Victor Harbor Investment Attraction Strategy Adopted

The Council has worked closely with Business Victor Harbor to develop an Investment Attraction Strategy that maps out a pathway for successfully attracting the investments needed to grow Victor Harbor’s economy. It also aims to strengthen Victor Harbor’s position as the regional centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula.

The four-year Investment Attraction Strategy is the first of its kind for Victor Harbor, and sets out a pathway against a vision: Where investment is rewarding, easy, well informed and supports Victor Harbor as a place of prosperity and sustainable growth.

The strategy provides greater clarity on the various roles of the stakeholders that have an interest in attracting investment to Victor Harbor, while articulating these roles against the various actions identified.

The success of the Investment Attraction in Victor Harbor has been aligned to four sectors of the local economy:

1. Health Services
2. Construction
3. Professional Services
4. Visitor Economy

The above sectors have been identified on the basis of the competitive advantage that Victor Harbor possesses in these areas, along with their potential to create higher than average wages and local jobs. Increasing local household incomes is expected to drive increased levels of local consumption supporting a thriving local business community.

The strategy also seeks to address impediments to local investments, both perceived and real. Actions in this area focus on development pathways and supporting investments in growing local talent and skills, enabling local businesses to deliver on their aspirations.