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Waratah - Wynyard 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.

Waratah/Wynyard

  1. The industry that is expected to be the most important one in two to five years:
    • Mining and related industries

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

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

  4. Current major employers in your local area:
    • Local Government
    • Tourism
    • Mining

  5. Events which may affect the future shape of the local area economy:
    • Mining Boom
    • Tourism (especially eco-tourism)

  6. Opportunities which exist in the local area which could encourage the establishment of new businesses:
    • Gas off-take
    • Large areas of industrially zoned land

  7. Shortages of skills/occupations in your area.
    • Skilled fabricators

  8. Contact (if current contact is not appropriate):
    Name: Paddy Kennedy
    Position: Director Development Services
    Phone: 03 6443 8340
    Email: pkennedy@warwyn.tas.gov.au

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