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It is also looking to ‘Grow vibrant places to live and work to encourage business and population growth.’
2.3.2 Far West Regional Plan 2036 2
The Far West Regional Plan applies to Balranald, Brewarrina, Bourke, Broken Hill, Central Darling, Cobar, Walgett and Wentworth LGAs and the unincorporated area of NSW. The
vision for the Region is:
A unique part of Western NSW with a diverse economy, supported by the right infrastructure, an exceptional natural environment and resilient communities.
The Plan recognises that ‘developing tourism products related to the outback landscape and its varied economic, social and cultural history is a major opportunity’ and that the
region has some of the world’s most significant cultural heritage items including the Brewarrina Aboriginal Fish Traps. It also notes that Aboriginal culture and art help to underpin
the tourism sector and could deliver local employment and social improvements for Aboriginal people. The Plan identifies Brewarrina as a centre with ‘Aboriginal Heritage of
National Significance’.
The Plan has, as one of its core directions: Direction 5: Promote Tourism Opportunities. Under this direction, the Plan recognises that the region offers an authentic outback
experience which appeals to both domestic and international visitors, and that visitation to the region is increasing with this driven primarily by the popularity in camping / driving
holidays, the growing number of travelling retirees, improved mobility and access and the growing appreciation of the landscape. The Plan seeks to increase the length of time that
visitors spend within the region through product development and marketing, with opportunities including focusing on:
 Organic and native produce
 Natural landscapes
 Aboriginal heritage including arts, culture and scientific and paleo-archaeological-focused
activities
 European heritage
 Arts, cultural and museum attractions
Relevant to Brewarrina Shire, the Plan recognises the need to:
 Expand Aboriginal export-ready tour products by partnering with relevant stakeholders
(Action 5.2)
 Consult with native title holders, to determine who’s land is subject to native title rights and
may be utilised in the tourism sector (Action 5.3)
 Improve access and infrastructure for the tourism sector, focusing on all-weather transport
routes (Action 5.5)
 Align local land use and tourism strategies with the regional DMP (Action 5.8)
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NSW Planning and Environment Far West Regional Plan.
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