Document Downloads
Port Stephens Business Prospectus
The purpose of the Prospectus is to assist people looking to start up a business, existing businesses looking to grow and expand their operations, businesses looking to relocate to Port Stephens or developers who wish to take advantage of all that this region has to offer. It provides economic, demographic, and lifestyle information and key information on lifestyle, tourism, and recreation.
Port Stephens Economic Development Strategy
The Port Stephens Economic Development Strategy was launched in late 2007 and is the guiding document for Council in its efforts to shape the economic future of Port Stephens. It is underpinned by recognition of the need for a sustainable approach to development, which takes account of economic, social and environmental factors.
The emphasis of the strategy is on practical ways of shaping the future of Port Stephens and ensuring that it achieves its full potential as a place to live, to work, to operate a business and to visit.
Tomaree Events Strategy 2007
The Tomaree Events Strategy is a strategic document that provides a framework to the Tomaree Events Strategy Steering Committee to ensure the growth, suitability and sustainability of events on the Tomaree Peninsula. This download is 3.8Mb.
Economic Profile
The Port Stephens Economic Profile was prepared in September 2009 by Business Port Stephens and was funded by Port Stephens Council.
Raymond Terrace Strategic Plan
The Raymond Terrace Strategic Plan highlights the priority community and economic development activities endorsed by the business and community representatives present at the Raymond Terrace Strategic Planning workshop held in August 2008.
Nelson Bay Community Economic Strategic Plan
The Nelson Bay Community Economic Strategic Plan highlights the priority community and economic development activities endorsed by the business and community representatives present at the Nelson Bay Strategic Planning workshop held in May 2009.
Port Stephens Tourism Profile
Tourism Research Australia has developed a number of Local Government Area Profiles to assist regional Australia. The Profiles provide information on visitors and include State/Territory and National data providing comparisons to highlight similarities and/or differences to assist with industry growth opportunities, industry and Government decision making.
Port Stephens Tourism Study 2010
The Port Stephens Tourism Plan contains relatively detailed information on the issues facing the LGA and the product and market development opportunities available. It is suggested that the Plan be used as input into determining Government and Council directions and planning policies as well as a working document for Port Stephens Council and Port Stephens Tourism Limited.