A diverse, healthy local economy means that people get the opportunities they need to live full and meaningful lives. It also contributes to community harmony and less social dislocation.

We should put more resources into economic development. All government levels, along with businesses and the community, can play a role.

Quality Local Jobs

• Attract good quality enterprise-level companies and organisations to establish local branches in Wyndham.
• Help Wyndham become more attractive for new business, start-ups and small businesses.
• Make sure the employment advantages of the East Werribee Employment Precinct are realised soon.

During the 2016-2020 council term:

✓ More than $2.2 billion projects have been issued permit or completed in the last four years. 40% increase in project value comparing with the previous term.
✓ We estimated 8,600+ new local jobs created in Harrison Ward. Equivalent to almost six new jobs every day.
✓ Company headquarters to Harrison Ward, including Target Australia, CDC Victoria, Kmart Victoria, Isuzu Australia, Western United FC.
✓ Approved planning application WYP11645/19 - 2 Overton Road Williams Landing could bring $300+ million investment and create 5000+ jobs.
✓ Harrison Ward is becoming the state’s logistics & e-commerce hub. With $440+ million invested or committed. Companies including Charter Hall & Toll Group, Woolworths, Coles, Target, Nippon Express, Visy, etc.
✓ Funds and programs to help small start-up business.
✓ Established Social and Economic Inclusion Taskforce.
✓ Continuing Innovate to Excelerate Business Growth Program.