REGIONAL Development Australia (RDA) is working alongside key stakeholders to draw attention to the need for enabling infrastructure to grow the economy in particular the Orana and Far West regions.
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The critical state of ageing infrastructure across regional NSW is also being brought to light.
The Orana and Far West region comprises around 40 per cent of the state and contributes significantly to NSW's gross domestic product and overall economic stability.
A regional infrastructure master plan for the two regions will be developed comprising of a comprehensive infrastructure capability analysis and identification of priority projects with a key focus on driving economic growth.
This study is not intended to duplicate work already undertaken by various other agencies, however, proposes to integrate these plans to form a cohesive list of infrastructure priorities for the region, which is determined by robust economic analysis.
Orana RDA CEO Felicity Taylor-Edwards said the study would draw on existing work already done in the area of regional infrastructure reviews.
"(The study will also) consult with local government and industry leaders directly to provide an overall strategy to address the infrastructure issues that exist today and which will grow the economy in our regions.
"The study will also look at new opportunities for growth and will go one step further by identifying those projects and initiatives that will provide the best economic and social returns for our region and for the state of NSW.
"The master plans will help prepare the region for planning and informing future infrastructure projects for all levels of government. This is an exciting and timely project that will help to benefit the whole region."
Other stakeholders working with the RDA include the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Department of Planning and Environment and the Orana Regional Organisation of Councils (OROC).
