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HUNTER INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS 2016 THE HUNTER , NSW INVEST IN ’S LARGEST REGIONAL ECONOMY

Australia’s largest Regional economy - $38.5 billion Connected internationally - airport, seaport, national motorways,rail Skilled and flexible workforce Enviable lifestyle

Contact: RDA Hunter Suite 3, 24 Beaumont Street, Hamilton NSW 2303 Phone: +61 2 4940 8355 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rdahunter.org.au

AN INITIATIVE OF FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT WELCOMES CONTENTS

Federal and State Government Welcomes 4 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Australia’s future depends on the strength of our and their to Introducing the Hunter progress as centres of productivity and innovation, and as vibrant places to live. 7 History and strengths The has great natural endowments, and a community that has shown great skill and adaptability in overcoming challenges, and in reinventing and Economic Strength and Diversification diversifying its economy. RDA Hunter has made a great contribution to these efforts, and 12 the 2016 Hunter Investment Prospectus continues this fine work. The workforce, major industries and services

The prospectus sets out a clear blueprint of the Hunter’s future direction as a place to invest, do business, and to live. Infrastructure and Development 42 Major projects, transport, port, airports, utilities, industrial areas and commercial develpoment I commend RDA Hunter for a further excellent contribution to the progress of its region. Education & Training 70 The Hon Warren Truss MP Covering the extensive services available in the Hunter Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Innovation and Creativity 74 How the Hunter is growing it’s reputation as a centre of innovation and creativity

Living in the Hunter 79 STATE GOVERNMENT Community and lifestyle in the Hunter

The Hunter is the biggest contributor to the NSW economy outside of and a jewel in NSW’s rich Business Organisations regional crown. 84

According to the latest figures, the Hunter contributes $36 billion1 to the State’s Gross Regional Product. More Government Assistance than 288,8002 people in the region were employed in 2014-15. 87

It is home to a rich mix of industry, from resources to agriculture, healthcare to finance, defence to Areas of the Hunter manufacturing and of course has a vibrant tourism sector. 88 Providing a snapshot of the 11 areas in the Hunter Since 2011, the NSW Government has supported projects in the region that have secured more than $2.4 billion in investment and created around 2,500 jobs in the Hunter.

Businesses that have applied for payroll tax rebates through the NSW Jobs Action Plan have created more than 8,000 jobs.

We are focussed on building the roads, and schools in the region that will drive future economic and jobs growth. For example, in this year’s Budget the NSW Government committed: • $227 million for road repairs and upgrades in the Hunter • $103 million for Newcastle’s light rail project, which will breathe new life into the regional centre • $12 million towards the University of Newcastle’s NeW Space project, a $95 million education precinct in the heart of Newcastle CBD3.

We continue to work with RDA Hunter and other stakeholders to build on the Hunter’s global reputation for innovative excellence, such as the NSW Energy Innovation Knowledge Hub based at Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources.

As Minister for Regional Development, I welcome this latest Hunter Investment Prospectus and congratulate Regional Development Australia Hunter on producing this outstanding resource.

The Hon John Barilaro, MP Minister for Regional Development Minister for Skills Minister for Small Business

1 In 2013-14, NIEIR 2 Avg for 2014-15, ABS 6291.0.55.001, Sep 2015 3 https://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/our-environments/new-space

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The Hunter Region of is unique in many region over the next two decades is anticipated to be around ways. Often referred to as the “powerhouse of New South 2.4%. Economic performance is projected to be similar across Wales”, the Hunter combines a vibrant, diversifying economy the upper and lower Hunter regions and is higher than the with a proud history, strong identity and a great lifestyle. rest of New South Wales where annual economic growth is Covering an area of over 29,000 sq km, the Hunter is roughly expected to be around 2.1% over the same period. located between latitudes 31.5° and 33° south and longitudes 150° and 152° east. It is the most populous regional area Commercial growth, particularly around the major centres, in Australia. With over 668,832 people (Australian Bureau shows strong long term growth. In Newcastle in particular, of Statistics June 2014 estimated resident population), the the demand continues to be much stronger for A grade office Hunter has more people than Tasmania, the Australian Capital space, whilst C and D grades have reduced in recent years. Territory or the Gold Coast. The Newcastle CBD is also in the process of major changes The Hunter currently comprises around 8% of economic with the NSW Government allocating $510 million for its activity in New South Wales, with regional output of revitalisation, including renewing the CBD and building light approximately $36.9 billion in 2012 (Deloitte Access rail facilities. There are also a number of significant commercial Economics) — making it Australia’s largest regional economy. developments underway. The Property Council’s Hunter Division has identified over $1.1 billion in projects (June 2015) The Hunter economy has quite distinct industry bases. – a figure it considers to be conservative. With strong foundations in mining and agriculture it has also undergone substantial structural changes over the There are also a number of revitalisation projects underway past two decades, including considerable expansion in in other centres around the Hunter, including Muswellbrook, broad service sectors. Singleton and Maitland.

The Hunter economy has an increasing focus on innovation The Hunter has many advantages as a business location, RDA HUNTER and intellectual resources, making existing industries more including a skilled workforce, significantly lower property efficient, gaining new global markets and creating new costs than mainland capital cities, excellent transport links industries that will hold the Hunter in good stead for the (road, rail, sea and air), strong industry networks, world-class SMART ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT future. educational institutions and much more. According to Deloitte Access Economics, the Hunter economy As well as providing an exceptional economic case, the Hunter OurOur agenda agenda is strategicis strategic and and futurefuture focused. focused. It Itaims aims to is projected to grow by nearly 75% to the year 2036 with also offers a quality of life that is hard to match. People WITHWITH A A SMART, SMART, ENTREPRENEURIAL ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE, SIGNIFICANT output of around $64.8 billion. Average annual growth for the relocating to the Hunter experience an excellent lifestyle, to advanceadvance innovationinnovation, ,attract attract investment and and improve CULTURE, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO EXPOSURE TO LOGISTICS AND RESOURCES, A LARGE improveinfrastructure infrastructure to ensure to ensure the region’s the region’s ongoing ongoing international LOGISTICSURBAN CENTRE, AND SOPHISTICATED RESOURCES, INFRASTRUCTURE A LARGE internationalcompetitiveness. competitiveness. URBAN CENTRE, SOPHISTICATED AND A REPUTATION FOR EARLY ADOPTION OF NEW Initiatives such as our Hunter Innovation Scorecard, Initiatives such as our , 2016 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INFRASTRUCTURETECHNOLOGIES, THE HUNTER AND REGION, A REPUTATION NSW, AUSTRALIA FOR Australia’s only measure Hunterof regional Innovation innovation; Scorecard Australia’s only measure of regional innovation; ME RDA Hunter and Hunter Business Publications Pty Ltd thank the following EARLYIS WELL ADOPTIONPOSITIONED FOR OF THE NEW FUTURE. TECHNOLOGIES, ME Program that links school students and industry for Programa skilled future that linksworkforce; school andstudents this Hunterand industry for a organisations for their contribution to the preparation and publication of the THE HUNTER REGION, NSW, AUSTRALIA IS skilled future workforce; and this Hunter Investment Prospectus and in doing so, their support of the Hunter Region. It boasts a robust and complex economy, valued at Investment Prospectus are examplesHunter of the Investment work WELLaround POSITIONED$38.5 billion and FORthe largest THE in FUTURE. regional Australia. we Prospectusundertake to develop are examples and promote of the work the region. we undertake to GOLD SUPPORTERS Hunter TAFE It is increasingly reliant on smart industries and highly develop and promote the region. Evoke Projects Hunter Valley Training Company Itskilled boasts apeople robust. andThere’s complex a proactive economy, business valued at environment around $38.5 The 2015 Hunter Investment Prospectus will introduce Hunter Development Corporation HunterNet billionexperienced and the largest in the in globalregional market Australia. that It is innovatesincreasingly to reliant be youThe to our2016 vibrant Hunter Investmenteconomy, Prospectusdiverse industry will introduce base youand to Hunter Research Foundation Kingston Building ona worldsmart leader. industries and highly skilled people. There’s enviableour vibrant lifestyle economy,. diverse industry base and Hunter Star Motors Lake Macquarie City Council McNamara Adams Maitland City Council a proactive business environment experienced in the enviable lifestyle. Strengthening the Hunter’s economy for the future is Consider the Hunter as an investment location and NSW Department of Industry NCP Printing global market that innovates to be a world leader. key for RDA Hunter, the region’s economic development a great place to live and work. Smart Happens Here. Newcastle City Council Strengtheningorganisation. the Hunter’s economy for the future is key for RDA Consider the Hunter as an investment location and a Ray White Commercial Hunter, the region’s economic development organisation. great place to live and work. Smart Happens Here Robert Crawford Real Estate Newcastle Permanent Building Society University of Newcastle North Pinpoint Computers SILVER SUPPORTERS AiGroup Raine & Horne Newcastle APP Corporation Scorpion International Cessnock Council Chandler Macleod BRONZE SUPPORTERS Contact RDA Hunter for more information DSI Systems International GHD +61 2 4908 7300 www.rdahunter.org.au Eaglereach Hunter Business Chamber +61 2 4940 8355 www.rdahunter.org.au [email protected] www.smarthappenshere.com.au Fourwalls Commercial Hunter Land Pty Ltd [email protected] www.smarthappenshere.com.au Glencore Mine Subsidence Board GWH Newcastle Airport Hansen Yuncken Orica Hunter Business Centre Robinson Property

2016 HUNTER INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS | 7 INTRODUCING THE HUNTER Make your business happen in the Hunter with a combination of exceptional natural assets, pleasant climate and a high level of facilities and services. The Region The NSW Department of Industry leads one of the government’s key priorities of securing more jobs offers very high levels of education and health services, as well as all the services you would expect from a major centre. and opportunities for the people of NSW. Relatively low levels of traffic congestion and real estate prices compared to Sydney are also very welcome.

With a diversity of lifestyles, industries and employment opportunities, the Hunter is a great place The Hunter is Australia’s largest regional economy, with an estimated output of $36.9 billion in 2012 to live, invest and produce goods and services. Average annual growth is forecast to be around 2.4% pa, significantly higher than 2.1% pa forecast for the remainder of New South Wales.

Hunter-region-based food producer Tar10 has taken its gourmet produce PROJECTED INDUSTRIAL COMPOSITION OF THE HUNTER, 2012 - 2036 (Deloitte Access Economics) AVERAGE ANNUAL INDUSTRY 2012 (%) 2036 (%) (%) from the small village of Gresford to GROWTH (%) retail outlets across the world – in Mining 22.3 24.2 1.9 2.8 the Middle East, and the Paci c, Manufacturing 11.7 11.2 -0.5 2.2 with support from the NSW Health Care & Social Assistance 7.7 8.4 0.7 1.9 Department of Industry. Financial & Insurance Services 6.5 6.3 -0.2 2.7 Construction 6.0 6.1 0.1 2.5 You can read more about Education and Training 5.6 6.1 0.5 1.9 Retail Trade 5.0 4.9 -0.1 2.4 Melanie and Harvey Boots, Transport, Postal and Warehousing 5.1 4.8 -0.3 2.3

and Tar10 at Public Adminstration 5.4 4.7 -0.7 1.9

www.industry.nsw.gov.au Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 4.8 4.6 -0.2 2.6

All other industries 19.9 18.7 -1.2 1.8

Total value added 100 100 2.4

If you would like to learn more about how we can help you make your business happen in the Hunter, Source: Deloitte Access Economics call and ask to talk to one of our Business Development Managers:

NSW Department of Industry Hunter Regional Business Oce Telephone +61 2 4908 7333 www.industry.nsw.gov.au

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Newnes NATIONAL HAWKESBURY Wyong 1 GARDENS OF STONE RD nt S C A MUNMORAH S C A NATIONAL PARK Mou TURON Lockyer GOSFORD WYONG Palmers N P PARK 317m Kulnara Budgewoi Oakey Ben Bullen McPHERSON WYONG S F S F Colo Mangrove JILLIBY S C A BEN BULLEN St. Albans Wyong NSW DEP Limekilns S F Mountain OURIMBAH S F © ARTMENT OF LANDS 2008 Mount Cameron TURON Tuggerah SUNNY 1010m RD Tuggerah S F DHARUG WYRRABALONG CORNERDark Corner Cullen Bullen ATIONAL Lake N P S MountainF N HWY The Entrance 196m R HAWKESBURY PARK Somersby ECONOMIC STRENGTH & DIVERSIFICATION Looking for a space that will produce results? The Hunter Region has one of the strongest regional The Hunter is also an emerging centre for renewable economies in Australia. Those not familiar with the energy and is well-positioned to capitalise on increased Region are invariably surprised at the strength, vibrancy global environmental awareness to grow lucrative new and diversity of the Hunter economy which stretches far green industries. beyond the traditional industries of and which are traditionally associated with the Region. Industries in the Hunter are characterised by a “can do” attitude that is fuelling sustained economic growth and The BHP Steelworks was a major driver of the economy a secure future for the entire Region. These factors, from its opening in 1915 to its closure in 1999. Since combined with the Hunter’s numerous other competitive then, the Hunter has transformed its economy, building advantages, have seen billions of dollars invested in recent upon traditional strengths with the introduction of years by a host of companies, including major national and new industries and the expansion of existing industries international corporations. to form a broader based economy that is much more resilient to external factors. A broad range of corporations have substantial operations in the Region. These include: Ampcontrol The Region is also rapidly gaining a reputation Group, AGL, , BAE Systems, BHP Billiton, Boeing, for innovation, not only for the major research Bradken, Centennial Coal, Downer, Fairfax Media, establishments based in the Hunter, but also for the Glencore, GPT Group, Inghams Enterprises, Johnson ability of local industries to develop unique solutions Property Group, Lend Lease, Mirvac, OneSteel, Orica, and sell these, often to markets around the world. Australia, Group, Telstra, Tomago There are numerous businesses that are having Aluminium, Westfield and a range of other high-profile considerable success by serving niche markets. corporations.

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Our experienced interior design consultants will create a productive and inspirational workplace to help you get results by motivating and retaining staff. If you want the benefits of a single point of contact with accountability for the full construction service, Evoke Projects also offers that solution. Alternatively, you can deliver our very comprehensive design plans to your builder.

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WORKFORCE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

The Hunter has a proud reputation for a hard-working, The availability of labour in the Hunter is enhanced by The Hunter has a progressive, co-operative approach The Hunter’s unions work together under the auspices reliable, and flexible workforce that’s skilled across a an excellent road, rail and public transport network to industrial relations and as a result the number of of the Newcastle Trades Hall Council and the Australian diverse industrial base. which gives employers access to a very large labour industrial disputes remains low. Council of Trade Unions (ACTU). pool. In addition, the adjacent Central Coast Region, With sustained growth over the last two decades, the with a population of over 300,000, has the capacity to Unions are regularly involved at the highest levels of Industrial relations support is provided through the two Hunter experienced an upward trend in employment. add further to the Hunter’s labour pool. regional planning and also in the operation of large major employer groups - Hunter Business Chamber and Before this period, unemployment rates in the Hunter industrial projects. This cohesion ensures projects are Australian Industry Group (AiG) - as well as a number of were higher than state and national averages, which A major area of economic growth in the Hunter is in delivered on-time and on-budget. industrial advocates. saw many locals moving to Sydney and other major knowledge-based industries. The University of Newcastle centres for employment. Now an increasing number and Hunter TAFE work closely with regional employers While large employers tend to work closely with of people are moving to the Hunter for both work and to design courses that meet modern business and the unions, many of the Region’s small to medium lifestyle reasons. industry needs. enterprises have very little contact with them.

The downturn in in recent years has seen Absenteeism and staff turnover rates in the Hunter are low a rise in unemployment in the Upper Hunter, however, compared with capital cities due to the Region’s attractive the Lower Hunter continues to perform very strongly in way of life. This lifestyle also helps in attracting new many economic measures, including employment. employees to the Region and retaining them.

HUNTER LABOUR FORCE

Av.2009 Av.2010 Av.2011 Av.2012 Av.2013 Av.2014 Av.2015*

Labour Force Total ‘000 286.4 305.8 304.7 305.6 314.8 313.6 320.5

- Males ‘000 159.3 167.6 166.9 169.9 173.9 174.3 174.5

- Females ‘000 127.1 138.2 137.8 135.8 140.9 140.8 147.7

Male Participation % 67.8 70.4 69.0 69.1 69.5 68.9 68.0

Female Participation % 52.4 56.1 55.2 53.7 55.0 53.9 56.0

Employed Persons Total ‘000 270.8 291.5 291.5 290.9 298.8 290.5 293.4

- Males ‘000 151.0 160.0 160.5 160.8 164.3 161.3 158.4

- Females ‘000 119.8 131.5 131.0 130.1 134.5 129.2 135.0

Unemployed Persons ‘000 15.6 14.3 13.2 14.7 16.1 23.0 27.1

Unemployed Rate Persons % 5.5 4.7 4.3 4.8 5.1 7.4 8.5

* January to October Source: ABS Monthly Labour Force Survey; Hunter Research Foundation (HRF) We know talent.

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AEROSPACE AGRIBUSINESS BIOTECHNOLOGY

The Hunter has a growing aerospace industry founded Jetstar, Virgin, Qantas Link and Regional Express Historically the Hunter Region is an important Biotechnology is a high-value industry in the Hunter around the RAAF’s Williamtown Base and Newcastle operate from Newcastle Airport with the home of agricultural Region, although production varies and is a powerful example of the Region’s innovation Airport. A number of Hunter companies provide support Jetstar’s multimillion dollar heavy maintenance facility considerably year to year, particularly due to weather and entrepreneurship combining to create lucrative for the aircraft that are based at RAAF Williamtown and which services the A320 fleet. conditions. In normal conditions production is valued new markets. their success over many years has resulted in a growing above a billion dollars per annum. aerospace knowledge bank. Williamtown Aerospace Centre Organisations such as the Hunter Medical Research The Williamtown Aerospace Centre (WAC) will be a The Region is strong in the production of wheat, Institute (HMRI), Newcastle University and Newcastle Aerospace industries cover both the defence and civil key economic driver for the Hunter Region and has the sorghum, barley and other grain cereals, vegetables, Innovation are conducting a variety of ground-breaking sectors. At Newcastle Airport, through the BAE Systems potential to position the Hunter as a major national grapes, olives, sheep, cattle, pigs, horses, poultry, eggs research projects that are not only providing valuable Fighter facility and at RAAF Williamtown, there is a world- and potentially international centre for the aerospace and milk. Approximately 10% of all businesses in the commercial opportunities but providing significant class aerospace industry base. This base includes large and aviation industry. Companies already located at Hunter are in the agriculture sector. contributions to improve lifestyle. global multi-nationals (Boeing, Raytheon and Lockheed the WAC include BAE Systems, GE Aviation, Air Flite, Martin) through to specialised niche service providers. Nova Systems, Lockheed Martin, Bohemia Interactive, Major centres for the beef industry are Scone, Competitive advantages for biotechnology businesses Raytheon and CEA Technologies Muswellbrook, Merriwa, Singleton, Maitland, Dungog being located in the Hunter include powerful local BAE Systems has a manufacturing and support facility and Gloucester while the dairy industry is centred research and education organisations, ready availability at Newcastle Airport. BAE has assembled 22 Hawk It comprises Newcastle Airport and the Williamtown around Dungog and Gloucester. The prime lamb of staff with technical expertise, lower operating costs Lead-in Fighter aircraft for the RAAF and now provides Aerospace Park (WAP). WAP is an employment park industry is concentrated in Merriwa and Murrurundi. than the major capital cities and high levels of support. through-life support for the Hawk. with an emphasis on aerospace, aviation and the existing industrial base that clusters around RAAF Primo Australia opened the Scone Abattoir in 1999 and BAE Systems Australia is the principal subcontractor Base Williamtown. Hunter Land is developing 50 is now one of the most diverse abattoirs in Australia. to Boeing for the RAAF's Airborne Early Warning & saleable hectares. It nearly doubled its workforce in 2014 to around 600 Control (AEW&C) Project Wedgetail. and is in the process of a further $40 million expansion The $8 million Mercure Newcastle Airport hotel that will employ another 100. In 2015 it was purchased Boeing Defence Australia is the prime contractor for opened in 2015. It incorporates 95 rooms, a restaurant by JBS (the world's largest processor of fresh beef and the F/A-18 TLS and has a significant presence at RAAF and conference facilities for 200 people. pork) in a deal worth $1.45 billion. Williamtown. Boeing is the Prime contractor for the 6 AEW&C aircraft (based on the 737 airframe) which The employment capacity of the WAC site is projected There is an increasing number of niche businesses in entered service in 2009 and also provides engineering, to be more than 9,000, and a potential income the Region focusing on producing for specific markets. logistics and training support. estimated to be around $250 million pa. These include: goat milk, goat and rabbit meat, native and fresh flowers, herbs, chillies, echinacea, exotic stud cattle, snails, essential oils, , asian vegetables and alpacas. Many of these operators are developing niche export markets for their products.

Based in the Upper Hunter Valley, at Muswellbrook, Hunter Belle Cheese is a producer of high-quality gourmet cheeses made exclusively from the milk of their own Brown Swiss cows. Another group, Gloucester Gourmet Foods Co-operative, markets high-quality beef grown in the Dungog/Gloucester area under the Barrington Beef label to gourmet buyers. Another growing Hunter industry is that of Boer goats and the opening of new export markets for live goats.

Many areas of the Hunter agribusiness sector are actively seeking additional global markets. The Australia-China free trade agreement for example is opening additional major market opportunities.

