| Building 'gives best boost' to economy A FULL spectrum of the property and construction industry - including bank managers, real estate agents and property developers - has gathered in the Hastings. "Those on the board really felt that Port Macquarie has all the basic principles for more growth than what we're experiencing at the moment, so what was holding us back? "The answer to that is very complicated," he said. The grant could help boost the industry by drawing people to the town, she said. "The industry itself is traditionally the number one economic stimulus for any town and Port Macquarie is certainly no different. The chairman, King and Campbell's Tony Thorne, is a Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce board member. "Currently, the industry is suffering a bit of a downturn but that's not to say I don't think things look good for the future. The venue was Town Green Inn and the forum was to identify ways to boost Port Macquarie's slow-moving construction industry. With an airport upgrade, highway upgrade, a growing population and large land bases ready for release, Port Macquarie was a good base for property developers, Mr Thorne said. "We as a company are excited about Port Macquarie. I think they do," Mr Suitor said. " Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams said an advertising campaign would this month be launched to promote city-dwellers to take advantage of the regional relocation grant. Pycon Homes' Adam Suitor said the best way to boost construction was to improve communication between businesses and local and state government. Issues raised were recorded by the chamber. |
Monday 5 March 2012
Building 'gives best boost' to economy
