The Swan Hill Region has excellent opportunities for growth and investment in horticulture, agriculture, commerce, manufacturing and tourism. These industries are already flourishing, and Swan Hill's quality infrastructure means there is ample room for new developments.
A major projects report in early 2006 conducted by the Swan Hill Rural City Council, Economic Development Unit identified twenty-two major private industry projects that have commenced and are likely to be fully operational by the end of 2008. The impact of these major projects in term of Investment and Jobs;
- Total investment for the twenty-two projects - $844 million
- Total direct full-time jobs created by the twenty-two projects – 636
- Total casual jobs – 379 (full-time equivalent)
- Total full-time equivalent jobs – 1015
- Total regional jobs (both direct and indirect) – 1877
As this report indicates, the Swan Hill region is thriving, the local community and government organisations are eager for businesses to recognise the potential of the area, and are committed to promoting and facilitating sustainable development.
The Swan Hill Region offers:
- Abundant land and water resources
- Established industrial, agricultural and commercial infrastructure and services
- Excellent access to Australia's major population centres
- Extensive road, rail and air transport systems
- A committed, stable workforce
- High quality education and training facilities
- A relaxed, friendly environment with all of the lifestyle benefits of a large, modern city
For more information about the opportunities within the Swan Hill Region contact:
Economic Development Unit
Swan Hill Region Information Centre
Cnr McCrae & Curlewis Streets
Swan Hill VIC 3585
Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am – 5pm
Telephone: +61 3 5032 3033
Facsimile: +61 3 5032 3032
Freecall (in Australia): 1800 625 373
Email: ecodev@swanhill.vic.gov.au
