6 AT THE URBAN Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Central Coast Chapter’s half yearly luncheon in September more than 160 members and their guests heard from Minister for Planning and Homes, Anthony Roberts MP, on how the Government is working to achieve better development outcomes for the region. The Central Coast is expected to grow to more than 400,000 residents by 2041. Minister Roberts said that the region is unique in many ways both in terms of its identity and topography and the Government recognised that we need a local focus to deliver solutions to local issues. He said the new Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 will be released very soon. The Minister also confirmed that the Central Coast will have its own Urban Development Programme Committee to manage the pipeline of developmentready housing and employment land, and this is expected to get rolling this year with UDIA representing the development industry. When pressed on the status of the Central Coast strategic biocertification project, he said that the Department of Planning and Environment along with Central Coast Council are working closely to find a balanced solution on biodiversity constraints for the Coast. He encouraged Central Coast Council to apply for funding to unlock infrastructure under the current open Round 3 of the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund, with $300 million available for LGAs including Central Coast and those in the Lower Hunter. BOQ Erina Belinda Skepper, Owner-Manager 4372 5300 erina@boq.com.au facebook.com/boqerina boq.com.au Equipment finance is provided by BOQ Equipment Finance Limited ABN 78 008 492 582 (BOQEF). BOQEF is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of Queensland Limited ABN 32 009 656 740 (BOQ). BOQ does not guarantee or otherwise support the obligations or performance of BOQEF or the products it offers. Full terms and conditions available at any BOQ branch. Fees and charges are payable. BOQEF’s standard credit assessment criteria apply. Equip your business with BOQ Erina Financing your equipment with BOQ is simple. Whether you’re looking to grow your business or you have a project that needs new equipment, we’re committed to making the process of financing the equipment you need easy. Talk to us today! B U S I N E S S N E W S Minister Roberts addresses UDIA members The Greater Cities Commission has appointed the Hon. Robyn Parker a City Commissioner to represent the Central Coast City along with two other Commissioners who will represent Greater Newcastle and the Illawarra to lead the planning for the Six Cities for the next four years. The Commission says that the appointments come at an important time as it launches its Six Cities Discussion Paper and embarks on intensive engagement to inform the Six Cities Region and City Plans to be released from 2023. The Greater Cities Commission has been charged with creating Australia’s first global city region, delivering global economic scale and local liveability. Mr Roberts also acknowledged the important role the Central Coast Council played in the selection process. The Six Cities Region – Discussion Paper The Greater Cities Commission, in September, launched a Discussion Paper with Greater Cities Commission Chief Commissioner Geoff Roberts AM saying, “As we develop the Six Cities Region, we need to be bold and ambitious in tackling some of the defining issues of our time: housing, inequality, physical and digital connectivity, job opportunities and climate change. These are not simple issues. This discussion paper outlines the Commission’s emerging thinking on how we can realise the vision of the Six Cities Region, including six Region Shapers that we believe can get us there. Planning for our shared future is about improving the lives of the six million people who already live in the Six Cities Region and the millions more who will live in the region in the future. As we move from a metropolis of three cities to a region of six cities, our vision is to deliver global competitiveness and local liveability for the Six Cities RegionWe look forward to your feedback as to how we can collectively shape a globally relevant city region that offers inspiring places to live and work. (l to r) UDIA NSW President Stephen McMahon and CEO Steve Mann, UDIA CC Secretary Anna Cruckshank, Planning and Homes Minister Anthony Roberts MP and UDIA CC Chair Caine King. Greater Cities Commission appoints Central Coast Commissioner Greater Cities Central Coast Commissioner the Hon. Robyn Parker CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW OCTOBER 2022
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