Future growth of Gunnedah

As a result of the growth in both mining and gas and to a lesser extent the alternative fuel industry. Major international companies including BHP ,Idemitsu ,Rio Tinto ,BP and Allied & Coal have already invested very significant funds in the local district and appear committed to taking long term positions in the area.

A very interesting detailed explanation of the long term future of mining in the area can be found sourced on www.whitehaven.net.au then go to investor relations section then to prospectus downloads at the bottom of that page. Whilst some of the mining activity is not actually in the Gunnedah council area, it is clear that Gunnedah has been ordained as the service centre for the mining industry.

This current growth and the potential for more significant future growth has inspired major retail groups to also make a commitment to the Gunnedah district with Coles, Liquourland, Reject shop and Country Target taking long term leases in a new $12 million development as well as Franklins, Subway ,Best and Less, McDonalds and Woolworths all undertaking major upgrades. Having always been regarded as one of the richest agricultural areas of NSW the re-surgence in agriculture commodities will further underpin the future of this thriving town further information available on www.infogunnedah.com.au.