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COAL MINING

Coal mining has been experiencing tougher conditions Due to market conditions the following mines Coal & Allied Industries Ltd (a member of Rio Tinto Yancoal Australia Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary in recent years, with 2015 seeing a further reduction have been placed on care and maintenance or group) is one of the major employers with over 2500 of Chinese coal miner Yanzhou Coal. It operates Ashton in direct employment from its high of 11,000 and its are continuing on a care and maintenance basis: employees producing over 25 Mtpa at its operations open cut and underground, Austar underground, 40,000 indirect jobs. Centennial Coal’s Newstan Colliery; Glencore’s at Mount Thorley Warkworth, Hunter Valley and Tasman underground, Donaldson open cut, Stratford Ravensworth Colliery; Whitehaven Coal’s Sunny Side Bengalla operations (New Hope Coal is in the process and Duralie open cuts in the Gloucester basin as well as Nevertheless, coal continues to be a bedrock for open cut ; Vale’s Integra operation at Camberwell open of purchasing Coal and Allied’s share of Bengalla mine). the Moolarben mine near . the Hunter’s economy with nearly $14 billion in coal cut and Glennies Creek underground mine; Yancoal ’s exported through the Port of Newcastle in 2014-2015. Abel underground mine. Glencore is a world leader in export of thermal coal The Port of Newcastle With a major downturn in export prices mining and in the Hunter is the operator of Bulga, Ulan, The Hunter’s coal mining industry is supported by the companies have focused their efforts on reducing costs. Significant coal mining operators in the Hunter, Moolarben and Mt Owen mine. Port of Newcastle - the world’s largest coal exporting Many have also spread their fixed costs by increasing Newcastle and Gunnedah coalfields include: port handling over 160 million tonnes of coal in 2014- total production with improved productivity from a Idemitsu Australia Resources Pty Ltd is the operator of 2015 which is a 3.1% increase on the previous year. reduced work force. Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd operates the Muswellbrook open cut and the Boggabri open cut The rail capacity to handle the increasing coal output is the Drayton open cut mine ( 5Mtpa) which has now a (4 Mtpa) in the Gunnedah basin. 200 million tonnes per annum following the injection The decision by China to impose restrictions on use of limited life due to exhaustion of the resource. The mine of $2 billion by ARTC. high ash coal has impacted on the sale of 5500 kcal/kg commenced operations in 1981. New Hope Coal is in the process of purchasing Coal & NAR coal from the Hunter. Allied’s 40% share of Bengalla mine for $867 million. There are three coal terminals in the port. BHP Billiton Hunter Valley Energy Coal operates the Port Waratah Coal Services is the operator of the At the same time the announcement of a 6% import Mount Arthur mine with an annual capacity of 36 Mtpa Peabody Energy Australia (wholly owned subsidiary Carrington (25 Mtpa) and (120 Mtpa) coal tariff on thermal coal and 3% tariff on coking coal has run of mine coal. of US coal company Peabody Energy) operates the terminals with a combined loading capacity of 145 further impacted on sales to China. China has over the Wambo mine (5.4 Mtpa) south west of Singleton. Mtpa. Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group terminal last 5 years climbed to being well over 20% of all export Bloomfield Collieries Pty Ltd operates the Bloomfield has an installed capacity of 66 Mtpa. sales from the Hunter Valley. open cut Maitland and the Rix’s Creek open Whitehaven Coal Ltd is based in the Gunnedah basin cut mine near Singleton. and has over 1500 employees. Its operations include Current port coal export capacity is 211 Mtpa. On a more positive note, there have been some falls Narrabri North Underground mine (6Mtpa), Werris PWCS has approval for a new coal terminal, Terminal 4, in the $A during 2015 and a free trade agreement has Centennial Coal is a supplier to local power stations Creek (2.5Mtpa) and Tarrawong open cut. The new on Kooragang which would add an additional 70 Mtpa been signed between Australia and China that will see as well as exporting through the Port of Newcastle. It Maules Creek open cut mine (11mtpa) has commenced of export capacity (the Master Plan allows for further the import tariff eventually removed. operates Manadalong, Myuna and Coorabong mines overburden removal and is planned to start first coal expansion to 120 Mtpa). near Lake Macquarie export in Q1 2015.

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES DEFENCE

The Hunter is well serviced to support the digital needs of Industry Growth & Industry Taskforce (Hunter DiGiT), Defence is an important sector of the Hunter economy. The Australian Government’s first batch of the 2 Lockheed almost any business. Newcastle Now and the Lunatick Society. The region houses 15 defence establishments including the Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) (Lightning) aircraft RAAF Base at Williamtown, the Lone Pine Barracks in the assembly was completed in the USA in 2014. The Technology businesses with a major presence in the A new co-located working space is attracting Singleton Military Area and an Army Base at Adamstown. agreement includes 14 aircraft in the first stage followed region range from large established companies (Computer entrepreneurs and innovative business. The Dantia Smart Additionally, the Newcastle Harbour and shipyards are by 58 aircraft in the second stage. Plans have been made Systems Australia, CSC Australia and Telstra) to an Hub (DaSH), with partners Beyond Bank and Big Air, used for naval vessel building and repair by a number of for the operational squadron to be based at Williamtown increasing range of small, cutting edge businesses. provides members with a range of services. To apply for local businesses that have defence contracts as part of ready for operations in 2020. With the introduction membership go to: www.dashcowork.com their revenue. of the JSF and the basing of three units, there will be The Hunter is building a reputation as a smart region, both approximately $1 billion spent for the New Air Combat across Australia and the globe and has recently made The Royal Australian Air Force has operated in the Hunter Capability (NACC) facilities on construction and upgrade headlines with a number of projects at the cutting edge of since the late 1930s when the Defence Practice Area was of facilities at Williamtown including $265 million in technology. first designated at Williamtown. It is the Air Force's intent redevelopment of base facilities during 2015 to 2020. that RAAF Base Williamtown remain as the nation’s main It is an excellent location for businesses at the forefront fighter pilot training base, and it will house most of the The adjoining Williamtown Aerospace Centre (WAC) of technology, with a readily available skilled workforce; planned F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning aircraft. has positioned the Hunter as a major national and lower base salaries than Sydney, a world-class university, international centre for the aerospace and aviation an array of other quality educational organisations, a range RAAF Base Williamtown is the home base for the tactical industry. Four companies moved onto the site in 2014 of support groups and of course a great lifestyle. fighter element of the Air Combat Group (ACG) and the (Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Bohemia Interactive and Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) element Nova Group) with other companies expected in the Excellent accelerator programs, such as those run by of Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group (SRG). It is near future. The employment capacity of the WAC site is Slingshot, are a major attraction for technology innovators Australia’s primary fighter base, with a population of projected as more than 9,000, and the potential income and provide them with a greatly enhanced probability of approximately 3,500 including personnel officers on effect is estimated to be around $250 million. The location commercial success. exchange from the USA, Canada and Great Britain, as well of the JSF aircraft will provide an opportunity for the as a civilian workforce made up of public servants and development of the site to provide aircraft and other Major annual events such as the DiG Festival and the contract personnel. There are 35 units, 20 organisations support. Australian Internet of Things Forum are also providing supporting civilians, contractors and temporary staff and valuable focal points for both users and providers. contractor organisations operating out of RAAF Base The Singleton Military Area (Lone Pine Barracks) and Williamtown. The operations at RAAF Williamtown inject Singleton Training Area houses the School of Infantry and Support organisations in the Hunter include the HunterNet over $1.6 billion per annum into the Hunter economy and the Special Forces Training Centre. In addition, there are Innovation & Technology Committee, the Hunter Digital is the largest single site employer in the Hunter. accommodation and training areas available for visiting units who use the area for field training and to conduct live Williamtown handles around 1,000 aircraft movements firing. The base currently has 400 permanent personnel each week, making it the busiest base in the RAAF. Aircraft involved in the training and in excess of 400 trainees involved operating on base include, F/A-18 Hornet, BAE Systems in initial employment training (IET). A $280 million upgrade is Hawk 127 Lead in Fighter and Pilatus PC9 for Forward completed, with finalisation of the second stage in 2014. Air Control of the Air Combat Group supported by the Air Surveillance Group with Airborne Early Warning and The Army Barracks at Adamstown holds 10 different units, MANAGED Control (AEW&C), Wedgetail aircraft and radar units with 50 regular soldiers and 1,500 reservists. 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all forms of ammunition and explosives used by the The University of Newcastle Defence and Security EQUINE FILM & TV Australian Defence Force. Research and Innovation Hub (DSRIH) aims to The Region’s equine industry is centred on Scone in the The Hunter is home to some of the finest and most encourage greater engagement between the University Upper Hunter and extends into the Muswellbrook and diverse cinematic locations Australia has to offer. From There are several Prime Defence contractors located of Newcastle and the established defence industry in Murrurundi areas. It produces some 70% of Australia’s the spectacular Stockton Sand Dunes, Lake Macquarie, in the Hunter including BAE Systems, Boeing Defence the Newcastle and Hunter Region which includes both thoroughbred foals and provides over $100 million beaches, harbours and rivers to picturesque vineyards and Australia, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, government and industry stakeholders. Through the in yearling sales annually, making it an important mountain ranges. Add sweeping plains, horse studs, open contributor to the economy in the area and the Region Raytheon and Thales. Second Tier companies development of a framework for collaboration, the Hub cut mines and historical architecture, and almost every generally. include CEA Technologies, Forgacs and Varley. aims to create an environment where new opportunities location is covered. These are supported by a range of capable defence for innovative solutions and research breakthroughs can Breeds such as the Australian stockhorse and the companies involved with project management, system be generated and translated into practice for the benefit quarter horse have been important for the area for Screen Hunter capitalises on the unique qualities of the engineering, design, infrastructure, manufacturing, of the defence sector and its personnel. many years, however, quality thoroughbred horses region and pitches these locations to local, interstate and supply, maintenance repair and overhaul, raised for the racing industry have become the main international film companies whilst fostering and driving technology, communication, electronics, hydraulics, Study Hunter focus for the area. development of a creative and sustainable film industry in robotics, simulation, CNC machining, 3D printing, Study Hunter is a partner project to the NSW the Hunter region. education and training product development. Government’s StudyNSW Program managed by RDA The area is acknowledged as the second largest thoroughbred nursery behind Kentucky, USA and Hunter. With partners Hunter TAFE and University of Staffed by industry professionals, the office operates as has attracted substantial investment by international University of Newcastle Defence and Security Newcastle, RDA Hunter is aiming to increase the number a one-stop-shop for filming approvals, location scouting racing’s leading breeders to establish thoroughbred Research and Innovation Hub of international students studying in the Hunter. assistance, sourcing of local crew, services and support. studs. Home to some of the country’s leading researchers, the Screen Hunter has an extensive membership database of Univeristy has become a key player in the development It incorporates a broad range of initiatives focused The industry has seen the establishment of world-class local film professionals and support businesses to assist all of defence and security innovations. It is through the on raising the Hunter’s profile internationally. It infrastructure that includes modern training and racing local and inbound productions. outstanding leadership of research experts that work provides comprehensive, up-to-date information complexes, the Hunter Valley Equine Research Centre continues towards establishing some of Australia’s about the Hunter for international students looking to at Scone and equine-related education facilities with The Office streamlines the film permitting process largest collaborative defence research projects. relocate, study and work. It promotes the Hunter as TAFE Hunter Institute along with one of the largest by brokering approvals with a variety of Government specialist veterinary complexes in Australia. a destination with job and investment opportunities, Departments. Screen Hunter has ‘delegated authority’ to The defence research capabilitlies are of the highest established social and business networks and a issue all filming approvals for the Hunter Region’s Councils, Over 50 studs are located in the area and include standard and invlove research disciplines rated at welcoming community. Hunter Region National Parks and Wildlife Services, along Alabama Stud (Aberdeen), Arrowfield (Scone), the highest level through Excellence in Research for Coolmore Stud (Jerrys Plains), Craidon Park Stud with Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, Crown Land, Australia (ERA) ratings of 5, indicating ‘well above The multi-lingual, on-line resource incorporates an (Wybong), Darley (Denman and Aberdeen), Emirates Newcastle Port Corporation and many other private and world standard’, for Applied Mathematics, Civil ambassadorial program of current international Park (Murrurundi), Widden Stud (Denman) and public organisations so consequently has a large network. Engineering, Electricial and Electronic Engineering, University and TAFE students as well as Alumni. Yarraman Park (Scone). The majority of studs sell In the past 12 months Screen Hunter has approved over Mechanical Engineering, Macromolecular and horses to both the Australian and overseas buyers. 320 filming approvals for the Hunter Region alone. Materials Chemistry, Psychology and Cognitive Study Hunter showcases the Hunter’s lifestyle The thoroughbred industry employs more than 1,000 Science, Neurosciences, Human Movement and advantages, vibrant youth culture, connectivity with The Office regularly conducts industry focused workshops full-time, part-time and casual employees. In addition Sports Science and Cardiovascular Medicine and Australian destinations, quality education institutions, and networking events and continues to encourage and it accesses a wide range of services that include: Haematilogy. career opportunities, and economic capacity as well as develop screen culture throughout the region. The Office service fees, feed, veterinary services, machinery and practical information about living in the region. has initiated and nurtured many partnerships over the equipment maintenance, farrier, fuel, transport and years and many of these partners are now regular partners fertilisers. for all of our events.

Screen Hunter has extensive experience in running high value well organised events in the region with partner organisations like Hunter TAFE, the University of Newcastle, Flickerfest, Sydney Film Festival and many more. The office also runs the highly successful film festival, the Real Film Festival.

Contact Screen Hunter at [email protected], call +61 2 4978 4014 or visit www.screenhunter.com.au

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HEALTH Newcastle, Hunter New England Health and Calvary MANUFACTURING advanced planning and scheduling, finite element Mater Newcastle. analysis, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Health is a major industry sector in the Hunter Region, Manufacturing has been a major component of the Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP). In all facets employing around 13.6% of the workforce, which is HMRI provides a focal point for the coordination of Hunter economy for over 150 years servicing heavy of manufacturing, local companies are now using high significantly higher than the national figure of 12.0%. research strategy, resources and funding, attracting engineering facilities such as ship building, railway precision technologies including advanced CNC, 3D community and corporate investment in research rolling stock, steel and chemical industries. printing, robotics, laser cutting and automation. The major provider of health services in the Region and providing central resources for researchers. is Hunter New England Health which was established Additionally, HMRI has also improved research facilities, The manufacturing industry in the Hunter employs Business processes have improved over several years in 2005 following the merger between Hunter, training and employment opportunities and health care 28,000 people or around 10% of the regional with improved controls and quality management New England and the Lower local delivery by attracting leading researchers and health care workforce, making it the third largest employer. systems standards to ensure that they meet the government areas of Gloucester, Greater Taree professionals to the Region. The industry is well served in skills training, tertiary needs of customers, other stakeholders as well as City and Great Lakes. In total, the organisation has education and engineering research by the University the statutory and regulatory requirements related to approximately 16,000 staff (including approximately The University of Newcastle’s Global eHealth Research and of Newcastle, ranked number three in Australia, and their products. Hunter companies are now improving 2,000 medical officers) and 1,600 volunteers. Innovation Cluster’s vision is to lead a multidisciplinary the Hunter Institute of TAFE. processes by training staff and implementing Lean approach to research, development, translation and manufacturing for the elimination of waste in the In the Hunter Region, Hunter New England Health commercialisation of health technology for clinicians, Advanced Manufacturing – The Future manufacturing pipe line. operates: teachers, educators, and the general public. While the region still has a large footprint in heavy • three tertiary referral hospitals engineering, Advanced Manufacturing has been Companies are developing and improving their supply • four rural referral hospitals The cluster facilitates collaboration between emerging over several years. With the use of smart chain performance and relationships, ensuring they • 12 district hospitals innovators from the fields of health and medical sciences, technologies, Hunter industries are improving products remain competitive and capable to deliver increased • 10 community hospitals engineering, design, communication, information and processes in many traditional industries including value over a three-cycle engagement by implementing • 10 multipurpose services technology, education, mathematics, business, humanities, medical, food, supply chains and other industries. the Department of Industry, Entrepreneur • more than 60 community health services and physical, environmental and social sciences. Development Supplier Continuous Improvement • three mental health facilities (plus several Industries have for many years used technologies Program (SCIP). This has increased small and medium additional inpatient and community mental Cluster participants include UON academic and like Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided enterprise productivity within Defence and rail sectors health services) professional staff, clinical and non-clinical conjoints, Engineering (CAE) and Computer Aided Manufacturing including ATSA, Puzzle Precision, RPC Technologies and • three residential aged care facilities. representatives from across the relevant industries, (CAM) software to improve the processes and to the Varley Group. and government and non-government organisations. manufacture better products. Hunter industries are The Region also accounts for around 10% of the State’s now utilising computing for modelling, simulation ATSA / UVS provides excellence in support for licensed private hospital beds. Most of the private The Hunter is serviced by the Ambulance Service of and analysis for design, project management, the world's most advanced electronic systems. A hospitals provide general medical, nursing and allied New South Wales, providing emergency clinical care, combination of expertise and innovation delivers health care, surgery including day surgery, antenatal rescue and patient transport. These services are an integrated range of technological and electro- care and obstetric care. The main private hospitals in provided out of 22 local ambulance stations which mechanical solutions in harsh environments, the Hunter include: Christo Road Private, Hunter Valley operate ambulance vehicles, other support vehicles particularly marine, sub-sea and robotics. ATSA’s Private, Lake Macquarie Private, Lingard Private, Maitland and ambulance aircraft. expertise covers the full life-cycle of all electronic Private, Newcastle Private, Toronto Private and Warners systems, from initial development through to Bay Private. Other day surgeries and some of the private The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) production, including technical support and training. hospitals provide more specialist services such as invitro is an aeromedical search and rescue service that fertilisation, coronary care, dental, eye, plastic, cosmetic commenced operations in 1975 in Newcastle. Funds Many Hunter companies are now increasing the levels and reconstructive surgery. Lake Macquarie Private from NSW Health, corporate sponsorship and the of design for technologically complex, innovative, Hospital opened the region's first private emergency community allow aeromedical rescue to be provided reliable, affordable, and available products, which department in 2015, providing the community with 24/7 without charge to patients. are newer, better, more exciting and solve a variety access to private emergency care. of society’s problems. The Hunter has the ability to There are a wide range of aged care facilities across the custom manufacture and to manufacture high or low The Hunter is home to the Hunter Medical Research Hunter. Major private, church-based and community- volumes. Institute (HMRI), the second largest medical research based providers include Anglican Care, Catholic Care institute in NSW. HMRI brings together more than 1500 for the Aged, Empowered Living Support Services, Hunter industries are now successfully designing and health and medical researchers from the University of Churches of Christ and Uniting Care. manufacturing components and systems utilising new CLEVER devices and materials particularly with the requirement RESOURCEFUL by customers for automation, information, cost SOLUTIONS reduction, sophisticated products and risk mitigation. Mechatronics is involved in a diverse range of exciting Orica provides market-leading customer modern technologies; from the control of robots to solutions to improve productivity and resource the optimisation of modern vehicles, the design of efficiency in the mining, quarrying, oil and gas, appliances to biomechanics. This may also include the and infrastructure sectors. design, automation and operational performance of electro-mechanical systems. Many companies are now Our value of No Accidents Today underpins our involved with the use of multiple technologies, for commitment to the safety, health and well-being of instance local company, Tecevo has embraced multiple our people, customers, the environment, and the technologies in the design and manufacture process communities in which we operate. Orica is proud to for products which includes customised library sorting be associated with the Hunter Valley region. systems for all library sizes and interactive signage for many different promotions and applications. Blasting Systems | Ground Support | Mining Chemicals Future Education Since 2010, RDA Hunter has implemented Australia’s most innovative, industry led workforce development orica.com program which has raised the uptake of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills in the Photo courtesy of Hunter Medical Research Institute region’s high schools. The ME Program assists the

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region’s education and training sectors to produce Hunter will retain its position as an Engineering Centre sufficient skilled technicians and engineers to support of Excellence into the future. modern defence operations. This program has been outstanding in over five years’ full operation in raising Collaboration enrolments in Year 11 in STEM to well above the Collaboration between industry and the University of New South Wales average and it has helped to lift Newcastle is increasing to improve access to the skills and the numbers of enrolments in TAFE and University in research capabilities which exist in the various faculties – studies that lead to engineering and technical careers. particularly in engineering, science and ITC, and business. In 2015, with sponsorship from Pricewaterhouse The University and the Australian Industry Group are also Coopers, the ME program was extended to junior collaborating to develop trade opportunities, in parallel school. In addition, the Science and Engineering with University research connections, to regions around Challenge operating from the University of Newcastle, the world that have an affinity with the history and skills of provides further STEM activities at junior and senior the Hunter Region. The Hunter manufacturing Industry is school levels. The programs are ensuring that the openly engaging with the world.

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POWER GENERATION The Hunter’s power generation industry produces A $1 billion gas pipeline is planned to be built from over 60% of New South Wales’ electricity supply and to the Hunter, which would make it employs approximately 2,200 people. NSW’s large coal- feasible for a gas-fired to be built in the fired power stations produce some of the cheapest Hunter. electricity in Australia. , has undergone major upgrades Within the Hunter and adjacent Central Coast Region, in recent years and is now the largest power station in three generating companies operate four coal-fired Australia as well as the most efficient sub-critical coal power stations supplying power to the National Energy fired power station. Market. also has a gas-fired power station to help meet peak demand.

Companies and their power generating capabilities are as follows.

