Economic Development and Tourism
Project Overview
Latest News - Shire of Mundaring Council to consider and adopt the draft Economic Development and Tourism Strategy
A draft Economic Development and Tourism Informing Strategy (Strategy) has been prepared and was open for public comment on the content for four weeks in May 2023. Submissions made to Shire of Mundaring have been considered and where practicable the draft Strategy has been modified.
The draft Strategy is scheduled to go to the Ordinary Council Meeting on 13 June for adoption. Once adopted, the Shire will commence implementation of the recommended actions that are detailed within the Strategy.
Shire of Mundaring had in place an adopted Economic Development Strategy in 2009 and a Tourism Informing Strategy 2013 - 2017 (please see Related Documents). In recognition of their role to enable and support local business and tourism, Council have budgeted for preparation of and Economic Development and Tourism Informing Strategy which is scheduled for completion in April 2023.
To assist the Shire in preparation of this strategy a Strategy Reference Group (SRG) was formed in late 2021 which is comprised of local business, enterprise and tourism representatives. The Group also has representatives of the Mundaring and Swan Chambers of Commerce respectively. The feedback from this Group has been utilised to inform a Consultant engaged by the Shire in August 2022 to provide assistance and expertise in preparation of this important Strategy.
In early October a survey was open to all for participation and it received a strong response. The results will be utilsed to further inform the content of the draft Strategy. It is anticipated the draft Strategy will be available for public review early in 2023 and any feedback or comments will be considered prior to Council adoption of the final Strategy in June 2023.
Timeline
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Formation of Strategy Reference GroupNovember 2021
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Working with SRG to identify most significant issues/opportunities/constraints
December 2021 - June 2022
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Engagement of Consultant - SC Lennon & Associates
July - August 2022, Consulant engaged through RFQ process by Shire with input from the SRG
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SRG Scene Setting Workshop with Consultant
September 2022
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Development of Profile and Prospects Paper for Strategy
September 2022
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SRG and Elected Member Workshop for Strategy Development
October 2022
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SRG and Elected Member consideration of draft Strategy
December 2022 - March 2023
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Public feedback on Draft Strategy
The Shire will be making the Draft Strategy avaialble for public comment and feedback from early April to early May 2023
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Ordinary Council Meeting - Final Strategy adopted by Council
The Draft Strategy is likley to go to Council for consideration and adoption in June 2023
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Shire commences implementation of measures and actions identified within the Strategy
The Shire will commence implementation of the Strategy once adopted by Council from June 2023 onwards.