About Us
Uniting for Regional Excellence
Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) was established in 1999. It is jointly owned by nine regional Councils, with the purpose of building a stronger region.
CCA operates through three main functions: Strategic Services, Natural Resource Management (NRM), and Regional Development. Our activities are directed by the Representative’s Letter of Expectation (LoE), a comprehensive guiding document, in conjunction with the 2030 NRM Strategy and the Regional Futures Plan.
Our goal is a strong and sustainable region, brought to life through the collaboration of resilient councils. In this joint effort, residents, businesses, and government witness the real benefits of investing in the CCA model, simply put as ‘stronger councils, stronger region’.
Drawing on expertise in natural resource management, economic development, and corporate services, CCA is committed to ensuring that our region stays a great place to live, work, visit, and invest. We stand as a pillar for regional progress, working alongside councils and the community for a vibrant and sustainable future.
Nurturing Regional Growth Together
Dedicated to natural resource management, economic growth, and exceptional corporate services for a thriving, investable community.
Natural Resource Management
Improving the environment and supporting sustainable agriculture.
Regional Development
Making our region an even better place to work, visit, learn and invest.
Strategic Support & Services
Pursuing opportunities for our business, our owners and our region.
Matthew Greskie
Independent Director
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Matthew (Mat) Greskie, B.Eng (Hons), GAICD, has extensive Board and senior management experience, including 11 years as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dulverton Waste Management. He has a Bachelor of Engineering and is a graduate of the AICD.
Mat is a recognised leader in governance, strategy, risk management, strategic asset management, and project and contract management. He brings this suite of skills and knowledge to the CCA Board, where he looks forward to providing the community with the highest level of confidence in the organisation's governance and decision-making.
Mat’s current Board roles include Chair of Water Operations Association of Australia, Chair of NAMS Canada and Deputy Chair of the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board.
John Dowling B.Pharm FCPA FACP FAICD FPG
Independent Director
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John Dowling B.Pharm FCPA FACP FAICD FPG is a Pharmacist and Certified Practising Accountant with extensive experience in business, governance, and community service. He is the Director of Terry White Chemmart Latrobe and Tasmanian Vice President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
John is Treasurer of Youth, Family and Community Connections (YFCC) and a Fellow of CPA Australia, the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Australian College of Pharmacy, and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia. His leadership roles include serving as the former State President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and holding directorships with Guild Insurance, Guild Super, GuildLink, and Gold Cross, as well as being the immediate past Chairman of Meridian Lawyers.
John was born in Devonport and has spent the majority of his life living on the North-west Coast. His family history here goes back many generations. After running a successful local business for more than 30 years, he remains passionate about the region’s prosperity and is committed to supporting its continued growth through his role with the Cradle Coast Authority.
Andrew Kneebone
Chair, Regional Economic Development Committee
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Our Councils
Cradle Coast Authority unites the councils of north-west and western Tasmania through strategic collaboration, fostering regional development, and ensuring a collective voice for shared goals and prosperity.
