Community consultation is now open on the Economic Development Strategy that will help grow and transform the Hobsons Bay economy over the next five years.
Council said the strategy will guide its work to support the growth of the local economy over the coming years.
According to council, the impacts of the COVID pandemic on the local economy have been factored into the new strategy, which is built around three key pillars:
Grow: to build strong and resilient precincts by supporting local networks and community enterprise.
Elevate: to enhance and promote our valued natural, built and cultural assets across the city and to leverage the strategic advantages they present to the Hobsons Bay economy.
Transform: to support green businesses and the broader economy to transition to a new green future, which includes circular economy and zero carbon industries.
The draft strategy is available for community feedback until Sunday, November 12.
Mayor Tony Briffa said council is committed to making the city an attractive, green and enjoyable place to work, live and visit.
“We want to attract and support businesses and industries that will help us achieve that goal,” she said.
“This strategy sets out a clear vision that by 2030 we will have a network of resilient business precincts that make the most of the great assets we have in our city.”
Details: Participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.
