Regional Deal for Bundaberg and Hervey Bay Region
23 November 2018
Federal Government: The
Liberal and Nationals’ Government has today announced the Bundaberg and
Hervey Bay region will pilot a
Regional Deal, with the Government
committed to working with state and
local governments to identify
regional development opportunities.
Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Minister for
Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack
said like existing
City Deals, this Regional Deal will bring together
all levels of government to capitalise on the opportunities for a
region, make the most of local strengths to foster economic development.
“The Regional Deal approach provides a unique opportunity to get all
three levels of government on the same page and working together towards
the common goal of ensuring a region can reach its maximum potential,”
Mr McCormack said.
“Working together will help governments develop a shared vision for a
region, which will identify and consider key investments and reforms
that are required in that area. For instance in the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay
area, a Regional Deal could look at existing plans or opportunities to
attract new business to the region.”
“What will be known as the Hinkler Regional Deal will encompass the
cities of Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, using the same boundaries as the
recently-commenced cashless debit card trial.”
Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and
Decentralisation Bridget McKenzie said, “There has been a lot of
interest from communities which want to participate in the Regional
Deals pilot and the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay area has expressed their desire
to be one of the pilot locations.”
Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt has said the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay
region has a lot of untapped potential to increase the output of key
industries including agriculture, manufacturing and tourism.
“As a resident of the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay area I am well aware of not
only the challenges that face our community but also the opportunities
to grow our industries such as agriculture and manufacturing,” Mr Pitt
said.
“This region has one of the highest unemployment rates in Australia but
this is what makes it well-suited to the Regional Deal model, which is
all about developing projects which will generate jobs.”
“To address the challenges and make good on the opportunities, I believe
we need all levels of government working together to develop a plan that
will help the Bundaberg-Hervey Bay region prosper over the next decade.”
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Source: Australian Government - www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au
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