Regional Development Australia Central Coast Welcomes New Executive Officer

Media Release, November 28, 2011

Chair of Regional Development Australia Central Coast John Dawson, is pleased to welcome newly appointed Executive Officer Andrew Roach to the organisation.

The position became available at the end of last month, with existing Executive Officer Anthony Dow securing employment on the Sunshine Coast in a move motivated by family commitment.

"Andrew's new role with RDACC comes at a busy time for the Central Coast, with developments such as The Landing at Gosford and Warnervale, improvements to The Entrance, the roll out of the NBN, an increasing education presence and a variety of ecological and social issues on the agenda," said John Dawson.

"Few, if any, would dispute that Anthony brought considerable skill and dedication to the position and has done a superb job in building RDACC.s reputation as an efficient and effective body and in creating a true Central Coast Team environment, in a relatively short period."

"Given this, the board and I are confident that Mr Roach can help us to continue to progress the interests of the Central Coast," he continued.

Having lived on the Central Coast for a decade, Roach has a background primarily in urban planning and strategy, with formal qualifications in Environmental Science and Urban & Regional Planning. Having most recently worked as a consultant in the fields of development and strategy across NSW, he is excited to step into his new role at this particularly busy time.

"There are significant projects underway and I am looking forward to taking over from the excellent work achieved by the RDACC board, Chair John Dawson and existing Executive Officer Anthony Dow," he said.

"They have established a very strong strategic base for the organisation and have started to implement projects on the ground. I am eager to continue the good work and add my own knowledge and experience to the mix," he continued.

Roach will commence his position on December 5.