2016-10-11 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

ECONOMY AND EMPLOYMENT
Looking Forward                                         Rural enterprise
                                                       	
                                                        Tourism
                                                       	
                                                                                                             The sole trader segment of the Noosa economy is
                                                                                                             expected to grow over time, particularly amongst
                                                                                                             those working from home. These may grow into
Council has endorsed a Local Economic Plan. It          Professional services
                                                       	
                                                                                                             micro-businesses with demands for smaller or




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promotes growth in industry sectors that have           Creative industries
                                                       	
high economic value and low environmental impact                                                             shared business floor space.
                                                        Tertiary education, research and development
                                                       	




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and export products and / or services out of                                                                 Continued encroachment on industrial land from
Noosa. This approach is intended to create a more     The New Noosa Plan and Council’s regulatory role       non-industrial uses might lead to a future shortage




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diverse economy, and one less reliant on tourism      can provide an environment conducive to business       of land for necessary industrial enterprise and
and population driven industries. Clustering and      development. The role and function of activity         related services.
collaboration is important for these new industries




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                                                      centres can also support the development of the
                                                                                                             As the baby boomers age, there will be a shift of
and support infrastructure such as flexible floor     new priority sectors.
space, transport and high speed broadband is                                                                 people out of the workforce into retirement, leaving




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                                                      Demand for more retail in Noosa will be modest         potential gaps in the labour market. Demand is
required. Noosa’s Local Economic Plan identifies
the priority sectors for Noosa as:                    and commensurate with low levels of population         likely to increase for a greater range of medical,
                                                      increase. However, flexible commercial floor space     health, wellbeing and allied services. Low levels
  Health and wellness
 	                                                   of various sizes and type for a more diverse,          of population increase will limit demand for raw
  Digital economy
 	                                                   intelligent and creative economy is likely to grow     extractive resource materials (particularly sand and
  Environmental industries
 	                                                   to support the identified priority industry sectors.   clay) and construction related supply chain activities.




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