2015 / 16 Central Coast Nsw Australia Investment Prospectus 2015/16 Prospectus Investment
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MEET F R O M W H E R E SYDNEY ONE HOUR HOUR ONE & LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE & TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY 2015 /16 INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS CENTRAL COAST NSW AUSTRALIA CENTRAL COAST NSW AUSTRALIA INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS 2015/16 NEWCASTLE AUSTRALIA C E N T R A L COAST 1 HOUR FROM SYDNEY SYDNEY Regional Development Australia Central Coast primary responsibility is to develop regional growth plans and strategies, which the Australian Government and the New South Wales State Government. the growth and economic development of the Central Coast Region. Introducing the Central Coast 1 • Consult and Engage with the community • Inform Regional Planning The New South Wales Central Coast is located midway • a large, adaptable and enthusiastic skilled and • between two major Australian cities – Sydney and unskilled workforce, Newcastle. It is just over an hour north from the heart • cost-effective access to Australia’s major markets of Sydney, and an hour south of Newcastle, one of • and export ports, Australia’s largest regional cities. • employee education and training facilities, • CommunityThe region offersand aE compellingconomic case D eforv elopmebusinesses nt and investors seeking a competitive advantage to look • a relaxed, coastal lifestyle unattainable in the city seriously at the many opportunities it offers: or comparable areas. • a wide range of industrial and commercial While the region is home to many small and property options, medium businesses major national and international • a well developed infrastructure of roads, corporations located here include: Scholastic rail, electricity, gas, water, sewerage and Australia, Belkin Australia, Husqvarna Australia, telecommunication networks that now include Mars Foods Australia, Sanitarium Health Food connection to the National Broadband Network, Company, Donaldson Australasia, TE Connectivity. BRISBANE WATER – CENTRAL COAST Support from Governmentwww.rdacc.org.au A message from the Parlimentary Secretary for the Central Coast The Central Coast offers great investment The Central Coast offers business investors a opportunities for both the domestic and convenient location between Sydney and Newcastle; international business markets, and the NSW established and greenfield sites; a highly skilled and Government is helping to make this happen. trained workforce; and an innovative and collaborative The NSW Government is delivering important environment. The Region has a diverse economy infrastructure on the Central Coast to set a solid and excels in a number of sectors, including food platform for economic growth and to provide the manufacture, tourism, sport science, health and services to support the Coast’s growing population. nutrition, aged care and personal services, specialised Major investment by the NSW Government is agriculture, information technology, research, underway in roads, transport, health, education and education, and culture. jobs growth across the Region. The Central Coast offers beautiful beaches, vast The NSW Government’s Jobs Action Plan provides hinterland and National Parks abound, providing NSW businesses with a payroll tax rebate when they the perfect backdrop to enjoy a healthy work/life SCOT MACDONALD MLC employ new workers in new eligible employment. In balance. There is a range of high quality educational addition, the recently implemented Small Business institutions including Technical and Further PARLIAMENTARY Education (TAFE) and a university ranked among the SECRETARY FOR Employment Incentive Grants scheme will assist in THE HUNTER AND the creation of new jobs. top three per cent of the world’s universities. CENTRAL COAST North Loop Road, Central Coast CampusInvestors will find the Central Coast has a The NSW Government is turbocharging the state’s collaborative approach to growth and development. economy by investing $20 billion in infrastructure The NSW Government works with local Councils, through its Rebuilding NSW plan. Take advantage of Regional Development Australia and business the great opportunity to invest in the Central Coast. organisations to create an environment which Scot MacDonald MLC Ph: 02 4349 4949 | Fax: 02 4349 4956supports investment that benefits the region and Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter and the investor. Central Coast Email: [email protected] A NSW Government Initiative 2015-16 Central Coast Investment Prospectus A message from the Mayors of 2 Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils Gosford Council I’ve been lucky enough to call Gosford City and the The record number of development approvals in Central Coast home for many years now. the city centre is backing our push to embrace Gosford. The Capital of the NSW Central Coast. We are committed to pursuing developments that maintain our standing as one of the best regional cities in the world. Gosford. Getting on with Business. We are committed to maintaining our It’s no secret that Gosford City’s natural assets are an integral new opportunities for economic