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THE ARMIDALE ECONOMY
With significant growth in many sectors of the city,
Armidale is experiencing a revival as a regional economic
force. It has been identified as one of only 20 centres in
Australia with an abundant long term water supply and its
cool mountain climate is regarded as a major advantage
with climate change on the horizon.
Armidale's strength lies in education, agriculture, retail and professional services. These industry sectors employ a significant portion of the labour force and position Armidale as a knowledge based regional service centre with significant export potential.
The Armidale Dumaresq Local Environmental Plan (LEP) has been designed to meet a growing demand for more residential, rural residential, commercial and industrial land now and in the future.
Over the years, the city has enjoyed unprecedented economic expansion including construction of the largest Coles Supermarket complex in NSW and the opening of two major shopping centre developments including a new Woolworths Supermarket and Big W, an investment of $66 million and the refurbishment of the Armidale Plaza which includes Kmart and Country Target. A new $9 million police station has been built and the Armidale TAFE has had a $4.5 million upgrade.
Plans are underway for a $6 million bulky goods retail centre with a Bunnings Hardware Store. A new Court House is also being planned. Two new nursing homes have been built, new inner city residential / retail developments have been taken up and an $8 million residential estate for retirees is under construction.
To fast-track new developments Armidale Dumaresq Council has established a Rapid Response Unit to provide advice and assistance on significant or employment generating development proposals. Council will be happy to discuss a flexible range of economic incentives for industries and projects with a potential for significant growth in the region.
The food and wine tourism sector as well as the fast growing professional business sector is considered of major importance. Armidale has attracted more professionals to the city over the last few years than at any time in its history.
Armidale's strength lies in education, agriculture, retail and professional services. These industry sectors employ a significant portion of the labour force and position Armidale as a knowledge based regional service centre with significant export potential.
The Armidale Dumaresq Local Environmental Plan (LEP) has been designed to meet a growing demand for more residential, rural residential, commercial and industrial land now and in the future.
Over the years, the city has enjoyed unprecedented economic expansion including construction of the largest Coles Supermarket complex in NSW and the opening of two major shopping centre developments including a new Woolworths Supermarket and Big W, an investment of $66 million and the refurbishment of the Armidale Plaza which includes Kmart and Country Target. A new $9 million police station has been built and the Armidale TAFE has had a $4.5 million upgrade.
Plans are underway for a $6 million bulky goods retail centre with a Bunnings Hardware Store. A new Court House is also being planned. Two new nursing homes have been built, new inner city residential / retail developments have been taken up and an $8 million residential estate for retirees is under construction.
To fast-track new developments Armidale Dumaresq Council has established a Rapid Response Unit to provide advice and assistance on significant or employment generating development proposals. Council will be happy to discuss a flexible range of economic incentives for industries and projects with a potential for significant growth in the region.
The food and wine tourism sector as well as the fast growing professional business sector is considered of major importance. Armidale has attracted more professionals to the city over the last few years than at any time in its history.
TESTIMONIAL
Operating in Armidale since 1988, EdAlive (creators
and distributors of high-quality educational software and
New Horizons (software retailing) have been supplying
schools and individuals in Australia, New Zealand, United
Kingdom and beyond.
The company is another example of a successful international business based in Armidale.
It has won numerous national and international awards including the Premier's NSW Expor ter of the Year (Category Winner) and two iAwards, and its software has also taken out international BESSIE, EDDIE, iParenting and AEP Distinguished Achievement awards. Both businesses provide parents and teachers with the technology tools to foster educational excellence.
"Our businesses are diverse and built on a reputation for reliability, breadth of knowledge and outstanding customer service," says the company's Managing Director, Graham East. "We continue to be recognised as leaders in our industry and have recently negotiated licensing agreements with a number of partners."
Mr East is a keen advocate of Armidale as a business base and for its way of life.
"Armidale provides...
The company is another example of a successful international business based in Armidale.
It has won numerous national and international awards including the Premier's NSW Expor ter of the Year (Category Winner) and two iAwards, and its software has also taken out international BESSIE, EDDIE, iParenting and AEP Distinguished Achievement awards. Both businesses provide parents and teachers with the technology tools to foster educational excellence.
"Our businesses are diverse and built on a reputation for reliability, breadth of knowledge and outstanding customer service," says the company's Managing Director, Graham East. "We continue to be recognised as leaders in our industry and have recently negotiated licensing agreements with a number of partners."
Mr East is a keen advocate of Armidale as a business base and for its way of life.
"Armidale provides...
