WPRD - About Us
Western Plains Regional Development Inc. was founded in August 1999. It is a non-profit community organisation working in partnership with Lachlan Shire Council. Membership includes over 40 individual and business members and we have strong links into all sections of the community throughout the region. WPRD is based at, 18 William Street, PO Box 62, Condobolin. NSW 2877.
In 2001 WPRD Inc. developed a Strategic Plan for the region "Rejuvenating the Heart of the State". The objectives and strategies documented have led to the development of a number of projects, creating jobs and services to support the wider community. Assistance from the Federal Department of Transport and Regional Services, the NSW Department of State and Regional Development and Lachlan Shire Council has been instrumental in implementing many ideas put forward during the community workshops held to develop the plan.
WPRD Inc. established the Condobolin Progress Association and acted as an umbrella for the Tottenham Development group now run through the Tottenham Welfare Council. After establishing a Tourism Development program and the first Heart of NSW brochure (50,000 copies have been distributed throughout Australia) the role of Tourism and Economic Development is now run by Lachlan Shire Council. WPRD Inc. sees it's role as identifying gaps in services and supporting business and community organisations. Although the responsibility for economic development lies with the Shire, WPRD will continue to support their initiatives and identify employment potential and opportunities for project development and funding.
The Mission of Western Plains Regional Development Inc.
To represent and focus the needs of regional communities of interest in promoting sustainable economic, social, and cultural development by:
- Creating and maintaining a whole-of-community bioregional vision
- Identifying strategic opportunities to invest in resource management
- Developing innovative partnerships between all local interest groups
- Facilitating lasting strategic alliances with key external stakeholders
- Strengthening the capability of community organisations and leaders
- Implementing cornerstone regional community development projects
The Board of Western Plains Regional Development meets bi-monthly to review projects, funding agreements and receive reports from staff.
Funding Partners
The organisation has had a range of funding partners including Lachlan Shire, the Federal Department of Transport and Regional Services, The Department of State and Regional Development, the Premiers Department and the Department of Information Technology, The Department of Innovation, Science and Research, Octec, Sureway Consultants and Centrelink.
Contact: wprd@qualitel.com.au or Phone: (02) 6895 3301