stimulus and operational strength and providing the calibre of the facilities and services that help to make Gosford City an incredible place to growth so that Gosford can take advantage of its live. Gosford. A Platform for Productivity. Committed to implementing innovations that help us to create a fertile business part of our great lifestyle, and also attract many visitors. environment. location and strengthen its position as the Central We live in a place unlike any other, with beautiful Coast’s capital. Council has a renewed focus on investment and development. There have been several major announcements for the region, beaches, amazing national parks and unrivalled open infrastructure achievements, the introduction of new technologies and new solutions to old problems. space for everyone to enjoy. Plus, this is all only a stone’s We’ve placed a real focus on being a great With close proximity to Sydney, about an hour’s drive south to the CBD, Gosford City is home to a pristine throw away from Sydney. organisation to do business with, and our city and environment in which to work and live. community are starting to reap the benefits. MAYOR LAWRIE Gosford’s era of growth and opportunity well and truly Now is a time of great change, challenge and success. MCKINNA arrived during 2014/15. I think it’s safe to say that the cranes are coming to CITY OF GOSFORD the skies over Gosford, along with the world-class Gosford. A World Class Regional City. We received an unprecedented $750 million worth of city the Central Coast deserves. development applications for Gosford’s city centre, and almost $350 million worth of development was Those who live in Gosford City love it, and we’re approved for the city centre by Council and the Hunter always striving to create more opportunities for For more infomatuion contact the Property & Economic Development team at Gosford City Council people to work and play here in our region. (+61) 24325 8222 • gosford.nsw.gov.au and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel. Wyong Council Welcome to Wyong Shire, the key growth area for New We have the greenfield sites primed and ready for South Wales, on the northern fringe of Sydney just one development and are one of the best value areas in hour from the CBD. the greater Sydney basin with low establishment costs Wyong Shire is growing rapidly with 45 percent and strong demand. population growth predicted by 2031 to over 200,000. Our industrial land sits adjacent to major transport There are enormous opportunities right now for new infrastructure that is the spine of our Shire, which is residential, business, educational and visitor facilities in logistically halfway between Sydney and Newcastle, this region to support that growth, with over $5b in the and equidistant to Melbourne and Brisbane. CR DOUG EATON investment pipeline. Council itself is spending $105 million on OAM If you are engaged in residential, aged care, industrial, infrastructure in the next year and the NSW MAYOR, WYONG business or commercial projects, we would like to hear Government has allocated major funds to upgrade our SHIRE COUNCIL from you. We will work with you to find the right site and key transport corridors. explore viable solutions that provide solid returns while It is time to take a fresh look at the momentum in being in line with community expectations. Wyong Shire. We are committed to creating jobs in Council is also providing attractive incentives such as deferred the Shire and will do everything we can to help you contributions for developers who meet certain conditions get your project off the ground and welcome you into and one of the fastest DA turnaround times in the State. our growing community. WADALBA RESIDENTIAL AREA 2015-16 Central Coast Investment Prospectus Contents 3 Introducing the Central Coast 1 Support from Government . 1 Message from the Mayors of Gosford and Wyong . 2 Our Competitive Advantage . 5 Message from the Chairman Regional Development Australia – Central Coast . .5 Confidence in the Region’s future. .7 Investment opportunities, revitalising Gosford CBD, Wyong Growth Strategy, The business environment 15 Centres of business . 15 An overview of the region’s town centres Industrial areas . .25 A background to the region’s industrial areas Workforce . 28 Overview and benefits of the local force Infrastructure and utilities . 29 Telecommunications, electricity and gas, water supply, sewage and waste management, public transport, roads Access to markets. 31 Proximity of the region to markets Education and training . 33 Further education and training opportunities for employees Key industries . 34 Major industry groups operating within the region Map of the Central Coast 37 Demographic and other data 38 Population, age profile, personal and household income, Number of businesses by industry Contacts . 39 Local, State and Federal Government, Government organisations and Chambers of Commerce and other industry associations Lifestyle – a better choice of living 41 Real estate . 42 A guide to residential property prices in the region Schooling . 44 Education for students; pre-school, primary, secondary, tertiary Health services . 45 Medical and hospital facilities Leisure and recreation. 46 Entertainment, dining and leisure Sport .