Economic Development Strategy
Download our Economic Development Strategy here.
This strategy provides a framework for Richmond Valley Council to drive economic growth by unlocking opportunities, supporting businesses, and delivering real, measurable progress.
At its core, this strategy brings to life the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) 2025–2035, a vision shaped by the aspirations of our community: a vibrant, sustainable, and thriving Richmond Valley and works in unison with the Regional Job Precinct Masterplan, Casino and Mid Richmond Place Plans, and the Richmond Valley Growth Management Strategy, ensuring that our economic development activities align with broader priorities, including planning, infrastructure, and land use.
By driving investment, job creation, and business success, the Economic Development Strategy plays a pivotal role in turning our communities’ priorities into reality.
Richmond Valley Council has a proud history of strong advocacy for business and, as an entrepreneurial council, is keen to continue to promote and encourage new and existing enterprises.
Council has a vital role in creating the right conditions for investment, employment and growth. It aims to ensure the Richmond Valley is well-positioned for the future, socially, environmentally, and economically, with all the right ingredients to become the Northern Rivers’ primary regional industry hub.
The Council has a dedicated economic development team focused on growing the economy of this attractive region by working with businesses, assisting with investment in the region, and making our area a competitive place for business.
It’s great to talk, and we are eager to discuss your ideas, plans, and future with you. We would welcome an opportunity to assist you in developing your business in the Richmond Valley. Contact a member of our team who will be happy to help.
Economic Profile
Our Economic Profile website contains economic and demographic insights for Richmond Valley.
Reynolds Road Industrial Precinct
Richmond Valley Council is completing the development of nine industrial-zoned lots, ranging in size from 5000m2 to 5ha, located off Reynolds Road, Casino.
The Council is developing the land as part of an initiative to attract employment-generating industries to the Richmond Valley and is now seeking expressions of interest from businesses wishing to establish in Casino.
Terms of sale will be negotiable, with Council’s focus on the timely development of the land and commencement of business operations to yield additional jobs in an expedited time frame.
The land is situated within the Richmond Valley Regional Job Precinct, which is expected to provide improved planning pathways, underpinned by prior technical studies and assessments, thereby reducing delays and simplifying the planning process.
For more information, visit this webpage.