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A 2050 growth and development strategy for an intergenerational, global, innovative and dynamic Mid West region that attracts and retains talent and investment
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E E R I R I H H S MID WEST REGIONAL BLUEPRINTS Landmass 6% 89% 5% ~ 478,000km2 BY 2050...... 57,901 Population 48,821 (84%) 4,497 (8%) 4,583 (8%) Mid West Vision 2050 MID WEST VISION 2050 VISION MID WEST High value industries generate prosperity and the most High value industries generate MID WEST 2050 VISION The Mid West is a national gateway to the globe through its The Mid West is a national gateway diverse and entrepreneurial business and export economy. diverse and entrepreneurial business
The Mid West exports the majority of what it produces. The Blueprint The the majority of what it produces. exports The Mid West outwards’, ‘faces essentially that the Mid West acknowledges for relationships of its trade importance the critical recognising the Blueprint also However, and development. growth future and industry from and development growth that any future maintains of in a variety communities all Mid West benefit must growth trade therefore, the Mid West, vision for The Blueprint’s meaningful ways. and inward. both outward focuses desirable, adaptive and connected communities in Australia. desirable, adaptive and connected Figure 3. Geraldton Batavia Coast Murchison North Midlands MID WEST
Murchison North Midlands Mid West subregions Coast Batavia Batavia EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXECUTIVE Mid West has an outstanding platform for further growth and prosperity. and prosperity. further growth for platform has an outstanding Mid West impact of potential with the combined strengths, These regional underpin the Blueprint and its megatrends national and global various 3). in 2050 (Figure the Mid West vision for aspirational The Mid West is a diverse and highly adaptive region with resilient with resilient region adaptive highly and is a diverse The Mid West tourism, with strong coupled fishing industries, and mining, agriculture population servicing and logistics construction, manufacturing, retail, etc). (health, education sectors with its 2), each (Figure subregions distinct three has The Mid West the While and challenges. strengths profile, economic unique social and communities Coast in Batavia population resides majority of the region’s major of the region’s (70%), most in Geraldton (84%) and principally This creates etc). based inland (mining, farming are drivers economic the and Geraldton between symbiotic relationship an important Geraldton between codependence with significant hinterland; Mid West of inland. The capacity that occurs activity and trade and the economic activity is also critically and support this economic service to Geraldton and communities. the viability of inland industries to important economy, regional diverse most the State’s boasts already The region its and tackle build on its strengths to hard working keep but must abundant landscapes, stunning With its wide open spaces, challenges. the institutions, and infrastructure strategic key resources, natural Figure 2.
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CHAIRMAN’S FOREWORD CHAIRMAN’S Mid West Development Commission Development Mid West regions. This Blueprint presents a long term vision to support key support key vision to term a long This Blueprint presents regions. an it remains and help ensure the Mid West help grow to investments and invest. study work, live, to place outstanding Chairman Criddle, Hon Murray The Commission had tremendous support from Blueprint stakeholders Blueprint stakeholders support from had tremendous The Commission future. the region’s a vision for shape to collaboratively who worked of the Blueprint the implementation for vital are These partnerships process. this to and I thank all contributors with of areas a range across has enormous potential The Mid West and other the State benefit to significant deliver opportunities to align its Blueprint with the State Planning Strategy (2050). This will help Strategy align its Blueprint with the State Planning planning in the State’s contexted Blueprint is fully the Mid West ensure delivery. for resources secure to efforts assist will hopefully and system governments, and State of local work This Blueprint brings together the region. across from groups and community industry business, to awaken the ‘giant’ and unlock its potential, major investment in key in key major investment its potential, the ‘giant’ and unlock awaken to is vital. infrastructure strategic 140 regional than with more consultation extensive The Blueprint involved and strategies of existing and review groups stakeholder level and State closely to decision made the strategic The Commission frameworks. ‘game changing’ projects that are well planned and ready for investment. for planned and ready well that are ‘game changing’ projects is that many of its natural in the Mid West growth to The main obstacle capacity infrastructure by strategic stranded remain assets resource The region communications). rail, roads, (eg port, power, constraints and in order giant of the State” has been described as the “sleeping growth and development. It now requires the Commission to work with work to the Commission requires It now and development. growth and / or drive that can projects best the very determine to stakeholders the Blueprint’s each of against and development, growth regional enable priority pillars. a ‘pipeline’ of high priority develop is to now the region for The challenge possible impact of various national and global megatrends, the Blueprint megatrends, national and global impact of various possible and those opportunities strengths key on the region’s focus strategies potential. and development with genuine growth priority short of listing stopped Blueprint has deliberately The Mid West future basis for a logical document it provides As a strategic projects. (RDAMWG) in the region. investments future timely plan that supports strategies proposes guiding agenda, the Blueprint As a high level either driving, or to vital considered each priority pillars, five against the Considering and development. growth regional to, barriers reducing It’s an exciting era in regional development in Western Australia (WA) and (WA) Australia in Western development in regional era an exciting It’s lie and opportunities that challenges think about the time to a perfect is all about. Regional Blueprint the Mid West ahead. That is what in (MWDC) Commission Development by the Mid West Developed collaboration 03
