Sustainable Economy Strategy

The Shire is currently working on developing a Sustainable Economy Strategy, to:

• identify the key principles to guide economic development into the future
• set the economic context for the Community Strategic Plan 2036, and
• identify and prioritise key signature projects that will assist in transitioning to a sustainable economy.

Local businesses are vital for the health of the local economy, providing valuable goods, services, and jobs, and the Shire wants to hear from business owners / managers to better understand the challenges and opportunities going forward. 

Business Surveys

If you are a local business owner / manager please fill out the relevant survey form from the links below to help inform the Sustainable Economy Strategy and get your voice heard.  Submissions made prior to 10th July 2019 go in the draw for a local massage!

• General Business Survey
• Margaret River Main Street Traders Survey (alternatively meet in person for a face-to-face catchup with the Shire's Sustainable Economy Officer, and fill out your survey in hardcopy: 9:30am coffee at Morries 27th June)

• Margaret River LIA Business Survey  (alternatively meet in person for a face-to-face catch up with the Shire's Sustainable Economy Officer, and fill out your survey in hardcopy: Thursday 4th July, 4:30-5:30pm sausage sizzle at Cape to Cape Explorer Tours headquarters on Auger Way West)
• Station Rd Business Survey (alternatively meet in person for a face-to-face catchup with the Shire's Sustainable Economy Officer, and fill out your survey in hardcopy: Wednesday 26th June, 8:00-9:00am coffee at Blue Ginger)
• Augusta Main Street Traders Survey (alternatively meet in person for a face-to-face catchup with the Shire's Sustainable Economy Officer, and fill out your survey in hardcopy: 9am coffee at Deckchair Cafe, 2nd July)
• Cowaramup Traders Survey (alternatively meet in person for a face-to-face catchup with the Shire's Sustainable Economy Officer, and fill out your survey in hardcopy: 5-6pm drink at Golden Jersey, Wednesday 26th June)
• Wine Industry Survey
• Tourism and Accommodation Industry Survey
• Agricultural Industry Survey

Hard copies of the above surveys are available if you would prefer.  Please contact the Sustainable Economy Officer for more information: 9780 5250, or scresswell@amrshire.wa.gov.au