News & Events
Treechange the new seachange
Encouraging events for the
Horse & Pony Club
Small Farm Field Day a Big Hit
July 4th, 2008
Gidgegannup Showgrounds
Village News - June 2008
Small Farm Field Day
June 29th, 2008
Gidgegannup Showgrounds
Port Bouvard Ltd Supports Gidgegannup Events
Port Bouvard Ltd Seeks Gidgegannup Community’s Views
Economic Development
The Swan City Council's guiding economic objective for Gidgegannup is to provide " ...a Competitive diversified economic environment capable of generating wealth and employment for local residents and investors..."
In bringing this vision to fruition, the Experience Gidgegannup in the Hills strategy and action plan identifies key opportunities and constraints relating to value-adding rural production, rural and tourism product diversification and eco-tourism. Both the Swan City Council and the Government of Western Australia are focused on ensuring that economic development occurs in a way that utilises the unique rural and landscape character to provide local economic development and preserve the Hills lifestyle.
The vision and supporting principles suggest a local economy characterised by clusters of niche businesses and services with strong ties to agriculture, tourism, cultural activities and the local community. Growth in the local population will undoubtedly facilitate this development as like-minded families and individuals are attracted to, and integrate with the community.
The creation of local employment opportunities as the village grows will also help ensure that Gidgegannup grows in a sustainable way with interdependencies between complementary businesses helping to reinforce a strong, independent community with a distinct character.
Business opportunities in Gidgegannup
The existing businesses in Gidgegannup will form the basis for the growth of the village and will be complemented over time with the addition of new businesses.
Complementary businesses as well as other enterprises that wish to focus on the eco-tourism aspect such as outward bound, adventure sports and spiritual healing will be attracted to the village.
If you are a business that would like to commence operating in Gidgegannup with the development of the townsite then please contact Jeff Strahan at Port Bouvard Ltd on 6436 2200.
Please refer to Project Updates for the latest information.