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Clarence Statistical Profile 2008

2008 Local Government Survey Results

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

  2. Industries with extended growth potential (industries which employ small numbers, but are expected to expand in 2-5 years):
    • Agriculture
    • Aged care services
    • Warehousing, storage, distribution
    • Tourism

  3. Industries with limited growth potential (industries which employ large numbers, but are expected to diminish in 2-5 years):
    • Nil

  4. Current major employers in your local area:
    • Retail
    • Education
    • Light Industry
    • Hospitality
    • Local and State Government

  5. Events which may affect the future shape of the local area economy:
    • Take up of recycled water scheme (Coal River Valley)
    • Cambridge bulky goods retail precinct
    • Hobart Airport commercial development (DFO)
    • Extension of natural gas to the Eastern Shore
    • Kangaroo Bay development (Tourism and Leisure precinct)

  6. Opportunities which exist in the local area which could encourage the establishment of new businesses:
    • Space to facilitate business relocation/expansion and opportunities for master planning of new developments
    • Availability of low cost irrigation water
    • Export opportunities assisted by proximity to Hobart International Airport
    • Value adding business – vertically integrated with the Coal River Valley primary production
    • Visitor accommodation shortage (urban)

  7. Shortages of skills/occupations in your area.
    • Seasonal Labour (agriculture and tourism)
    • Retail

  8. Contact:
    Name: Greg Walker
    Position: Economic development officer
    Phone: (03) 6245 8629
    Fax: (03) 6245 8700
    Email: gwalker@ccc.tas.gov.au

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