Meander Valley Statistical Profile
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.
Meander Valley
- The industry that is expected to be the most important one in two to five years:
- Agriculture expansion and production resulting from construction of the Meander dam
- Transport sector, due to the establishment of Trans Central (Transport Hub)
- Industries with extended growth potential (industries which employ small numbers, but are expected to expand in 2-5 years):
- Tourism sector due to the interest in eco-tourism
- Health and aged care due to the ageing demographic
- Industries with limited growth potential (industries which employ large numbers, but are expected to diminish in 2-5 years):
- Current major employers in your local area:
- Tasmanian Alkaloids - Westbury
- Country Club Casino - Prospect
- Events which may affect the future shape of the local area economy:
- Shortage of semi & unskilled labour, particularly within the agriculture sector
- Potential downturn in the Tasmanian economy which may impact on prospective investors
- Opportunities which exist in the local area which could encourage the establishment of new businesses:
- Expansion of transport and ancillary operations associated with Trans Central – Transport hub
- Plans to further establish Meander Valley as a premier thoroughbred breeding region in Australia, similar to that of the Hunter Valley in NSW.
- Shortages of skills/occupations in your area.
- Semi skilled in agriculture sector
- Seasonal workers required by the berry industry
- Difficulty in attracting health professionals
- Professionals in the biotechnology research and development industry
- Contact:
Name: Rick Dunn
Position: Economic Development Manager
Phone: 0419 393 483
Fax: (03) 6393 1474
Email: rick.dunn@mvc.tas.gov.au
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