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Goulburn is ideally positioned to become a technical “center of excellence” and to take its regional status to a new level. This is the view of the President of Business Goulburn (formerly Chamber of Commerce), Darrell Weekes. Enthusiastic about the city’s recent acceptance as a member of Regional Cities NSW, he has his own ideas on how Goulburn Mulwaree can take his development to the next level. “Goulburn is perfect for a start-up hub,” he said. “… Why don’t we present ourselves as a technical competence center to support the motorsport industry? We can build on what is already there and gain the electronic and technical support it needs.” READ MORE: Goulburn Mulwaree urges the growing regional city of Goulburn Mulwaree Council to become part of the Regional Cities NSW. Mr. Weekes has already had preliminary talks with NBN. He believes Goulburn’s selection as the Business Fiber Zone late last year will be key to this idea and to startups in other parts of the city. It is one of 240 zones being introduced across Australia as part of the Enterprise Ethernet program. Companies in the zone can request a fiber upgrade free of charge through their retailer. Federal Hume MP Angus Taylor said it would bring more affordable ultra-fast broadband to businesses. The symmetrical wholesale speeds range from 10 megabits per second to one gigabit per second on request. “Local businesses can access NBN wholesale prices which are much cheaper and more in line with prices in our capitals,” he said at the time. “Estimated annual savings for businesses can range from $ 1,000 to $ 6,000, depending on Internet usage.” ALSO READ: “No Judgment Could Ever Recover Trevor Picker”: Driver Imprisoned for the Death of a Prominent Wool Grower Mr. Weekes heads his management consultancy. He said it would cost $ 11,000 to plug fiber directly into his house, but the program would save that upfront cost. However, he sees a much wider application for a technical center supporting the region’s growing motorsport industry. This can be seen in Wakefield Park, the motorcycle track on Sydney Road and the Pheasant Wood Circuit in Marulan. The Council’s 2017 Employment Land Strategy also designated land in North Goulburn for a motorsport district. “We haven’t relied on public services in a few years, but I see a place for private companies and this high-tech stuff,” Weekes said. “We can’t compete with manufacturing because China has that space. Manufacturing in this country isn’t dead, but if we can get into the upscale tech realm, I think there are great opportunities.” We can set up a motorsport park here and when we have the grants bring related industries to Goulburn because the infrastructure is better here. “He plans to meet with the regional manager of NBN Co in the coming weeks to discuss Goulburn’s needs. NBN is also speaking to councils. Mr. Weekes sees opportunities for more startups in the CBD, particularly given the amount of open space upstairs, and for an export hub opening up the south Goulburn rail hub and our motorway location. ALSO READ: Out of town shoppers grab a district homestead in the middle of a bustling market “We have the opportunity to capitalize on a convergence of current events . It creates great opportunities for Goulburn and when we have these hubs we can come up with a compelling case as a regional center, “he said.” COVID has taught us that we can work very effectively remotely. We just need that high-level connectivity. “The council is also taking digital capabilities at a higher level as part of its Economic Development Plan and through Regional Cities NSW. Goulburn Mulwaree was accepted into the 15-center network at a Zoom meeting on March 25th. Mayor Bob Kirk and General Manager Warwick Bennett attended. Members include Armidale, Wagga, Albury, Orange and Dubbo. Prime Minister Gladys Berejiklian and Deputy Prime Minister John Barilaro addressed the March Forum on Emergency Dispensing and a Position Paper on State Tax Reform Proposing Property Tax rather than Stamp Tax. Mr. Bennett said this would have an impact on core values ​​if adopted. I also spoke with Mr Barilaro about tree moving and providing government services like schools to make sure we have enough, “he said. “We’re working with the Department of Planning to get residential areas cleared fast enough.” The GM described Regional Cities NSW as a good network with “intellectual grunts”. We care what you think. Share your thoughts in the form below and don’t forget to sign up if you love local news.

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Goulburn is ideally positioned to become a technical “center of excellence” and to take its regional status to a new level.

This is the view of the President of Business Goulburn (formerly Chamber of Commerce), Darrell Weekes. Enthusiastic about the city’s recent acceptance as a member of Regional Cities NSW, he has his own ideas on how Goulburn Mulwaree can take his development to the next level.

“Goulburn is perfect for a start-up hub,” he said.

“… Why don’t we present ourselves as a technical competence center to support the motorsport industry? We can build on what is already there and gain the electronic and technical support it needs.”

Mr. Weekes has already had preliminary talks with NBN. He believes Goulburn’s selection as the Business Fiber Zone late last year will be key to this idea and to startups in other parts of the city.

It is one of 240 zones being introduced across Australia as part of the Enterprise Ethernet program. Companies in the zone can request a fiber upgrade free of charge through their retailer.

Federal Hume MP Angus Taylor said it would bring more affordable ultra-fast broadband to businesses. The symmetrical wholesale speeds range from 10 megabits per second to one gigabit per second on request.

“Local businesses can access NBN wholesale prices which are much cheaper and more in line with prices in our capitals,” he said at the time.

“Estimated annual savings for businesses can range from $ 1,000 to $ 6,000, depending on Internet usage.”

Mr. Weekes runs his management consultancy. He said it would cost $ 11,000 to plug fiber directly into his house, but the program would save that upfront cost.

However, he sees a much wider application for a technical center supporting the region’s growing motorsport industry. This can be seen in Wakefield Park, the motorcycle track on Sydney Road and the Pheasant Wood Circuit in Marulan. The Council’s 2017 Employment Land Strategy also designated land in North Goulburn for a motorsport district.

“We haven’t relied on public services in a few years, but I see a place for private companies and this high-tech stuff,” Weekes said.

“We can’t compete with manufacturing because China has that space. Manufacturing in this country isn’t dead, but if we can get into high-end tech, I think there are great opportunities.

“We can build a motorsport park here and, when we have the grants, bring the related industry to Goulburn because the infrastructure is better here.”

He plans to meet with the regional manager of NBN Co in the coming weeks to discuss Goulburn’s needs. NBN also speaks to councils.

Mr Weekes sees opportunities for more startups in the CBD given the amount of free space, especially upstairs, and for an export hub that will open up the southern Goulburn rail hub and our motorway location.

“We have the opportunity to capitalize on a convergence of current events. This creates great opportunities for Goulburn and when we have these hubs we can present a compelling case as a regional center,” he said.

FRONT: Business Goulburn President Darrell Weekes will be meeting with NBN Co over the coming weeks on selecting the city as the Business Fiber Zone. Photo delivered.

“COVID has taught us that we can work very effectively remotely. We just need this high-level connectivity.”

As part of its Economic Development Plan and through Regional Cities NSW, the Council is also adopting digital capacities at a higher level.

Goulburn Mulwaree was accepted into the 15-center network at a March 25 Zoom meeting attended by Mayor Bob Kirk and General Manager Warwick Bennett. Membership includes Armidale, Wagga, Albury, Orange, and Dubbo.

Prime Minister Gladys Berejiklian and Deputy Prime Minister John Barilaro addressed the March Forum

Mr Bennett said membership would also allow the council to pursue issues such as the emergency duty levy and a position paper on state tax reform suggesting a property tax rather than a stamp duty. Mr. Bennett said this would have an impact on property values ​​if accepted.

“We are also talking to Mr Barilaro about the construction change movement and providing government government services like schools to make sure we have enough,” he said.

“We’re working with the Department of Planning to get residential areas cleared fast enough.”

The GM described Regional Cities NSW as a good network with “intellectual grunts”.

We care what you think. Share your thoughts in the form below and don’t forget to sign up if you love local news.