MID WEST REGIONAL BLUEPRINT The Mid West is a world recognised, highly accessible and authentic accessible highly recognised, is a world The Mid West networks It has sophisticated destination. and events tourism assets tourism key to visitors for and services of infrastructure coastal Islands, Kalbarri National Park, such as the Abrolhos and and outback settlements geo park, remote nodes, Murchison some of It delivers biodiversity. with critical estates conservation that in WA experiences tourism unique and quintessential the most class and first heritage culture, assets, natural the region’s celebrate service. customer phases, Mid West and development growth its strong Throughout their unique and authentic signatures. preserved have communities affordable, liveable, highly and are way of life a distinctive They offer and welcoming cultures, diverse to attractive vibrant, safe, clean, adaptive, resilient, are people Mid West accessible. universally their drive to and empowered dynamic, proud innovative, proactive, future. own the impact measure that may be used to indicators Some of the broad 4. in Figure illustrated of the Blueprint are The Mid West has capitalised off opportunities presented through through presented off opportunities capitalised has The Mid West the such as the SKA and its links to based projects technology is globally region The in Perth. (supercomputing) Pawsey Centre innovative to it attractive making empowered, and digitally connected the world. around from and dynamic entrepreneurs economy its further diversify to technology has exploited The region innovation on creativity, based economy and has built a knowledge also provides The Mid West industries. of new and development opportunities development and career education sought after highly and disciplines via knowledge and astronomy in specialised science projects. astronomy the SKA and other radio gained through learning of the awareness has enhanced and marketing Regional branding and prosperous and diverse its high quality products Mid West, its ability to for known is well opportunities. The region development venture and joint partnerships innovative through investment attract sector and private government for return a strong models; delivering by a dynamic and collaborative been supported This has investment. creative which has encouraged the region, for framework governance planning, building and driving growth to approaches solving problem in the Mid West. and development upon which asset, regional as a key is maintained The environment is based. Sustainability are projects and development many growth assets Environmental enshrined in all planning and development. and future so that current and used appropriately protected are desirable and a highly prosperity sustained enjoy can generations with nature. relationship in a collaborative and proactive approach. Like non-Aboriginal people, non-Aboriginal people, Like approach. and proactive in a collaborative business their own to aspires in the Mid West Aboriginal person every way of life. and desirable quality education or job, home ownership, in all Mid West and celebrated recognised is widely Aboriginal culture and prosperous strong opportunities for presenting communities, development. and industry Aboriginal business Advanced technologies are embraced throughout Mid West pastoral pastoral Mid West throughout embraced are technologies Advanced and competitiveness enhancing productivity sectors, and agricultural markets. in new participate to and enabling producers and managed developed sustainably are resources water Mid West for New models agribusinesses. competitive and grow diversify to enabling diversification been developed, have agriculture irrigated of understanding Better farming operations. of and intensification development regional responsible promotes resources water Mid West or those businesses new entry for to the barriers and helps reduce or diversify. expand wishing to fluctuations in it against helps buffer economy diverse The region’s the region’s by expanding is enhanced This strength markets. global knowledge and research, such as education industries high value adding and value services professional technology, digital economies, Other population and processing. and minerals in agribusiness including aged care, also grown, have industries support service helped the region which have services, health, housing and education diversity. and economic its strength maintain economic manage their own in the Mid West Aboriginal people and land resources title opportunities by utilising native development The region is globally renowned for its large scale production of production scale its large for renowned is globally The region agriculture, and sustainable innovative through high quality food adding value extensive with practices, fishing and aquaculture hard and lobster rock Mid West the region. throughout undertaken with successful internationally, after sought remain wheat products also well enterprises and aquaculture horticulture scale commercial locally also produced are products niche food Various established. relationships. and global domestic secure through and traded use of and innovative flexibility lease control, vermin With effective and has been revitalised industry pastoral region’s the technology, more are demands. Operations food global helps meet growing at and capitalise resources water in the use of available excel diverse, has diversified chains. The industry supply of the various stage every with security, greater and provide revenues augment its activities to services management, contracting land innovative outback tourism, the sector. throughout achieved of scale and economies IMAGINE STANDING IN THE MID WEST IN 2050.... IN MID WEST IN THE STANDING IMAGINE
helping the region service many of its workforce requirements. many of its workforce service helping the region region. and productive diverse adaptive, is a highly The Mid West its rainfall, and declining temperatures average the increased Despite to continue and fishing) (agriculture based primary industries food key food. in demand for increase support the global life, with excellent early childhood development and primary schooling childhood development early with excellent life, upper sophisticated The region’s the region. opportunities throughout a seamless provide system education and tertiary school, training education, Secondary employment. into education pathway from the national average, exceed rates attainment and tertiary training people and new home owners. If you live in the Mid West in 2050, home the Mid West in live If you home owners. and new people right and expectation. and achievable is a fundamental ownership quality the highest provides system education enviable The region’s their full potential. reach to residents and enables outcomes teaching in start means giving them the best in the Mid West Raising children with multiple trade and investment connections. connections. and investment trade with multiple model has been housing and development affordable An innovative housing investment which has revolutionised in the Mid West, pioneered It services failure. with market in communities and home ownership Aboriginal including older people, the needs of all housing groups linked to a national freight network, positioning Geraldton as