Power Generator Type of Station Location Capacity Station

AGL Macquarie Bayswater Coal-fired Muswellbrook/Singleton 2,640 MW

AGL Macquarie Liddell Coal-fired Muswellbrook/Singleton 2,000 MW

Origin Energy Eraring Coal-fired Lake Macquarie 2,880 MW

Trevor St Baker / Vales Point Coal-fired Central Coast 1,320 MW Brian Flannery

Snowy Hydro Colongra Gas-fired Central Coast 660 MW

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Clean energy projects a national and international hub for researching and TOURISM As well as being a state leader in power generation, the commercialising solar thermal technologies. Tourism is a significant contributor to the Hunter Newcastle has long been known to the corporate Hunter leads the way in innovative energy production. Region’s economy, directly employing around 12,000 visitor and is now beginning to emerge as a leisure The Hunter is a leader in clean energy, with a number The University of Newcastle has a major research people and attracting around $2.3 billion annually in destination with more people becoming aware of its of projects in the Region at the cutting edge of program on Renewable Energy Systems to reduce visitor spend (2014-2015). It also offers almost limitless unique attractions. Attractions include: The Hunter technology. reliance on fossil fuels and therefore minimise opportunities for investors due to the Hunter’s close Wetlands Centre, Blackbutt Reserve, award winning greenhouse gas emissions. driving proximity to Sydney, easy air access from major beaches, , , the The CSIRO Energy Centre in Newcastle provides a focal Led by Professor Behdad Moghtaderi the program domestic centres, great diversity of attractions and its Maritime Museum, Newcastle Art Gallery, Honeysuckle point for energy research and demonstration. As well focuses on the development of novel systems for more appeal to all market segments. All areas are supported waterfront and harbour cruises to name just a few. as its own projects, CSIRO is currently working with efficient and viable use of renewable energy sources by excellent road access. Venues such as the Civic Theatre and the Newcastle Australian and overseas partners. such as bio-mass, wind and geothermal. Entertainment Centre accommodate a wide range of According to Destination NSW, Hunter visitor numbers concerts, exhibitions and conventions. CSIRO has constructed Australia’s largest solar thermal The research underpinning the program covers for the year ending 30 June 2015 included nearly 3.1 research hub at the CSIRO National Solar Energy fundamental and applied aspects of renewable million domestic overnight visitors (up 14.5%), 64,300 Lake Macquarie is Australia’s largest salt water lake, Centre. The hub comprises of a 30 metre high solar energy systems, including, but not limited to, biomass international overnight visitors (up 7.6%) and nearly over four times as large as Sydney Harbour. It offers a tower surrounded by 450 locally manufactured custom combustion, gasification and pyrolysis, novel wind 5.8 million daytrip visitors (up 2.6%). range of water activities, including swimming, fishing, designed mirrors (heliostats), capable of generating turbines, geothermal power cycles and hot dry rock sailing, cruising, kayaking, houseboats and water temperatures of up to 1500°C. The $5 million site is technology for geothermal power generation. The Port of Newcastle is also increasingly being visited skiing. Its vicinity to the Pacific Ocean and the Watagan by luxury cruise liners. National Park also means that a wide range of other activities are also close at hand. The strength of the Hunter as a tourist location is its great diversity of natural assets and built facilities. Maitland offers a blend of heritage and contemporary style, encapsulating the best of the past and the The Hunter Valley’s Wine Country Region is based present. The street scapes of Maitland and surrounds around Australia’s oldest and arguably most famous are lined with historical buildings dating from the early wine growing region with an array of wineries 1800s. Other major attractions include open to the public. It attracts millions of visitors and the township of Morpeth. annually, with many staying overnight or longer at the numerous guesthouses, hotels and resorts. Other A world heritage listed area, Barrington Tops major attractions include the 25 hectare Hunter Valley National Park is full of contrasts – from subtropical Gardens and hot air ballooning. It also attracts major rainforests in the deep valleys that are near sea level local and international artists to concerts. to subalpine woodland on the plateau at up to 1500m which regularly has snowfalls in winter. Barrington Known as the Blue Water Paradise and covering Tops is also the habitat of an enormous diversity of almost 1,000 sq km, Port Stephens is characterised plant and animal life. It protects more than 50 rare by breathtaking natural beauty, golden sand, pristine or threatened species. The area is well-known for its waterways, spectacular scenery, unspoilt national parks bush walking, ranging from short, easy walks to steep and abundant wildlife. Tourists are offered a vast array overnight treks. of water and land activities, including dolphin and whale watching. The famous sand dunes at Stockton The Watagan National Park covers 7,751 hectares of cover an area of 4,200 hectares and provide activities an extensive mountain range north of Cooranbong and such as sand boarding, 4WD beach and dune driving, Morriset. It is great for touring the forest roads by car, horse and camel riding, and quad biking. mountain bike or on horseback.

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Other “must see” destinations in the Hunter include WINE more recent years in . The major growth Lake St Clair and Mount . market in the last decade, however, has been Asia and The Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest wine growing this now accounts for nearly 50% of wine exports. The Hunter Region has a growing reputation as a great Region, with first plantings in the early 1820s. Over destination for both the active sportsperson and the 190 years later, the Hunter remains one of Australia’s The Hunter is home to many of the great names in the sports watcher. One of the major tourism sports in premier wine regions, producing some of the nation’s industry including Tyrrell’s, McWilliams, the Hunter is golf, with the Region boasting numerous most distinctive and outstanding . Lindemans, McGuigan, Draytons, Brokenwood, world-class golf courses, several of which also Wyndham Estate and Rothbury Estate. incorporate top-quality accommodation facilities. Hunter Valley Semillon is globally recognised and has been described as “Australia’s unique gift to the world”. As competition continues to produce distinctive high- For those that enjoy watching sport, the Region offers Another wine particularly associated with the Hunter quality table wines sub-regions are establishing within a wide range of sporting attractions, including national is Shiraz. The Region also has a growing reputation for the Hunter Valley’s wine growing region with small rugby league and football matches, and regular the development of innovative new varieties and styles vineyards and wineries grouping together to market horse racing meetings at Broadmeadow, Cessnock, such as . their product to an increasingly sophisticated market. Muswellbrook and Scone. This has seen the Broke – Fordwich Wine Region Centred on Pokolbin, near Cessnock, the Hunter vineyards group together. In the Upper Hunter, centred The Hunter is home to a wide range of annual festivals Region’s wine industry and the tourism industry that on Denman, vignerons are promoting the Upper that attract an increasing number of visitors to the complements it are significant contributors to the Hunter sub-region. In this sub-region James Estate Region. These include Jazz in the Vines, Newcastle regional economy. Wines is developing an export market in Asia for their Jazz Festival, Mattara Festival, Bitter & Twisted high-quality distinctive wines. International Boutique Beer Festival, Boardwalk Beer The most popular still reds produced in the Hunter Festival, Real Film Festival, Hunter Valley Electric are Shiraz and while the most Some of the leading companies that own vineyards Vehicle Festival, Upper Hunter Food & Wine Affair, popular still whites are and Semillon. and wineries in the Region include: Fosters Group Lovedale Long Lunch, , The Hunter Region is quickly gaining a reputation for - Lindemans and Rosemount labels; Pernod-Ricard - Dungog Rodeo, , Shakespeare in Gloucester quality . This variety is becoming recognised Wyndham Estate; Hokuriku Group - Arrowfield Wines; Festival, Scone and Upper Hunter Horse Festival, as an important wine style that is well suited to the Roche Group - Roche Wines; McGuigan Simeon Wines Festival of the Fleeces, Blue Water Country Music Australian lifestyle and the Hunter Valley is leading Limited -Tempus Two, McGuigan. Other leading Festival and many others. the charge to gain consumer palates and broader wineries include Audrey Wilkinson, Bimbadgen, recognition. Brokenwood Wines, Constable & Hershon, De Bortoli Wines, De Iuliis Wines, Evans Family Wines, Hunter wines have achieved remarkable market Hermitage, Hungerford Hill, James Estate, Tulloch acceptance over a long period of time in and in Wines and Tyrrell’s.

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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 with a quality business services and is particularly strong in businesses, with excellent transport links, a wide growing and diverse base of businesses that take their professional services. There is a wide variety of both range of available export-related services and readily products and services to the international market. Through Hunter-grown business service companies and local available assistance from a variety of organisations, departments like NSW Department of Industry and offices of national and international companies who including the NSW Department of Industry and Austrade, there is abundant support and training available have realised the value of doing business in the Hunter. Austrade. to support and develop Hunter-based businesses to grow and expand as the world becomes a smaller place and Generally, almost any business service that is available Although there are strong road, rail and air links in the competition increases. The increase in international fair in the capital cities around Australia can be found in the Hunter, the major competitive transport advantage trade agreements opens up potential export opportunities Hunter. The quality of these services is also generally is the Port of Newcastle. The Port is the largest coal for motivated local businesses. at least comparable to those in the large cities. Indeed, exporting port in the world, but is also the distribution many Hunter-grown business service companies are point for a broad range of other export goods, For further information please contact: now competing across Australia and even overseas, including alumina, aluminium, concentrates, grains, with a great deal of success. fertiliser products, woodchips, steel products plus a NSW Department of Industry wide variety of other bulk and general cargo. Level 3, 26 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle NSW 2300 Almost every major financial institution operating in Phone: +61 2 4908 7333 Australia is present in the Hunter, with most having Exporting is one of the most beneficial long-term growth email: [email protected] dedicated business banking offices. The Hunter is also strategies a company can choose, especially in a country Website: www.industry.nsw.gov.au home to some of the nation’s most successful building with a relatively small domestic market. Export success societies, including the Newcastle Permanent Building depends upon having access to practical and reliable Austrade Society and The Greater Building Society. information and advice on export planning, finance, Regional Representative: Isaac Court markets, distribution and marketing, and political, cultural Phone: +61 2 4925 8777 The extent of available business services can be and legal requirements. NSW Department of Industry Email: [email protected] easily seen from even a brief visit to online business and Austrade both have export advisers and support Website: www.austrade.gov.au directories such as www.yellowpages.com.au. services and programs in the Hunter Region. They provide advice to local Hunter businesses on export-related issues, including planning for export, market opportunities, market entry and export grants.

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Investment confidence in the Hunter is amongst the $131 million Tangara contract for UGL strongest in Australia with many billions of dollars’ UGL Unipart Rail Services has been awarded a $131 worth of private and government projects approved, million contract for the technology upgrade of the underway or recently completed. Tangara rail fleet. The upgrade of the 446 Tangara passenger railcars, which were designed and built The following is just a small snapshot of some of the by UGL at Broadmeadow, aligns them with the latest Region’s projects. It is by no means complete, but generation of trains on the Sydney network provides an indication of the scale of project activity in the Region. $510 million transport system for Newcastle The NSW Government is underway with a new Fourth coal loader transport system for Newcastle which involved Port Waratah Coal Services has approval to build terminating the heavy rail at Wickham, building a major Newcastle’s fourth coal loader on 310 ha of land at transport interchange at Wickham and installing a light Korragang. Expected to cost in the vicinity of $5 billion, rail system from Wickham to the eastern end of Hunter the total proposal would add an additional 70 million Street. The new transport system is a major project in tonnes pa of coal loading capacity. The master plan the revitalisation of Newcastle and is expected to act as allows for future expansion up to 120 Mtpa. the catalyst for heavy private investment.

Major redevelopment for Newcastle CBD Queensland Hunter Gas Pipeline UrbanGrowth and GPT are planning to redevelop four Hunter Gas Pipeline Pty Ltd is planning a $1 billion natural city blocks in the Hunter Street mall precinct into a gas pipeline from Queensland to the Hunter to supply gas mix of residential, commercial and speciality retail to industry in the Region. This addition to the market is uses. The Easy End plan includes 565 apartments, expected to make supply more certain and pricing more 4,900 sqm of retail floor space, 2,700 sqm of competitive. It will also make it feasible to build a gas-fired commercial floor space and 491 residential car power station in Upper Hunter as well as transportation of parking spaces. NSW Coal Seam Gas to market.

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Former Steelworks site French themed village The 150 hectare former BHP Steelworks site at The Village of St Helena is a unique project to be Mayfield is being developed into one of the most located at the western access to the newly rezoned strategic and unique sites on the East Coast of South Lochinvar urban release area. The project will Australia. comprise a central commercial area with French themed architecture based on its adjacency to the The site includes the 90 hectare port-side portion historic St Helena homestead. In addition there will be managed by the Port of Newcastle and the 60 a mixture of 190 residential lots and a seniors living hectare Intertrade Industrial Park managed by Hunter area of 150 dwellings. Construction may commence in Development Corporation. Positioned at the Port of 2016. Newcastle and only 4 km from the Newcastle CBD, the site offers 2 km of water frontage as well as excellent Williamtown Aerospace Centre road and rail links. Williamtown Aerospace Centre (WAC) offers commercial and technical space for lease in buildings NeW Space designed for your needs. The completed first stage NeW Space is a $95 million landmark education includes a new 95 room Mercure hotel, plus completed precinct under development by the University of projects for Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Nova Newcastle in the heart of Newcastle's CBD. Systems and local success story Bohemia Interactive Simulations. A third building is under construction The precinct will host a range of University-supported and due for completion in early 2016. Located in activities including business and law programs, Technology Place off Williamtown Drive, WAC’s digital library services and information commons, campus design means you will be located with other collaborative learning and research spaces, facilities Defence, aerospace and technology companies, and for engagement with industry, business and the still adjacent to Newcastle airport for ease of access all community, and social learning spaces. over Australia.

As a technology-rich and engaging demonstrator site, Large wind farm planned for the Upper Hunter NeW Space will provide a platform for staff to develop EPURON is planning to build the Wind and test innovative ideas to deliver a “next generation” Farm in the Warrumbungle & Upper Hunter Shires. The university experience for students. project would include 550Newcastle wind turbines Court rated House at 1.5 – 3.3 MW each, producing enough electricity to power around 525,000 homes. NeW Space New facilities to accommodate JSF Fighters The RAAF Base at Williamtown is to receive a substantial share of $1.6 billion allocated by the Federal Government for new facilities and infrastructure to accommodate the A REGION new F-35 Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft, the first Gas exploration well off Newcastle coast of which are expected to be delivered in 2018 and be in Advent Energy is exploring for in the BUILT ON COAL service in 2020. offshore PEPII permit which has been estimated to contain over 370 billion cubic metres of prospective 207 hectare development at Boolaroo recoverable gas resources (approximately ten times the The Bunderra site comprises an area of 207 hectares estimated annual Australian consumption). The site and will include industrial, commercial and residential also has strong prospects as a potential major carbon land. The area incorporates the former lead dioxide geosequestration site. smelter site and former Incitec Fertilisers site which have both been fully remediated. $200+ million clean energy park The NSW Government has approved plans for a $200- ewcastle and the Hunter has a rich mining history Trinity Point Marina 250 million wind and solar farm at Scone which will is Nbringing with it jobs and wealth. Coal mining has The Planning Assessment Commision has approved designed to provide renewable power to more than brought economic and industrial benefi ts and has contributed plans for the massive $388 million Trinity Point Marina 47,000 homes. to the growth of our community. complex. It is to include a 5-star Pullman Hotel, 250 apartments, a business centre, a 300 person A legacy of over 200 years of mining is that large parts The Kyoto Energy Park will be constructed by Pamada conference/wedding centre, restaurant and bar, Pty Ltd, with a generating capacity of up to 113 MW of of our region are undermined. Despite this, development proposed 188-berth marina and more. renewable energy through 34 wind turbines, a hydro continues to thrive with the expertise and assistance of the electric generator using recycled water and up to Mine Subsidence Board. Former Hydro site to be redeveloped 10 MW hectares of solar panels (final mix subject to As Newcastle CBD embarks on an exciting phase of Plans for the future of the 2000 ha site of Hydro’s former change). The facility will create 183 construction jobs construction the Mine Subsidence Board is proud to play an aluminium smelter at Kurri Kurri are progressing and and 12 ongoing jobs, and save hundreds of thousands promise to provide a major economic boost to the region. important role in this new chapter of history. of tonnes of carbon. It is expected to be complete by The project, named Regrowth Kurri Kurri, includes plans early 2018. We’re here to support those both in and out of mine subsidence for business, industrial and residential development as well districts by providing risk assessment, compensation, repairs, as conservation of around 1300 ha of the site. Gloucester coal seam gas project advice and by eliminating danger. The NSW Government has approved a $200 million $60 million facelift for AGL project at Gloucester to harness and distribute A $60 million facelift is planned for Stockland Glendale coal seam gas. Up to 110 coal seam gas wells are NEWCASTLE WYONG which would include around 50 new specialty retailers, included in the approval, with a pipeline to connect to Ph: (02) 4908 4300 Ph: (02) 4352 1646 a Coles expansion, an enclosed mall and a “boulevard the existing gas pipeline at Hexham. The project has restaurant precinct” with casual dining areas linking

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$1.1 billion infrastructure spend by Hunter Water Hunter Water is planning to spend $1.1 billion over the next 10 years to upgrade infrastructure to support the Let’s work Hunter’s increasing population. The funds will be spread over a range of projects including $40 million for the Garhamstown Water Treatment Plant, $48 to expand together the Farley Wastewater Treatment Plant and $15 million of the Dungog Wastewater Treatment Works The Power in Print. expansion. With 175 locals and a connected global network 5-star hotel and resort for Anna Bay A $230 million tourist resort is planned for Anna of 8500 people, we Bay that would include a 5-star hotel with 150 guest understand Newcastle rooms, conference rooms, restaurants, recreation and the Hunter. Since 1975, NCP Printing has been areas, basement parking for 150 vehicles, 234 guest Our engineers, architects, apartments, an artificial lagoon, indoor and outdoor Newcastle’s and the Hunter Region’s, fitness areas and a muli-purpose theatre with seating environmental scientists for 700 people. and other professionals Premier Print Group. are working to: $377 million expansion for A $377 million redevelopment of Stockland Green • Shape more liveable Hills has been approved. It more than double the communities total gross lettable area to around 70,000 sqm. The expansion includes new David Jones, Target, JB Hi-Fi • Enhance economic and Harris Scarfe stores. There will be 141 additional outcomes Newcastle Office Sydney Office specialty stores, bringing the total number up to 225. • Improve infrastructure 14 Channel Rd, Steel River Industrial Park, Mayfield West NSW 2304 8-10 Frank Street, Wetherill Park NSW 2164

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TRANSPORT & end of the M1 at Wahroonga to the M5 at Beecroft will ACCESS TO MARKETS also speed access between the Hunter and many parts of Passenger services: CityRail operates a regular electric BUS SERVICES Sydney, including the CBD. passenger rail service between Newcastle and Sydney State Transit operates bus services throughout the The Hunter’s location and impressive transport with a travel time of around 2.5 hours. Recent studies Newcastle and adjoining Lake Macquarie suburbs. In infrastructure provide it with a competitive edge in The Pacific Highway runs from Sydney to into a possible high speed rail link indicate rail trips of addition, a ferry service from Newcastle to Stockton accessing Australian and international markets. along the NSW coast, passing through Newcastle around 40 minutes between Newcastle and Sydney. links residents in that area to the City. Private bus West. services also provide connections with Upper and Centrally positioned on Australia’s eastern seaboard Half-hourly services run between Newcastle and Lower Hunter towns and Newcastle to augment the between Melbourne and Brisbane, and within two The provides passage to Maitland most of the day during the week, while government operated services. hours’ drive of Sydney, the Hunter is ideally situated Brisbane and to the North-West of NSW via the New four services per day operate between Scone and to service the 11.6 million people living in these cities England Region. It is the preferred route for road Newcastle, and five services between Dungog and The frequent State Transit buses in the Newcastle City (ABS ERP June 2014). Well over half of Australia’s freight through to Brisbane and services the major Newcastle Centre are free between 7.30 am and 6:00 pm seven population is within a 12 hour drive from Newcastle. Hunter centres of Maitland, Singleton, Muswellbrook days a week. and Scone. The Hunter has a highly efficient transport infrastructure, providing fast and integrated links The extends from the New England within the Region and to the rest of NSW, Australia Highway, near Singleton, to Dubbo in Central NSW. This and the world. This infrastructure includes the Port of highway is an important link to the areas surrounding Newcastle, Newcastle Airport and a comprehensive Dubbo and provides a carriageway for the transport of Distance road and rail network. wheat and other produce to the Port of Newcastle. Travel time Population (by road)

THE PORT OF NEWCASTLE Arterial roads - The Hunter also has a network of Driving time approx. 2 hours, Sydney Metropolitan Area approx. The Port of Newcastle is the world’s largest coal arterial roads that link the major industrial suburbs Newcastle to Sydney 159km air travel time approx. 40 min 4.84 million (64.4% of NSW’s population) tonnage port. It is also a growing cargo and general of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie with the Port container hub, with further major expansion plans of Newcastle, Newcastle Airport and the major currently in development. Excellent transport highways. Most arterial roads are four lanes, with Newcastle to Brisbane 786km Driving time approx. 9 hours, Brisbane to Gold Coast approx. 3.15 infrastructure and ongoing efficiency measures at ample capacity to handle the growing Hunter air travel time approx. 1 hour million (67% of Queensland population) the Port contribute to a lack of congestion and rapid economy. turnaround compared with Australia’s metropolitan Driving time approx.11 hours, ports. For more detailed information see page 46. RAIL Melbourne approx. 4.44 million Newcastle to Melbourne 1,014km air travel time approx. 1 hour 30 (0ver 76.0% of Victoria’s population) A comprehensive rail network operates within the minutes AIR LINKS Region. Passenger and general freight train services link The Hunter has five working airports, with Newcastle the Hunter with Sydney, Brisbane and North Western Newcastle to Canberra 436km Driving time approx. 4.5 hours, ACT approx. 386,000 Airport being the premier regional facility. Newcastle NSW including Tamworth and Moree. Airport has both civil and defence functionalities and can accommodate large international aircraft such The rail network is also linked to the Port of Newcastle, as the Boeing 787 or Airbus A330. For more detailed providing a smooth transition between sea and land information see page 44. for the movement of bulk items such as coal, alumina and wood chips, and containerised cargo. Much of ROADS the agricultural produce from the North-West regions The Hunter has a highly developed network of is exported through the Port of Newcastle via the rail highways and arterial roads. This combined with links to these areas. over 100 national and regional transport companies operating in the Region, allows for fast and efficient Pacific National hauls the Hunter’s containerised movement of freight. freight, coal, and industrial and agricultural products. QR National also hauls coal. Some of the larger coal All major industrial estates in the Region, as well as those mines are also currently using or investigating using planned, are located on or close to national highways or on their own services. main arterial roads with fast links to the highways. The Main Northern Railway Line from Sydney passes A core road network consisting of a freeway and three through Cardiff/Glendale to Broadmeadow and then main highways facilitate the smooth flow of traffic into on to Maitland, then the to and out of the Hunter. Tamworth.

