Wollondilly Shire Council | a variety of industries regarding investment, relocation, and trading opportunities – a skillset that serves him well in his current role with Wollondilly Shire, which he took on roughly a year ago. Like most people, Tate was attracted to Wollondilly due to its location on the south western outskirts of Sydney, at the foothills of the Southern Tablelands. The area is in close proximity to Wollongong, Sydney and Canberra, but at the same time, it’s separate from the busy city lifestyle, and is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty and rural pastures. “That’s what Wollondilly really offers,” Tate says. “We’re only an hour away from Sydney, but we’re far enough to enjoy the benefits of the countryside. We offer a balance.” Tate was also personally attracted to Wollondilly Council in particular, as he recognised that they were serious about achieving their economic outcomes. “Council has really put a specialist team together to look at economic development issues, to advise them, and to participate in the conversation,” he says. Coming into his role, Tate’s main objective was helping to finalise a new Economic Development Strategy, which is now complete and
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