The Albury-Wodonga National Growth Centre Plan

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The Albury-Wodonga National Growth Centre Plan was a significant decentralization initiative launched by the Australian government in the 1970s. Here are the key aspects of this plan:

Origins and Objectives

The plan was initiated in 1972 by the Whitlam Federal Labor government as part of the National Growth Centre project[1][6]. Its primary objectives were:

  • To encourage more balanced development in Australia
  • To provide an alternative to capital city living
  • To grow the Albury-Wodonga region to a population of 300,000 by the year 2000[1][2]

Implementation

The Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation (AWDC) was established on October 23, 1973, to manage and implement the growth plan[1]. Key features of the implementation included:

  • A unique tripartite legal structure involving Commonwealth, New South Wales, and Victorian governments[1]
  • Acquisition and management of land for development
  • Provision of utility services and infrastructure
  • Attraction of industry and employees through incentives[6]

Revisions and Outcomes

  • In 1977, a major review halved the population target to around 150,000 by the turn of the century[2]
  • The focus shifted from relocating government agencies to attracting private sector investment[2]
  • While the original population goals were not met, the plan did contribute to significant growth and development in the region

Legacy

Although the National Growth Centre project officially ended in 1995, its impact continues to be felt:

  • It informed regional development policies and practices into the 21st century[6]
  • The project led to the development of new satellite towns like Thurgoona and Baranduda[7]
  • It remains Australia’s only major attempt at selective decentralization[6]

The Albury-Wodonga National Growth Centre Plan, while not achieving its initial ambitious goals, played a crucial role in shaping the development and identity of the Albury-Wodonga region.

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Citations:
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albury-Wodonga_Development_Corporation
[2] https://researchdata.edu.au/agy-2695-albury-development-corporation/165932
[3] https://hdp-au-prod-app-albury-haveyoursay-files.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/5116/8930/6612/AlburyCity_EDS_DRAFT_FINAL_-_21_June_2023.pdf
[4] https://alburywodonga.gov.au/plan
[5] https://hdp-au-prod-app-albury-haveyoursay-files.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/9116/6665/9088/DOC22_141059__What_We_ve_Heard_Report_2022_-_Economic_Development_Strategy.pdf
[6] https://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure/museum-and-libraries/collections/local-and-social-history/national-growth-centre
[7] https://figshare.mq.edu.au/articles/thesis/The_growth_and_development_of_Albury-Wodonga_1972-2006_united_and_divided/19439381
[8] https://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0018/200097/growth_centre3.jpg?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3gI3ZwLqKAxXhD1kFHQLQHIoQ_B16BAgDEAI
[9] https://investalburywodonga.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/404161/Albury_Wodonga_Destination_Management_Plan_2019-2023.PDF
[10] https://www.flickr.com/photos/alburycollection/albums/72157632230365903/

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