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One of the great things about Armadale is that it is constantly changing for the better. Over the last few years we have had the benefit of seven-day trading and incredible investment in retail and employment opportunities within our region.
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Driving around our busy City, I am constantly reminded how much has changed - for the better - in a seemingly short period of time. The transformation of Armadale from a somewhat dormant area on Perth’s fringe to a thriving regional centre is truly remarkable.
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The stunning growth, development and vibrancy that now characterises the City of Armadale was a long way off when retiring Armadale Mayor, Linton Reynolds first became a Councillor 22 years ago. We are now seeing high quality homes, in great new estates with high quality public open spaces being established.
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The City of Armadale has recently been rated an official growth hotspot as one of the top 20 fastest growing regions in the nation for residential building by the Housing Industry Association and is one of the five fastest growing regions in WA.
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Council felt it was time to establish a business oriented newsletter that would keep local businesses up to date with commercial and building trends. I hope that you enjoy this first edition.
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Economic Profile
The City of Armadale's economic profile combines multiple datasets to build a cohesive story of the local economy, how it is changing and how it compares to other areas.
The economic profile can be utilised to understand the role and function of the City of Armadale's local economy, to deliver economic facts and figures to the business community, to provide evidence for funding submission and attract investment in the region.
Armadale Alive!
The recent development of an international-standard rowing course and white water park at Champion Lakes, the $200 million expansion of the Armadale Central and Armadale City Shopping Centres and the delivery of millions of dollars worth of revitalisation projects via the State Government-appointed Armadale Redevelopment Authority (ARA) are transforming the City of Armadale.
Located only 30 minutes south east of the Perth CBD, Armadale is experiencing rapid growth and estimates its population will increase from 55,000 to 95,000 over the next 15 years.
The State Government's extension of the Tonkin Highway has provided for a range of new opportunities. The City is ripe for investment and offers a vast and diverse array of residential, commercial and industrial opportunities.
A number of residential developments are taking off in Harrisdale and Piara Waters, attracting the attention of significant investors, while others are set to take off in the new suburbs of Haynes and Hilbert in the near future.
Industrial investors are also catered for, with a new 330 hectare business park strategically located in the Forrestdale area, estimated to create 10,000 jobs.
It is estimated that the current expansion of the Armadale Central shopping centre will generate over 500 new jobs and attract millions of dollar in spending money to the City each year. Together with the completed upgrade of Armadale Shopping City and establishment of the Grand Cinemas movie complex, the City’s CBD is now a vibrant retail and entertainment precinct.
The world-class rowing course at Champion Lakes, launched in 2007, is a drawcard not just for the City, but for the entire State. The 2.2km long and 300m wide purpose-built rowing course is the first of its kind in Australia and will no doubt attract a range of high profile recreational and sporting events to the City. With 56 hectares of open water, the facility includes a white water park for canoeing and kayaking, along with pedestrian paths and cycleways for recreational users.
Further information on the revitalisation of the City of Armadale is contained within the City's Armadale Alive (PDF 1.84 MB) publication.
Armadale Mayor, Cr Linton Reynolds AM JP, speech to AFR Developing Australia's Regions Conference on 19th July 2006 (PDF 366 KB)
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Working together
The City of Armadale is a progressive Council with a clear strategic vision. Proactive in its approach to economic development, Council actively seeks out investors and facilitates proposals that will help it realise its long-term goals. The City of Armadale understands that controlled development is necessary to inject new life into the community.
If you would like to be part of the revitalisation of the City of Armadale please contact the City on (08) 9399 0101.
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