The City of Parramatta's Draft Economic Development Plan 2017 – 2021 (EDP) is on public exhibition for a period of 28 days beginning 10th May – 7th June.

Summary of the EDP

The EDP represents Council’s commitment to growing jobs and business across the whole LGA. The plan seeks to provide a roadmap to facilitating the growth of 20,000 additional jobs over the next five years in key employment precincts and local centres. The EDP has been prepared after extensive consultation with business owners, the community and government agencies through interviews, surveys, workshops and presentations.

Purpose of the Draft Plan

The purpose of the EDP is to grow the number of jobs in the Parramatta Local Government Area. It achieves this by communicating the following:

1. Providing a clear economic direction for the City;

2. Outlining the challenges and opportunities in the local economy;

3. Providing a positive framework for partners to work together;

4. Detailing specific goals, objectives and programs; and

5. Guiding the appropriate expenditure of the Economic Development Special Rate.

Public Exhibition

Council has approved the draft plan to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days. This will allow Council the opportunity to conduct further consultation with the business community to make sure the programs and initiatives listed in the plan are appropriate.

The EDP will be made available online on council’s websites, and hard copies at Council and in libraries. Information sessions will be organised to allow for a more in-depth consultation and discussion. More information on information will be soon be made available on Council’s website.

Providing Feedback

Council encourages interested people to provide feedback on the EDP. Submissions can be made via Council’s website or in person at one of the information sessions.

Visit - https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/about-parramatta/news/on-exhibition/draft-economic-development-plan-2017-2021