The Sydney to Newcastle M1 Motorway (formerly At , near Tamworth, a branch line services F3 Freeway) is part of the National Highway network. Gunnedah, Narrabri and Moree in the North-West of It is the main corridor linking Newcastle to Sydney, NSW. This line carries general freight, coal from the providing a driving time of less than two hours Gloucester area and passenger traffic. between the two cities. The M1 has links to the New England Highway, Pacific Highway, The North Coast Rail Line commences at Maitland and and numerous other arterial roads. passes through Dungog, Gloucester and the coastal towns through to Brisbane. The Hunter Expressway is 40 km of dual divided carriageway between the M1 Motorway at The aptly named Coal Lines are dedicated rail lines for the Seahampton and the New England Highway west coal trains that travel from the Hunter Valley to the Port of Branxton. Interchanges are located at the M1 of Newcastle. These lines are constructed on the western Motorway, Buchanan, Kurri Kurri, Loxford, Allandale side of the main passenger and general freight lines. This and Branxton. arrangement of rail lines was originally constructed to allow coal trains to travel uninterrupted to Port Waratah Planning is underway for the 15 km extension of the M1 to Coal Services’ export facility. The lines have undergone a . The planned connection of the southern massive $1 billion upgrade in recent years.

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MAITLAND AIRPORT The Airport consists of two sealed and one grass runway, AIRPORTS IN THE HUNTER Currently the airport has a sealed runway 1097 metres The Royal Newcastle Aero Club (RNAC) owns the aerodrome making the aerodrome operational in most xclimatic long with night landing facilities. Both jet and avgas known as Russell Field at Rutherford, near Maitland. conditions. The main runway is 1,097 metres long and NEWCASTLE AIRPORT fuel are available from a modern facility operated by provides sufficient take-off and landing directions to allow The Hunter’s major airport, Newcastle Airport is Skyfuel. Aircraft maintenance and storage hangars are The aerodrome is defined as a registered aerodrome circuit training to be conducted for most situations. It has located in the Port Stephens Local Government also available. by the Civil Aviation Regulations. It is primarily used facilities for night flying and can accommodate aircraft up Area at Williamtown, a 25-minute drive from the for flight training, joy flights, private charter operations to 5.7 tonnes. Newcastle CBD. and medical patient and family transfers for Maitland Owned by Council, Scone Airport and John Hunter Hospitals and private aircraft. The RNAC is also the home base of Paul Bennet, the Australian Newcastle Airport is serviced by FlyPelican, Jetstar, includes 1,404 metre fully sealed runway, night landing aerodrome is also used as an alternate aerodrome Unlimited Aerobatic Champion Pilot. Paul Bennet Airshows Regional Express, QantasLink, and Virgin Australia. facilities and a 24 hour fuel depot. Scone Airport is a for NETS and the Royal Doctor Flying Service, when has a worldwide reputation hosting Airshows in China, These airlines offer flights to Ballina, Brisbane, Canberra, significant air link to the Upper Hunter area. Newcastle Airport is not available. Korea and Vietnam as well as in Australia and PNG. the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Taree, and Sydney. The airport precinct includes Scone Airpark, an aviation The Airport’s passenger movements are 1.1 million industry business cluster with fully serviced lots each year. available for purchase ranging in size from 2,600 sqm to 3,500sqm. The Airport holds an operating agreement with RAAF Base Williamtown, and leases 28 hectares of land from Several significant aviation businesses have already the Department of Defence. The runway, the same as based themselves at the airpark including aircraft is used by the RAAF, is 45 metres wide, 2,438 metres maintenance and manufacture, aerial agriculture, long, and currently being extended by approximately National Parks Fire Fighting centre and charter 600 metres. It is capable of handling B787, A330, and operators. An124 sized aircraft. Council is currently completing a master plan for Newcastle Airport is an aerospace hub – Jetstar’s the entire site which will identify opportunities for Heavy Maintenance Base has been located onsite since investment and provide direction for investment over 2005 and BAE Systems has two hangars to build and the next 20 years. maintain RAAF fighter jets. Various aerospace industry consultants have also taken advantage of Newcastle Airport’s proximity to Defence and use the Airport’s Located on the shores of Lake Macquarie near office facilities. Belmont, Lake Macquarie Airport is operated by a Newcastle Airport consortium of tourism, charter and training businesses. Projects and Developments As the only coastal airport in the Hunter and servicing Newcastle Airport’s 20-year Master Plan, provides a the light and ultralight aircraft passenger, tourism and framework for ongoing managed infrastructure and enthusiast market, it is perfectly located to service the development growth. It outlines development of the requirements of users from in the terminal, car parks, and road network to meet future south to Newcastle in the north. demand and provide permanent facilities required for international services. Lake Macquarie Airport is also the home base of Matt Hall, Australia’s only Red Bull Air Race competitor. In 2015 Newcastle Airport completed a $14.5 million Matt Hall is a regular visitor to the Airport when not terminal redevelopment, of which $11.1 million was racing, and offers joy rides to the public. Similarly, Lake funded by a Hunter Infrastructure Investment Fund Macquarie Airport offers tourists and residents the grant from the NSW State Government. opportunity for ultra-light, fixed wing, sky-diving and helicopter rides above the scenic beauty of the City’s The terminal now has the capacity to manage beaches, and Lake Macquarie as additional domestic services and now has the well as quick access to the Hunter and surrounds. infrastructure required for customs, immigration, and quarantine—necessary for any future international services.

Newcastle Airport - New facilities Newcastle Airport continues to prove itself as an alternate gateway into NSW and a significant transport hub for the region, contributing to business and tourism in the Hunter.

HUNTER VALLEY AIRPORT - CESSNOCK Located near Cessnock, Hunter Valley Airport - It is a major training, sport and recreation airport in the midst of wine country at Pokolbin.

The International School of Aviation Australia (formerly the Avondale School of Aviation), with a fleet of seven aircraft, is located at the airfield along with Basair offshoot, Hunter Valley Aviation's flying school, which has access to 40 aircraft. There are several operators of piston and jet vintage and warbird aircraft offering visitors flying experiences with these types. Hunter Wine Helicopters operates tourist flights from the airport. Newcastle Airport Newcastle Airport - New facilities

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PORT OF NEWCASTLE PORT OF NEWCASTLE TRADE STATISTICS 2014-15 The Port of Newcastle is one of Australia’s largest ports, handling more than 164 million tonnes in trade and 4,600 ship movements annually. It is a diverse

port, facilitating 25 cargoes in bulk, break bulk, bulk Commodity Tonnes liquid and container modes. Alumina 1,100,264 Coal is the Port’s foundation trade and remains the Aluminium 93,737 largest trade by volume, representing 159 million Cement 139,381 tonnes in 2014. Coal 160,200,582 Concentrates 516,017 The Port has tremendous potential for further growth and diversification, with 200 hectares of vacant Fertilisers 458,204 portside land and a 15.2 metre deep channel which Fuels 1,380,519 can handle double the current shipping activity. Machinery, Project Cargo & Vehicles 43,933 Its natural catchment area extends west to Parkes and Meal & Grains 314,891 north to Moree taking in Dubbo, Tamworth, Armidale, Petroleum Coke 210,299 Narromine and Walgett. It encompasses land rich Pitch & Tar Products 238,103 in minerals and agriculture, meat, timber and the manufacture of steel and aluminium. Steel 224,986 Other trade 509,521 Additionally, the Port of Newcastle is well connected TOTAL 165,430,437 to established distribution hubs located on the

outskirts of major eastern seaboard cities. Superior Newcastle Port Corporation records the amount of trade imported and exported in mass tonnes which connections to national road and rail networks refer to the actual weight (in kilograms) of the commodity support maximised payload volumes, speed and safety standards to and from the berth face.

The Port’s Walsh Point Precinct is accessible via one of Newcastle’s main transport routes, Cormorant Road, and has several vacant land parcels available for development.

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For cargo owners, the Port provides an opportunity to and other large infrastructure assets worldwide. reduce cargo handling steps by co-locating intermodal Management of the Port is undertaken by a local and berth operations. Nearby port land is available for Newcastle team with decades of experience and storage and cargo consolidation, which significantly a passion for seeing customers achieve their full reduces transport costs and time, negating the potential. Australia is an island nation that relies 1 requirement in nearby ports to consolidate cargo off- significantly on its ports for trade and economic site and transport goods through metropolitan areas. prosperity – Port of Newcastle is up there with the best in the world, blessed with a great strategic Eight common user berths offer choice and flexibility location serviced by a growing modern city and huge for new and existing customers trading in project untapped port capacity in terms of available portside cargo, bulk, general cargo and containers, with turn of land with deep water access. arrival berthing. 2 The future is bright for the Port of Newcastle and Port of Newcastle’s Shareholders, The Infrastructure change is afoot. Port of Newcastle is open for business Fund (managed by Hastings Funds Management) and is ready to partner with businesses in providing and China Merchants Group, bring significant global solutions that deliver supply chain excellence. For expertise in the ownership and operation of seaports more information and current trade statistics visit

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UTILITIES GAS WATER wastewater treatment works, treating almost 65,000 Reticulated natural gas is available to most industrial sites Hunter Water is a State Owned Corporation (SOC) ML of wastewater annually. It also owns and operates a ELECTRICITY in the Hunter. The Region is serviced by AGL Retail Energy, providing drinking water, wastewater, recycled water and small amount of stormwater network in Lake Macquarie, The Hunter has ample capacity to service any size and EnergyAustralia. some stormwater services to people across the Lower Newcastle and Cessnock. development. Hunter. Hunter Water’s services, projects and activities AGL opened a $300 million gas storage facility at Tomago cover 6,671 square kilometres in the areas of Cessnock, Wastewater charges vary according to the strength and Heavy industry can liaise directly with the generation in 2015. Able to store up to 30,000 tonnes of LNG, the Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Newcastle, Port Stephens, volumes generated as well as the organisation’s proximity companies, including AGL Macquarie and . plant helps to secure gas supply to the Hunter, Sydney and Dungog and small parts of Singleton. to the treatment works. Wollongong. Ausgrid has more than 100 years’ experience in operating Hunter Water supplies an average of 186 ML of water TELECOMMUNICATIONS one of the largest and most reliable electricity networks Queensland Hunter Gas Pipeline Pty Ltd is planning to per day from its major water sources of Grahamstown The region is serviced by all the major national in Australia, supplying electricity to 1.6 million homes build a $1 billion natural gas pipeline from Queensland to Dam, , Tomago Sandbeds, and Anna Bay telecommunications carriers. Local carriers also provide and businesses across Sydney, the Central Coast and the the Hunter to supply gas to industry in the Region. This Sandbeds. They supply bulk water to small parts of the a range of state-of-the-art telephone and high speed Hunter Region. addition to the market is expected to make supply more Great Lakes area and are capable of selling up to 35 ML per broadband services, with optical fibre loops running certain and pricing more competitive. It will also make it day to the Central Coast. through Newcastle CBD. In the Hunter, Ausgrid’s network services around 250,000 feasible to build a gas-fired power station in Upper Hunter. State Water owns at Glenbawn, Glennies Creek customers, from households to major industries such as The Hunter has comprehensive mobile networks coal mines, manufacturers and primary producers. AGL is planning to extract coal seam gas from Gloucester and Lostock in the Upper Hunter and supplies water to Basin and pipe it to meet existing infrastructure at Muswellbrook, Singleton and Scone, with the local councils serviced by a number of competing carriers. Coverage is predominantly via 4G networks. Ausgrid invested $2 billion across the region between Hexham. The Gloucester Basin currently has certified providing the distribution network. 2009-2014 to upgrade and replace large parts of the reserves of 423 petajoules (PJ) of 2P (Proved and Probable) electricity network to improve reliability and to meet Reserves and 630 PJ of 3P (Proved, Probable and Possible) Drinking water in the Hunter is of a very high standard and The Hunter is connected to the internet by a range of local increasing peak demand for power. Reserves. Gas from the Gloucester Basin would produce is well within the national guideline requirements. and national internet service providers. Uptake of the at 20 – 30 PJ per annum, which is more than 10% of the internet in the Hunter is greater than the national average. Ausgrid also undertakes more than 100,000 maintenance existing NSW market. Although water restrictions have been in place for some years in many parts of Australia, the Hunter has enjoyed a tasks each year to ensure the Hunter network continues to The Hunter has increasing access to the National Broadband Other huge reserves of coal seam gas have been located in largely unrestricted water supply. serve the community safely and reliably. Network (NBN). Some areas, notably around Maitland the Hunter Valley and commercial development is possible and Cameron Park, were early areas connected under the Country Energy supplies consumers in the Dungog, in the future subject to approval. WASTE WATER former FTTP scheme. Many other areas, particularly around Gloucester and Great Lakes Local Government Areas Hunter Water maintains an extensive system to Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, are either currently serviced (LGAs). It also competes for supply to major commercial Advent Energy is exploring for natural gas in the offshore transport wastewater (), which includes 4,903 and industrial sites across the Region. PEPII permit which has been estimated to contain over km of sewer mains, 425 pumping stations and 19 or are in the process of being connected. 370 billion cubic metres of prospective recoverable Other electricity retailers supplying the consumer market gas resources (approximately ten times the estimated include: AGL, , Origin Energy, PowerDirect annual Australian consumption). The site also has and TRUenergy. strong prospects as a potential major carbon dioxide geosequestration site.

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The Hunter is experiencing significant property There are a number of major and smaller residential As a consequence of the Lower Hunter Regional DUNGOG LGA development; bringing new commercial, industrial developments scattered across the region to house the Strategy and aggressive action by LGAs the Hunter Dungog Industrial Estate services the local Dungog and residential land and buildings online to meet the Hunter’s growing population. Region continues to offer a wide range of industrial/ community. continued growth of the region. employment sites to meet the needs of business and There is also ample industrial land available to suit the industry. Mature industrial areas provide opportunities GLOUCESTER LGA The revitalization of Newcastle is quickly gaining needs of almost any business. to obtain premises for immediate occupation while Gloucester Industrial Estate services the local momentum with a wide range of residential and many new industrial estates offer sites ready for Gloucester community. commercial projects underway and planned that is development with, in many cases, developers offering reshaping the CBD. design and construct packages. GREAT LAKES LGA In addition to existing industrial areas, Great Lakes The NSW Government has begun the process of CESSNOCK LGA Council has rezoned 15 ha of land in South Forster truncating the heavy rail line at Wickham, which will Cessnock Civic for a range of industrial purposes. Planning for future be followed by the installation of light rail along Hunter Cessnock Civic is a business park located at the demand, additional areas for potential industrial uses Street. This will provide greater connectivity between South end of the CBD. Several sites from 2,000 sqm are have been identified in the Forster / Tuncurry Strategy the southern side of the CBD and the harbour and available, with pricing from $100 per sqm plus GST. Current with another 10 ha currently in the process of being make the city much more livable. occupiers are Bunnings and Genesis Fitness. Future stages rezoned in Tea Gardens. will offer sites from 1,000 sqm. Design and Construct The Property Council’s Hunter Division has identified over options are available, visit www.hunterland.com.au LAKE MACQUARIE LGA $1.1 billion in development projects in the Newcastle CBD Cameron Park Industrial Estate (June 2015) – a figure it considers to be conservative. Hunter Economic Zone (HEZ) This is a 50 hectare subdivision located at the Located at Kurri Kurri, HEZ is Australia’s largest industrial Sydney-Newcastle Freeway and But development is hardly confined to the Newcastle CBD, zone, occupying some 3,200 hectares of which 900 interchange. Lot sizes range from 2,000 to 20,000 with revitalisation projects occurring in a number of other hectares is zoned developable for industrial use. A number sqm. Prices are in the $120 to $150 per sqm range. Hunter centres, including Maitland (particularly with the of companies have moved into HEZ but much of the land Levee project), Muswellbrook, Singleton and Cessnock, as is still to be released. HEZ offers affordable, fully-serviced Cardiff Industrial Park well as several locations across Lake Macquarie and Port industrial sites from 1 to 120 ha. A new and The Cardiff industrial area is one of the older Stephens. high school have been approved. There are also plans industrial areas in the Region, however over recent for a new hospital and release of residential land. years it has gone through a transition which is For further information visit www.hez.com.au. seeing redevelopments of older sites. As a result the park is seeing a more commercial focus with the proposed Glendale Transport Hub nearby and the mooted connection to Argenton expected to feed demand. Cardiff Central, the first stage of Bunderra’s industrial development, has also been recently released. Zoned 4(2) Industrial (General) the estate comprises 22 allotments ranging in sizes Passionate and forward-thinking, from 2,500 to 9,700 sqm. Other business zoned lands in Lake Macquarie LGA our people are key to our success - Hunter Land is the perfect choice for include: • Morisset Gateway Industrial Park industrial and business park • Gateshead/Bennetts Green Industrial Park • Warners Bay Bulky Goods Industrial Park It’s the way we do business. land and buildings.. MAITLAND LGA Thornton Business Park

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE // NEW SPACE Thornton Business Park on New England Highway at the North end of the M1 is a 100 hectare master planned estate, now fully in place. There are several key sites available with areas from 2,500 sqm to 3 hectares ($100 - $140 per sqm), plus a new precinct of highway exposure sites suitable for business and high exposure users. These are design and construct sites available via www.hunterland.com.au With estates in many regional locations in New

South Wales, we can deliver the tailor made Anambah/Racecourse Business Park - Rutherford ANGLICAN CARE // TORONTO RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE FACILITY NEWCASTLE AIRPORT // PROJECT XPAND solution for land or a completed project. Whether Anambah Business Park is a 140 hectare project with plenty of development options still available. you want to lease or own, we can make it Straddling the New England Highway four happen. kilometres West of Maitland city centre, the park includes ready to build land plus custom sized sites, For further information phone 02 4966 4966 with buildings specifically tailored to needs. Land pricing starts at $70 per sqm and rises to $140 per sqm for some highway exposed sites. Users 50 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW 2300 | 02 4908 6300 include a bulky goods precinct (Masters, Harvey www.hansenyuncken.com.au Norman, Ray’s Outdoors, Domayne and Fantastic Furniture), plus general business and industry users. Information from www.hunterland.com.au

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MUSWELLBROOK LGA the eastern precinct adjoining the CSIRO. A proposed Muswellbrook Industrial Park subdivision of the 8.56ha site into 10 lots has been Located less than 5 minutes from Muswellbrook Town lodged with NCC with approvals now imminent. Centre and off the main Industrial route (Thomas Lot areas start from 4757m2 with pricing from around Mitchell Drive), the estate has been developed by $700,000 plus GST. Mirvac. Access has been designed for the needs For further details contact exclusive agent of mine service companies with power, water and Bobby Suminoski of Fourwalls Commercial. telecommunications at each lot. Muswellbrook Council recently announced plans to connect sewer to lot Warabrook Industrial Estate boundaries at no cost to land owners thanks to a First developed in the mid 1980’s, Warabrook is located in government grant. Only five lots remaining with areas Newcastle’s , off the Pacific Highway at North from 3000 to 12,000 sqm approx. with prices from $30 Mayfield. Some redevelopment is now taking place with Commercial Newcastle per sqm plus GST . new commercial office complexes under construction.

Generally, companies operating in the estate provide Freeway Business Park, Beresfield services and support for the coal mining industry. Three separate precincts and over 100 hectares of For more information on availability of sites in this industrial sites, Freeway Business Park is now 65% industrial area, contact Four Walls Commercial at complete. This is an exciting estate right at the end www.fourwallscommercial.com, or of the M1 Motorway, plus access to all major arterial LJHooker at www.ljhooker.com.au/muswellbrook links. This modern environment has architecturally impressive buildings plus functionality. Sites are NEWCASTLE LGA available from 3,000 sqm up to 5 hectares, and pricing Steel River Industrial Park, Mayfield West starts from $130 per sqm. Most sites are benched COMMERCIAL | INDUSTRIAL | RETAIL Steel River is located on Industrial Drive at West and cleared, and all have design and construct Mayfield, 10 minutes’ drive from Newcastle CBD, and opportunities for lease or purchase. Further details on covers an area of 104 hectares. Lots are level with B www.hunterland.com.au SALES | LEASING | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Double access. Power, water, telecommunications and sewer are connected to the boundary of each lot. With Holmwood Business Park , Beresfield the exception of some re-sales from lot owners, the Located adjacent to Freeway Business Park, this developers Mirvac, have sold all lots in the western 120 hectare estate is all but complete. Newer precincts including stage 8. The original developer development sites are coming available on the North Steel River Pty Ltd, a local consortium of business end, some with Weakley’s Drive frontage. Land prices people have recently released their last holding being range from $130 per sqm.

