Business

Business & Economic Development Services

Tasman Council strives to provide a supportive business environment in terms of processes, incentives, communication networks and information.

Our Economic Development Services include:

• Facilitating development opportunities;
• Identifying development sites and opportunities consistent with the municipal land-use planning scheme.
• Provision of information and advice to potential developers
• Marketing the local area as a place of business and a visitor destination
• Active involvement in regional development issues
• Acting as a lobbyist or advocate on local industry
• Undertaking settlement revitalisation projects

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Resources to Assist You

The Community & Economic Development Department can assist you by:

• Providing statistics on the local area and region to assist you in developing a business proposal
• Assist you to identify suitable sites to establish your business
• Facilitate meetings with key Council personnel to discuss your proposal
• Advising on government programs that may be of assistance
• Linking you to relevant local and regional industry groups and networks
• Referrals to business assistance and advisory services if required
• Referrals for environmental & heritage assessments
• Discussing possible rate remissions for developments that provide a direct community benefit

Tasman Council does not provide:

• Business advice, such as whether or not your business proposal looks viable; how to operate or structure your business; or
• One-on-one assistance such as training, development of business plans, financial budgets etc.

However, help with these aspects is available from:

Business East
http://www.business-east.com.au/ 
Tel:  03)  6244 8005    Mob:   0417 305 511     Fax: 03) 6244 6800  
Email: businesseast@bigpond.com

Or;

Business Point
1800 440 026

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The Planning Department  will provide advice on:

• Land usage and land zones
• Development standards
• Signage
• Buildings and car parks
• Change of use approvals
• Planning permits according to the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act
• Sub-divisions
• Building regulations
• Environmental Health
• Food premises licensing
• Sewerage & water

Contact the Planning Manager Frank Darke (03) 62512400

Useful Links

Biztas 
http://www.biztas.com/
A free and easy to use online directory for registered Tasmanian businesses and organisations

Business East   
http://www.business-east.com.au/
A Business Enterprise Centre servicing Clarence, Sorell, Glamorgan Spring Bay and Tasman Municipalities.