Economic Development - Embracing Change
Economic Development Vision
A collaborative community working together to advance a resilient and robust economy that reflects a strong sense of community, successful businesses and a healthy environment.
The Richmond Valley is a leader in primary industries and food manufacturing enterprises, with the NSW Sugar Mill located at Broadwater and Richmond Dairies and the Northern Rivers Co-operative Meat Company at Casino. This is supported by a number of agricultural businesses located across the Richmond Valley specialising in grain, dairy, beef, fruits, vegetables, timber and tea-tree. There is also a healthy retail and tourism sector, growing creative industries and building and construction industry sectors. Along with the potential for new energy sources and transport, it is the work ethic of Richmond Valley people, consistently mentioned by employers, that provides a distinct advantage for business and industry investment.
Richmond Valley Council identified significant change for its community when the NSW State Government, through the Minister for Planning, released the Far North Coast Regional Strategy (2006) determining that 9,900 new homes would be required by 2031. The potential impacts of population growth in combination with global economic and environment pressures, gave reason for Richmond Valley Council to initiate the Embracing Change Project – a project designed to develop a strategy committed to providing an economic environment that fosters sustainable living and business practices. The process has highlighted major business and industry strengths along with opportunities for developing a robust and resilient economy that can cater for future population growth while nurturing liveability and our strong sense of community and sense of place.
For more information and statistics pertaining to business and industry investment in the Richmond Valley please click on "Economic Development Strategy" listed in the left panel on this page.
If you are considering investing and doing business in the Richmond Valley region, or already do, your contact is always welcome.
For further information or any enquiries please call Richmond Valley Council on 02 6660 0300.