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Brighton Statistical Profile 2008

2008 Local Government Survey Results

This information is from a survey of municipal councils. The results express the opinions of the respondents in early 2008 and are presented un-edited.

Brighton

  1. The industry that is expected to be the most important one in two to five years:
    • Transport

  2. Industries with extended growth potential (industries which employ small numbers, but are expected to expand in 2-5 years):
    • Support industries to transport eg. Delivery, mechanical, light freight, distribution and warehousing

  3. Industries with limited growth potential (industries which employ large numbers, but are expected to diminish in 2-5 years):
    • No comment

  4. Current major employers in your local area:
    • Coles
    • Woolworths
    • Roberts
    • Stramit Industries

  5. Events which may affect the future shape of the local area economy:
    • Construction of Brighton Transport Hub & relocation of Hobart Rail Head to Bridgewater
    • Availability of industrial land
    • Population growth

  6. Opportunities which exist in the local area which could encourage the establishment of new businesses:
    • Transport hub opportunities for relocating service businesses ie. Refrigeration
    • Service supply for increase population

  7. Shortages of skills/occupations in your area.
    • Horticulture
    • Building Trades

  8. Contact:
    Name: Ron Sanderson
    Position: General Manager
    Phone: (03) 6268 7000
    Fax: (03) 6268 7092
    Email: ron@brighton.tas.gov.au

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