Gayle Tierney ALP Regional context RDA in partnership with RDV and the federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Government completed the Barwon South West Strategic Plan in 2010. The City of Greater Geelong signed a sustainability covenant with EPA Victoria, the Committee for Geelong, Barwon Water, the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, Deakin University and the Geelong Manufacturing Council. The group developed the Future Proofing Geelong partnership program, setting up a project delivery team in their economic development unit. In 2011, they completed the with ClimateWorks Australia. As a Low Carbon Growth Plan for Greater Geelong result, the council is targeting commercial buildings, SMEs and community capacity building. The Great South West Community Report Card was completed in 2011. The report card ranks 30 sustainability indicators across six LGAs to report on the condition of communities and environment. It includes waste management and household energy as indicators. Regional priorities The Barwon South West Regional Strategic Plan identifies five key objectives for the region: Objective Purpose Priority activities 1. A resilient and To position Barwon South Industry transition • diverse economy West for economic growth New energy • in a global market Food and water security • Tourism • 2. An exemplar of To protect and enhance Sustainable land use • environmental the natural assets of Climate change planning and risk • sustainability management Barwon South West Sustaining natural resources • 3. Education and To develop a smarter, Higher education attainment • opportunities more skilled, more resilient Skills for growing and emerging industries • community and workforce Better access to education and training • 4. A connected To improve infrastructure National Broadband Network opportunities • Barwon South and challenges networks to build West Transport infrastructure, including Geelong • economic competitiveness, Ring Road, Avalon environmental sustainability Airport, harbour improvements, Great Ocean and social cohesion Road upgrades, upgraded rail and road trial, and upgrade to Princes Highway West (funding secured and under construction) Social networks and infrastructure •
Gayle Tierney ALP Regional context RDA in partnership with RDV and the federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Government completed the Barwon South West Strategic Plan in 2010. The City of Greater Geelong signed a sustainability covenant with EPA Victoria, the Committee for Geelong, Barwon Water, the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, Deakin University and the Geelong Manufacturing Council. The group developed the Future Proofing Geelong partnership program, setting up a project delivery team in their economic development unit. In 2011, they completed the Low Carbon Growth Plan for Greater Geelong with ClimateWorks Australia. As a result, the council is targeting commercial buildings, SMEs and community capacity building. The Great South West Community Report Card was completed in 2011. The report card ranks 30 sustainability indicators across six LGAs to report on the condition of communities and environment. It includes waste management and household energy as indicators. Regional priorities The Barwon South West Regional Strategic Plan identifies five key objectives for the region: Objective Purpose Priority activities 1. A resilient and diverse economy To position Barwon South West for economic growth in a global market • Industry transition • New energy • Food and water security • Tourism 2. An exemplar of environmental sustainability To protect and enhance the natural assets of Barwon South West • Sustainable land use • Climate change planning and risk management • Sustaining natural resources 3. Education and opportunities To develop a smarter, more skilled, more resilient community and workforce • Higher education attainment • Skills for growing and emerging industries • Better access to education and training 4. A connected Barwon South West To improve infrastructure networks to build economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability and social cohesion • National Broadband Network opportunities and challenges • Transport infrastructure, including Geelong Ring Road, Avalon Airport, harbour improvements, Great Ocean Road upgrades, upgraded rail and road and upgrade to Princes Highway West (funding secured and under construction) • Social networks and infrastructure trial,
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