Key Benefits of The Northern Rivers Regional Strategy

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Key benefits to all stakeholders

The Strategy gives the Northern Rivers hope for the future: as a community-based plan, it reflects the values of the region. This consistent regional approach will ensure predictability. It is clear how the unique Northern Rivers area would like to control and influence its own future. The NRRS will help the region achieve greater prosperity and help to create employment, improve environmental management and maintain a strong sense of community.

Why do we need it? The benefits to the region overall

The NRRS is a direct response to widespread concerns from local stakeholders. It seeks to:

improve resource management		increase industry viability
minimise urban & rural sprawl		foster community character & amenity
strengthen the economic base		enhance job opportunities & prosperity
address environmental degradation & pollution		enhance quality of life
overcome fragmented planning		reduce inconsistency & conflict
strengthen cultural diversity		ensure social equity & acceptance
protect regional resources		minimise loss of farming potential
determine appropriate development		ensure predictability in planning

What's in it for the people of the Northern Rivers?
• An enhanced quality of life
• Greater job opportunities and prosperity
• A stronger sense of community

What's in it for elected representatives?
• A consistent approach to regional issues
• Clear community feedback
• Stronger linkages between local and State Government
• A model approach - can be used in other regions

What's in it for local government?
• Resource sharing
• A collaborative approach to common problems
• A united voice and basis for effective lobbying

What's in it for State Government?
• A united position on regional issues
• A guide to target expenditure appropriately
• Stronger linkages between local and State Government
• A model approach to be used in other regions

What's in it for local developers/business?
• Predictability in development approval processes
• Stronger economic base and industry viability
• Greater involvement in directing the region's future
• Guidelines about the form and nature of development
• Greater awareness of community views

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