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Report shows tech potential of Hunter-Central Coast

Announcement posted by NSW Department of Information Technology and Management 15 Nov 2002

The Minister for Information Technology, Kim Yeadon, today released a NSW Government report showing significant potential for developing information and communications technology (ICT) industries in the Hunter and on the Central Coast.

"The report will help NSW Government and business plan the future development of high tech industries in the two regions," Mr Yeadon said.

"It quantifies the high skill levels of the workforce in both regions and pinpoints the advantages they have to help them develop into successful ICT 'corridors' similar to North Sydney to North Ryde, and Western Sydney.

"The report also suggests various strategies to promote industry and employment which the Government and local economic development boards will examine in developing an action plan for the regions.

"The advantages of the Hunter include a distinctive business culture, excellence in education through Newcastle University and TAFE and the quality of lifestyle.

"The report says the eight Government-funded Community Technology Centres in the Hunter region offer the potential for outlying groups and businesses to have access to ICT.

"The Central Coast also has a skilled workforce, active regional ICT business networks and the advantage of a strategic location between Sydney and Newcastle.

"The information in the Investigating ICT Capacity in the Hunter and Central Coast Regions report will help in developing investment, job creation and export strategies for high technology industries in these regions.

"The report collates a wealth of information on the ICT infrastructure, resources and skills of the regions, and an analysis of the potential for economic growth."

The Minister for Regional Development, Harry Woods, said NSW was the ICT powerhouse of Australia.

"The NSW Government recognises the need for a vibrant information and communications technology sector to stimulate economic growth in the region," Mr Woods said.

The report was commissioned by the Departments of Information Technology and Management (DITM) and State and Regional Development and funded by DITM, the Hunter Economic Development Board and the Central Coast Economic Development Board.

The study was undertaken by the Centre for Regional Research and Innovation, University of Western Sydney, whose research included a survey of over 450 local organisations.

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