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Greater Newcastle is poised to take off.
The Greater Newcastle Metropolitan Region has the building blocks of being of national significance. With strong regional governance, a talented and ambitious community that is keen to attract and create investment and infrastructure assets, that if better integrated will open the region to the world.
Greater Newcastle is one of the 21 cities identified by the Australian government in its national cities performance framework. Greater Newcastle is the gateway to the Hunter, that services an area from the edges of Sydney to the South, Parkes to the west and the Queensland border to the north.
The 10 councils of the Hunter Joint Organisation of Councils have committed to amplifying the benefits of working with local government in the Hunter region.
Working together across three levels of government we believe we can deliver prosperity to the region through investment and reform.
It is emerging as smart, innovative, competitive and globally connected.
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At a glance
Greater Newcastle Vision 2036
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Providing Strong Governance and Voice The Hunter Joint Organisation of Councils (Hunter JO) is a collaboration of 10 local government authorities.
The Councils in the region have worked collaboratively for over 60 years to build collective strength, regional voice and maximise shared capacity. This was formalised in 2018 with the establishment of the Joint Organisation.
The Councils work together to:
• share best practice and capacity building approaches
• undertake research to enable evidence-based decision making
• plan for agreed regional priorities and outcomes in close collaboration with partners.
• take action on areas where it can make a difference for the region’s communities.
• provide a strong and united voice that advocates for the needs and interests of the region.
Our Ambition A collaborative leadership response to deliver the vision of Greater Newcastle.
We believe Greater Newcastle is a region of great potential. Its natural assets, built environment and evolving and diversifying economy make it a great place to live and work. Planning and investment by all levels of government, as well as industry, are realising significant benefits for residents. Building on this through further partnerships will ensure continuing prosperity to the region.
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One Story of Many Parts• a regional plan identifying opportunity for
housing, jobs, skills and improvements to the environment
• established regional governance, integrated with the NSW government and local stakeholders
• internationally renowned education and training assets that can be expanded to Australia’s knowledge gateway for key industries such as agribusiness, cyber security, advanced manufacturing, medical technologies, mining and energy
• a transport plan that identifies priority connections in the region
• global gateway assets such as the port and airport, planning their next phase of growth
• nationally recognised seed investments in smart and connected communities that use the power of technology to provide better and more efficient services to the community and
• a shared commitment to enhance what makes the region great, its inclusive and liveable communities so that we can do our share in accommodating Australia’s growing population
Partnering for Prosperity
We have the plans, now its time for implementation. No one can deliver this story alone.
Three governments need to work together. Government itself needs to enable and encourage industry to invest in these opportunities. We need to partner to prosper.
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The four key areas of benefit that will deliver tangible results for Greater Newcastle, the Hunter and beyond
We can leverage our significant and combined local government investment in delivering growth over the next ten years. We can reform how we plan and deliver, streamlining planning processes saving the community time and money.
We offer Australia’s first intergovernmental partnership project that services both a city and a region.We are ready to implement a shared vision and invite you to work with us to partner for prosperity.
A liveability guarantee Creating jobs and housing, building inclusive and connected communities, while strengthening the natural assets and lifestyle factors that make the region a great place to live
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Connecting to the worldAirport runway strengthening and lengthening
Inland rail connections to the Port of Newcastle
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Attract international universities to the region
Leverage our defence capabilities to support existing and develop new industries
Harness industry and university partnerships to deliver national research priorities, creating new knowledge jobs and export industries
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High impact inter-regional and intra-regional transport connections
Fast rail between Sydney and Newcastle
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Newcastle Airport – a catalyst for growth and innovation
Newcastle Airport has been experiencing steady growth both in terms of destinations serviced and passenger numbers.
In 2017/18, it reached 1.27 million trips. This number is projected to double by 2036.
The Airport’s role as a gateway to international markets in the Asia Pacific Region has been identified as an important enabler of growth in the Region. This capability could be constrained by the types of aircraft that can use the shared runway.
The Department of Defence has planned and budgeted defence maintenance and overlay works which will resurface the runway. Additional works could be undertaken at the same time to widen and strengthen the runway to maximise the benefit of this investment. At a cost of approximately $147 million these additional works as well as an upgrade to airfield lighting, aprons and terminal will enable the airport to support flights to and from a greater range of destinations.
An Economic Impact Assessment by Synergies Economic Consulting commissioned by the Airport found that this investment over the next 20 years will boost the regional economic income by $6.2 billion, contribute an additional $3.6 billion to the NSW economy and create 1,634 new full time jobs.
An investment in expanding the capability of the airport will have benefits for the adjoining business area. In September 2018, Newcastle City and Port Stephens Councils successfully applied to the NSW Government’s Growing Local Economies Program for $11.7 million to unlock the airport’s potential as a world-leading aerospace commercial precinct. The grant will provide the foundation for Newcastle Airport to kick off the development of Astra Aerolab, a nationally significant precinct for defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing related research, manufacturing and businesses set to generate over 5500 jobs in the Hunter region.
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Next steps
To move forward the Hunter Joint Organisation of Councils seeks a commitment from the Australian and NSW Governments to:
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Project initiation – MOU and terms of reference for the Intergovernmental Partnerships Project
Participate in priority project business case development
Airport runway enhancement
Inland rail connection to the port
Sydney to Newcastle fast train
Inter and intra-regional connections
Develop a partnership agreement, initiatives and priorities across all four key areas of benefit
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