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West Coast Statistical Profile 2008

2008 Local Government Survey Results - West Coast

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.

West Coast

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

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

  3. Industries with limited growth potential (industries which employ large numbers, but are expected to diminish in 2-5 years):
    • There is a potential to create jobs through localising downstream processing of fish
    • Forestry appears to be stagnant
    • Aquaculture appears to be stagnant

  4. Current major employers in your local area:
    • Local Government
    • Tourism sector
    • Aquaculture
    • Parks and Wildlife

  5. Events which may affect the future shape of the local area economy:
    • Mining Boom with more explorations to be expected

  6. Opportunities which exist in the local area which could encourage the establishment of new businesses:
    • Population influx due to mining may affect communities on the West Coast

  7. Shortages of skills/occupations in your area.
    • Trades people
    • Customer service officers
    • Skilled workers

  8. Contact:
    Name: Jo-Anne O’Brien
    Position: Development Officer
    Phone: (03) 6471 4708
    Fax: (03) 6471 4720
    Email: jobrien@westcoast.tas.gov.au

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