नमस त Welcome to NSW Central West

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1 नमस त Welcome to NSW Central West

2 Overview of the Region

3 Gateway Region

4 NSW Central West Overview Area 63,200 km 2 Population 177,000 Gross Regional Product of A$10.3 billion Mining 13.3% NSW output Agriculture 9.5% of NSW output Manufacturing 7.5% GRP 3 Million visitors each year - $424M spend Strong Education Sector Universities & TAFE

5 Lucknow

6 Lucknow - Orange

7 NSW Central West Overview Area 63,200 km 2 Population 177,000 Gross Regional Product of A$10.3 billion Mining 13.3% NSW output Agriculture 9.5% of NSW output Manufacturing 7.5% GRP 3 Million visitors each year - $424M spend Strong Education Sector Universities & TAFE

8 Strategic Asset Assessment Mining Resources (for future expansion and development) Agriculture Productive Capacity Inland Rail National Logistics Hub Major Healthcare and Educational Facilities Existing Industrial Strengths Lifestyle and Amenity (for population increase and aged care)

9 Mining

10 Minerals Significant thermal coal and Gold / Copper deposits and mines ($2.7 billion export value)

11 Minerals Other minerals and development projects Silver / Lead and Zinc Scandium / Nickel and Cobalt

12 Agriculture

13 Agriculture $1 Billion export contribution to region Two of the most significant agriculture areas in NSW - Lachlan and Macquarie catchments. Historically the oldest inland farming districts Significant livestock region in Australia

14 Forecast Consumption of GDP Expansion of the Agricultural Sector from 2020

15 Transport & Logistics

16 Inland Rail

17 National Logistics Hub Situated on the Transcontinental Railway linking Sydney, Adelaide and Perth Eastern-most point in the East-West rail corridor for double stacking and long trains Linfox, SCT and Asciano delivery to 82% of Australia s population within 12 hours Rail connections to Melbourne, Port Kembla, Port Botany, Newcastle and Brisbane

18 Health and Aged Care

19 Age cohort Age Profile - NSW & Central West Region 85 and over % 1.00% 2.00% 3.00% 4.00% 5.00% 6.00% 7.00% 8.00% Central West NSW

20 Health and Aged Care 65 + age bracket to grow by 61% over next 20 years By far the largest growth cohort Significant demand for services

21 Education

22 Education Opportunity to leverage existing strengths Anticipated growth in demand Retain skills and capability in the region

23 Industrial Strengths

24 Industrial Capability Food processing and manufacturing - $300M export contribution to region FMCG environments - robotic packing technology and recent investment Value added capabilities and niche opportunities 65% of agricultural production is exported without value adding

25 Infrastructure

26 Infrastructure Projects Strong emphasis on identification of infrastructure priorities: Water Transport, Logistics and Freight Telecommunications Energy Community Schools and Hospitals, Sporting and Cultural

27 Infrastructure Projects Close collaboration with regional stakeholders to identify and develop the strongest business cases: Regional and Statewide benefits Connectivity to ports and other infrastructure Improved productivity and reduced supply chain costs Targeted Programs National Stronger Regions Fund Regional Industries Investment Fund

28 Import Substitution

29 Import Substitution Key Sectors Professional and Technical Services ($350M) Mining Services ($282 M) Financial and Insurance Services ($206M) Logistics (warehousing and transport) $112M

30 Export Growth

31 Export Growth Key Sectors Mining Value-Added Food Products Education Health Retail (niche)

32 Opportunities Alternate Energy Wind Turbines Porters Retreat Solar Thermal Plant Jemalong Cowra Low Emissions Action Network

33 Challenges Water security for existing and future industry development including agriculture Improved infrastructure road, rail, air, telecommunications and utilities) Continue to improve supply chain efficiency Attraction and retention of skilled workforce and professionals Population growth

34 RDA Central West Further Information Peter McMillan Executive officer phone (02) (coming soon!) Follow us on Twitter Find us on