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Southern Midlands Statistical Profile

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.

Southern Midlands

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

  2. Industries with extended growth potential (industries which employ small numbers, but are expected to expand in 2-5 years):
    • Tourism

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

  4. Current major employers in your local area:
    • Department of Health and Human Services – Midlands multipurpose health centre
    • Southern Midlands Council
    • Red Knight Orchards (Stone Fruit)

  5. Events which may affect the future shape of the local area economy:
    • Implementation of the Midlands water scheme (from Poatina)
    • Redevelopment of the historic Callington Mill
    • Midlands Highway by-pass from Granton to Dysart
    • Bridgewater transportation hub
    • Redevelopment of the Bridgewater high school as an education and development precinct
    • Drought

  6. Opportunities which exist in the local area which could encourage the establishment of new businesses:

    • Heritage skills training centre
  7. Shortages of skills/occupations in your area.
    • Heritage skills and general trades skills

  8. Contact:
    Name: Andrew Benson
    Position: Manager Community and Corporate Development
    Phone: (03) 6259 3011
    Fax: (03) 6259 1327
    Email: abenson@southernmidlands.tas.gov.au

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