an as an positioning Geraldton network, a national freight to linked city. freight important internationally on a “region relationships and cultural trade has secure The region the across countries key basis with region' to or 'region province” to outcomes, and cultural investment trade, engaged for It is fully globe. productive and connected workforce. and connected productive industrial port and of the Oakajee deepwater With the development capacity and international Corridor Inland Freight PortLink estate, and the State hub for logistics is a dominant airport, the Mid West It is also Asian and other major economies. to a major gateway 190,000 people call the Mid West home by 2050. home by the Mid West call 190,000 people that infrastructure strategic sophisticated has developed The Mid West in the prosper to and business industry competitive supports globally diverse, skilled, and houses a highly 71,500 people It employs region. Geraldton is the most liveable city for its size in the nation. The highly in the nation. The highly its size city for liveable is the most Geraldton and is connected lifestyle an enviable city features regional desirable a links to transport solutions and traditional network by innovative All Mid West the region. throughout communities of attractive range amenities and services, lifestyles, excellent offer communities opportunities. employment By 2050, the Mid West has become a major trade link to a rapidly a rapidly to link a major trade has become By 2050, the Mid West nations. other developing in Asia and class middle growing 04
MID WEST REGIONAL BLUEPRINT 2050 $47 billion (in 2050 $) $47 billion (in 71,500 85% 4% 190,000 3% (from 2026 - 2050) 10% 10% more likely 60% 25% 150 mtpa 1,000,000 region Remain highest WA 0/29 2025 $24 billion (in 2025 $) $24 billion (in 36,420 75% 4.5% 85,000 at 5% (in 2025) Peak 20% 5% less likely 40% 20% Oakajee) (includes 60 mtpa 600,000 region Remain highest WA 10/29 $6 billion 25,083 65% 6.8% 57,901 2% (in 2013) 31% 16% less likely 37.8% 16% 15 mtpa 400,000 2.72 / 0.87 19/29 2013
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Regional Blueprint Aspirations - possible measures of impact ASPIRATIONS Gross Regional Product Gross Regional Jobs by people living in the region FIFO jobs performed Traditional Unemployment rate (ERP) Population Rate Annual (population) Growth in one or more AEDC domain Developmentally vulnerable NAPLAN - likely to perform above NMS (average across measures) attainment with year 12 (or equivalent) Population cations with Diploma level or higher qualifi Population tonnages export Port Annual tourist numbers Economic diversity (Shannon and Equability Indices) of - number for Areas (SEIFA) Socio-Economic Index communities (out of 29) scoring below 1,000 Mid West REGIONAL BLUEPRINT REGIONAL 05 Figure 4.
MID WEST REGIONAL BLUEPRINT The most diverse regional economy in WA The most diverse regional economy in Diverse strategic infrastructure and utility provision Diverse strategic provision infrastructure and utility Advanced telecommunications infrastructure to leverage greater and innovation uptake Geraldton is the first regional centre in WA to receive the National Broadband Network’s (NBN) ‘fibre to to receive the National Network’s (NBN) Broadband WA Geraldton is the first regional centre in offering servicing WA of West (POI) for the entire North of Interconnect the node’ platform and is a Point support options to a significant part of the State. private investment involving a partnership with IBM is about to As a direct result of the NBN connection, to offer amongst other things, Park) Technology establish a regional data centre in Geraldton (at a new based support services to business for information storage and backups. cloud Array (SKA) (stage 1) of the internationalAfrica) Square Kilometre host (with South is a joint West Mid Astronomy Observatory on the world stage placing the region in terms of project at the Murchison Radio new science and astronomy discoveries. supercomputer is being designed for the a new service the significant datafrom the SKA, expected To Computing Centre and an associated fibre link has been established between High Performance Pawsey with existing supercomputing Combined through Geraldton (at site). the CSIRO the MRO and Perth these facilities will offer scientists, projects, ASKAP and MWA capacity supporting the existing astronomy infrastructure for science, GUC students and researchers opportunities to access and other scientific research. The Mid West has the most diverse regional economy in WA (based on the Shannon and Equability Index) WA has the most diverse regional economy in West The Mid to buffer against helping economic with diverse industry profiles and employment all sectors, across fluctuations. region is host to the West the Mid Abrolhos Islands), and offshore structures (ie Due to an ideal climate significant finfish and mollusc production largest fishing industry in the Staterock lobster, with dominant and an emerging aquaculture sector. cropping and livestock, The region has significant intensive and broadacre agriculture including high horticulture production and due to excellent soil type is the number one region for the production of food quality. and green region is also renownedThe for its clean end export noodle wheat in the State. which differentiates the region WA, has the most significant magnetite resource locatedWest in The Mid This positions the region for new exports and downstream processing from others (ie hematite / iron ore). to take advantage in focus to secure resources that of the export market (ie China) change have reduced environmental impacts from processing. lending the region to advanced Large areas of isolation and internationally signficant radio quietness, renewable energy. radio astronomy and various other projects requiring large areas of land eg agriculture, Diverse range of community and NGOs that drive growth and development across a range of sectors, natural environment and biodiversity. agriculture, social innovation and entrepreneurship, including Geraldton port is the most diverse regional port in WA, which provides flexibility and capability to handle WA, diverse regional port in Geraldton port is the most growth products. in a broad range of East Australia to the emerging South general cargo / agriculture port in Geraldton port is the closest Asian (‘food bowl’) offering significant economic freight rate marketplace benefits. Australia. largest grain export terminal in Geraldton port is the second WA. EstatePlanned Oakajee Industrial – would be the largest heavy in industry site and no which has enormous potential proposed deepwaterSignificant planning for the port at Oakajee, depth of turning basin or number of berths. residential encroachment, obvious constraints from / B737 aircraft. A320 taxiway and apron infrastructure capacity for Airport has runway, Geraldton is the only Class III landfill north of Perth. Facility Disposal Waste Meru Extensive State and National offers signficant potential to harvest benefits from transport infrastructure the growing north / south movement of people and product. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Digital and Digital and communications Economic development Physical Physical infrastructure Natural resources Highly Highly desirable communities Knowledge and Knowledge and learning Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry. West Mid Mid West Development Commission; Development Commission; West Mid City of Greater Geraldton and other local governments; and Gascoyne; and West Australia Mid Regional Development
