Date30 June 2025 The City of Rockingham’s Economic Development Strategy 2025-2030 was adopted by Council at its Ordinary meeting on Tuesday 24 June 2025.
The Economic Development Strategy (EDS) outlines a strategic way forward to drive sustainable economic growth, enhance local employment opportunities, and position the City as a premier location for development and investment in strategic industries.
City of Rockingham Mayor Deb Hamblin said the Strategy builds on the successful delivery of previous strategies.
“The new EDS aligns Rockingham’s economic potential with its unique assets and competitive advantages, including our strategic location, dynamic population growth, and significant industrial and natural resources”, Mayor Hamblin said.
“Extensive consultation with key stakeholders, including government agencies, key industry representatives, local businesses and community members was undertaken in order to develop this EDS.
“Over the next five years this EDS will provide a roadmap for unlocking the City’s economic development potential, while enhancing our residents’ quality of life.
“Through targeted investment programs, strategic partnerships, and a focus on industry innovation and workforce development, Rockingham will solidify its role as a thriving, future-ready economic hub in the Perth south west metropolitan region.”
The new EDS aligns with the City’s economic aspiration in the Strategic Community Plan 2023-2033 which aims to position Rockingham as a hub for innovation, opportunity and community.
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