The Prime Minister this week announced that two more ‘City Deals’ were in the pipeline, in Hobart and in Geelong?—?two states facing elections this year.
The idea of a City Deal is to bring all three levels of government?—?local, state, and federal?—?together with community and private enterprise to develop coherent plans for job creating precincts. The concept is based on the UK government’s City Deals model which has been operating since 2012.
The first three City Deals in Australia were signed in Western Sydney in October 2016, in Townsville in December 2016 and Launceston in April 2017.
The objective of City Deals is coordination between the governments to deliver regulatory reforms that better integrate infrastructure, land use, housing and environmental planning decisions to facilitate growth.
In Hobart, the federal government confirmed it is exploring ideas to expand public transport services, support an Antarctic Precinct, and develop STEM courses at UTas.
In Geelong, federal funds will go to upgrading the port and rail lines, revitalising the CBD, and upgrading roads, including the Great Ocean Road.
Latest posts by Team Nexus APAC (see all)
- MUCH MORE NEEDED TO CLOSE THE GAP - February 15, 2019
- HAKEEM RETURNS HOME - February 15, 2019
- MEDIVAC BILL - February 15, 2019
