Economic Development

Swan Hill Rural City Council seeks to support the development of a prosperous, growing, vibrant and diverse economy.  Through its Economic Development Unit, Council encourages development derived from the region’s comparative and competitive advantages.

The Unit is committed to the growth of existing businesses and to the attraction of new investment to the region with the aim of improving local wealth and employment outcomes.

The Economic Development Unit:

• Provides a first point of contact for advice, information and facilitation assistance for businesses contemplating expansion or establishing new ventures
• Works closely with businesses, industry organisations, government agencies and regional agencies to improve business viability and competitiveness
• Markets the region's assets to attract new investment and to present the region as a favourable place to live, work, visit and be serviced
• Manages the Swan Hill Region Information Centre and supports the Robinvale Euston Tourist Information Centre
• Facilitates local employment and migration through the Employment and Settlement Services program
• Supports and promotes major events in the region

Staff at the Economic Development Unit are highly skilled and experienced and eagerly wait your enquiry.

Further Information

Contact the Economic Development Unit at:

Swan Hill Region Information Centre

Monday – Friday   9am – 5.30pm

Saturday & Sunday  9am – 5pm 

To find out more about visiting, working, living or investing in our region go to:

Swan Hill region  www.swanhillonline.com

Robinvale Euston  www.robinvaleeuston.com.au

		Swan Hill CBD Master Plan
		Earlier this year, the Swan Hill Rural City Council held workshops for community members to share their thoughts about the future streetscape of Swan Hill. The outcomes of these workshops were included in a Swan Hill Central Business District (CBD) Master Plan. Council is now in the final stage of consultation and invites community members to view the Swan Hill CBD Master Plan.

		Victorian Open Water Murray Cod Aquaculture Industry Development Plan
		Australia's iconic freshwater fish, the Murray Cod, could play a major part in a significant new industry that involves multiple water use, adding value and sustainability to the precious water resources of the Murray-Darling Basin. The Victorian Open

		Natural Gas Survey
		The need for reticulated natural gas in the Swan Hill Rural City has long been established.  The Loddon Mallee region is one of the last regions in Victoria to have reticulated natural gas, a cheap and reliable form of energy.  Natural gas is considered