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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 | VOL 4.2 peelPROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC Tourism Excellence Thriving Regional Industry; partnerships across growth; industries, projects why collaborative effort and initiatives is fundamental In this issue CHAIR’S WELCOME 1 Peel Development Commission Board Ms Paddi Creevey OAM Chair Cr Michelle Rich CEO’S MANAGEMENT REPORT 2 Mr Greg Poland Deputy Chair Mrs Michelle Sidebottom CLIENT SURVEY RESULTS 3 Mayor Rhys Williams PEEL LEADERS 5 Peel Development Commission Staff DEVELOPING TOURISM EXCELLENCE 10 Andrew Ward Wendy Muir Chief Executive Officer Principal Officer Economic and DEVELOPING A THRIVING INDUSTRY 24 E [email protected] Regional Development E [email protected] REGION IN FOCUS: BODDINGTON 30 Kathleen Butler Finance and Administration Adrian Parker STAFF PROFILES Q&A 36 Officer Director Economic and Regional E [email protected] Development BOARD Q&A 38 E [email protected] Amelia Dimer EVENTS & DINING 40 Customer Service Officer Larissa Stacy E [email protected] Finance and Administration Officer E [email protected] Janine Hatch Principal Officer, Economic and Kristie Tonkin Regional Development Principal Officer Industry, E [email protected] Skills and Regional Capability E [email protected] Simone Hutton Grants and Projects Officer Kylie Wilson Peel Development Commission E [email protected] Executive Officer to CEO & Chair 45 Mandurah Terrace (PO Box 543) E [email protected] Mandurah Western Australia 6210 Tahlia Jones Local Content Advisor Phone: (08) 9535 4140 Fax: (08) 9535 2119 E [email protected] Cover: Mandurah Canals Email: [email protected] Andrea Kelly Christmas lights. 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The Commission is one of nine regional development commissions across the State, each established and operating under the same legislation. PEEL | Spring/Summer PEEL Development Commission PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC WELCOME Chair’s Welcome Working with the Commission’s Board and staff to ensure the Government’s direction Paddi Creevey (PDC), Lester Chan (Fund Singapore), Andrew Hastie (Federal Member of creating more jobs, for Canning), Professor David Morrison (Murdoch University) and Dean Unsworth (Shire diversifying our economy of Murray). and reflecting the needs The Transform Peel project is set to Federal member for Canning, Andrew provide great opportunities for the Hastie, and Senator Louise Pratt’s of our region are realised region and I’m thrilled with the effort office for their assistance in arranging can be challenging, that’s been made in collaboration the meetings. with LandCorp to ensure that local The Shire of Murray’s work in but is always incredibly businesses are given every opportunity embedding the ‘where trails meet’ to participate in and benefit from satisfying. brand with the development of the those opportunities. When we trails initiative and the transformation To see local businesses, local engage our local businesses in local of the visitor information centre to an governments and aligned agencies projects and support their capability amazing trails hub is nothing short working together with State and and success, we create momentum, of brilliant. It’s exciting to see the Federal Government to achieve growth and prosperity for the region. our vison of Peel as a progressive, plans and strategy to tap the town’s prosperous and dynamic region with In August I was delighted to lead natural potential in what will definitely a culture of care, is fantastic for the a delegation to Canberra for become a shining jewel in our region and personally inspiring for me. a number of high level region’s crown. meetings with current I was really delighted government ministers The twin themes of tourism to attend the opening and Shadow Ministers. excellence and thriving Our emerging of the Boddington Accompanying me industries make Peel Interpretive Centre industry for this issue of Peel was the CEO of Shire of a terrific place to live, earlier this year and Magazine have provided the Murray; a representative work and visit. I’m very pleased to see from Murdoch University framework to highlight some Boddington as the region and the CEO of one of our in focus in this edition of of the fantastic work and international investment the magazine on page 30. highly capable people that partners, Fund Singapore. Boddington has such a rich and Important topics that were discussed characterise our region. unique history that’s reflected in and which we were advocated for Peel’s diverse physical features their engaged community and the on behalf of the region included and unique natural environment projects and initiatives they put their the Peel Business Park and agri- underpin the region’s innate active, collaborative energy into. innovation precinct, Pinjarra heavy outdoors and aquatic lifestyle, and our haulage deviation, trails, aged care; Paddi Creevey OAM emerging industries make it a terrific tourism and international investment place to live, work and visit. Chair, Peel Development Commission in WA. The discussions held were very worthwhile and I thank both Spring/Summer 2018 | PEEL 1 PEEL Development Commission MANAGEMENT REPORT CEO’s Management Report For the Peel region’s local economy to grow inline with its population growth, developing thriving industry is imperative. The Commission’s commitment to benefits our local businesses and the The Peel Tourism and Investment supporting, facilitating and advocating economic development of our region. Forum that was held earlier in the for thriving industry is evident with its year provided great insight to the Innovation is another hallmark of inclusion as a Blueprint theme and constraints and opportunities we thriving industries and it’s fantastic brought to life by the stories in this face and provided the next steps to see the evolution of organisations edition of Peel Magazine. in developing a tourism capital such as RED Appointments adapt and investment framework. Collaboration is a constant hallmark of respond to the changing recruitment industries, projects and initiatives that needs within the Peel. Developing The Commission’s performance thrive and the continued co-operation a customised approach to finding a in facilitating and advocating the of stakeholders in the Transform Peel solution for the resourcing challenges growth of the region is rated by project is testament to that. The Peel local farmers face, contributes to the our stakeholders via a client survey. Business Park Transition Strategy creation of jobs and the economic I’m pleased to say that this year’s relied on cooperation between the development of the region. responses reflect the consistently Commission and consulting firm professional and committed approach GHD to identify the industry needs Tourism excellence goes hand- our staff and Board members bring to of the Peel Business Park and the in-hand with thriving industry the work of the Commission. I’d like support required for food service and and it’s terrific to see so many to acknowledge and thank them for supporting industries to relocate to their invaluable contribution to the the Park. This kind of collaboration is quality tourism operators in Commission and to the region. critical to ensuring the Peel Business the Peel capitalising on the This Spring/Summer edition of the Park is able to meet the industry vast natural attractions the magazine highlights just a few of needs of the future. region offers. the great people, organisations, The appointment of the Peel Local initiatives and projects within the The Commission has a strong focus Content Advisor, Tahlia Jones, has region and I hope you enjoy reading on attracting investment in tourism given us a tangible avenue to link local it as much as I have. infrastructure to stimulate economic businesses to Government tender growth and create more local jobs in Andrew Ward opportunities. The creation of the the Peel tourism sector. recent Peel based business register, Chief Executive Officer resulting from collaboration between Investment in tourism infrastructure Peel Development Commission the Commission and LandCorp, will enable this industry’s continued means that local businesses will be growth and the region becoming given every opportunity to participate more widely known as an esteemed, in the contracts generated from works world-class visitor destination. on this project. Localised participation Collaboration is critical in meeting industry needs of the future. 2 PEEL | Spring/Summer PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC