lakemacquariecity.com.au www.businessportstephens.com.au

DUNGOG MAITLAND SINGLETON Economic Development & Tourism Economic Development Officer: Pierre Malou Manager Economic Development: Coordinator: Ivan Skaines Phone: +61 2 4934 9700 Salena Avard Phone: +61 2 4995 7777 Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 2 6571 5888 Email: [email protected] www.maitland.nsw.gov.au Email: [email protected] www.dungog.nsw.gov.au www.singleton.nsw.gov.au and GLOUCESTER MUSWELLBROOK www.singletonbusiness.com General Manager: Danny Green Economic Development Officer: Matthew Lysaught Phone: +61 2 6538 5250 Phone: +61 2 6549 3700 UPPER HUNTER Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Economic Development & Tourism Manager: www.gloucester.nsw.gov.au www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au Sean Constable Phone: +61 2 6540 1100 GREAT LAKES NEWCASTLE Email: [email protected] General Manager: Glenn Handford Economic Development Coordinator: Greg Fenwick www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au Telephone: +61 2 6591 7222 Phone: +61 2 4974 2000 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.greatlakes.nsw.gov.au and www.ncc.nsw.gov.au www.greatlakesbusiness.com.au HUNTER INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS 2014

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