Leadership, collaboration and strategic alignment Leadership, Largest wild catch fishery in WA with coastal conditions conducive to aquaculture with coastal conditions conducive to WA Largest wild catch fishery in ° Diverse mineral deposits, including iron ore, gold, copper, lead and zinc copper, gold, iron ore, including Diverse mineral deposits, agriculture and other large scale industry growth, Extensive land areas for residential renewable energy biomass and geothermal resources to support generation wind, Solar, alternativeAmple conventional and energy resources quality waterLarge quantities of good warm waters supported by the Leeuwin current Diverse coastline with clean Geraldton serves as a regional centre for the Mid West and beyond, and beyond, West Geraldton serves as a regional centre for the Mid providing a range of supports and services Alignment and strong partnerships across key regional development bodies in the region including: ° ° ° • • • • • • • • • W
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Diverse region with populations, economies, economies, Diverse region with populations, attractions ranging significantly and challenges across its 17 local governments
Sophisticated training and education infrastructure Sophisticated training and education infrastructure lowwell placed to address education attainment
Perceived areas of Mid West regional advantage
radio astronomy and space research; change; biodiversity and climate natural history / archaeology; renewable and remote energy solutions; agriculture; aquaculture; and remote education and health.
The Mid West region is home to two internationally region hotspots offering recognised biodiversity West The Mid conservation and scientific analysis for issues associated unique opportunities for ecotourism, change and monitoring. with climate The region has large areas of conservation that reserves provide opportunities for conservation, tourism and learning. Abrolhos Islands is the world’s southernmost coral reef system with significant fishing The tourism resources protected islands and coral atolls opportunities for world class offering the Batavia ecotourism and heritage (including and Zeewick wrecks). game fishing, visitation, attractsThe region's Mediterranean climate interest from established and new entrepreneurs. summers and consistent wind patterns offer an excellent mix of lifestyle and work Warm particularly for wind surfing and sailboarding enthusiasts. choices, offering an excellent metropolitan area, is the most liveable region north of the Perth West Mid work / life balance that has attracted miners to use Geraldton as a FIFO base for mines in the North West. Well established and high performing higher education, training and tertiary institutions training and established and high performing higher education, Well Centre for Rural Health, Australia Western the Geraldton Universities Centre, including Batavia Instritute and Rural Clinical School Coast Maritime Technology, Durack Institute of options for the region. offering a range of diverse post secondary schooling naturalThe region has a range of existing industries and advantages that place it in a strong including: position to attract various regional innovation initiatives for research and development, • • • • • • • (REGIONAL ADVANTAGES) (REGIONAL • • • • •
• • FOR GROWTH FOR CAPACITY
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MID WEST REGIONAL BLUEPRINT Knowledge and Learning Economic Development Highly Desirable Communities of the region’s young people and correlates with poor childhood and correlates people young of the region’s also unlikely are They outcomes. and health and wellbeing development of the future. workforce skilled in a highly result to ‑compulsory of pre the importance confirms body of work A growing in the Blueprint. which is acknowledged education, and early learning Figure 5 (previous page) illustrates some of the perceived Mid West regional advantages, or features that represent it’s potential capacity for growth. Figures 6 and 7 summarise the Blueprint’s key priority areas and high level strategies for driving growth and development. 17 local governments. 17 local with and inclusive be vibrant must communities growth, facilitate To and social fabric that support and services infrastructure appropriate populations, also Urbanisation and the ageing of regional wellbeing. as the Mid West developing and opportunities to both challenges present in. live to of choice a region help create human capital with appropriate communities Desirable with a strong communities local vibrant and exciting, thriving economies This and welcoming. connected proactive, are sense of belonging, and and families workers and retain attract to supports communities their studies. home’ after ‘come to people young encourage 5. population is fundamental Mid West and skilled trained A well-educated, and training Quality education development. its social and economic to of living and a a higher standard growth, of economic drivers key are community. cohesive socially that institutions and training of quality education has a range The region Nevertheless, high schooling options. post and secondary diverse offer and challenges and training a number of education faces the Mid West development. and growth regional for is critical investment continued options life impact on the future negatively outcomes education Low 3. regions. WA of all diversity of economic level the highest has The Mid West impact on having a profound are trends national and regional Global, In Australia. of regional sustainability and development the economic competition this also increases growth, for possibilities new addition to has in competition This increase regions. between investment for and on its strengths capitalise to the Mid West the need for highlighted growth. of future sources identify new 71,500 jobs by around and a goal of growth sustained achieve to In order and create competitiveness its global enhance needs to 2050, the region The Blueprint proposes conditions. changing economic to resilience drive to in innovation and an increase diversification further economic advantage. of regional areas in existing growth productivity 4. economies, with populations, diverse, is extremely The Mid West the region’s across significantly ranging and challenges attractions
