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Macarthur Regional Organisation of Councils

Camden, Campbelltown, Wollondilly

About MACROC

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MACROC is the association of the three local government authorities in the Macarthur region - Camden Council, Campbelltown City Council and Wollondilly Shire Council.

About Macarthur

The Macarthur region covers an area of 3067 square kilometres. It has a population approaching 240,000 and has some 17,600 businesses operating in the region. Ideally located on major transport corridors, the region is within half an hour's travel to Sydney, Wollongong and international sea and airports. The region has a diversity of business enterprises, including manufacturing, farming, service industries and mining.

MACROC Vision

MACROC envisions Macarthur to be a dynamic, safe and prosperous region with an environment conducive to learning, investment, good access to jobs and pride in its natural environment and cultural heritage.

MACROC Mission

MACROC will work towards continually upgrading the social and environmental amenities and fostering wealth creation to provide residents in the region opportunities to improve their quality of life. This will be achieved through strategic planning, regional coordination, advocacy and facilitation.

History

The Macarthur Regional Organisation of Councils was formed in 1986. It has a successful track record of cooperation between its three member Councils - Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly.

Partnerships

MACROC works in close partnership with a large number of organisation, including:

Achievements

Since its inception 20 years ago, MACROC has successfully completed many projects and undertaken strong advocacy on many issues affecting the region. Among many recent achievements are:

  • Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living: For some twenty years MACROC and many community members shared a dream to form CERES Macarthur. Together with the Botanic Gardens Trust, CERES Macarthur have established the Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living, a not for profit company located at Mt Annan Botanical Gardens dedicated to promoting sustainable homes and gardens in a unique and high profile education, information and demonstration centre.
  • MACROC CEO Forums: Held three times yearly, these breakfast forums are designed to bring about greater co-operation and networking by key decision makers in the region.Regional Planning: MACROC works closely with the NSW Department of Planning and Liverpool City Council in the formulation of strategic plan for the rapidly growing southwest Sydney metropolitan sub-region.
  • Macarthur Business Hall of Fame: Held yearly.

The Brochure is available for download below:

File: MACROC Brochure
Format/Size: PDF - 261 KB
Version: February 2008

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