Griffith City Council | A LONG TERM APPROACH vices to retail, agribusiness, and commercial enterprise, as well a finance sector that handles some of the highest profile business clientele in Australia. Then there’s retail – between the city’s major shopping centre and the Banna and Yambil strips, it employs over 3,000 people and serves a population of about 52,000. “Health is also a major part of the equation,” Greg reiterates. “We have excellent health facilities, and we’re current in partnership with St Vincent’s Hospital to build the first community private hospital. St Vincent’s is one of the number one leading providers in Australia if not the world, so that really ticks a big box, whether you’re a young person or an older person.” Moving forward, Greg says the list of Griffith’s advantages is only going to grow longer. “We have a very proactive council, and we’re constantly investing and re-investing into our city,” he says. “Our future is looking very bright, and we have a lot of opportunities on the go.” One major investment, for example, is the soon-to-be-developed Western Riverina In-
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy OTYzNTg=