This Economic Development Strategy is designed to build on Penrith’s strengths through a comprehensive plan of action to support economic growth and sustainable development. The strategy will focus on creating a favourable business environment, diversifying the economy, attracting investment and talent, and investing in infrastructure and services. A key objective is to create more jobs closer to home for our residents.

Success will be measured through a focus on key industry clusters:

• Transport, Freight and Logistics
• Manufacturing including Agribusiness, Waste Management and Renewable Energy
• Airport, Defence and Aerotropolis
• Health and Social Care, Education and Research
• Tourism, Hospitality and Events including Sports and Recreation
• Creative and Cultural