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PORT STEPHENS LGA construct packages are available on application. be tailor made to suit your needs, or just buy or lease significant economic boost for Scone which has long Hunter Industrial Park, Tomago For more information contact Knight Frank Newcastle on one of the sites already available. With direct New suffered from a shortage of quality industrial and This serviced industrial estate is located adjacent at www.knightfrank.com.au England Highway access, abundant labour nearby, and commercial land. Located on the northern boundary of to the Pacific Highway at Tomago, just north of the the support of Singleton township’s commercial and the Scone township, bounded by the Highway and the Hexham bridge. The land is level with power, water, Taylors Beach Business Park retail facilities, this is an ideal location for industry in Great Northern Rail Line. Stage 1 of the estate is now telecommunications and sewer available to each Port Stephens is a compact market that has a defined need the mid Hunter Valley. Bunnings, Ausgrid, Singleton selling with 12 lots ranging from 1963 to 5304 sqm, all lot. The sewer is a Community Association owned for service industrial users. This business park provides Toyota and many mining related businesses are located with water and power to boundary of each lot, kerb and operated facility as Hunter Water sewer is not land that is well located, cleared level and ready to build. in the estate. and guttering. otherwise available. Join Bunnings Warehouse and Tradelink with well-priced For more information visit www.hunterland.com.au For further information contact Elders Scone or land in many sizes. Land prices start from $ 97 per sqm Macallum Inglis Scone at www.maccalluminglis.com.au. There are currently only two adjoining lots available, For more information visit www.hunterland.com.au Maison Dieu Industrial Estate one just over 4 hectares and one just under 4 hectares. Located off Maison Dieu Road at Singleton, this 50 PROPOSED NEW INDUSTRIAL AREAS They can be consolidated. Williamtown Aerospace Centre hectare estate services the coal mining industry in the There are also a wide variety of new industrial areas WAC offers commercial and technical space for lease Upper Hunter area generally as well as other parts of planned or under development which will provide For further information contact Raine & Horne in buildings designed for your needs. The first stage the Region. Lot sizes range from 2,000 to 4,000 sqm, powerful economic stimuli for decades to come. Newcastle on 4915 2555, or your preferred Newcastle includes a new 95 room Mercure hotel, plus completed however there is limited availability of land. industrial agent. projects for Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. Located The major new industrial areas include: in Technology Place off Williamtown Drive, WAC’s For more information contact David Williams Real Intertrade Industrial Park – Port of Newcastle – Heatherbrae Industrial Estate campus design means you will be located with other Estate at www.realestatesingleton.com.au formerly managed by Regional Land Management A 10 hectare estate located close to Raymond Terrace on aerospace and air industry companies, and still Corporation (RLMC). The port-side portion of the site is the main Brisbane route for heavy vehicles. Local users adjacent to Williamtown airport for ease of access all Mt. Thorley Industrial Estate being managed by the Port of Newcastle. This site, with include Weathertex and mining equipment giant Sandvik. over Australia. Mt Thorley is a 130 hectare estate located west of deepwater frontage to the Hunter River, comprises 150 Limited availability of serviced lots from $130 per sqm. Visit www.hunterland.com.au for further information Singleton. It is a mature industrial area servicing the hectares and is the site of the former BHP Steelworks. on WAC. coal mining industry. Stage One of the remediation was completed in mid- Kinross Industrial Estate 2008. The second and final stage is well underway. This There have been 22 large lots released in Kinross SINGLETON LGA UPPER HUNTER LGA land will be suitable for general industry, freight and Industrial Estate at Heatherbrae. General lots range McDougall Business Park Scone Business Park commercial uses, with plenty of room for a wide range from 2,000 to 9,000 sqm, but can be consolidated in Singleton is the centre of the Upper Hunter coal John R Burton Contractors has developed the Scone of port related industrial development. Remediation is a variety of configurations up to approximately 26 industry and agricultural area. McDougall Business Industrial Park. The 19.28 ha estate, which is zoned scheduled for completion by 2016 preparing the way hectares. Prices are from $100 per sqm and design and Park has over 65 hectares of industrial land. Sites can light Industrial / Special Business, will provide a for infrastructure works and industrial subdivision.

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Kooragang Island As a State Significant Site, future development Adjacent to Port of Newcastle, this site comprises 1,300 proposals will be assessed by the Department of hectares with good rail and road transport links. Almost Planning. Around 237 hectares of land has been set 100 hectares are already occupied by companies aside for environmental conservation. including HiFert, Graincorp, Tomago Aluminium, Sims Metal, Toll Transport, Barclay Mowlem, BOC Gases, West Wallsend John Holland and Custom Transportable Buildings. Adjacent to Port of Newcastle, this site is managed by Hunter Development Corporation, formerly managed More than 800 hectares are zoned for environmental by RLMC and formerly owned by BHP. protection, with the remaining 400 hectares suited to a range of activities including an expansion of It comprises 1,545 hectares and is situated on the coal loading capacity and other large-scale industrial outskirts of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie’s existing development. suburbs. The Lower Hunter Regional Strategy identified 355 hectares of land at West Wallsend suitable for a Tomago range of employment uses. Adjacent to Port of Newcastle, this site is on former rural lands and comprises 545 hectares of land suitable With a shortage of employment lands in Lake for both light and heavy industry on a large scale and Macquarie, the unique scale and size of the site mean developers requiring large, uniform and level land sites. that a range of integrated sustainable industrial and residential uses are possible. The feasibility of land It is situated adjacent to the Tomago Industrial development options are currently being considered. Area, which is an older industrial area. In 2010 the Corporation sold a 240-hectare site adjoining on Tomago Road to WEPL Investments Pty Ltd. The site is adjacent to the 108-hectare industrial subdivision which includes 66-hectares sold to NSW/ACT Caterpillar dealer Westrac to establish a $120 million service, training and apprentice facility employing 300.

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COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Honeysuckle is made up of seven distinct Precincts: assortment of restaurants and casual bars and Carrington, Cottage Creek, Honeysuckle, Hunter Street, cafes. On the water, Honeysuckle features the Although there is increased commercial development The NSW Government has decided to cut the inner- Linwood, Marina and Wickham. Harbour Square Boat Dock and the Lee Wharf across the Hunter Region, the majority is concentrated city rail line, build a transport interchange at Wickham Pontoon, designed to be attractions for in the Lower Hunter where population densities are and construct light rail along Hunter Street. Work is • Carrington is designed to be the epitome of an tourism, charter and private vessels. The Lee greater. now being carried out. Linking the older part of the inner-city suburb enjoying the inner-city revival. It Wharf development has a mixture of lifestyle- Newcastle CBD with the harbour foreshore, the project is here that the 4 km stretch to Nobbys begins retail shops, cafes, restaurants and residential NEWCASTLE CITY is acting as a major catalyst for the redevelopment of with a meander through Throsby Creek’s famous opening to the foreshore promenade. It also The is the business capital of the Newcastle and resulting in a major influx of investment. mangroves. features Worth Place Park by the harbour and the Hunter and has over 250,000 sqm of office space. Chifley Serviced Apartments building. Nearby, Bordering the CBD, the Honeysuckle Cottage Creek • The Cottage Creek Precinct is the main the heritage-listed railway workshops provide Demand for CBD office space has continued to grow in Precinct is contributing to the revitalisation of commercial centre of Honeysuckle, with the living history as they are adaptively re-used. The recent years, particularly for A-grade properties. Newcastle’s CBD by generating investment and Sparke Helmore Building, PricewaterhouseCoopers Newcastle Museum, which takes up several of the attracting business along the Hunter River foreshore. Centre, Head Office heritage buildings, has been an extremely popular The Newcastle CBD is currently in a major renewal The Hunter Development Corporation is continuing the and the NIB head office housing busy offices. The drawcard since opening in mid-2011. The two phase and is attracting billions of dollars of both private work in redeveloping 50 hectares of land and buildings 14,500 sqm NIB head office building is also home restored Lee Wharf cargo sheds are home to the and government investment. along Newcastle Harbour, one of Australia’s largest to various other tenants. Facilitating commercial ever-popular Honesuckle Hotel and the Maritime urban renewal projects. activity in the Cottage Creek Precinct is part of Centre. A wide range of multi-storey residential complexes Honeysuckle’s objective to encourage around- are being built as more people are finding the city an the-clock activity in the CBD, enabling this new • The Hunter Street Precinct offers accommodation enjoyable place to live as well as work. A number of hub on the harbour to become the gateway to the for visitors to the city as well as to residents at other major projects are underway, including the new city of Newcastle. the Cove Apartments. These developments have $95 million University of Newcastle City Campus and been the catalyst for revitalisation in Newcastle’s $94 million Newcastle Law Courts, which will bring • The Honeysuckle Precinct has been designed City West, with the community health centre, thousands of people each day into the City. to be the Region’s foremost social gathering place, consolidating this culture change with the Hunter with a collection of restaurants, cafes, public Street Precinct becoming a convenient and This growing residential population and other space, live entertainment and cultural activity colourful mix of commercial, retail and residential development is supporting an increasingly vibrant making it a vibrant destination where there is uses. It also features a 1,000 sqm park on Hunter retail, dining and entertainment commercial sector and always something happening. Within this precinct, Street which links the new Community is turning the Newcastle CBD into a living city. Visitor Harbour Square is a wide area of open space, Health Centre and the Hunter Institute of accommodation ranging from budget to 5-star hospitality while the Boardwalk, an option, with its Technology. further enhances the city’s commercial appeal. Linwood House

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forming a community around landscaped continues to attract large volumes of investment in foreshore parkland and a casual café. commercial development.  Land Areas: Lot 2- 51,260sqm (approx.) • The Marina Precinct has been designed as a The CBD of Charlestown is home to well over 500 unique maritime experience. Headquarters to the businesses and has over 200,000 sqm of leasable Lot 3- 31,700sqm (approx.) Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club (NCYC) this Precinct floor area. 82,960sqm (approx.) features 200 marina berths, shipyard maintenance facilities with 40-tonne travelift and Its main regional shopping complex, Charlestown  Englobo opportunity on main hwy hard-stand, a commercial centre with ship’s Square, is the largest in the Hunter with 88,000 sqm of location with street light access chandler, yacht broker, cafés and beauty clinic, floor space and over 270 specialty stores. It is home to Newcastle Fishermans Co-operative operates a majors such as Myer, Target, Big W, Woolworths, Coles  Long road frontage to Sparke Street seafood processing and retail store as well as and Reading Cinemas. supplies for the Newcastle’s commercial fishing  Zoning of IN3 Heavy Industry fleet which have their own marina berths. Work There are a number of other major current, proposed  Close to Newcastle CBD, Port & on the Marina Precinct was finalised following and recently completed developments. the completion of the commercial Hunter Valley office building on the Wickham waterfront and the MAITLAND Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club’s new clubhouse in Maitland, including nearby Rutherford and Green  Priced for occupier or developer !! late 2008. Hills, is a major retail and commercial centre servicing the surrounding residential, industrial and mining Contact: Matthew McNamara 0418 540 000 • Historic Wickham is home to heritage-listed areas including Singleton and Muswellbrook. Email: [email protected] buildings and sites. The redevelopment of the aging, semi-industrial area has provided a catalyst Central Maitland is currently being renewed with the for re-vitalisation of the inner-city community. Levee project well underway. www.mcnamaraadams.com.au Telephone: 4961 2244

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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT represents a total investment of $1.5 billion and will generate 3,000 permanent jobs and many more during The robust demand for new homes has attracted construction. The first residential village, Katherine’s billions of dollars of investment in residential Landing, accommodates up to 1,700 dwellings along development across the Hunter. As with existing with extensive range of community facilities. As of housing, the new projects underway provide living December 2015, over 260 homesites have been sold options to satisfy almost any lifestyle and those moving and the first of the Huntlee community have taken up to the region are usually pleasantly surprised at prices residency. that are significantly lower than major capital cities. For further information see www.huntlee.com.au

The amount of residential development is far too Other developments expansive to be covered in full in this publication. The There are also emerging greenfield developments at following provides information on just some of the new Bellbird, Greta, Heddon Greta and Cliftleigh. options available to residents and investors. GREAT LAKES LGA CESSNOCK LGA is currently working on making Earlwood more residential land available for development to This project consists of 57 lots of which many are meet the demands of a growing population. half acre (2365 sqm) building blocks and is located on the fringe of Kitchener village, just 8 minutes from Areas in North Tuncurry include a site that has been Cessnock and within easy reach of the Hunter Valley declared as State Significant under the Environmental and everything that it has to offer. The pristine location Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Urban Growth NSW borders the with an abundance and The Department of Planning & Environment are of native flora and fauna. currently working in conjunction with Great Lakes Council in rezoning the land. Huntlee The first new town in the Hunter in over 50 years, Great Lakes Council has also rezoned substantial new Huntlee is ideally positioned at the start of the Hunter residential release areas in south Forster and Tea Expressway on the economic axis between Newcastle Gardens. They allow for a range of development that and the Coal Fields. On completion, it will comprise will respond proactively to market demand and Council four neighbourhood villages surrounding a vibrant 200 is currently processing development applications in Newcastle Court House ha Town Centre. In total, it will boast 7500 dwellings these areas. and be home to approx. 20,000 residents. Huntlee A gateway determination has also issued by the department to enable a planning proposal to proceed for 'Myall River Downs' located on the western side Looking for a range of Tea Gardens. This has potential to up to 700 residential lots as well as industrial opportunities and associated community and recreational uses. of OFF THE PLAN LAKE MACQUARIE LGA Trinity Point APARTMENTS? Located in Lake Macquarie, the $388 million Trinity Point waterfront masterplanned community is 90 minutes’ drive north of Sydney and 30 minutes’ drive 1, 2 & 3 beds available south of Newcastle. Trinity Point is situated overlooking www.kingstonbuilding.com.au www.spireapartments.com.au Barden’s Bay and the wider Lake Macquarie, within the township of Morisset Park. When completed, Trinity Point will consist of a masterplanned house Studios available from $240,000 and land estate, 188 berth marina, a 5 star hotel, a www.iconcentral.com.au 200 seat restaurant and 300-seat function centre, 250 apartment precinct comprising short stay and residential units, a wide range of resort-style facilities TBC 1, 2 & 3 beds in Merewether including a pool, gym and Day Spa as well as retail www.oceansreach.com.au stores, a business centre and conference facilities, marina lounge and sales centre. For further information visit www.trinitypoint.com.au To be released early 2016 www.aeroapartments.com.au Watagan Park A master-planned estate of 356 hectares, Watagan Park is located at North Cooranbong, nestled at the foot of Look no further than the Watagan Mountains. It is classified as a major urban Interior release area by the New South Wales Government Robinson Property considering its locality and reference to population growth. Encompassing 2,500 lots spread over 356 Fitouts hectares, the development has one third set aside as natural bushland. Developed by Johnson Property Register your interest online Group, the estate has flat blocks available from 540 to Planet or call us on 4902 7222 1000 sqm. People Performance For further information visit www.wataganpark.com.au

64 | 2016 HUNTER INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS 2016 HUNTER INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS | 65 INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT HOW DO YOU CHOOSE Beaches Catherine Hill Bay NEWCASTLE LGA Nestled between Catherine Hill Bay and Mooney Residential development in the Newcastle LGA is Beach, the Beaches project offers affordable focussed on a number of substantial apartment oceanfront lifestyle. The $415 million development will projects in and around the inner city. have 550 lots when fully developed, including six 1100 A PROPERTY MANAGER? sqm beachfront lots. Aero Apartments For further information visit 62 residential apartments at 766 Hunter Street, www.catherinehillbay.com.au Newcastle are to be released early 2016. It is a boutique development with mix of 1 and 2 bedroom Bunderra apartments over 14 levels. For further information visit Handing over the care and responsibility The Bunderra site comprises an area of 207.25 hectares www.aeroapartments.com.au and will include industrial and commercial land as well as residential land. The area incorporates the former Arena of your biggest asset is a major decision! Pasminco lead smelter site and land owned by Incitec The $100 million Arena Apartments development Fertilisers Ltd, all of which is being remediated. The will include over 150 one, two and three bedroom development will include approximately 800 dwellings apartments right on Newcastle Beach with based on an overall density of 15 dwelling units per uninterrupted views to the horizon. For further Before choosing a Property Manager there are a number hectare. information visit For further information visit www.bunderra.com.au www.arenaapartments.com.au of questions that ALL property managers should be asked. MAITLAND LGA East End Waterford County GPT and UrbanGrowth are planning a major Waterford County is a master planned community with development in the city which incorporates 565 more than 1500 lots from 500 to 1800 sqm. The site is apartments, 4,900 sqm of retail floor space, 2,700 To find out what these are planned to incorporate almost everything for modern sqm of commercial floor space, 5,400 sqm of gross day-to-day living including a major supermarket, 12- floor space and 491 residential car parking spaces. For 15 specialty shops, doctors, childcare facilities and a further information visit www.eastend.net.au and ensure you make the RIGHT decision... variety of recreational facilities. The development will have 74 hectares set aside as parkland, natural open Edition space and wetlands. Edition includes 71 residential apartments and is For further information visit currently under construction. For further information www.waterfordcounty.com.au visit www.editionapartments.com.au MUSWELLBROOK LGA ICON Central CALL THE CRAWFORD GIRLS Eastbrook Links Estate ICON Central is a $100 million 17 storey project Eastbrook Links Estate is a 1500 lot master planned currently under construction that includes 262 studios, residential community on 230 hectares of land at the 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments, gym and pool eastern gateway to Muswellbrook. Stages 14-15 are facilities. It is located within short walking distance currently on sale, with 32 stages in all planned to be of the new University Campus, new law courts and released. proposed new light rail. For further information visit www.eastbrooklinks.com For further information visit www.iconcentral.com.au 49576166

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Oceans Reach PORT STEPHENS LGA This project, incorporating 37 Residential apartments The Shoal and commercial space, is currently under construction. The Shoal comprises 47 two-bedroom apartments For further information visit www.oceansreach.com.au and penthouses with most oriented to the north with ocean views. Located at Shoal Bay, the apartments offer Parque Newcastle East seaside living within close proximity of most amenities. Located on the former site of the region’s first school For further information visit www.theshoal.com.au and most recently the Justice offices, Parque is a $13 million project that features 27 newly constructed SINGLETON LGA apartments (22 x 2 bedrooms and 5 x 3 bedrooms), Bridgman Ridge Hunter Business Review all with front and rear outdoor balcony areas. It Bridgman Ridge is located in Singleton North and is is designed to match current heights of adjoining centred around open spaces with extensive cycle ways HBR building landscapes and includes sensitive heritage and walking paths. The estate will have 650 flat blocks redevelopment of the existing building. It allocates over 30 stages, ranging from 600 to 2500 sqm. For public space in the existing building for uses such as further information visit www.bridgmanridge.com.au an art gallery, exhibition space or similar, includes HBR is essential extensive gardens and outdoor areas and incorporates Hunter Highlands Estate 56 car spaces. Hunter Highlands offers blocks from 3 to 5 hectares. For further information visit The estate is designed to offer the best of rural living reading for anyone www.parquenewcastle.com.au but only 6 km from the centre of Singleton. For further information visit www.hunterhighlands.com.au wanting to keep Spire Apartments Located above the Marketown East shopping complex, UPPER HUNTER LGA the Spire development is currently under construction. Aberdeen Heights Estate informed on local It is valued at $50 million and incorporates 150 one, This 34 lot subdivision is the first stage of a potential two and three bedroom apartments. All units feature 150 lot development which takes advantage of views elevated views of the city and the harbour. across the Hunter Valley. The gently sloping lots are business news and For further information visit sized 837 to 1199 sqm. www.spireapartments.com.au Oxley View Estate issues that affect Other developments Stage 2 of this project consists of 15 lots overlooking There is also a range of other apartment developments Merriwa with views across the valley. All lots are fully business. planned for Newcastle. These include: serviced and range in size from 916 to 1,820 sqm. • Hannell St Apartments – 42 apartments • LIFE on Throsby – 40 apartments Rosedale Estate • Peniche Apartments – 40 apartments Stage 1 of this estate in Murrurundi consists of 17 lots • Tattersall’s Apartments – 53 apartments ranging in size from 1,000 to 1,834 sqm overlooking the DECEMBER 2014 VOLUME 10 NUMBER 11 • Civic Green – 32 apartments Rosedale Sports complex and theMurrurundi valley. Print Post Approved 100002454

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The Hunter Region has a strong emphasis on education In a recent national survey, graduates placed UON Hunter TAFE programs continue to be responsive identify and apply for any eligible government funding and training, both at the personal and organisational teachers among the best in the country. UON ranked to market demands, relevant to the workplace to subsidies the cost of workforce training. levels. It is home to a wide range of quality educational in the Top 10 of Australian universities for good and utilise innovative technology to help students institutions and organisations. teaching and generic skills in the Course Experience succeed. From certificates through to degrees and Flexible delivery options are available for study at any time Questionnaire. delivery options that look beyond the traditional of the day, including face to face, work-place training, short There is a widespread appreciation of its classroom Hunter TAFE’s pathway options are courses and online study, that are designed to be flexible importance as an essential ingredient for economic The University has a proud reputation of supporting designed to fit in with any lifestyle and to assist and suit customer needs and lifestyle. growth, particularly in the rapidly growing motivated and talented students, regardless of their students achieve their career goals. knowledge-based industries. background or circumstances, not just to gain entry, At a time of change in vocational education and training but to succeed in their field of study. As Australia’s With a focus on delivering the right outcomes for in NSW, Hunter TAFE continues to serve the best interests ABS data demonstrates an increasingly skilled largest provider of enabling programs, UON offers business and employers Hunter TAFE works with of students and customers by reviewing program offerings workforce, with an increase in the number of Hunter about one-third of the nation's Commonwealth- employers to determine the best approach for their and delivery modes on a regular basis. Students can be people seeking higher qualifications. supported places. workforce training needs. Hunter TAFE works with assured that the education and training they experience at businesses to identify current and projected skills Hunter TAFE prepares them for a and for future Additionally, most employment growth has been For more information about the University of gaps, areas where people development can enhance careers yet to be discovered. in the knowledge-based industries, and these Newcastle, visit www.newcastle.edu.au or phone business performance, determine the best delivery new jobs require employees with skills and higher +61 2 4921 5000. method to suits the workforce and assist businesses to For more information on how Hunter TAFE can help qualification levels. with all your accreditation and training needs visit Hunter TAFE www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au or call 131 225. The University of Newcastle and TAFE NSW – Hunter Hunter TAFE is the largest regional provider of Institute work closely with the business community vocational education and training in Australia, with Hunter Valley Training Company to develop customised courses to satisfy specific over 55,000 student enrolments in more than 400 HVTC is Australia’s oldest Group Training Organisation with workplace needs. courses, delivered across 15 campuses in the Hunter branches located in the Hunter, Sydney, , Northern and Central Coast regions of NSW. Rivers, North Coast, Mid Coast, North West, Shoalhaven The education and training sector is also a major and regions. employer in the Region, accounting for around 8% of Hunter TAFE’s products and services have continued to the workforce. evolve to meet the changing needs of industry and the Operating as a non-profit organisation with its Head Office community and have supported the Hunter and Central based near Maitland, HVTC has provided employment and University of Newcastle Coast regions in provision of a highly skilled workforce training opportunities for more than 20,000 apprentices The University of Newcastle (UON) holds a global for the past 120 years. and trainees over the past three decades. reputation for delivering excellence in education, research and innovation.

