Numurkah Economic Development Plan

At the Combined Service Club Dinner on 9th May P.P. Ernest Jones from Development Committee introduced members of the community reference panel who together with community input and with consultant drew up strategic plan "Numurkah Economic Development Plan".

Ron Wilson:

Recommendations and needs highlighted by consultants.

Numurkah is a Moira Shire gateway town with links to Shepparton and Melbourne.

Goals: Realise economic and employment opportunities promoting Numurkah.

Priorities:

Land use availability.

Residential - immediate shortage.

Retail & Commercial: many premises outdated but new development taking place.

Industrial: major issue.

Jeff Buzza:

Growth Initiatives:

Economic.

Social & Community Infrastructure - youth facilities - footpaths - events register.

Transport: major roadside service.

John Watson:

Amenities - update urban design - improve the visual amenity of the town centre.

Marketing & branding - attract future residents.

Challenge is to go forward with recommendations.