next 10 to 30 years to ensure we can sustain the growth,” Mr Joyce said. A steering committee has been established in each Local Government Area to assist in the development of the strategies. After a draft strategy is developed public workshops will be conducted for the total community to have input into the strategies. For further information, contact Stephen Joyce on 6962 8100. Creating a strategy for economic development and water-saving initiatives will be the key focus for the Strengthening Riverina Irrigation Communities project as it moves into its next stage. With the Councils of Carrathool, Griffith City, Leeton, Murrumbidgee and Narrandera working collaboratively on this project it is expected that benefits will be seen across the whole region. The project, which is part of the Federal Government’s “Water for the Future” program, has already proven to be quite successful in gathering important information about the state of the region. “The first stages of the project have focused on where have we been and where are we now in regards to the economic status of the region and this, along with some scenario planning, has enabled us to get a better feeling for where we should be heading in the future,” said Stephen Joyce, Project Manager for the Strengthening Riverina Irrigation Communities Project. “This next stage will allow communities to be actively involved in the development of strategies and plans for their economic futures through a series of workshops. “These strategies and plans will involve the adaptation of water saving initiatives to ensure the long-term viability of business and communities.” While there is a focus on developing water saving initiatives in regional communities, the project is more about ensuring we will have sufficient water in the future for sustainable business and communities to continue to grow. “As business and communities continue to grow, so will their need for useable water and it is imperative that we begin planning now for the STRENGTHENING RIVERINA COMMUNITIES A WORD FROM THE CHAIRPERSON The tide is starting to shift. Business confidence is starting to improve with local business seeing an increase in consumerism, which has been sporadic during the past few months. While buyers are still cautious, it’s hoped that a high yielding rice and cotton crop will soon see more money injected into the local economy. Whilst the rest of the world struggles with the hangover of the global financial crises, Australia and Griffith are in a strong position to be able to make its mark on a domestic and international front. In keeping with this theme, our team wanted to keep you up to date on a number of projects and to invite you to be part of our consultation process. Cr Dominic Testoni Deputy Mayor and Chairperson of the Economic Development Steering Committee GRIFFITH CITY COUNCIL MARCH 2011 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 GRIFFITH CITY COUNCIL
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next 10 to 30 years to ensure we can sustain
the growth,” Mr Joyce said.
A steering committee has been established in
each Local Government Area to assist in the
development of the strategies. After a draft
strategy is developed public workshops will be
conducted for the total community to have
input into the strategies.
For further information, contact Stephen
Joyce on 6962 8100.
Creating a strategy for economic development and
water-saving initiatives will be the key focus for the
Strengthening Riverina Irrigation Communities
project as it moves into its next stage. With the
Councils of Carrathool, Griffith City, Leeton,
Murrumbidgee and Narrandera working
collaboratively on this project it is expected that
benefits will be seen across the whole region.
The project, which is part of the Federal
Government’s “Water for the Future” program, has
already proven to be quite successful in gathering
important information about the state of the region.
“The first stages of the project have focused on
where have we been and where are we now in
regards to the economic status of the region and
this, along with some scenario planning, has
enabled us to get a better feeling for where we
should be heading in the future,” said Stephen
Joyce, Project Manager for the Strengthening
Riverina Irrigation Communities Project.
“This next stage will allow communities to be
actively involved in the development of strategies
and plans for their economic futures through a
series of workshops.
“These strategies and plans will involve the
adaptation of water saving initiatives to ensure the
long-term viability of business and communities.”
While there is a focus on developing water saving
initiatives in regional communities, the project is
more about ensuring we will have sufficient water
in the future for sustainable business and
communities to continue to grow.
“As business and communities continue to grow,
so will their need for useable water and it is
imperative that we begin planning now for the
S T R E N G T H E N I N G R I V E R I N A C O MM U N I T I E S
A W O R D F R O M T H E C H A I R P E R S O N
The tide is starting to shift. Business confidence
is starting to improve with local business seeing
an increase in consumerism, which has been
sporadic during the past few months.
While buyers are still cautious, it’s hoped that a