The University’s outstanding educators have achieved a long list of accolades and its world-class researchers are recognised for their contribution to many fields of inquiry. Its remarkable students continue to impress with stories of success both at home and on the world stage.

In 2015 UON celebrated a remarkable 50 years of achievement characterised by leaders who have been willing to challenge the status quo and pioneering an approach to equity and excellence that has transformed fields of education and research. STAY CONNECTED UON is ranked among the top 3% of the world's universities, according to both the Times Higher Education (THE) World University and QS World University Rankings. WITH US!

In 2015 UON also ranked in the top 200 in the world in Join our Alumni Association to stay connected with your peers and 15 different subject areas in the QS World University teachers and connect with like-minded professionals and the broader Rankings by Subject list and is Australia’s number one Hunter TAFE community. As a member you will be invited to career university under 50 years old, according to QS Top 50 development events and can access exclusive member benefits to assist under 50 in 2014. you in on your professional and personal journey.

UON provides a high-quality learning environment, incorporating problem-based and work-integrated JOIN TODAY learning, producing first-rate graduates who are ready to compete in the global arena. There are currently hunter.tafensw.edu.au/Alumni over 40,000 students enrolled in programs across the University.

More than 85 undergraduate programs are on offer across the five faculties of Business and Law, Education and Arts, Engineering and Built Environment, Science and Information Technology, and Health and Medicine. Flexible postgraduate study options are offered through the University-owned Viv Allanson company Gradschool.com. Alumni Award Recipient Google Hunter TAFE Call 131 225

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HVTC works closely with business and industry Working together with STS will ensure that the ME Program – Smart Schools for the Hunter’s Future to provide flexible and cost effective staffing management of apprenticeship and traineeship Tocal College is part of the Tocal Agricultural Centre RDA Hunter’s ME Program is an industry led, STEM arrangements, specialising in delivering total workforce requirements is easy. within the NSW Department of Primary Industries. focused, skills and workforce development program. solutions including: It is a leader in agricultural and conservation land It links industry with schools to make senior school • Recruiting and managing quality apprentices and For further information please call +61 2 4974 8570 or management education. Tocal offers full and part time STEM curriculum interesting and workplace-relevant trainees visit www.training.nsw.gov.au courses, short courses and distance education. and provides industry with qualified, motivated and • Safety inspections, audits, management career aware candidates. Partnering the majority of the • Psychometric testing WEA Hunter It delivers highly sought after training, assessment and Hunter’s high schools with the region’s large industries • Short or long term labour hire WEA Hunter is an adult and community education professional development programs for those entering and SMEs, more than 10,000 Hunter school students have • Workforce management. provider that has been a part of the Newcastle and working in agricultural industries. participated in the Program since 2010. education and training scene for over 100 years. WEA Through its Registered Training Organisation Hunter- Hunter offers a very wide and diverse selection of For further information about Tocal College visit Part of the ME Program is iSTEM – a state-of-the-art senior V-Tec, the HVTC Skills Centre offers customised and training courses ranging from lifestyle courses and www.tocal.nsw.edu.au school subject that embeds mechatronics, aerodynamics, flexible training in: professional development through to Advance Diploma engineering, 3D CAD/CAM and motion modules to • Trade qualifications. WEA Hunter also works closely with a Avondale College contextualise learning for students and teachers. It presents • Post-trade number of local businesses and industries to provide Avondale is a private institution of higher education maths and sciences to students in a hands-on and interesting • Business training to staff, through government funded programs offering a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, way and is key to the Program’s outstanding results. • Upskilling courses and also traineeships. and vocational courses. It is run by the Seventh-day • Short courses for job seekers Adventist Church, but open to all students. The main iSTEM was created in the Hunter Region in direct response Currently WEA Hunter works from three main campus is located at Cooranbong, with another in Sydney. to industry’s urgent demand for young people qualified in HVTC’s national, state and regional award winning campuses; King St – where many of the business STEM and has been so successful that it will be rolled out to apprentices and trainees are job ready and experience and professional development courses are run; Higher education courses include undergraduate senior school students in more than 60 NSW schools in 2016. much higher completion rates than the industry Laman St – home of the Academy of Complementary degrees in humanities and the creative arts, average. Health, Business and Careers College and Community business, education, nursing and health, science and The Living Toolkit is another element of the ME Program. It Programs; and Raymond Terrace which offers mostly mathematics, and ministry and theology. Postgraduate helps upskill teachers on 21st century technology and provides Contact HVTC on +61 2 4932 4222 or visit www.hvtc.com.au Community Programs. masters degrees, by both coursework and research, are resources and teaching aids to assist in making STEM relevant. available in many of the same areas. Doctoral degrees It continues to grow as more schools become involved in the State Training Services (STS) WEA Hunter is an RTO which is large enough to are available in education, health studies, history, and Program and teachers see the benefit of learning from one A division of the NSW Department of Education & accommodate many of the business training needs in ministry and theology. Avondale also offers a higher another as well as the difference contextualised content makes Communities, STS works with employers, community demand within the Hunter area, but is small enough education Diploma of General Studies and vocational to students’ learning outcomes. organisations and individuals to support the vocational to be responsive to the specific needs of local people, awards in outdoor recreation education and training (VET) needs of the region. business and industries. For more information visit www.avondale.edu.au Contact Dr Scott Sleap, RDA Hunter’s ME Program Director STS is locally based, and offers a one-stop-shop service on + 61 2 4940 8355 for all apprenticeship, traineeship and total workforce For more information contact WEA Hunter on +61 2 development needs. 4925 4200 or visit www.weahunter.com.au

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Innovation has been a hallmark of the Hunter since its outcomes that will change the life of individuals, the Through its research achievements, the University is potential research sponsors and collaborators, early days and is a major driver of today’s economy. productivity of industry and the economic health and addressing the challenges of our time and helping to licensees or investors. sustainability of nations. shape the world for future generations. To find out The Hunter is increasingly being recognised as a “smart more about the University’s research activities please Strategically positioned to access the University of region” with existing and new industries providing As an established research leader in engineering, visit www.newcastle.edu.au/research/ Newcastle's state-of-the-art research capabilities unique market solutions and opening up new markets energy and resources, and health and medicine, the and equipment, Newcastle Innovation provides across the globe. University is translating outstanding research into great Newcastle Innovation value-added solutions to the research or technology innovation, through the work of its flagship research Newcastle Innovation is the commercialisation challenges of businesses across a diverse range of With a strong research sector, culture of innovation, institutes - the Newcastle Institute for Energy and and technology transfer office of the University of areas. Newcastle Innovation delivers: world-class educational institutions and its inherent Resources (NIER) and the Hunter Medical Research Newcastle. Since its creation in 1969, Newcastle business and lifestyle benefits, the Hunter also provides Institute (HMRI) - and its Priority Research Centres. Innovation has facilitated the transfer of knowledge, • Engagement with industry partners to support a powerful case for innovative companies considering a technology and scientific research from the University world class innovation location for their business. The University is delivering research and innovation to commercial partners. • A strong portfolio of new technologies to provide clusters that strengthen multidisciplinary research and new capabilities and a competitive edge RDA Hunter enhance knowledge transfer capability, specifically This is achieved by linking the University's research • A direct route to the University's experts and Innovation is crucial to the Hunter region’s future within the Central Coast and Hunter regions. These expertise to industry and securing investments to specialist testing services prosperity. In an increasingly globalised economy the clusters bring together experts from different fields to commercialise innovative technology developed As an example, Newcastle Innovation’s partner Granite ability to compete is based around taking advantage of work with researchers to develop innovative solutions within the institution. Key areas include health, Power was looking to develop its emerging clean new opportunities and continually refining systems. based on the latest discoveries. A cluster offers a biotechnology, mining, minerals processing, energy, energy technologies. Newcastle Innovation worked one-stop-shop for business, industry and government logistics and science. with University researchers to develop a patentable Advancing innovation in the Hunter is a strategic focus partners. heat exchanger that could efficiently produce energy for Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter as Newcastle Innovation provides an efficient and without creating greenhouse gas emissions. Newcastle they work to increase the Hunter’s competitiveness in In 2012, Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) effective commercial interface that focuses on: Innovation provided the expertise needed, from the world economy. Innovation underpins economic ranked the University equal 7th for its research that patenting and intellectual property advice, assisting development and jobs growth and is a vital part of our is "well above world standard", with the maximum Identification, protection and commercialisation of • to secure government funding, and the project goal to maintain the Hunter’s position as Australia’s score of five in 22 broad categories. ERA is conducted novel technologies management skills, that lead to the licence of the largest regional economy. by the Australian Government to measure the • Delivery of specialist research services to industry technology. research performance of Australia's higher education and government

RDA Hunter facilitates collaboration between institutions. • Access to the expert knowledge base within the In the health space, for example, Newcastle Innovation enterprise, tertiary education and government to University of Newcastle facilitates access to clinical expertise in novel drug ensure knowledge sharing, technical development and • Promotion of the University's world-class scientific discovery for airways disease. Via the University’s a positive attitude to new ideas – key principles for an research and commercialisation activities to Centre for Asthma and Respiratory Disease, state- innovative business environment – through its Hunter Innovation Scorecard, ME Program and support of the Hunter Innovation Forum.

By benchmarking against the world’s best innovators, the Hunter can forge a path for the future that is globally competitive. The European Union (EU) recognises that innovation improves economic performance and employment opportunities - demonstrated by its ongoing multi-billion Euro investment in innovation programs. It also measures the innovation performance of its members with the Innovation Union Scoreboard and the Regional Innovation Scoreboard.

RDA Hunter is applying the EU’s lessons in the region by producing the Hunter Innovation Scorecard. The Scorecard demonstrates the region’s strong innovation performance and compares the Hunter to the EU which operates within a tested innovation system and framework.

For a copy of the Hunter Innovation Scorecard or more information about RDA Hunter’s work to advance innovation in the Hunter contact [email protected] or + 61 2 4940 8355.

The University of Newcastle The University of Newcastle encourages translation of research outcomes and discoveries into innovative products, solutions and policy. This is achieved through collaborative engagement in research projects with industry, business and government partners in its local, national and global communities. The University is ranked in the top 10 Australian universities based on research excellence. Engagement with partners and productive collaborations are essential to ensure that the University’s world-class research translates into

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of-the-art facilities and validated animal models of In 17 years HMRI has grown to more than 1500 disease can be applied to characterising therapeutics researchers who are conducting research of national or mechanism for action studies, and are available for and international significance. HMRI researchers from contract research. the University of Newcastle, Hunter New England Health and Calvary Mater Newcastle have been To find out how Newcastle Innovation can assist your instrumental in establishing the Hunter as a place of business to access the University of Newcastle’s world research excellence. class research and facilities call +61 2 4921 8777. Visit www.newcastleinnovation.com.au or you can find HMRI brings scientists, researchers, clinicians, policy Newcastle Innovation on Facebook. makers, civic and business communities together to promote collaboration, enhance planning and improve CSIRO resource allocation at a health-district level. This results The CSIRO Energy Centre at Mayfield provides a focus in improved training and employment opportunities, for energy research in Australia, showcasing ecological improved health care delivery and attracts the best design alongside world-class science facilities, medical professionals to the Region. delivering innovations in renewable energy, energy efficiency and low emission fossil fuel research. For more information visit www.hmri.com.au. CELEBRATING 60 YEARS The Centre plays a pivotal role in Australia’s energy Hunter Research Foundation research landscape as a centre for excellence in The Hunter Research Foundation (HRF) is a leader in Independent Innovative Informed Research energy modelling, large-scale solar and carbon capture regional economic and social research in Australia. technologies, renewable energy integration and energy efficiency. In 2016 HRF celebrates 60 years of conducting reliable research to provide insights to move the Hunter Understand the Hunter’s economy and our community It is the headquarters for both CSIRO Energy forward. This not-for-profit organisation has data series Technology and the Energy Flagship. for the Hunter dating back nearly 30 years, giving by engaging with the Region’s unique think-tank the Region a unique advantage. With the support of The Energy Centre incorporates an energy generation more than 120 sponsors, the HRF makes its regional suite developed for efficiency and to showcase research findings freely available through its user- available technologies. These technologies include: friendly website – www.hrf.com.au – its well-attended • a 115 kW photovoltaic system comprising three functions and regular media commentary. CONNECT types of building integrated photovoltaic arrays • a 120 kW gas fired microturbine Jump onto our mobile responsive website | Engage with us online system supplying electricity and hot water • a 6 kW integrated wind turbine system Sign-up for Hunter Insights e-newsletter | Join our influential network • two concentrating solar thermal tower arrays capable of 500 kW and 1 MW thermal output respectively. DISCOVER The Energy Centre is home to the headquarters of the Australian Solar Institute (ASI), a $150 million our future-focussed research programs Australian Government commitment to keep Australia at the forefront of solar energy innovation. The ASI as we deliver insights that move the Hunter forward aims to drive collaborative, focused research and development that will have a major impact on the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of photovoltaic and concentrating solar power technologies.

The Energy Centre also incorporates a number of other specialised laboratories and test facilities, including: • Renewable Energy Integration Facility REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS • Post combustion carbon capture test rig FUTURE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • Organic photovoltaic and dye-sensitized solar cell fabrication facilities • National Heating Ventilation & Air-Conditioning (HVAC) performance testing facility • Controlled climate test facility

The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), a partnership between Hunter New England Health, REGIONAL RESILIENCE the University of Newcastle and the community, is recognised as one of the leading medical research YOUNITE PROJECT institutes in NSW.

HMRI facilitates relationships between researchers and clinicians to integrate research outcomes into general health care, spanning biomedical research, clinical trials and public health studies.

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HRF also offers high-quality versatile and innovative As well as being an excellent business and investment The Hunter truly has it all. It is a great place to live and research services for clients. These include: location, the Hunter offers a lifestyle that is difficult work. • Regular, cost-effective omnibus surveys to match. • Tailored projects using a range of methodologies Real estate and questionnaire designs The Region offers excellent educational and medical The Hunter is experiencing continued growth in • Data collection utilising a range of methods facilities, a regional centre for the arts, first-rate dining residential real estate across the Region, including the • Statistical analysis and interpretation of results and entertainment as well as every opportunity for harbour and inner city urban renewal precincts as well • Facilitation and focus group services. the amateur and professional sportsperson. With an as a range of new residential estates. Owning a home extensive array of scenic parks, pristine beaches and is still very achievable with Hunter residents enjoying HRF has an established reputation for reliability, waterways it is little wonder that most of those who high rates of home ownership. Whether looking for independence and research expertise. Its strengths move to the Region seldom leave. water views, a harbourside apartment, a rural retreat, include: a house in a new estate or established housing in • Independence and rigour Not only does the Hunter allow one to take advantage one of the major metropolitan areas, the Hunter has • A unique depth of knowledge about the Hunter of superb cultural, educational, recreational and something for everyone and every budget. Region entertainment amenities, but it does so at a cost of • Highly skilled field and telephone interviewing teams living below that of the major metropolitan areas Home owners selling in Sydney and moving to the • Extensive national experience in a variety of data across the country. Residents of the Hunter enjoy Hunter Region are usually able to significantly improve collection methods relatively affordable housing, easily accessible roads their cash resources, home environment and lifestyle. • A strong focus on customer service and transportation services and an unparalleled quality • Effective and tailored communication of research of life. Hunter residents benefit from lower mortgage results. payments and consumer prices when compared to Health and medical services other major metropolitan areas. The Hunter has one of the most advanced health and With diverse backgrounds and qualifications, HRF’s medical systems in New South Wales, administered by researchers combine to form multi-skilled teams able What makes the Hunter unique is that people have the the Hunter New England Health. to tackle complex research questions. For information opportunity to live in city or suburban style or become on the Foundation or its services, call +61 2 4041 5555 part of the many small towns and farming communities The major hospitals for the Hunter Region include: or visit www.hrf.com.au and enjoy the open spaces. With an excellent road and , John Hunter Children’s Hospital, public transport system, getting around is quick and Calvary Mater Newcastle and Royal Newcastle Hunter Founders Forum Ltd without the congestion of major capital cities. Working Centre along with two mental health hospitals: The fundamental purpose of the Hunter Founders people moving to the Hunter from larger centres find the James Fletcher Hospital and Morisset Hospital. Forum is to serve the Hunter community by fostering that the reduced travel times result in greater amounts These hospitals support district health services and the commercialisation of innovation in the region. This of leisure time. community hospitals throughout the Region. In diversifies and grows the regional economy. addition a further 20 private hospitals enhance the health services available to the community. As a non-political, not-for-profit organisation, the Hunter Founders Forum is guided by an independent The Health Service works in partnership with the NSW voluntary board committed to promoting a pathway Ambulance Service and the Hunter Westpac Rescue for key stakeholders to network in an ethical and Helicopter Service to safely bring people to the facility transparent manner. It provides opportunities for that best serves their needs. These services operate investors, entrepreneurs and innovators to exchange across the whole Region. ideas, knowledge and discuss possibilities. For further information visit Education www.hunterfoundersforum.com.au. The Hunter has an excellent private and public school system with primary and high schools spread Slingshot throughout. Slingshot is a high tech accelerator that brings Corporates and Startups together. Public schooling is well covered, with all residential areas served by infant, primary and strategically Slingshot works with the Tier 1 corporates (including located high schools. HCF, Simplot and NRMA) running tailored 6 month accelerator programs to help take an idea and build is one of 17 fully selective it into a scalable global company as quickly and high schools in New South Wales providing an effectively as possible. educationally enriched environment for high-achieving, academically-gifted students. It includes a free co-working space for up to six months, a range of expert help, legals, $150,000 There is a variety of high quality private schools with a funding from its own dedicated $10 million investment history of success. These include: fund including the opportunity for second round • Newcastle Grammar School - Newcastle investment from the Slingshot Fund and access to • Hunter Valley Grammar School - East Maitland investors in Australia, the USA and Asia. • Scone Grammar School - Scone • Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College - Fletcher The Slingshot Scaleup program is targeted to more • Macquarie College - Wallsend mature startups that already have a functioning product, • St Phillips Christian College – Campuses at customers and a stable capable team but benefit from a Waratah, Salamander Bay and Cessnock massive customer base to help them scale. The program • Avondale College - Cooranbong targets scaleups who deliver a product or service to Slingshots corporate partners and their customers within 3 The Catholic Diocese of Maitland provides educational months of the program starting services throughout the Region. The diocese extends from Lake Macquarie to Taree and as far inland as For further information please visit Merriwa and Murrurundi with primary schools, high www.slingshot.com.au Charlestown Bowling Club solar panels schools and colleges in all main towns.

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Major Catholic schools include: commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. community and teaching programs that are leading Shopping • St Xavier - Hamilton About 7,500 international students attend the industry standards. Anything you can buy in the cities, you can buy in the • St Pius X - Adamstown University’s campuses and receive a world-class Hunter. Retail complex shopping is conveniently located • St Catherine’s Catholic College - Singleton education, excellent support services and the benefits Hunter TAFE is recognised for delivering programs of across the Region. • All Saints College - Maitland of living in a vibrant and supportive community. In excellence and career orientated programs including return, they bring the world to the University, with short courses, TVET courses, certificates, diplomas, Larger centres such as Westfield Shoppingtown at The University of Newcastle is a world-class institution their enthusiasm and diversity enriching the experience advanced diplomas and degrees in industry areas that Kotara, and Stockland Green Hills delivering quality tertiary education and innovative of domestic students and the region. you can’t study at traditional universities or smaller feature major retail outlets including David Jones, research. training organisations. Our range of programs continue Myer, Kmart, Target, Coles and Woolworths, catering to For more information about the University of to be responsive to market demands, relevant to the the shopper’s every wish. In addition to a world-class tertiary education and Newcastle campuses, visit www.newcastle.edu.au/ workplace and utilise cutting edge technology to help a healthy and supportive workplace, the University about-uon/our-environments. students achieve success. The Hunter’s retail sector continues to attract a offers students, researchers and professional staff a large volume of investment, including a $377 million great coastal lifestyle. UON’s campuses at Callaghan Hunter TAFE is the largest regional provider of To find out more about the courses and study options redevelopment of the Stockland Green Hills Shopping (Newcastle), Ourimbah and are vocational education and training in Australia, with available visit Hunter TAFE online today http://www. Centre and the multi-million dollar Levee Projects located just minutes away from spectacular beaches, over 55,000 student enrolments in more than 400 hunter.tafensw.edu.au/pages/default.aspx. which is transforming Central Maitland for both retail waterways, national parks and state forests. The courses, delivered across 15 campuses in the Hunter and recreation. University also has a strong presence in and and Central Coast regions of NSW. Sydney. Hunter TAFE’s products and services have continued to Comprehensive support services on all campuses evolve to meet the changing needs of industry and the include career guidance, healthcare, banking, and community and have supported the Hunter and Central sporting and cultural clubs. First-class sporting facilities Coast regions in provision of a highly skilled workforce are available on the Newcastle campus at the award- for the past 120 years. winning Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre. Additionally, the Forum Health and Wellness Centre in the Our Teachers are our difference. They bring to Hunter Newcastle CBD offers a fully equipped gymnasium and TAFE levels of innovative thinking that sets us apart. access to a 25-metre harbourside pool. From improving access to hands-on skills opportunities, through to using and creating new and sustainable The University offers a range of benefits and technology infrastructure, Hunter TAFE teachers are employment conditions that help staff balance their generating strong partnerships with business and

Newcastle’s inner-city rail line is currently being removed and being replaced by light rail along Hunter Street. 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 Pre-school to Year 12 choice of world-class golf courses.

With exceptional results in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits as well The Region’s strong sporting background is highlighted as consistent performances well above the State average in all external by the in the National Rugby League and the Newcastle Jets in the National A-League – very examinations and competitions, Newcastle Grammar School has an enviable successful teams and each with a very strong fan base. record of achievement. Classes are structured to allow each student to work towards realising his or her potential in a supportive atmosphere conducive to is a high participation sport in the Hunter achievement. because of the great selection of pristine surfing beaches. Surfest, an international surfing event attracting the world’s elite surfers, occurs annually at Now enroling for 2016 & 2017. NewcastleGrammarSchool Newcastle Beach.

