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The Blayney, Cabonne and Orange City local government areas (referred to in this report as the ‘subregion’) are located in Central West NSW, approximately 3½ hours west of Sydney. The subregion is known for its natural beauty, attractive landscapes and highly productive agricultural lands. The key economic drivers in terms of economic output are mining healthcare and retail trade. As individual LGAs Cabonne and Blayney have strengths in agriculture and mining respectively, while Orange is dominated by the healthcare and social assistance sector. This in reflected in the key engines of growth sectors being; mining, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, government administration and tourism.
The Rural and Industrial Land Strategy (Strategy) seeks to respond to the key issues in the context of industrial and rural lands. It aims to protect and promote economic, environmental and landscape values associated with rural land as well as respond to competing demands for the use of rural land.
The Draft Subregional Rural & Industrial Lands Strategy 2016 to 2036 is currently on public exhibition until Friday, 1 May 2020.
Comments and submissions may be lodged in writing to the General Manager, PO Box 17, Molong NSW 2866 or by emailing Council at council@cabonne.nsw.gov.au by 5pm on Friday, 1 May 2020.