Agriculture, eco-tourism and university-linked growth

Ovia South-West Reimagined

Ovia South-West is shaped around agriculture, eco-tourism, education, local enterprise and blue-green development.

Ovia South-West Reimagined

Development focus

  • Agricultural production, processing and farm-to-market roads.
  • Eco-tourism and nature-based enterprise.
  • University/campus development and skills.
  • Water, markets, housing and resilient community infrastructure.

Jobs and enterprise

  • Farming and agro-processing.
  • Tourism and hospitality.
  • Education and research.
  • Construction, local trade and environmental services.

Delivery and funding

Local and state programmes, agriculture funds, education partnerships, tourism concessions and private enterprise support phased delivery.

ESURI delivery principle: Each project is developed around delivery, public benefit, maintenance and a credible funding route.