1. Supporting Economic Development

2. Economic Development Economic Development Advisory Group Mapping of Economic Activity Economic Profile completed Preparation of Prospectus with Landcorp, KDC, Chamber and EDAG members Business Breakfast Series Manager Economic Development Relationships with Major Industries Tenderer/Contractor/Trades Information Sessions prior to major procurement

3. Regional Growth Centre Status Shire has undertaken significant work to build capacity of organisation. MOU established with Landcorp and Kimberley Development Commission. Accord with Yawuru for Jetty to Jetty Project Economic Development Outcome Sought Broome to be selected as a Regional Growth Centre

4. Chinatown Revitalization Status Chinatown Development Strategy Two Business Cases to be prepared - $10million and $2m in 14/15 budget. KDC committed $65k, Shire $10k, Landcorp $5k to prepare Business Case. Brief prepared and quotes to engage consultants Requirements/Next Steps Appointment of Consultants Cabinet Consideration of Business Case(S)

5. Jetty to Jetty/Roebuck Bay Foreshore Walk Status Business Case prepared adopted by Council. Endorsed approach is to “bookend” walk Stage 1 being implemented in Accord with Yawuru, and MOU’s with Historical Society and Notre Dame University. Requirements/Next Steps Accord for Stage 1 being negotiated Funding for Stage 2 – Town Beach Jetty and Revetment.

6. Old Broome Development Strategy Status Consultation Completed Recommendations include foreshore improvements, special character area, mixed use and activation. Council adopted in October /November 2014 Requirements/Next Steps Local Planning Policy to guide land use and development Concept Plan for foreshore redevelopment.

7. Kimberley Regional Offices Redevelopment Status Feasibility Study indicate current buildings require renovation and demand exists for redevelopment. Business Plan prepared including financial modelling and land tenure issues. Council resolved to advertise Business Plan and undertake EOI for leases Requirements/Next Steps Review submissions and EOIs for leases received to determine scope of project.

8. Old Broome Urban Renewal Status 2009 Housing Strategy and 2013 Local Planning Strategy and Planning Scheme 6. Community unrest regarding lighting and anti-social behaviour including petitions received Workshop with Dept of Housing, KDC and Yawuru October Requirements/Next Steps Dept of Housing to decide if Broome has program Shire and Yawuru to jointly present to Housing

9. LPS and LPS 6 Status LPS endorsed by WAPC subject to amendments. Shire amended text, Dept of Planning updating figures/maps Minister required amendments to LPS 6 prior Scheme Gazettal Requirements/Next Steps Completion of figures/publication of LPS Completion of Maps/Gazettal of Scheme

10. Water for Food Program Status $40million 4 year program to accelerate water investigations across State to meet future population requirements Program will support Public/Private partnerships for development of Agriculture Land Land Tenure issues also being addressed Focus upon West Kimberley to start