Wollongong’s future as a business centre will be touted on Monday 21 November when about 150 developers, building company representatives, architects, surveyors and major retailers are given a whirlwind tour of the city.

On two buses, these potential stakeholders in Wollongong’s future will be shown the city centre, including the Dwyers and new Australian Tax Office sites, the Innovation Campus, and beyond to West Dapto.

The investor tour is a joint initiative between Wollongong City Council and the Property Council’s Illawarra Chapter. The idea is to showcase the city’s potential for development, and encourage investment in the region.

“Initiatives like the investor tour is a great way to inform businesses and investors from out of town of the opportunities in Wollongong. This, in turn, encourages investment, and helps them understand the competitive advantages of our city,” City Centre Revitalisation Manager Mark Grimson said.

 “Wollongong is a city in transition and is emerging as a leader in the knowledge services sector. Already, 4,500 people are employed in areas like superannuation administration, HR, call centres, software development and digital media. This investor tour will help further encourage growth in this sector.

Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery OAM said it was vital Council was involved in events such as the tour, and the ongoing promotion of the city through Advantage Wollongong.

“Not only will these developers, retailers and architects see some of Wollongong’s top sites for potential development on Monday, they’ll also receive a copy of the Advantage Wollongong Investor Pack," Cr Bradbery said.

"This booklet outlines the reasons for investing in this city, and highlights some of the great work that is being done by Council, the Property Council and Advantage Wollongong to make this an even better place to invest, work and live."