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Freight Logistics Council Kenn Donohoe Chief Executive Officer 25 June 2015
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World View
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Economic Development Update Economic Profile launched Prospectus with EDAG members endorsed yesterday. Compendium designed. Industry inserts to be finalised, Web to occur 15/16. Business Breakfast Series commenced and program developed for remainder of year. Manager Economic Development commenced. Vietnamese investment delegation occurred. Cruise Ship coordination with stakeholders supported by Council
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Chinatown Revitalization Business Case Short Term Priorities Frederick/Dampier Street Connection and Lookout Upgrading Dampier and Carnarvon Streets Laneway Activation Chinatown Role Long Term Priorities Planning for: Grey Street Extension Chinatown Waterfront Cultural/Indigenous Heritage Centre
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Dampier/Fredrick Street Connection and Lookout Funding being sought from Federal Government through Tourism WA ($600k). Council committed $300k. $300k sought from KDC. Project to include: 1.Frederick/Dampier connection 2.Caravan Parking 3.Integrated Public Art and Activation Infrastructure. 4.Viewing platform and pocket park Demonstration project for Chinatown/ Jetty to Jetty Stage 1 Expected construction to commence prior to 30 June pending funding
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Kimberley Regional Offices Status Business Plan advertising closed. 9 submissions received. EOI for leases undertaken Costings incorporated in Draft Long Term Financial Plan Council resolved in February 15 to progress with single story 1200 sqm new building on site. Requirements/Next Steps Tenders for Architects Investigate other opportunities on corner
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Regional Resource Recovery Park Status Consultation with key stakeholders undertaken Community consultation occurring now. Requirements/Next Steps Progress from areas of interest to sites of interest. Recommendation to Council for two preferred sites for preliminary investigation
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Cape Leveque Road Upgrade Status Cape Leveque Road is 193 kms in length with 88kms currently unsealed. Main roads have committed to undertaken staged upgrading and sealing of road. Environmental approvals currently being sought (State and Federal Govt) Economic and Socials needs warranting fast tracking of upgrade. Outcome Sought Upgrade and sealing to occur over two dry seasons 2015 and 2016.
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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
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30,000ha 15,000ha 1,000ha 50,000ha 100,000 ha within 100km of export and service facilities
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