ED Awards - Strategy

The past ten years has seen remarkable growth in the Victorian rural city of Wangaratta.  The period of growth has coincided with the creation and operation of the council’s economic development arm known as Wangaratta Unlimited. Through its commitment to quality strategic planning, Wangaratta Unlimited continues to focus on and deliver positive economic outcomes.

Effective outcomes that benefit the local business and general community are a key priority. Among the more successful programs is the North Wangaratta Industrial Estate project which is a major industrial development that is spurring significant investment and bringing greater employment to the region.

Through this and other significant projects, the Rural City of Wangaratta can clearly demonstrate success of its economic development planning. Wangaratta Unlimited maintains close connections and consults widely with the Rural City of Wangaratta and several key industry groups. 

Together, Wangaratta Unlimited and the Rural City of Wangaratta are confident both of the sustainability of their economic development structure, and its suitability as a model for other regional councils within Australia.

Accepted by:
Charles Halter, Industry Development Officer

Presented by:
Blair Warman, Associate Director of CKC