Digital and Communications innovative approaches to delivering service effectiveness to to effectiveness service delivering to approaches innovative government. and efficiencies to communities Physical Infrastructure attracting population to the region; population to attracting the economy; and diversifying growing investment; private growing amenity needs; and priority community addressing REALISING THE 2050 VISION THE REALISING and innovation. It would also provide communities with access to new new to with access communities also provide It would and innovation. opportunities. and economic jobs, training stage. This investment and a focus on embracing new technologies is also technologies new on embracing and a focus investment This stage. Mid West and enable and competitiveness productivity enhance to required markets. in new participate to businesses tools new powerful the Mid West give would economy A thriving digital productivity greater with even region and inclusive build a competitive to Communications infrastructure will largely underpin the development of underpin the development will largely infrastructure Communications varying of which require all in the region, major projects many proposed in new Investment systems. telecommunications of advanced levels equity of provision achieve to is necessary infrastructure communications on the global / industry business and help position Mid West in the region 2. maximise its needs to age is upon us and the Mid West The digital with communities, approach partnership targeted a through potential in sectors and non-government public, private of government, all levels economy. a digital develop to order Many of the region’s natural resource assets are presently stranded stranded presently are assets resource natural Many of the region’s roads, (eg port, power, constraints capacity infrastructure by strategic and productivity impede regional to will continue These constraints rail). unlock to is essential infrastructure in physical investment substantial potential. and development growth future significant the region’s resources sectors, the Mid West requires extensive and efficient supply and efficient supply extensive requires the Mid West sectors, resources its to access facilitate to networks and transport chain infrastructure the region grows, demand As global markets. and overseas domestic and new to and services of its products supply on expanding will focus markets. global and domestic expanding • 1. fishing and the agriculture, underpinned by traditional With an economy high level Blueprint objectives; namely: Blueprint objectives; high level • • • • and opportunities and addressing current and future challenges. and future current addressing and opportunities and the successful for imperative pillars key five The Blueprint describes designed are these pillars under areas The focus of the region. growth and enhance connect outcomes, education jobs, improve more create to the 2050 deliver to development economic and support communities portfolio's development with the regional is consistent vision. This focus The Blueprint proposes a region that is intergenerational, global, innovative, innovative, global, that is intergenerational, a region The Blueprint proposes gain To and investment. talent and retains attracts dynamic and one that the ensure to its 2050 vision, the Blueprint seeks momentum towards advantages on its regional by capitalising potential its full realises Mid West 07
MID WEST REGIONAL BLUEPRINT Develop reliable high speed digital and communications infrastructure West throughout the Mid Ensure cost effective access to technology across the region empoweredDevelop highly connected communities in a digitally region Establish partnerships to leverage funding opportunities New markets developed and maximum value extracted from regional supply chains New markets developed and maximum value extracted Develop intensive agriculture / horticulture Reinvigorate a competitive and profitable pastoral industry Ensure access to technology to optimise farming productivity and efficiency Ensure optimal tenure arrangements for all agricultural uses / pastoral land Ensure sufficient employment land to support strong industry growth Develop heavy industrial park at Oakajee Industrial Estate a serviced Develop residential land with innovative land development models and reusing land Optimise land use by recycling Drive new and existing industry development Grow the region’s diverse and productive economy competitive and innovative business sector Build a dynamic, innovative business and entrepreneurship Foster Aboriginal enterprise development Support diverse and competitive Provide quality trade support and infrastructure to build trade and investment brand that is globally recognised West Develop a Mid Build strong and resilient global trade partnerships Build a diverse and profitable export portfolio for the region operations in the north west Australian Defence Force Support the Optimise transport and services infrastructure to maximise sector cost efficiencies Optimise transport and services infrastructure to maximise Develop a world renowned tourism region with iconic attractions and destinations Develop accessible tourism destinations and events with unique / quality experiences Ensure sustainable practices with strong research and development focus Ensure sufficient serviced industrial land to meet future sector demands Ensure sufficient serviced industrial land to meet future Balance environmental and social expectations with industry needs Explore opportunities for regional value adding Create environment for investment a supportive Createchoice for FIFO / DIDO workers to be based a region of Encourage by reducing red tape investment and creating investment ready sites the region Ensure reliable Internet connectivity for tourists throughout Ensure diversity and niche subregional tourism opportunities Develop into a major aquaculture development region Develop an extensive understanding of water resource location, quality and quantity of waterDevelop an extensive understanding resource location, Ensure a coordinated and strategic approach to key infrastructure development associatedDevelop Oakajee port and infrastructure expand the Geraldton port Optimise and where appropriate, meet industry and community demands Optimise rail networks to Pursue strategic investment in roads infrastructure and regional aerodrome networks / services Enhance Geraldton airport transport solutions throughout the region Implement effective public development through reuse of mine dewaterPursue economic and community waterUtilise and promote waste resource as a valuable Develop water projects for agricultural diversification and expansion Ensure sufficient water growth supply for socioeconomic communities in all Develop priority strategic energy infrastructure Become a national leader in renewable and remote energy solutions Pursue alternativeenergy solutions Develop energy management innovations to maximise efficiency Develop waste solutions at a regional or subregional level waste is viewed as a resource culture in which recycling a strong Foster Pursue waste management innovation
