A BLUEPRINT for Tamworth's future will be formed on the steps of Old Parliament House.
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The Region's Rising national event covers the biggest issues faced in regional jobs, health, education and population and Tamworth Regional Council will be there to have its voice heard.
In the process of a bid for one of the state government's Special Activation Precincts, identified as places where business can thrive - it's the perfect opportunity to flesh out the idea, deputy mayor Phil Betts said.
"We want to make sure the federal government programs fit in with the state programs and local joint organisations so all three tiers of government need to work together," he said.
"It's imperative we work together, we want a blueprint to work toward regional growth."
It's imperative we work together, we want a blueprint to work toward regional growth.
- Phil Betts
The inaugural event is a platform for regional leaders to talk directly with key industry representatives, government, political leaders and the community sector on the opportunities and challenges that face regional Australia.
Cr Betts hopes the connections made at the conference will better Tamworth's ability to lobby state and federal government for big ticket items like the proposed multi-million dollar university campus.
"When we come back from the conference the general manager and I will put together a report for council to outline the outcomes," he said.
"We will then work with the community to put those conversations in place."
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Health is another big issue on the agenda and it's hoped conversations at the conference might help the council put together a plan to make Tamworth a major health hub for the region.
Tamworth's identification as a Special Activation Precinct would go a long way in helping with that, Cr Betts said.
"It will increase the population of Tamworth which in turn increase the education profile, jobs growth, transport and health it has enormous benefits to becoming a larger service centre for the region," he said.
"There's always challenges with health because we're a growing and ageing population and regional NSW has special challenges because of the tyranny of distance but we'll certainly be in there batting."
The Regions Rising conference is on April 4 and 5.