Regional Development Projects
Collaborative Regional Economic Growth
Pause Places
FUNDING PROVIDER
Federal/State/Local Government
Pause places are compositions of locally sourced log seats, rocks and vegetation, carefully located in high profile places to provide attractive places to rest, break a journey, see and learn about nature, watch the world go by or for the young at heart to play.
Coastal Pathway
FUNDING PROVIDER
Federal/State/Local Government
The Coastal Pathway is a key infrastructure initiative aimed at providing an accessible, sustainable, and health-promoting active transport network along the north west coast of Tasmania.
Truck Washdown and Effluent Dumping Facilities
FUNDING PROVIDER
Federal and State Government
This project will see the construction of modern washdown and effluent dumping facilities at Burnie, Stanley, Smithton and King Island for livestock transport and other vehicles.
Regional Planning
FUNDING PROVIDER
State Government
This project will improve the planning experience for businesses and individuals, enable greater resource sharing across Councils, and ensure the region derives maximum benefit from the forthcoming review of the Regional Land Use Strategy.
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.
