Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) Chief Representative, Mayor Jan Bonde, has echoed Premier Gutwein’s calls for people to remain vigilant and stay at home, especially during the Easter period. “Social distancing will be even more difficult during Easter, a time when we traditionally gather with friends and family to share joy and laughter. This Easter however and in the weeks ahead, everybody must stay home” said Mayor Bonde. “The [...]
FUNDING FINDER Businesses, community groups, sporting clubs and not-for-profit organisations operating in the Cradle Coast region will be able to more easily find and apply for grants and government funding with the Cradle Coast Funding Finder. Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) is providing this free service through the CCA website. Users can search for and filter funding opportunities by specifying a location, industry and type of project, and [...]
The Regional Economic Development Steering Group (REDSG) will review the way it identifies regionally significant projects in light of the COVID-19 crisis. The Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) Regional Investment Framework – which is overseen by the REDSG - will be reviewed and adapted if necessary, to preference those projects which are most needed and more likely to be funded when government and industry start to transition from COVID-19 [...]
Produced by Devonport-based production company Cultivate Productions in partnership with the Cradle Coast Authority (CCA), a new travel TV show called Award Winning Tasmania will go to air nationwide starting Saturday 28th of March at 12.30pm on Channel 9. Starring locals Ben Milbourne and Henry Terry the show explores the best food and tourism attractions in the state with a focus on the Cradle Coast region. The [...]
The Tasmanian Government has released a $420 million stimulus package to support Tasmania tackle the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This Fact Sheet covers the details of the package including relief payments and packages, accommodation support, and industry and business loans and support. FACT SHEET
Round two of the Landcare Action Grants administered by the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA) is open until the end of the month. If you have an idea for a project which fits the guidelines contact the TFGA for more information. https://tfga.com.au/environment/bio-security/landcare
The Board of the Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) has unanimously re-appointed Mr Daryl Connelly as CEO. Mr Connelly took over as CEO of the CCA in December 2018 and his reappointment is for a further five years. CCA Chairman, Board of Directors, Mr Sid Sidebottom, praised the work of Mr Connelly over the past 12 months. “Daryl has worked diligently, professionally, and successfully to tackle several of the [...]
On Wednesday, 29 January 2020, the Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) will host a group of electric vehicle enthusiasts, when the Tasmanian branch of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) holds their bi-monthly meeting at CCA’s Burnie building. The meeting coincides with the launch of CCA’s Electric Vehicle (EV) charger, now available for public use in their carpark at 1-3 Spring Street, Burnie. CCA CEO, Daryl Connelly, said that [...]
The Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) and our Member Councils are very concerned by the news that the Quoiba saleyards are set to be closed and decommissioned by mid-2020. The reasons and the implications are not widely understood, therefore CCA and our Member Councils call on the Tasmanian Government to convene an urgent meeting with Roberts Livestock, our Regional Economic Development Steering Group, Mayors and other relevant stakeholders to [...]
The region’s Councils are looking to provide more jobs for young people through a project being managed by the Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) and supported by the Tasmanian Government. The Cradle Coast Authority School Based Apprenticeship Program is funded by the Australian Government under the $3.9 million North-West Tasmania Job Ready Generation Package. It will involve CCA taking on a coordination and support role aimed at making it [...]