By Cr Mark Johnson Mayor, Moree Plains Shire Council
As Mayor of the Moree Plains Shire, I would like to welcome you to our unique and diverse region at the heart of the most productive agricultural region in Australia.
We acknowledge that the land on which we live and work is the traditional territory of the Gamilaroi (or Gomeroi) people and their historic connections to these lands continue to this day.
Moree Plains is located at the crossroads of the nation’s Newell, Gwydir and Carnarvon Highways with regional routes via rail, road and air. More than 13,260, residents call Moree Plains home – it is somewhere we are proud to call our home. It is a place we want to live, work, grow, invest and play.
Our region’s rich, black alluvial soil has helped us to become the most productive agricultural Shire in Australia and we are well positioned to benefit from the growing global demand for agricultural produce.
Our Shire is capable of producing approx. $1 billion worth of agricultural commodities under median rainfall conditions, making the Moree Plains a hotspot for investors wanting to gain a foothold in food and fibre production including prime grain, pulse, oilseed, nut, olive, orange and cotton crops, and livestock.
As our region enters an exciting new phase of economic growth, major investment opportunities are available for businesses looking to capitalise on our strategic potential for food processing, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, renewable energy production and tourism.
The NSW Government announced the establishment of Special Activation Precincts in line with its 20-year Economic Plan.
Moree was one of the first precincts declared, due to our location and growth opportunities.
Our precinct will unlock millions of dollars of funding to attract investment and support the development of key infrastructure to streamline freight movements. The Moree Special Activation Precinct is a game changer for the local and regional economy, fuelling future employment and business investment.
As our region enters an exciting new phase of economic growth, major investment prospects are available for businesses looking to capitalise on our strategic potential for food processing, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, renewable energy production and tourism. We also have significant career opportunities across many disciplines, including health, education, agriculture, hospitality and tourism, construction, and professional and administrative services.
One thing is for certain, the opportunities ahead of us will transform and diversify our local economy, attract investment and offer long-term stability for families, as well as career pathways for our youth for generations to come.
