The South Jerrabomberra Regional Job Precinct draft master plan, outlining the long-term vision to grow the Monaro region’s investment potential and create up to 4000 highly skilled jobs, is now on public exhibition.
The draft master plan sets out a strategic direction for the precinct to create a hub for defence, cyber security and high-technology industries.
It will also assist with the development of new businesses due to its proximity to the Australian Capital Territory.
The draft master plan was developed collaboratively between the NSW Government and Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council. It builds on the developments already underway including the Poplars Innovation Precinct, South Jerrabomberra residential estate, Regional Sports Complex and the Jerrabomberra High School.
It is on exhibition for 4 weeks to give stakeholders, investors and the community time to view, consider and submit feedback.
To view the South Jerrabomberra Regional Job Precinct draft master plan and make a submission visit the Department of Planning and Environmentlaunch.
The exhibition period opens Wednesday 1 November until 11.59pm on Friday 1 December 2023.
Submissions received will inform the final master plan which is expected to be complete by mid-2024.
The NSW Government is committed to future-proofing regional communities by making it easier to attract and secure regional investment, create new jobs and set up communities like Jerrabomberra for continued success now and into the future.
Regional Job Precincts are focused on delivering planning support to local councils to drive investment and boost economic prosperity in regional NSW including Albury, South Jerrabomberra, Richmond Valley and Namoi.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
“We are committed to future-proofing regional communities by making it easier to attract and secure regional investment, create new jobs, and set up communities like Jerrabomberra for continued success now and into the future.
“The draft master plan will help drive investment and boost economic prosperity in regional NSW by outlining planning requirements and land use across 9 sub-precincts, which will be underpinned by technical studies to provide a strategic vision for land in this area.
“I encourage everyone to have their say before Monday 4 December.”
Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said:
“We want to make Jerrabomberra a great place to live and work; where long-term growth, investment and development opportunities are available.
“This area is well-suited to high-technology industries and commercial businesses, with the potential to generate around 4000 new jobs in the Monaro region to 2036 and beyond.
“Jerrabomberra’s unique position near Queanbeyan is on the doorstep of the nation’s capital and will see the precinct leverage on opportunities from nearby Australian Government departments, defence and military hubs, as well as the Canberra international airport.
“We invite investors, stakeholders and community members to have their say on the South Jerrabomberra Regional Job Precinct draft master plan.”
Member for Monaro Steve Whan said:
“This is an exciting precinct for our community, it offers the potential for local jobs in industries that fit well with the community around them.
“The high-technology industries and commercial businesses this precinct is designed to cater for could produce around 4000 jobs in the local area by 2036.
“As local member, I look forward to seeing the community’s feedback on the plan.”