1. 1. 2. 2. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2. 3. 4. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2. 3. 4. 2. 2. 3. 7. 3. 4. 5. 6. 4. 5. 1. 1. 2. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 3. 4. 5. 2. 3. 4. 2. 3. HIGH LEVEL STRATEGIES HIGH LEVEL
REGIONAL GOALS REGIONAL Internationally competitive communications networks Internationally competitive communications networks throughout the region to enable high business exist productivity and community safety and amenity highly connected and the communities are Mid West region is digitally empowered productive agriculture and food sector that services local and global markets and affordable) supply of zoned Sustainable (available land for future growth and development An economically diverse and dynamic business sector that captures the productive capacity of the region and converts opportunity into employment will be a major trade link to a rapidly The Mid West in Asia and other developing nations growing middle class has the business and industryThe Mid West capacity to support Australian Defence Force operations in the people and strategic assets to protect WA’s North West To realise the growth and development potential of the realise the growth and development potential To minerals and energy resources and extract region’s sector activity from resource maximum regional value million visitors each year that attracts one The Mid West stay in and enjoy the region for longer profitable and innovative, A region built on a diverse, Optimal transport linkages to facilitate movement to facilitate Optimal transport linkages domestic and international of people and product to markets supply that enables the Sustainable regional water establishment of new intensification of agriculture, communities with quality water industries and supply of Energy the growth infrastructure is in place to supply and industry communities for needs of Mid West and development of renewable energy as a key industry Optimal diversion of regional waste from landfill and strategies to inherent emissions by 2025 including maximise the use of regional waste (water, agricultural, industrial and domestic) as a resource Communications infrastructure Connected communities Trade development Trade Security Resource Economy Tourism Agriculture and food Land availability Business and industry development Movement of people and resources Water Energy Waste ELEMENT
COMMUNICATIONS 35,000 by 2050 5% ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GENERATE 10,000 NEW JOBS by 2025 in the Mid West and an additional DIGITAL AND DIGITAL digitally will be a connected, The Mid West region with competitive empowered and innovative creating mobile and network infrastructure, opportunities for growth and development PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PHYSICAL of infrastructure to Create an integrated network generate new industry opportunities for an annual economic GROWTH RATE OF BY 2025 PILLAR
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXECUTIVE
Global competitiveness Resilient and adaptive communities BLUEPRINT Infrastructure planning and coordination Strong and diverse economy Sustainability Innovation Highly collaborative governance and implementation GUIDING PRINCIPLES Aligned with State Planning Strategy 2050
REGIONAL Mid West Mid Blueprint summary (page 1 of 2)
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MID WEST REGIONAL BLUEPRINT W Build highly liveable communities thatBuild highly liveable communities attract and retain populations Create and recreation an active region with community sport provision comparable to Perth Enable health infrastructure that enables the highest standard of healthcare Ensure remote communities have appropriateand infrastructure services Enable appropriate land tenure secured in all remote communities asset Protect the region’s unique biodiversity as a regional change adaptationBecome a leader in regional climate Ensure sustainable primary production practices are broadly adopted Enhance the capacity manage of local communities to change arts and heritage thatDevelop vibrant communities celebrate their unique culture, Deliver regional housing through innovative models all communities Attract and retain high quality healthcare workers in Build strong leadership and collaborationBuild strong leadership and Aboriginal culture and heritage throughout the region Celebrate region that values diversity Create an accessible and inclusive Build highly attractive people communities for young Enable competitive housing markets in all communities Prioritise healthy communities and preventative healthcare Support a strong non government sector for social service deliverySupport a strong non government short stay and transitional accommodation Ensure adequate crisis, Enable innovative provision throughout the region through technology healthcare Support local governments to deliver community infrastructure and services Support local governments Ensure student accommodation for all people choosing local education alcohol services and support Provide best practice mental health and drug and throughout the region Aboriginal health indicators match the region’s non‑Aboriginal population Ensure residents to age in place West Ensure aged enable Mid care services Ensure adequate appropriate and workforce housing stock for the region’s Support ageing through provision of aged in place care accommodation in communities as appropriate Ensure appropriate Aboriginal housing throughout the region with home ownershipEnsure appropriate rates matching the broader community Deliver reforms that create education a high performing system Ensure pre compulsory learning programs provide an excellent platform for entry into primary education Support higher education and training systems that build the region’s tertiary outcomes Ensure optimal education and training outcomes through innovation and technology Aboriginal education indicators reflect the broader regional population Ensure Develop a planned and coordinated approach to workforce development that drives innovationWest and entrepreneurship Mid Create a SMART research and development Become a leader in regional innovation, Attract and retain high quality education workers in all communities Ensure the majority of the region’s future labour requirements are sourced locally Ensure young people have educational students aspirations equal to Perth Maximise transition of FIFO / DIDO workforces into permanent residents Aboriginal employment and participation rates reflect the broader Ensure regional population
1. 1. 2. 3. 1. 1. 2. 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 2. 4. 2. 3. 3. 5. 6. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 6. 7. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 1. 2. 7. 3. 4. HIGH LEVEL STRATEGIES HIGH LEVEL REGIONAL GOALS REGIONAL Enhance the capacity of communities and empowerEnhance the capacity of change at a local level, people to better manage adaptable and to be resilient, supporting communities self-reliant Infrastructure and services that help create exciting, communities with a strong healthy and vibrant local sense of belonging Sufficient regional housing stock of suitable needs of configuration to meet growth and development each local community Sophisticated health services and infrastructure provision improved to support health and quality of life within communities create Remote communities have equal opportunity to spaces and productive and healthy places, desirable, economic opportunities and diverse natural assets are protected The region’s managed for current and future use Equitable and accessible high quality education and residents to all Mid West training is available A dynamic and skilled workforce that matches regional economic growth and development and knowledge management Investment in innovation supports growth and productivity in all economic and social sectors of the region Research and innovation Education and training Workforce development Health and wellbeing Remote communities Environment Community development, leadership and collaboration Spaces and places Regional housing ELEMENT
80,000 Build communities with strong social Build communities with strong that creates a capital and infrastructure REGIONAL POPULATION OF BY 2025 AND 190,000 BY 2050 HIGHLY DESIRABLE DESIRABLE HIGHLY COMMUNITIES KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING Create highly educated and skilled communities future workforce that meet the region’s requirements PILLAR
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Attracting populations to the Mid West Growing and diversifying the economy Growing private investment Addressing priority community amenity needs approaches Innovative to delivering service effectiveness to communities and efficiencies to government GUIDING PRINCIPLES Aligned with the regional development portfolio’s high level Blueprint objectives BLUEPRINT
REGIONAL Mid West Mid Blueprint summary (page 2 of 2)
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MID WEST REGIONAL BLUEPRINT W This would increase its competitiveness, reduce reliance on importing reliance reduce its competitiveness, increase This would in WA. of doing business the cost skills and may help lower and a cherished lifestyle climate, temperate attractive The region’s number of new a significant attract could economy regional growing and help in Perth on infrastructure stress reduce This could residents. and area the metropolitan between population distribution rebalance to for and support services of additional health care Provision WA. regional growth employment drive to population is expected an ageing regional appeal as a retirement the region’s and may increase in this sector, destination. and mobile via high speed broadband be networked would The Mid West and towns and high quality lifestyle connected with well services, contribute would This connectivity the region. throughout settlements live, to place it an attractive and help make of the region the liveability to and invest. do business study, work, could play a vital role in facilitating new industrial activity in WA. Its in WA. activity industrial new in facilitating role play a vital could heavy attract to opportunities create would component heavy industry supply port and associated Oakajee’s and complement WA to industry to the capacity have would estate The industrial chain infrastructure. term. jobs in the longer 13,000 new support up to congestion help reduce also would estate industrial The Oakajee port and use to be able would industries Various area. metropolitan in the Perth of and distribution the collection and for bulk exports for the Mid West The addition of the PortLink WA. regional throughout goods and supplies of coast the east to the region expose Corridor would Inland Freight the nation. for gateway international a new create and could Australia to through Perth line from of a 330kV transmission The completion number of of a the development facilitate would Geraldton / Oakajee already The Mid West in the region. projects energy major renewable and with the 330kV line energy renewable 30% of the State’s contributes grid. It would the State’s for further increases significant facilitate could the State assist the Mid West, security for energy greater also provide be to energy enable and potentially targets energy its renewable achieve term. in the longer exported would production food expanding around strategies The Blueprint’s and stimulate exports increase help the State markets, benefit domestic The region’s and fisheries sectors. in its agrifood investment inward best on developing and fishing and its focus in agriculture strengths and improve add value chain efficiencies would and supply practices the State’s also elevate would Enhancements in WA. production food food. supplier of quality as a global reputation would and innovation knowledge on education, heavy focus The region’s workforce. and diversified a skilled provide ability to the State’s enhance
Geraldton / Oakajee; Geraldton ports to regions and Pilbara Mid West of the Yilgarn area, connection as Hedland and Fremantle Port / Oakajee, Esperance, in Geraldton Corridor; Inland Freight part of the PortLink Estate; of the Oakajee Industrial establishment / Oakajee; Geraldton line to of the 330kV transmission completion of hub, inclusive and logistics of a freight establishment airport capacity and international rail port, road, sophisticated infrastructure; in the north west; presence force defence strategic servicing the State’s production; of food expansion and sectors; and innovation knowledge of education, development networks. and digital of telecommunications development development of the proposed Oakajee deepwater port; Oakajee deepwater of the proposed development the connecting corridors and railway road of new completion to mining provinces and northern eastern region’s southern, the development of new export markets for the State, help increase WA’s WA’s help increase the State, for markets export of new the development advantage. competitive the State’s and enhance productivity hub in logistics and of a freight of Oakajee, the creation As a result off other pressure take would port capacity with deepwater Geraldton WA connect It would constrained. already of which are ports, several WA and strengthen markets and international interstate to efficiently more the North West. for location as a prime service Geraldton Estate the Oakajee Industrial in WA, estate industrial As the largest • • • • • • • • may support the project port and PortLink The Oakajee deepwater its exposure and enhance resources stranded of the region’s development could potential sector resources the Unlocking markets. trade global to $1 billion each over to the Mid West from generated royalties State increase and of growth other