The key strengths, challenges and opportunities of the region are encompassed in the regional priorities and key strategic actions, which relate to:

• Regional diversification
  • A strong economic base
  • Regional infrastructure that facilitates growth
  • A region that capitalises on digital opportunities
  • Strong stakeholder relationships
• Innovation
  • A technology smart region
  • Strong prosperous regional industries
  • Efficient and innovative water & environment management systems
• Building community capacity
  • A skilled and sustainable workforce that matches industry needs
  • Increase choices in regional education
  • Resilient communities that embrace and promote change