About our Special Activation Precincts
Special Activation Precincts are world-class, sustainable business hubs. Their goal is to create jobs and fuel economic development across regional NSW.
These hubs build on the competitive and industrial strengths of each region, such as:
- freight and logistics
- advanced manufacturing and agribusiness
- renewable energy and recycling
- tourism and hospitality
- critical minerals
Read more about Special Activation Precinct Goals and vision
Key drivers
Precinct locations
Parkes
Will be home to a range of industries including food manufacturing, recycling, resource recovery and critical minerals processing.
Wagga Wagga
Sustainable hub of high value production and manufacturing, located on the Inland Rail.
Moree
Diversifying the region’s strong agricultural economy, intensive horticulture and food processing opportunities.
Snowy Mountains
Focused on addressing housing shortages and diversity in Jindabyne while preserving the environment and heritage of the Snowy Mountains.
Special Activation Precincts previously announced in Williamtown and Narrabri are not proceeding.
Our approach
We work in partnership with government, business, industry, research institutes and education providers to coordinate and deliver precincts, including:
1. | Government-led studiesTo ensure strategic land use and infrastructure planning for the precinct. |
2. | Streamlined planningStreamlined planning and approval processes to cut red tape and provide certainty and confidence to businesses and investors. |
3. | Government-led developmentTo coordinate each precinct's development in line with the social, economic and environmental requirements for each region. |
4. | Infrastructure investmentTailored investment in enabling infrastructure to support local and business needs, which may include roads, utilities, waste management and digital connectivity. |
5. | Business conciergeTargeted business and concierge services to attract investment and support businesses to establish and grow in each precinct. |
Special Activation Precinct updates and resources
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Contact us about our Special Activation Precincts
For details on the progress of construction or investment opportunities, please contact us at the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation, and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.
Email: activationprecincts@regional.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 1300 REGION (73 44 66)