areas from revenues new as generate as well year, assist investment, sector private new also attract It would development. WHAT WILL SUCCESS LOOK LIKE? SUCCESS WHAT WILL NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE – A STATE AND eager to is the Mid West individual prominence, its potential Despite will foster It outcomes. development regional play its part in Statewide Regional Development with its fellow and collaboration partnerships progress agencies to Government (RDC) and other State Commissions outcomes strategic key themes that deliver Blueprint regional the cross broadly. more WA for 2050 vision (transformational) scenario growth highest If the Blueprint’s region economic a significant become would the Mid West is realised, and nation building agenda. Its a State to and a major contributor and rival the national average exceed would of 5% (by 2025) rate growth have to expected Some of the initiatives in WA. regions other leading and national benefits include the: State significant • • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXECUTIVE
be used to raise funding and support for the highest priority projects. the highest funding and support for raise be used to a quantifiable multi-criteria analysis (MCA) that will be used to that will be used to (MCA) analysis multi-criteria a quantifiable to contribute to their potential opportunities for potential assess and the Blueprint's objectives; achieving that will cases business and comprehensive of robust development MAKING IT HAPPEN MAKING commence through each themed development strategy and be ongoing. strategy each themed development through commence and provide confidence around commercial viability will help to reduce reduce viability will help to commercial around confidence and provide investors. potential for hurdles promotion the investment meeting Blueprint outcomes, In addition to for proposition a value articulate will need to efforts and facilitation will sources with capital This alignment of projects funders. project undertaken to help determine proof of concept. of proof help determine to undertaken and linking these with potential a pipeline of quality projects Creating more of the Blueprint. This may require challenge will be a key capital financing models than those typically and innovative approaches creative help minimise risk to as practicable as far projects Advancing employed. The MWDC Board will determine which projects are to be put forward be put forward to are which projects will determine The MWDC Board / analysis if additional work MWDC will also determine investment. for possible and appeal to readiness a project's enhance to is required may be project or demonstration a pilot In some cases funding streams. methods; namely: • • projects now being progressed. being now projects the ensure will be to SSGs of MWDC and the respective aim The ultimate regional ‘game changing’ for potential (with the greatest projects best and progressed. identified, resourced are and development) growth main in two the Blueprint will occur for The priority setting process ‘game changing’ projects for targeted action by MWDC and Blueprint targeted for ‘game changing’ projects / partners. stakeholders in Figure 8, is illustrated process A simplified Blueprint implementation Strategy Development A Tourism as an exemplar. shown with tourism game changing tourism in 2014, with six resultant was commenced aligned with each element,which includes a list of priority project of priority project a list includes aligned with each element,which opportunities. opportunities will be undertaken of the identified project analysis Further impact and priority. their merit, viability, potential / confirm assess to a ‘pipeline’ of potential and produce the list help refine will This ‘filter’ implementation, the Commission will continue working across across working will continue the Commission implementation, stakeholders. with key collaboration boundaries and in Strategy includes key framework The Blueprint's implementation These priority pillars / elements. progress to (SSGs) Groups Stakeholder strategy of a themed development the preparation will oversee groups The Blueprint will become the core focus of MWDC and the basis of of MWDC and the focus the core will become The Blueprint and resources of MWDC review A strategic direction. strategic its new align with the Blueprint to is also being undertaken process operational implementation. its successful and ensure the Blueprint’s coordinate and effectively potential the region’s realise To 010
MID WEST REGIONAL BLUEPRINT (SSG) Project Funding analysis Detailed economic Stakeholder Stakeholder engagement procurement development Business caseBusiness Steering GroupSteering Project delivery Project planning / design planning Develop geo tourism Develop and a geo park Eco accommodation and accommodation Eco Islands amenities on Abrolhos iconic Kalbarri National Park sealing, skywalk, road campgropund eco naturebank, nodes coastal Develop and campsites Shark BayKalbarri to Zuytdorp coast along 4WD trail conservation DPAW Develop Muggon, (Karara, blocks Doolgunna Mooloogool, tourism- into Dalgaranga) conservation-recreation destinations game changers
TOURISM EXEMPLAR TOURISM AUGUST 2014 AUGUST the region for longer... the region 2050 vision year that stay and enjoy Development Strategy Development TOURISM Mid West The Mid West attract one million visitors each visitors West attract one million The Mid development strategy development Implementation Research and innovation Research and innovation Regional housing Health and wellbeing Remote communities Environment Education and training development Workforce Land availability Business and industry development development Trade Security Community development, leadership and collaboration Spaces and places Telecommunications Telecommunications infrastructure Connected communities Resource Economy Tourism Agriculture and food Waste Movement of people and resources Water Energy element
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The region Water resources employs 71,500 for the region are skilled people sustainably developed and managed 190,000 people Our economy call the Mid West continues to grow to home create jobs People of all backgrounds enjoy quality education and a desirable way of life Government The most Home ownership is services are desirable, fundamental and an delivered equitably adaptive and connected achievable right Access to and efficiently communities in world-class Mid West Australia infrastructure that businesses are supports our competitive on a Natural economy and global scale communities assets, culture and heritage are celebrated and we deliver unique and authentic New industries experiences are developed through collaboration and a culture of Environmental World entrepreneurship sustainability recognised The region is and innovation is enshrined in tourism and events globally renowned all planning and destination for its large scale development food production