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Council serious about sustainability
The Clarence Valley Sustainability Initiative is a leadership action of Council that was adopted in March 2006. The Initiative provides the fundamental philosophy and tools…
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Tackling affordable housing
Affordable housing has become an important issue in Australia, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne and major regional centres. In response to the increased demand for housing…
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Valley of opportunities
Rigorous economic planning has been completed and a framework for growth established. The Clarence economic agenda is supported by a set of investment opportunities based…
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New era – new planning
After amalgamation, the newly created Clarence Valley Council inherited a complex array of planning policies from the previous Councils. This resulted in six Local Environmental…
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Industrial land in the right location
Seven industrial precincts with access to the Gwydir Highway, Pacific Highway, Summerland Way, North Coast rail line, power, water, sewer services, and telecommunications are open…
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Investing in service infrastructure
Council is making a significant investment in service infrastructure. The Grafton and Maclean, Lawrence, Townsend and Ilarwill Sewerage program comprises construction of a new sewage…
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Invest where the tide is high
Clarence Valley is undergoing an economic revolution fuelled by the sea change and tree change, affordable and available residential and industrial land, comparatively lower operational…
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Unification through social planning
Amalgamation of the former Councils has enhanced development and delivery of Clarence Valley’s Social Plan. Council has resolved the complexities in coordinating input from four…
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Cultural planning: unity in diversity
The Clarence Valley Cultural Plan provides an opportunity to bring together people in geographically diverse communities with a passion for the arts and culture to…
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Traineeships for Valley youth
The Human Resources, Finance, Information Services and Water Cycle sections of Council recently employed five trainees through group training company, North Coast Group Training. Four…
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Aboriginal consultation
The establishment of Clarence Valley Council has for the first time united the five Aboriginal communities within the Local Government area. Aboriginal communities now confront…
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More than just a gallery…
The Grafton Regional Gallery was established in 1988 and has been the recipient of many awards since its inception. In the years post amalgamation, support…
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