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Land that’s ripe for development The Hunter Economic Zone is prime industrial land located in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales. Privately owned and supported by local government and state initiatives, it offers businesses the flexibility to purchase or lease fully serviced industrial land between 1-120 hectares. Ideally suited to light or general industries – and with authorisation for 24/7 operation – HEZ also offers the opportunity to purchase or lease buildings built to your specifications, along with financial structuring to suit your operational and cash flow requirements. At the centre of Australia’s heavily populated east coast, HEZ is supported by a growing economy and a booming region that boasts a fantastic climate, beautiful surroundings and a population that enjoys a relaxing coastal and rural lifestyle. On completion, HEZ businesses are expected to employ over 26,000 people directly and indirectly, with an annual turnover of $3.2 billion, while contributing $1.1 billion annually to the regional economy through wages and salaries.
Options to suit your business The Hunter Economic Zone provides proposed users with the option to: Purchase land Lease land Pre-lease purpose-built facilities Purchase purpose-built facilities What’s more, we allow users to structure sales agreements in line with their business objectives. For example, we offer delay settlement terms for those looking to commit to larger areas of land, with a view to future expansion.
streamlined approval process Cessnock City Council and State Government view the Hunter Economic Zone as critical to the economic and social development of the Hunter region. Therefore the development approval process is streamlined to provide users with the confidence to commence operations within their desired timeframes.
MANUFACTURING Is THE SECOND LARGEST SECTOR IN THE REGION’S ECONOMY *
* Hunter Valley Research Foundation 2001
A vibrant workforce
A move to the Hunter region will ensure you have access to a labour market that is: sKilled – thanks to world-class educational institutes including the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Institute of Technology (TAFE) aFFOrdable – with significantly lower labour costs than those of Sydney diverse – with a workforce that spans manufacturing as well as service and technology related industries GrOWinG – with faster employment growth rates than Sydney
A rich infrastructure HEZ is strategically located on an axis of electricity, gas, major national highways, rail and optical fibre communications and provides high capacity services – water, sewer, gas, electricity and fibre optic cable.
Rail National rail lines adjoin HEZ with excess container capacity to Newcastle, Port Botany and Western Sydney, plus an easement for a rail spur into the site available.
Gas Competitively priced gas for even the largest user is available, with a dedicated high-pressure gas pipeline planned for operation in 2008.
Cable The Sydney to Brisbane fibre-optic link runs through HEZ, and is ideal for rapid data transfer to capital cities.
Road
Energy
Provides highway and freeway access to all states, and is at the centre of the large consumer market – Brisbane to Adelaide.
The Hunter’s four power stations provide Australia’s highest level of supply reliability at an economical rate.
The main arteries including the F3, New England Highway and Pacific Highway are all about 12 minutes from HEZ – which is designed to accommodate B-triple sized vehicles.
Water Water supply is sufficient for large water consumers and will be supplemented progressively by on-site reservoirs.
A prime location for business growth HEZ is 1.5 hours north of Sydney’s CBD and just 30 minutes from Newcastle Airport and the port of Newcastle.
HIGHWAY ACCESS The area is also connected to national rail lines, provides freeway and highway access to all states and is a close 3km from the proposed F3 extension to Branxton, set to open up western NSW to the coast.
TRAVEL TIMES Travel times by road to key locations from HEZ are conservatively estimated as follows:
Location
Distance (km)
Travel (hr:min)
Newcastle
38
0:35
Sydney CBD
146
1:42
Parramatta
144
1:40
Brisbane
805
9:50
Melbourne
992
10:30
Penrith
159
2:00
Liverpool
175
2:10
Blacktown
147
1:40
Canberra
357
4:50
THE HUNTER EXPRESSWAY The Hunter Expressway will cut travel times between Newcastle and the Hunter by approximately 30 minutes and is due for completion in 2013.
Versatile, well-priced land packages There are many reasons why your business should consider sharing in the future success of HEZ. Fully integrated master planned estate Affordable land packages starting from $75 per square metre + GST Competitively priced electricity and gas
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A perfect blend of business and pleasure HEZ is located only minutes from the city of Newcastle, the NSW Central Coast beaches and the Hunter Valley wine region. Home to over 100 wineries, golf courses, world class resorts and affordable residential living, the Hunter offers outstanding recreation, dining, entertainment and shopping facilities.
OUTSTANDING RESIDENTIAL CHOICE The Hunter boasts affordable residential choice and accommodation. And with median house prices significantly lower than Sydney’s, your staff can enjoy life without the financial pressures they currently face in the city. The Hunter provides options from five acre rural blocks to houses perched over ocean, bay or lake; a semidetached Federation in inner Maitland or Cessnock; or a brand new home from one of the new housing estates springing up around Kurri Kurri.
A THRIVING WINE REGION Just a few minutes drive from HEZ is Pokolbin – Australia’s oldest wine growing district, it’s the undisputed cellar door capital and offers a gourmet lifestyle with some of the nation’s best restaurants. Pokolbin alone boasts 50 wineries with dozens of first class resorts, prestige golfing and bed and breakfasts – all scattered throughout rolling vine-covered hills.
WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES With high-profile institutes including the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Institute of Technology (TAFE), the Hunter is fast becoming a centre for educational excellence, offering innovative educational options for students and scoring international research successes. Additionally there are over 67,000 students enrolled at more than 300 Hunter primary and secondary schools. The Hunter’s public and private schools include several grammar schools and a range of Catholic, Anglican, and other specific purpose schools.
HEZ Location Map
Industrial Zone land Hunter Economic Zone Zoning - Zone 4(h) – to encourage sustainable major development or major employment generating development The Hunter Economic Zone covers 3,200 hectares of which 900 hectares can be developed
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