Greater Geraldton has a diverse economy built around port and airport infrastructure, health and education services, agriculture, mining, construction, logistics, tourism, small business and emerging renewable energy opportunities. New investment, population growth and major infrastructure projects are creating opportunities for local businesses, supporting jobs and strengthening the City’s future.

The City is seeking your feedback on the draft Economic Development Plan 2026-20230 and in particular the five key focus areas to ensure we convert existing momentum in growth and investment into stronger local outcomes while addressing the constraints that could slow progress.

Please review the draft City of Greater Geraldton Economic Development Plan 2026-2030 before you provide your feedback.

The deadline to have your say is 9am on Monday 26 October 2026.

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FOCUS AREA 1: Investment- Ready Geraldton

Purpose: Make it easier for investors, developers and businesses to understand Greater Geraldton's opportunity, navigate the City and connect to the right information and people.

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1. Do you have any feedback or comments regarding Focus Area 1?

FOCUS AREA 2: Housing and Accommodation for Growth

Purpose: Treat residential housing, worker accommodation and visitor accommodation as related but distinct forms of economic infrastructure needed to support population, workforce, investment and tourism growth.

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2. Do you have any feedback or comments regarding Focus Area 2?

FOCUS AREA 3: Industrial Land and Enabling Infrastructure

Purpose: Support industrial land readiness, infrastructure advocacy and strategic planning for energy-related, logistics, resources, manufacturing and trade-exposed growth

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3. Do you have any feedback or comments regarding Focus Area 3?

FOCUS AREA 4: Local Business, Supply Chains and Value Capture

Purpose: Help local businesses understand opportunities, navigate City processes, strengthen readiness, identify recurring barriers and retain more economic value in the region.

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4. Do you have any feedback or comments regarding Focus Area 4?

FOCUS AREA 5: City Centre, Tourism and Destination Confidence

Purpose: Strengthen Geraldton’s confidence, presentation and activity as a regional capital, visitor hub and place for investment.

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5. Do you have any feedback or comments regarding Focus Area 5?

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6. Do you have any other feedback or comments you would like to share regarding the Draft Plan?

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