RDA Illawarra will grow a strong and confident regional economy that harnesses competitive advantages, seizes on economic opportunities and attracts investment.
Our Strategy has three pillars: Infrastructure, Industry and Integration.
See RDA Illawarra's FY20 Business Plan on a Page here.
Infrastructure
- Proximity to Western Sydney
- Future Western Sydney and Illawarra airports
- Port of Port Kembla
- Smart cities (ICT)
- Road and rail corridors
Enabling infrastructure to improve connectivity and unlock investment opportunities. Our economic assets include:
Industry
- Shell Cove Marina
- Wollongong Harbour
- iAccelerate
- Leaders in Health & Aged services and Advanced Manufacturing
Supporting development and capability of industry growth sectors from our Regional Plan. Our economic assets include:
Integration
- University of Wollongong
- Highly skilled workforce
- Leading health alliances
Leveraging a collaborative regional culture and working together on innovative solutions. Our economic assets include: