New England North West Regional Plan 2036

Vision

Nationally valued landscapes and strong, successful communities from the Great Dividing Range to the rich black soil plains.

Goal 1 - A strong and dynamic regional economy

The New England North West includes some of Australia’s most productive agricultural land, along with a network of vibrant cities and centres across diverse landscapes.

Goal 2 - A healthy environment with pristine waterways

The New England North West’s environmental assets include protected ecosystems, World Heritage-listed rainforests, internationally recognised wetlands in the Moree Plains and rare sub-alpine communities at Mount Kaputar that occur nowhere else on the planet.

Goal 3 - Strong infrastructure and transport networks for a connected future

Located between Sydney and Brisbane, with strong transport links to Newcastle and South East Queensland, the New England North West is well positioned to access domestic and international markets. The freight network’s efficiency influences the productivity of agriculture, manufacturing and natural resource sectors.

Goal 4 - Attractive and thriving communities

The strength, diversity and character of the New England North West’s communities will drive a successful future. New opportunities and challenges will emerge as changes in agricultural methods, transport connectivity, climate and demography reshape these communities.

Local Government Narratives

The NSW Government will work with each council to deliver the directions and actions set out in this Plan.

Appendix

Interim Settlement Planning Principles

Glossary and Endnotes

A list of definition and the reference source for this regional plan.