Glendale Sports and Athletic Centre and the Park Campus Hill Campus University’s Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre are Newcastle Grammar School Cnr Union St & Parkway Ave Cnr Church & Newcomen Sts regularly used by elite athletes. Cooks Hill NSW 2300 Newcastle NSW 2300 PO Box 680 Newcastle NSW 2300 Phone +61 2 4925 2121 Phone +61 2 4929 5811 The Hunter has something to offer the outdoors lover. Email [email protected] www.ngs.nsw.edu.au Fax +61 2 4925 2454 Fax +61 2 4926 2976 uonfuturestudents uonfuture Superb national parks and wildlife reserves abound. Parts of the Barrington Tops National Park are world

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heritage listed and activities include bushwalking, Mattara Festival, Bitter & Twisted International eco-tourism facilities and white water rafting. Myall Boutique Beer Festival, Boardwalk Beer Festival, Real Lakes National Park in the Great Lakes district is around Film Festival, Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival, 44,000 ha Watagan State Forest extends for over 7,000 Upper Hunter Food & Wine Affair, Lovedale Long ha, in Lake Macquarie and Blackbutt Reserve, just 15 Lunch, Hunter Valley Steamfest, Dungog Rodeo, minutes from Newcastle CBD, showcases native flora Surfest, Shakespeare in Gloucester Festival, Scone and and fauna in vast unspoiled bushland. Upper Hunter Horse Festival, Festival of the Fleeces, Blue Water Country Music Festival and many others. A The Hunter’s pristine beaches, Lake Macquarie number of regional shows are also held annually. (Australia’s largest saltwater lake), the Hunter River and the beautiful bays of Port Stephens give residents Dining out the opportunity to relax and indulge in all kinds of The Hunter’s culinary delights are sure to tempt, with water sports – sailing, waterskiing, surfing, fishing and a vast array of dining experiences to enjoy throughout swimming. the Region. Diners can choose from alfresco dining in cosmopolitan cafés, craft beer restaurants, seafood Entertainment restaurants by the water, quality rural establishments There is a diverse range of entertainment available and much more. There’s a place to suit every taste, across the Hunter for singles and families. mood and budget.

Fine art collections are housed in the Regional Gallery, Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery and The Hunter is easily accessible by road, rail and air. Maitland Regional Art Gallery as well as more intimate One of Australia’s fastest growing airports, Newcastle galleries. The Newcastle Museum and the Maritime Airport is just 25 minutes from the Newcastle CBD. Museum have extensive collections to both educate It is serviced by Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Blue, and and entertain. Regional Express with direct flights to Ballina, Brisbane, Canberra, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle’s fully restored Civic Theatre is the Taree. Further services are expected to be added in the venue for regular local, national and international near future. performances and the Newcastle Entertainment Commuter rail services operate suburban passenger Centre accommodates rock concerts, exhibitions trains within the Hunter and link the Region to the East and conventions. The Conservatorium of Music Coast of Australia via Cityrail and CountryLink. regularly hosts national and international musicians and performances. Wine Country venues such as While public transport links are extensive, many The Tempus Two Winery, the Bimbadgen Estate and residents choose to drive because of the uncongested Hope Estate have a reputation for attracting major roads and ample parking facilities. Hunter Star Motors local and international artists. Across the Region, numerous registered clubs and hotels provide a range Churches of entertainment options, from a place to meet friends The Hunter has a predominantly Christian community, to concerts of all types. with approximately 29% of the population Anglican, The Hunter is also home to a wide range of annual 24% Catholic, 7% Uniting Church and 4% Presbyterian festivals that attract many locals as well as an and Reformed. Newcastle is the seat of the Anglican increasing number of visitors to the Region. These and Catholic Hunter bishops, with stately Christ Church include Jazz in the Vines, Newcastle Jazz Festival, Cathedral one of the Region’s best known icons.

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EMPLOYER ORGANISATIONS UDIA-NSW (Urban Development Institute of Newcastle Tourism Industry Group Business Growth Centre Cessnock Chamber of Commerce Forster Tuncurry Business Chamber Inc Australia) Hunter Chapter Chairperson: Matt Anderson Provides a Business Incubator, Business training and President: Geoff Walker President: Gary Gersbach Australian Industry Group Chairman: Geoffrey Rock PO Box 489, Newcastle NSW 2300 Business information advisory and support services. PO Box 329, Cessnock NSW 2325 PO Box 380, Forster NSW 2428 Regional Manager, Central Coast & Northern NSW: Suite 2, Level 11, 66 King Street, Phone: +61 2 4907 5000 Centre Manager: Brett Gleeson Phone: +61 428 295 678 Phone: +61 0499 779 972 Adrian Price Sydney NSW 2000 www.ntig.org.au 48 Oakdale Road, Gateshead NSW 2290 www.cessnockchamber.com.au www.ftchamber.com.au Suite 1 “Nautilos” 265 Wharf Road, PO Box Q402, QVB Post Office NSW 1230 Phone: +61 2 4942 3133 Newcastle NSW 2300 Phone: +61 2 9262 1214 Destination Port Stephens www.businessgrowthcentre.org.au Business Charlestown Inc. Gloucester Chamber of Commerce PO Box 811, Newcastle NSW 2300 www.udiansw.com.au Marketing Manager: Janelle Gardner Business Development Officer: Gwendalyn Burt President: Stuart Carruthers Phone: +61 2 4925 8300 32A Nelson Towers, 71A Victoria Parade, Regional Development Australia – Hunter PO Box 479, Charlestown NSW 2290 PO Box 111, Gloucester NSW 2422 www.aigroup.com.au TOURISM INDUSTRY Nelson Bay NSW 2315 RDA Hunter is the leading economic development Phone: +61 419 285 819 Phone: +61 0408 445 326 Phone: +61 2 4981 2964 agency in the Hunter www.businesscharlestown.com www.gloucesterchamber.com.au www.portstephens.org.au CEO: Todd Williams Hunter Business Chamber Visitor Economy Hunter Suite 3, 24 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303 President: Alan “Ross” Taggart Chairman: Will Creedon Cooranbong Chamber of Commerce Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre Phone: +61 2 4940 8355 PO Box 607, Hamilton NSW 2303 PO Box 3137, Thornton NSW 2322 & Community Precinct Community Engagement: David R Baker PO Box 435, Nelson Bay NSW 2315 www.rdahunter.org.au Phone: +61 2 4969 9600 Phone: +61 2 4978 4040 President: Michael Chamberlain PO Box 92, Hamilton NSW 2303 Phone: +61 1800 808 900 www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au www.visithunter.com.au PO Box 190, Cooranbong NSW 2265 Phone: +61 487 388 444 www.portstephens.org.au Dantia www.hamilton-nsw.com.au Dantia works with business, government, the PROFESSIONAL AND Denman Visitor Information Centre Denman Chamber of Commerce Scone Visitor Information Centre community and partners to advance the sustainable BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS Cnr Ogilvie & Palace Streets, Denman NSW 2328 President: Kathleen Oldman Kurri Kurri District Business Chamber Tourism & Events Coordinator: Jan Sinclair economic prosperity of Lake Macquarie City. It is a Phone: +61 2 6547 2799 PO Box 115, Denman NSW 2328 President: Rod Doherty Cnr Kelly & Susan Streets, Scone NSW 2337 facilitator of economic growth, assisting the private www.visitdenman.com.au Phone: +61 2 6547 2016 PO Box 255, Kurri Kurri NSW 2327 Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors – Phone: +61 2 6540 1300 and public sectors in the planning and execution of www.visitdenman.com.au Phone: +61 409 448 191 Hunter Chapter www.upperhuntertourism.com.au investment and employment opportunities in the City. Visitor Information Centre www.kurrikurri.com Division Chairman: Grant Muller CEO: Derrek Lush Cnr Brown & Dowling Streets, Dungog NSW 2420 Dungog District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 266, The Junction NSW 2291 Singleton Visitor Information & Enterprise Centre 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point NSW 2284 Phone: +61 2 4992 2212 President: Jennifer Lewis Maitland Business Chamber Phone: +61 2 4965 4722 Economic Development Manager: Salena Avard Phone: +61 2 4921 0264 www.visitdungog.com.au PO Box 210, Dungog NSW 2420 President: Craig McGregor www.aiqs.com.au Townhead Park, New England Highway, Website: www.dantia.com.au Phone: +61 2 4992 1441 Suite 19A The Village, 121 Lawes Street, Singleton NSW 2330 Gloucester Visitors Information Centre www.ddcc.org.au East Maitland NSW 2323 Engineers Australia – Newcastle Division Phone: +61 2 6571 5888 27 Denison Street, Gloucester NSW 2422 Phone: +61 2 4934 3343 President: Michael Van Koeverden www.visitsingleton.com RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS www.maitlandbusiness.com.au 122 Parry St, Newcastle West NSW 2302 Phone: +61 2 6538 5252 Phone: +61 2 4911 7310 www.visitgloucester.com.au WINE INDUSTRY www.engineersaustralia.org.au Hunter Research Foundation (HRF) Great Lakes Tourism HRF is an independent research research & Tourism Association Industrial Relations Society of NSW General Manager: Richard Old organisation delivering insights that move the Hunter 12 Little Street, Forster NSW 2428 Operations Manager: Melissa Romeyn forward, through a unique, future-focused economic – Newcastle Branch PO Box 352, Cessnock NSW 2325 President: Ross Nassif Phone: +61 2 6554 8799 and social research program.HRF also partners with www.greatlakes.org.au Phone: +61 2 4990 0920 individual clients to deliver smart, flexible innovative PO Box 393, Newcastle NSW 2300 www.winecountry.com.au Phone: +61 2 4924 7268 research solutions in areas such as health, www.irsnsw.asn.au Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association economics and community wellbeing. Operations Manager: Melissa Romeyn SUPPORT NETWORKS CEO: Dr Brent Jenkins Newcastle Law Society PO Box 352, Cessnock NSW 2320 PO Box 322, Newcastle NSW 2300 President: Gary Fox Phone: +61 2 4990 0920 Phone: +61 2 4041 5555 PO Box 160, Warners Bay NSW 2282 www.winecountry.com.au The Business Centre (Newcastle Region) www.hrf.com.au General Manager: Narelle McClelland Phone: +61 2 4925 2849 The Business Centre offers a range of services www.newcastlelawsociety.com.au Lake Macquarie Tourism Newcastle Innovation (formerly TUNRA) Lake Macquarie Visitor Information Centre, dedicated to increasing the growth and sustainability Newcastle Innovation is the technology transfer 228 Pacific Highway, Swansea NSW 2281 of small to medium business, including Business and contract research office of the University of PROPERTY AND BUILDING INDUSTRY Phone: +61 1800 802 044 Advice and Mentoring Programs, Workshops and Newcastle. Since its inception in 1969, Newcastle www.visitlakemac.com.au Training, Business Group Discussions, Serviced & Innovation has facilitated the transfer of knowledge, Virtual Offices as well as Meeting, Function and technology and scientific research from the Housing Industry Association – Hunter Maitland Visitor Information Centre Conference Room Hire. University to commercial partners. Managing Director - Hunter: Craig Jennion Ministers Park, Cnr New England Highway and High 265 King Street, Newcastle NSW 2300 Acting CEO: Chris Kelleher 17 Murray Dwyer Circuit, Steel River Estate, Street, Maitland NSW 2320 Phone: +61 2 4925 7700 IDC, University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308 Mayfield West NSW 2304 Phone: +61 2 4931 2800 www.businesscentre.com.au Phone: +61 2 4921 8777 Phone: +61 2 4014 2000 www.mymaitland.com.au www.newcastleinnovation.com.au www.hia.com.au Hunter Councils Merriwa Visitor Information & CTC Centre Fosters co-operation and resource sharing between Australia’s Hunter Development Corporation Tourist & CTC Officer: Liam Garment its 12 member councils, encourages investment and General Manager: Bob Hawes 34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa NSW 2329 advocates for the local government areas it represents. CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Level 5, PWC Centre, 26 Honeysuckle Drive, New- PO Box 111, Merriwa NSW 2329 CEO: Roger Stephan largest regional castle NSW 2300 PO Box 3137, Thornton NSW 2322 Phone: +61 2 6521 7046 Hunter Business Chamber PO Box 813, Newcastle NSW 2300 www.upperhuntertourism.com.au Phone: +61 2 4978 4040 Phone: +61 2 4904 2750 www.strategicservicesaustralia.com.au President: Allan “Ross” Taggart www.hdc.nsw.gov.au Hunter TAFE, B Block, 91 Parry Street business chamber Murrurundi Visitor Information Centre Newcastle West NSW 2302 Coordinator: Carolyn Farrow Hunter Region Business Enterprise Centre Master Builders Association of Newcastle Provides information, training and support for busi- Phone: +61 2 4969 9600 113 Mayne Street, Murrurundi NSW 2338 www.hunterbusinesschamber.com.au Regional Manager: Len Blakeney Phone: +61 2 6546 6446 ness development, for new and existing businesses. Supporting around 2,000 members through Level 1, 165 Lambton Road, www.upperhuntertourism.com.au Manager: Kerry Hallett Broadmeadow NSW 2292 PO Box 195, Kurri Kurri NSW 2327 Belmont Chamber of Commerce advocacy, advice and networking PO Box 266, HRMC NSW 2310 Phone: +61 2 4936 2557 President: Benjamin Connell Muswellbrook Visitor Information Centre PO Box 296, Belmont NSW 2280 Phone: +61 2 4953 9400 87 Hill Street, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 www.hunterregionbec.com.au www.newcastle-mba.com.au Phone: +61 2 4947 9900 Phone: +61 2 6541 4050 www.belmontnsw.biz www.muswellbrook.org.au HunterNet Co-operative Limited Property Council of Australia – Hunter Chapter A network of the Region’s small to medium sized NSW Regional Director-Hunter: Andrew Fletcher engineering and manufacturing companies. Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Inc. 4969 9600 | [email protected] 122 Parry Street, Newcastle West NSW 2302 Chief Executive Officer: Tony Cade President: John Sahyuon Phone: +61 2 4927 1550 Phone: +61 2 4908 7380 PO Box 30, Bulahdelah NSW 2423 www.hunterbusinesschamber.com.au www.propertycouncil.com.au www.hunternet.com.au Phone: +61 2 4997 4764 www.buladelah.nsw.au

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Mandurah Hunter Indigenous Newcastle Now Swansea Chamber of Commerce Hunter businesses are well placed to access government Single Business Service assistance is universal. It is available to Business Chamber Chair: Edward Duc Secretary: Wayne Williamson assistance, with a number of State and Federal Government all Australian businesses and made up of a consolidated online CEO & Chairperson: Debbie Barwick 137 King Street, Newcastle NSW 2300 PO Box 127, Swansea NSW 2281 departments and agencies providing business support services presence accessible anytime and anywhere, a contact centre PO Box 681, Maitland NSW 2320 Phone: +61 2 4929 4644 Phone: +61 4971 6282 having Hunter-based offices. and a face-to-face business facilitation network to link interested Phone: +61 2 4932 7722 www.newcasltenow.org.au www.swanseabusiness.com.au businesses with relevant programmes and services. www.mandurahhibc.com.au Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter Northlakes Chamber of Commerce Throsby Basin Business Chamber Mayfield Business Association President: Greg Foster President: Clare Monkley RDA Hunter is the key economic development organisation in Contact: Coordinator: Rita Dixon Po Box 218, Cardiff NSW 2285 93A Young Street, Carrington NSW 2294 the Hunter region. Led by a Committee of regional business and Regional Manager: Tim Cotter PO Box 235, Mayfield NSW 2304 Phone: +61 400 433 654 Phone: +61 418 299 370 community representatives, RDA Hunter is supported by federal IDC – Hunter, University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308 Phone: +61 406 757 280 www.cardiffbusiness.com.au www.throsbybasinbc.com and state governments. PO Box 2, Newcastle University NSW 2308 www.localsmile.com.au Phone: (02) 40145977 & 0410 221 708 NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Toronto Chamber of Commerce & Industry They provide independent advice to all levels of government and Email: [email protected] Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc Chairperson: Debbie Barwick President: Gail Ryan our stakeholders on priorities for the Hunter’s future. Website: www.business.gov.au President: Mike Kelly 5/34 Racecourse Road, Rutherford NSW 2320 PO Box 382, Toronto NSW 2283 RDA Hunter’s agenda is strategic and future focused. It aims PO Box 683, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 Phone: +61 2 4932 7722 Phone: +61 1300 488 356 to advance innovation, attract investment and improve NSW Department of Industry Phone: +61 6541 1285 www.nswicc.com.au www.toronto.com.au www.muswellbrookchamberofcommerce.com.au infrastructure to ensure the region’s ongoing international NSW Department of Industry works to attract business Scone Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. Warners Bay Chamber of Commerce competitiveness, drive economic growth and create jobs. investment to NSW and the Hunter Region. Myall Coast Chamber of Commerce & President: Peter Hale Town Centre Coordinator: Rhonda Campbell NSW Department of Industry supports innovative, sustainable Tourism Inc. PO Box 100, Scone NSW 2337 PO Box 722, Warners Bay NSW 2282 Contact: and globally competitive businesses, industries and sectors President: Graham Halley Phone: +61 408 721 441 Phone: +61 0458 549 222 RDA Hunter CEO: Todd Williams through assistance and advice. PO Box 70, Hawks Nest NSW 2324 www.sconechamber.com.au www.warnersbay.net.au Suite 3, 24 Beaumont Street, Hamilton NSW 2303 Phone: +61 400 018 197 Email: [email protected] The Hunter regional office can assist your business with: www.myallcoast.org.au Singleton Business Chamber Wallsend Town Business Association Phone: +61 2 4940 8355 • Information about the Hunter region, including hosting President: Chris Cork Chairperson: Max McCorkell Website: www.rdahunter.org.au www.smarthappenshere.com.au company visits and site selection Nelson Bay & District Business Association PO Box 298, Singleton NSW 2330 PO Box 218, Wallsend NSW 2287 President: Denise Sharp Phone: +61 0400 460 412 Phone: +61 2 4950 1878 • Engaging with Hunter industry and key organisations 1/106 Magnus Street, Nelson Bay NSW 2315 www.singletonchamber.org.au www.wallsendtown.com.au AUSINDUSTRY • Liaison with regulatory authorities Phone: +61 419 294 180 The Department of Industry’s Single Business Service is • Accessing utility, infrastructure and service providers www.nelsonbaybusiness.com.au Southlake Business Chamber and Community Alliance streamlining the way businesses access industry information, President: Robert Kemmis grants and services by putting their needs first – reducing red Contact: New Lambton Village Community Chamber Inc. 143 Dora Street, Morisset NSW 2264 tape and providing quality, consistent services at the lowest Level 3, 26 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle NSW 2300 9 Alma Road, New Lambton NSW 2305 Phone: +61 2 4973 3483 possible cost. Phone: +61 2 4908 7333 Phone: +61 4957 1405 www.southlakemac.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.trade.nsw.gov.au Twitter: @NSWDep_Industry Facebook: BusinessNSW

INDUSTRY CAPABILITY NETWORK (ICN) The Industry Capability Network can help businesses to find competitive local sources to meet their procurement and project needs, irrespective of their business, and can assist to find either a buyer for your products, or a supplier that will deliver the goods and services that you require.

Contact: Hunter and Northern Region Manager: Ken Raymond Phone: (02) 4908 7390 Email: [email protected] Website: www.icn.org.au

Business advice Serviced and virtual offices AUSTRADE Austrade is the Australian Government’s trade, investment and education promotion agency. Mentoring programs Casual meeting room hire Through a global network of offices, Austrade assists Australian Workshops and training Networking and speaker events companies to grow their international business, attracts productive foreign direct investment into Australia and promotes Australia’s education sector internationally. Business group discussions Conference and function room hire Austrade provides information and advice that can help you reduce the time, cost and risk of exporting. We also administer the Export Market Development Grant Scheme and offer a range of services to Australian exporters in growth and emerging markets.

www businesscentre com au Contact: Regional Representative: Isaac Court Phone: +61 2 4925 8777 p 02 4925 7700 a 265 King Street, Newcastle NSW 2300 e [email protected] Email: [email protected] NEWCASTLE | LAKE MACQUARIE | MAITLAND | CESSNOCK | SINGLETON | MUSWELLBROOK | UPPER HUNTER |PORT STEPHENS | DUNGOG | GLOUCEST ER | GREAT LAKES Website: www.austrade.gov.au

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HUNTER AREAS CESSNOCK

Area: 1,966 sq km Close to major roads, including the M1 and the Hunter The Hunter has historically been divided into 11 Population:54,979 (ABS 2014 ERP) Expressway, Cessnock is well situated for access into the areas matching the Hunter Local Government Area Location: 120 km north of Sydney Port of Newcastle and the Newcastle Airport. The New boundaries: England Highway connects to trading routes to Brisbane. Strategically located within the growth corridor of There is a diversity of economic activities, with mining, • Cessnock the Lower Hunter, Cessnock offers a wide range of manufacturing, construction, wine and tourism supported • Dungog employment opportunities and many advantages by emerging cultural activities and innovation. Specialist • Gloucester for businesses looking to establish or expand. It has a training exists in hospitality, viticulture, horticulture, heavy • Great Lakes supportive and progressive business culture, abundant and machinery operations and maintenance. There is also • Lake Macquarie affordable land, and established transport infrastructure substantial investment in poultry farming, chicken meat • Maitland providing easy access to markets. This highly liveable area and egg production, timber milling, dairying and beef. • Muswellbrook has an attractive setting, a good range of services and is • Newcastle where affordability parallels a strong sense of community. Cessnock’s natural environment has large expanses of untouched natural scenery bounded by National Parks and • Port Stephens State Forests. The rural landscape is also dominant, with • Singleton The majority of residents are in urban zones between uninterrupted grazing, pastoral and agrestic lands. There • Upper Hunter the Cessnock and Kurri Kurri CBDs with a growth corridor emerging in Branxton-Greta. This is set to change with the are many fine heritage structures and an emerging cultural Huntlee development near Branxton (over 20,000 people) precinct, with the Cessnock Performing Arts Centre and Hunter Councils is the representative body of the and emerging greenfield developments at Bellbird, Greta, Cessnock Regional Art Gallery centrally located. eleven LGA councils. It ensures strong communication Heddon Greta and Cliftleigh. Between 2006 and 2011, between Mayors, Councillors and General Managers; Cessnock’s population grew by 10%, the highest in the Mayor: Councillor Bob Pynsent shared professional expertise through staff forums and Hunter and the third highest in regional NSW. General Manager: Stephen Glen many inter-council collaborative projects. Address: 62-78 Vincent Street, Cessnock NSW 2325 Cessnock’s towns and villages emerged from a prominent Further information is available from their website at coal mining history and are now sustained by a diverse For further information contact: www.huntercouncils.com.au. business environment with a backdrop of wine and Economic Development Manager: Jane Holdsworth tourism. The Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest wine producing Phone: +61 2 4993 4257 region and one of the top wine tourism destinations, Email: [email protected] attracting around 1.5 million visitors pa. Wine tourism is worth Website: www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au an estimated $521 million and supports nearly 3000 jobs. Business and Investment Website: The wine industry employs over 7000. The flow on effect www.advancecessnockcity.com.au of tourism is estimated at $227 million. Total Hunter Valley destination expenditure in 2014 was $295 million.

