Job Creation
ANSTO Innovation Precinct
ANSTO's vision of a Graduate Centre, Innovation Centre and an Industrial Park [the Precinct] at their Lucas Heights facility will provide a symbiotic ecosystem for scientists of the future and innovative industry leading to significant economic growth and high value jobs across Sydney's south. A brochure describing the components of the precinct can be viewed here
Sutherland: The CBD for Southern Sydney
Sutherland is the Shire's Administrative Centre and is a major transport hub. Developments within the Shire particularly at Kurnell and Lucas Height make Sutherland more appropriate to be the CBD for Southern Sydney.
Proposals to make Sutherland the Shire's Commercial Centre have been underway for some time. Discussions with interested parties should produce a concept plan shortly.
Infrastructure
Shire Accommodation
A concept plan has been developed by local architects for a Hotel to be built over the southern end of Cronulla Station. Discussions are underway with potential commercial developers and relevant State Government Authorities.
Shuttle Bus Trials
The NSW Department of Transport appointed Transdev to undertake shuttle bus trials in the Sutherland Shire for a 2 year period. 5 areas in the Shire have been selected and the trials commenced on November 20th 2017. Details of the trial can be viewed here
Shire Infrastructure priorities
ShireBiz in conjunction with local businesses and the Chambers of Commerce has developed a list of infrastructure projects that the Shire needs to support Economic Development. These will be forwarded to the appropriate government bodies. A submission has recently been made to the Greater Sydney Commission on the Shire's infrastructure needs.
Networking
ShreBiz Quarterly Thursday 8th March 2018 RMYC Woolooware 5pm
Kenote Speaker: Mr Howard Collins, Sydney Trains and NSW Trainlink, Chief Executive. From 2008 to 2013, Howard was responsible for all operations of the London Underground - including the 11,500 staff……Howard was awarded an OBE for services to London’s 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and for managing the services of the London Underground generally.
In 2013, Howard relocated to the Shire, to become the Chief Executive of Sydney Trains – the passenger rail Network serving Sydney with its 178 Train Stations. In 2016 Howard’s Sydney Trains Network, looked after 325 Million passengers!!
Mr Collins will address you at the next ShireBiz Quarterly, highlighting his comprehensive Sydney Trains Network responsibilities, along with his additional role of Chief Executive of NSW Trainlink. His thoughts on opportunities for the Shire and Sydney’s South generally, hopefully without TV Cameras and crew in tow, will ensure a must attend ShireBiz Quarterly, and it will be interesting to hear his views directly, on the Timetable and the Union negotiation process. Register here
ShireBiz is holding a breakfast on 12th April to discuss the Opportunities in the Dgital Economy and the Cyber Security Risks.
This is particularly timely as the new Commonwealth Data Breach Notification Law comes into effect on 22nd Feb 2018.
This law requires all businesses with a turnover of >$3 million to report such breaches after 22nd Feb.
Further information can be found here.
