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Great Lakes Council
The information found in this website is designed for potential and existing businesses in the Great Lakes area. Detailed information about other Council services can be found on the Great Lakes Council website
About Council
Council is committed to a strong and developing local economy which supports existing and new business activity and sustainable growth in employment opportunities.
The thrust of Council's economic development activity is to stimulate a diversified economy featuring enterprising sustainable businesses offering a range of opportunities for the local workforce.
Key Council Contacts
Economic Development Unit
Council's Economic Development Unit provides a first point of contact between council and business, works with businesses, government agencies and local and regional organisations to facilitate business and economic development. The team is accessible to businesses - large and small, old and new - and provides information, data and referral services and promotes the Great Lakes assets to attract new investment.
If you are considering relocating your business to the Great Lakes area, or are thinking about buying or expanding an existing business, the Economic Development Unit should be your first point of contact.
Deb Tuckerman, Council's Economic Development Manager, can advise you on availability of land or buildings for your new business, advise you on government assistance, brief you on current and future economic trends in the area and put you in touch with business networks and organisations.
Deb Tuckerman
02 6591 7390 (ph)
02 6591 7200 (fax)
Great Lakes Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee was formed in 2003 by Council to provide advice on Councils role in supporting economic and employment growth in the Great Lakes. The Committee is made up of 12 members, including the Mayor, General Manager and Economic Development Manager as well as representatives from local business and industry sectors. The Committee is not just a talking shop - it is there to focus on
- Setting the strategic direction for economic development of the Great Lakes area
- Facilitating the growth of existing Great Lakes industries
- Identifying new and emerging business opportunities and facilitating their development
Contact Deb Tuckerman, Council's Economic Development Manager, for more information.
Deb Tuckerman
02 6591 7390 (ph)
02 6591 7200 (fax)
Deb.tuckerman@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au
Planning and Building
If you are considering building new business premises, changing the use of a business or expanding your existing business premises, you may be required to submit a development application to the Council's Planning & Building Division. It is a good idea to check with Council to see whether you need to seek development approval or not.
Council's planning officers can be contacted between 8.30am and 10.00am weekdays or by appointment on (02) 6591 7222. For general information, please visit Council's website www.greatlakes.local-e.nsw.gov.au/planning.
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