The place to visit... The place to invest...

accessible attractive thriving vibrant friendly community scenic lifestyle opportunity welcoming investment liveable • Highly accessible - within 2 hrs of Sydney, 1 hr of • Attractive setting, excellent range of services Newcastle and strong local communities • Heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country • Relatively low cost business environment • Quality scenic and natural environments • Highest population growth in the Hunter region (2006-2011) For more details on the Cessnock Region, please contact Economic Development Manager, Jane Holdsworth on (02) 4993 4257.

Cessnock City Council - Economic Development Unit www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au | [email protected] www.advancecessnockcity.com.au

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DUNGOG GREAT LAKES

Area: 2,225 sq km Area: 3,373 sq km Population: 9,108 (ABS 2014 ERP) Population:36,499 (ABS 2014 ERP) Location: 76 km north of Newcastle Location: 70 km north of Newcastle

when combined with the resources of Dungog Shire Dungog Shire is in the north-east corner of the Hunter The Great Lakes area is nestled on the border between Mayor: Councillor Jan McWilliams Council, it is understandable why existing operators Region and is renowned for its forests, mountains and the Hunter Valley and the Mid North Coast. Only General Manager: Glenn Handford enjoy doing business in the Shire. picturesque towns and villages. Dungog Shire Council 200km north of Sydney and 70km north of Newcastle, Address: Breese Parade, Forster NSW 2428 is committed to the preservation and protection of the the area provides excellent access to metropolitan and Mayor: Counciller Harold Johnston Shire’s natural environment and cultural heritage and regional markets between Sydney and Brisbane via the For further information contact: General Manager: Craig Deasey offers a high quality rural lifestyle within 2.5 hours easy Pacific Highway. Major population centres are the twin General Manager: Glenn Handford Address: 198 Dowling Street, Dungog NSW 2420 drive of Sydney. towns of Forster/Tuncurry and Tea Gardens/Hawks Telephone: +61 2 6591 7222 Nest. With its beautiful beaches, lush hinterland and Email: [email protected] For further information contact: The Shire’s economy has traditionally been based on fabulous climate, the Great Lakes has been a favourite Website: www.greatlakes.nsw.gov.au and Economic Development, Tourism & Events: Ivan Skaines agriculture, grazing and timber, with the alluvial river holiday destination for generations of Australians, www.greatlakes.org.au Phone: (02) 4995 7777 flats suitable for intensive agricultural production. attracting around 1million visitors every year who Fax: (02) 4995 7750 Tourism is also a focus of Dungog Shire’s economy spend around $359million directly into the local with the National Parks, State Forests, Chichester and Email: [email protected] economy. Lostock Dams and the river systems as well as the Website: www.dungog.nsw.gov.au historic and scenic character of the area providing the The major employment base includes industries such as major focus for attracting visitors. retail, tourism and hospitality, construction, education, health, aged care and community services. The area Dungog Shire’s Economic Development Unit is involved also supports on-land agriculture, oyster harvesting in the attraction of innovative businesses, professionals and commercial fishing and has a strong and diverse and skilled tradespeople to the area through the range of innovative home-based businesses. Investment development of strategies aimed at enhancing opportunities exist for businesses which complement the the opportunities available in the Region. These area’s environmental values and lifestyle attributes. activities will create wealth in the area, allow for the development of new skills and the enhancement of existing resources, which in turn will ensure a more sustainable future for the Shire.

An existing network of business and community groups within the Shire offer new businesses the opportunity to develop extensive networks within the area and

GLOUCESTER

Area: 2,950 sq km • Manufacturing – light manufacturing of specialist Population: 5,064 (ABS 2014 ERP) commodities Location: 125 km north of Newcastle, 160 km south • Professional, retail and service industries west of Armidale Mayor: Councillor John Rosenbaum Gloucester is historically associated with the birth of General Manager: Danny Green the Australian Agricultural Co., which has led to a long Address: 85-89 King Street, Gloucester NSW 2422 history of agricultural production, timber milling and in earlier days, commercial gold mining. For further information contact: Hunter Business Review General Manager: Danny Green The location of Gloucester at the base of the World Phone: +61 2 6538 5250 HBR Heritage Barrington Tops has been the catalyst for a Email: [email protected] dynamic experiential tourism sector as well. Website: www.gloucester.nsw.gov.au

Gloucester has experienced significant growth in recent years, with both population and industry output on a Connecting & steady incline.

The economic base of the community is now much informing business broader as the community embraces a very diverse and growing industry base. With its relaxed lifestyle and close proximity to Newcastle and the coast, Gloucester people is attracting light manufacturing and lifestyle-based businesses.

Currently, the major contributing factors to the Gloucester economy are: • Agriculture – beef, dairy and intensive agribusiness • Tourism – Barrington Tops, farm-based experiences and adventure www.HBRmag.com.au • Mining – coal and coal bed methane gas

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LAKE MACQUARIE MAITLAND

Area: 648 sq km Mayor: Councillor Jodie Harrison Area: 392 sq km Extensive land releases for residential, industrial, Population: 202,676 (ABS 2014 ERP) General Manager: Brian Bell Population: 75,150 (ABS 2014 ERP) commercial and retail developments are fuelling a Location:110 km north of Sydney Address: 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point NSW 2284 Location: 27km west of Newcastle, 170 km north strong construction industry. Greenfield residential of Sydney developments are planned at Farley, Thornton North, Lake Macquarie City has a strong economy, a diverse For further information: Anambah, , Greta, Aberglasslyn and industry mix of over 12,000 businesses, and a projected Economic Development: Derrek Lush, acting CEO Maitland is a dynamic and growing city conveniently Louth Park in the next five years, complemented by population increase of 40,000 over the next 25 years. Phone: +61 2 49210264 situated at the junction of major transport routes in infill developments in already established suburbs. As the fifth largest city in NSW, the population of Email: [email protected] the lower Hunter, offering greenfield industrial land, Fast growing industrial and commercial areas at nearly 200,000 provides a pool of highly skilled labour, Web-sites: www.dantia.com.au and commercial investment and tourism opportunities. Thornton and Rutherford are attracting a diverse range supporting innovative industry. www.lakemac.com.au Maitland provides a desirable mix of country style of industries and industry support businesses for the living with all the benefits of a regional centre. broader Hunter region. Lake Macquarie’s natural attractions provide opportunity for a quality lifestyle in an economic Maitland is one of the fastest growing areas in Australia Revitalisation initiatives include the establishment of climate conducive to business. Relax beside the with a growth rate consistently above 2% per annum The Levee lifestyle precinct in Central Maitland along city’s centrepiece, Lake Macquarie, a vast blue-water and is expected to have over 90,000 residents by 2023. with a major upgrade to Athel D’Ombrain Drive and expanse twice the size of Sydney Harbour. Sandy inlets, With the city growing at the rate of one family per day, a range of complementary projects that will support secluded bays, and protected foreshores are perfect for the population includes a healthy combination of skills future growth of the city. Maitland also offers a water activities, or enjoy the city’s beaches, mountains, across all major sectors. diverse variety of independent and mainstream retail shopping precincts, and art galleries. options along with an evolving tourism market, with a Maitland is the focus of a diversity of economic activities particular focus on high quality events. Lake Macquarie is well positioned to be one of the including agriculture, tourism, mining, manufacturing, fastest growing cities in NSW. It is located in a strategic transport and construction industries. Arguably Maitland’s Mayor: Councillor Peter Blackmore position with access to an extensive range of products, greatest asset is its location on the rich alluvial flats of the General Manager: David Evans services, and transport networks. A cosmopolitan and Hunter and Paterson Rivers. Maitland is situated on one of Address: 285-287 High Street, Maitland NSW 2320 progressive city, Lake Macquarie retains a sense of the most highly productive areas in NSW and is a service For further information contact: City Economy Officer community, courtesy of nine thriving town centres, centre for a rich agricultural hinterland. With access to two Phone: +61 2 4931 2838 Outside Charlestown Square each with an individual character and focus. national highways, a 90 minute freeway drive to Sydney, Email: [email protected] 30 minutes to the vineyards, Newcastle and Port Stephens, Website: maitland.nsw.gov.au close proximity to airports, shipping terminals and freight rail access, you won’t find a better base than Maitland.

60 minutes 12,000+ to Sydney on the M1 thriving businesses

45 minutes 50+ ha. to domestic airport ind. land available Instead of images of #1 25 minutes our beautiful lake and regional city in NSW to int’l harbour beaches, here are some things to get your 2,000 new By 2015 businesses anually 80% NBN Coverage CFO excited:

Dantia is the economic development company for Lake Macquarie City Dantia.com.au

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MUSWELLBROOK NEWCASTLE Port of Newcastle to be used for the installation of light rail Area: 3,405 sq km the provision of government services and is a nodal Area: 183 sq km and a range of revitalisation projects across the city centre. Population: 17,045 (ABS 2014 ERP) position in serving three regional coal basins: Gunnedah, Population: 160,021 (ABS 2014 ERP)

Location: 130 km north-west of Newcastle Ulan and Hunter. Muswellbrook being the proximate Location: 170 km north of Sydney convergence provides a significant strategic advantage This, along with the implementation of the Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy, will see Newcastle’s main city precincts is centrally located in the Upper for businesses located in Muswellbrook Shire. Newcastle is a cosmopolitan coastal city with a rich history transformed. A new $94 million legal precinct is nearing Hunter Valley. Muswellbrook by road is approximately and a thriving dining, shopping and arts scene. From street completion and construction has started on NeW Space, the 3-hours from Sydney, 2-hours from Tamworth and 90 Extraction of coal has increased markedly in recent years, theatre to sporting events, cultural festivals and major University of Newcastle’s inner city campus. These are just two minutes from Newcastle. from 4 million tonnes in 2001 to 59 million tonnes in 2015. concerts, Newcastle has a diverse feast of experiences to of the projects which will see entire city blocks rebuilt. enjoy and everything you would expect from a modern city, Muswellbrook Shire is rich in natural resources of which Muswellbrook is advancing as a core of educational all wrapped up in stunning natural beauty. Newcastle also has a growing airport and a planned 1,455 sqkm (43%) is national parks. The area includes excellence in the Upper Hunter, and merits consideration expansion will allow for an increase in domestic passengers the World Heritage , productive as a location by any organisation involved in meeting Newcastle is the economic hub of the Hunter Region, from 1.2 million per year to up to five million as well as agricultural land that traces the Goulburn and Hunter rivers current and future skill needs of the state. It is particularly accounting for approximately 30% of the Hunter’s providing the infrastructure to allow international flights. and energy resources of state and national significance. well positioned for the efficient and effective provision of developed industrial space and 80% of the office space.

vocational training for NSW coal and power industries, and While Newcastle’s industrial sector continues to play an The Port of Newcastle is Australia’s major bulk export A number of diverse industries, including agriculture agriculture and equine. important role, Newcastle is no longer a ‘steel city’. port and a growing cargo hub. It currently handled continue to shape Muswellbrook Shire. The area is approximately 149 million tonnes of bulk cargo, following 13 home to the largest critical mass of thoroughbred The community of Muswellbrook Shire have chosen to A substantial and growing portion of Newcastle’s economy is consecutive years of growth in the Port. The total value of rearing in Australia; recognised historically and encourage their diversity and are actively engaged in the now based around the service sectors. Newcastle’s workforce trade in 2013-14, incorporating more than 40 commodities internationally for premium wines; provides 40% of the development of the area and region. is over 60,000 strong and the Region’s occupational structure was $21 billion (12 months to June 2014). The Port also state’s base-load electricity, and has a coal industry that has undergone significant up-skilling, with an increase in hosts a range of ship-repair and marine support businesses, began in the late 1800’s. Mayor: Councillor Martin Rush professional, associate professional and clerical employment. as well as a marina and fishing cooperative. General Manager: Steve McDonald

Muswellbrook Shire draws people from across the state, Address: 157 Maitland Street, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 Newcastle’s city centre is the most diversified in NSW Lord Mayor: Nuatali Nelmes nation and internationally looking for employment outside Sydney and employs over 17,000 people in a vibrant Interim Chief Executive Officer: Frank Cordingley and business opportunities. Muswellbrook is situated For further information contact: mix of commercial, educational, entertainment, cultural and Address: 282 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300 at the approximate mid-point between Newcastle and Phone: +61 2 6549 3700 community enterprises. Inner city renewal and renovation

Tamworth and serves as a junction for interstate road Email: [email protected] projects are continuing to stimulate investor interest while For further information: and rail transport. It has a geographical advantage in Website: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au contributing to efforts in revitalising the city. Economic Development Coordinator: Greg Fenwick

Phone: +61 2 4974 2000 The NSW Government plans to invest heavily in the city Email: [email protected] with around $500 million earmarked from the sale of the Website: www.ncc.nsw.gov.au

NEWCASTLE

Newcastle has a growing local economy with strong industries that are linked to national and international markets. Contained within a high quality urban environment, designed for future improvement, Newcastle is built upon vibrant and emerging businesses that thrive on innovation and creativity to generate a new sustainable community. Economic profile is available at: www.economicprofile.com.au/newcastle

For more information visit newcastle.nsw.gov.au or call 4974 2000 to speak to Council's economic development team.

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PORT STEPHENS SINGLETON

Area: 979 sq km include tourism, government, transport and logistics, Area: 4,893 sq km base, rich farming land, an ideal tourism destination and Population:69 728 (ABS 2014 ERP) manufacturing, construction and retail. Population: 23,884 (ABS 2014 ERP) a strong cultural presence in the arts, excellent sporting Location:200 km north of Sydney Location:80 km west of Newcastle, 200 km north-west facilities and a proud country community spirit. The business community is vibrant and supportive; with of Sydney There's no need to decide between a sea change or a a multitude of business associations and networking Recent success in gaining state government funding for tree change in Port Stephens. Here, you can have both. opportunities open to both aspiring and established Singleton is a vibrant and diverse regional town located Singleton has resulted in a number of major construction entrepreneurs. at the centre of the Hunter Valley, just 2.5 hours’ drive projects underway with completion in 2015 across a Port Stephens boasts both rural and coastal from Sydney on the newly opened Hunter Expressway. diverse range of industries including Singleton Town Centre environments and a rapidly growing population base Residents enjoy an abundance of lifestyle options without The healthy local economy is supported by a diverse Revitalisation and upgrades to Singleton Gym and Swim and sup-porting a range of industries and businesses, all just the high cost of city living. Swap the commute for a choice industrial base, skilled labour force and industry access the Singleton Regional Livestock Market. a two-hour drive north of Sydney. of recreational pursuits and get involved in any number of to vital infrastructure. Singleton is also surrounded by the sporting, cultural and community organisations. natural beauty of Lake St Clair, Mt Royal, Yengo and Wollemi With public transport links to Newcastle and Sydney From the bushland suburbs of Medowie, Seaham, Bobs National Parks. domestic and international air terminals and rail freight Farm and Salt Ash to the surfside suburbs of Anna Bay, And big city attractions are still within easy reach. to the port of Newcastle, Singleton is an ideal location Fingal Bay, Boat Harbour and Soldiers Point – to name Newcastle and its major shopping centres, national Operating within the Singleton Local Government for business and lifestyle. Major infrastructure projects a few – Port Stephens spans an area of almost 1000 sporting teams and university are a mere 25 minutes are major coal mines which employ more than 6000 supporting retail, leisure and agriculture are evidence of square kilometres and has an address to suit everyone, away, and Sydney just a two hour drive down the road. workers in mining and manufacturing. Supporting a commitment to diversifying the region and continuing from young families to retirees. trade and engineering services are located in the well- to attract business investment and new residents. Contact information: established industrial areas of McDougalls Hill and Newcastle Airport is a short 20 minute drive from Mayor: Bruce MacKenzie Mount Thorley. With further industrial land recently Mayor: Councillor John Martin Port Stephens' two main centres, Raymond Terrace General Manager: Wayne Wallis released there is room for new businesses to take General Manager: Lindy Hyam and Nelson Bay, connecting the region to the rest of Address: 116 Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 advantage of the buoyant economy, accessible labour Address: Civic Avenue, Singleton NSW 2330 Australia and beyond with six airlines offering daily force and ideal location that Singleton offers. services to destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, For further information contact: For further information contact: Melbourne, Canberra, the Gold Coast and Ballina. Economic Development Coordinator: Jane Perrin Business and industry are attracted to Singleton due Manager Economic Development: Salena Avard Phone: +61 2 4980 0225 to the location – affordable industrial, commercial and Address: Civic Avenue, Singleton NSW 2330 Newcastle Airport and Williamtown RAAF Base are Email: [email protected] residential land – and a local government supportive of Phone: (02) 6578 7290 key economic drivers for Port Stephens and the wider Website: www.businessportstephens.com.au business and industrial development. Singleton boasts a Website: www.singleton.nsw.gov.au and Hunter Valley. Other major employment industries renewed retail precinct, a diverse mining and industrial www.singletonbusiness.com

UPPER HUNTER

Area: 8,050 sq km Manufacturing is gaining prominence due to competitive Port Stephens Investors Paradise Population: 14,658 (ABS 2014 ERP) land prices, a skilled labour pool and access to national and Location: 152 km north-west of Newcastle international transport links.

The Upper Hunter LGA includes the major centres of Scone, Hunter Valley Meats Scone opened in 1999 and was sold Merriwa, Murrurundi and Aberdeen and villages such as to JBS in early 2015. With Halal accreditation and an export Growth Cassilis, Wingen, Bunnan, Moonan Flat and Gundy. licence supplying beef to most major Asian markets it is an Increasing population, jobs and dwellings important manufacturing industry in the region employing Scone, Murrurundi and Aberdeen are located on the nearly 600. Home to the expanding Newcastle Airport New England Highway. The Golden Highway via Merriwa Links to the M1, Hunter Expressway and Port of Newcastle connects Newcastle and Sydney with Dubbo and Mudgee. With approval for the Kyoto Energy Park (a 35 wind turbine Predominantly a rural area, agriculture remains the main and large solar farm) near Scone and the Liverpool Range Innovation local economic driver which includes the equine industry Windfarm (288 turbines) being considered for approval to Global manufacturing and in particular the second largest thoroughbred breeding the western side of the shire, there are great opportunities Leading defence and aviation hub industry in the world with its associated service industries. for industries related to clean energy production to locate Major industrial precinct for the Hunter Region The Upper Hunter LGA is located just north of the coal and expand in this thriving region. mining centre of Muswellbrook, an easy drive for workers Opportunity and businesses. The relatively inexpensive land provides significant Land release options opportunities for business relocation. Council and NBN rollout across the region Council has completed a $2 million upgrade of its privately owned residential land developments provide regional airport which is home to several businesses affordable housing in all the population centres within Proactive development and business support including NSW’s largest regional air charter service. A the LGA. There is supply of industrial land available in a master plan is currently under development for the range of lot sizes in Scone. Treasured Environment airport, which will provide investment direction for the Choice of coastal or rural lifestyle next 20 years on the site. Mayor: Councillor Wayne Bedggood Leisure, shopping and family friendly General Manager: Waid Crockett Premium visitor destination The Scone Regional Livestock Selling Centre, ranked in the Address: 135 Liverpool Street, Scone NSW 2337 top 10 in NSW, provides a vital service to the important For further information contact: www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au cattle industry, local cattle abattoir and associated support Business Enterprise & Tourism Manager: Sean Constable services. A planned $1.6million upgrade of the facility will Phone: +61 2 6540 1100 ensure that the centre continues to operate successfully Email: [email protected] into the future. Website: www.upperhunter.com.au

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The Powerhouse of NSW Plug into the Hunter

your business and investment contacts : CESSNOCK LAKE MACQUARIE PORT STEPHENS Economic Development Manager: Jane Holdsworth Economic Development Manager: Derrek Lush Economic Development Coordinator: Jane Perrin Phone: +61 2 4993 4257 Phone: +61 2 4921 0333 Phone: +61 2 4980 0225 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au www.lakemac.com.au and www.businessportstephens.com.au www.dantia.com.au DUNGOG Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator: MAITLAND SINGLETON Ivan Skaines Coordinator City & Visitor Economy : Martin Payne Manager Economic Development: Salena Avard Phone: +61 2 4995 7777 Phone: +61 2 4931 2820 Phone: +61 2 6571 5888 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.dungog.nsw.gov.au www.maitland.nsw.gov.au www.singleton.nsw.gov.au and www.singletonbusiness.com GLOUCESTER MUSWELLBROOK 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 2016

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