Upper Hunter Shire Council together with Dungog Shire Council, Muswellbrook Shire Council and Singleton Council have prepared the Upper Hunter Region Employment Lands Strategy (the Strategy).
The Strategy provides a strategic planning framework to guide the future development of employment lands in the Upper Hunter Region, consistent with the broader strategic planning framework and policy context.
The Strategy includes a range of strategic directions and actions to:
- ensure an adequate supply of employment lands throughout the region,
- encourage investment,
- support growing and emerging industries,
- promote vibrant centres and places and
- prepare for a post-mining future.
Land Affected: Upper Hunter Shire, Dungog Shire, Muswellbrook Shire and Singleton Local Government Areas.
Inspection of Draft Strategy: The Strategy and supporting documents can be viewed at Upper Hunter Shire Council’s Offices at 135 Liverpool Street, Scone, 42 Vennacher Street, Merriwa and 47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi during normal business hours.
Exhibition Period: from 23 April 2024 to 21 May 2024
Submissions:
Online Form
Online Submissions
Written submissions are invited from members of the public, and should be addressed to:
Submissions should be received by close of business Tuesday, 21 May 2024.
Please visit Council’s website: www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or telephone Council on (02) 6540 1100 for further information.