Mackay Public Realm Business Case
Business Cases – Funding Submissions
Business Case for funding submission under the (then) Australian Government Regional Development Australia Fund for Mackay City Centre Public Realm Improvement project for Mackay Regional Council April 2013.
“Through Mackay Regional Council I have worked with Heather over many years, including in capacities as a consultant. Primarily her work has been linked to economic research, business case development, and funding application development, however I also worked closely with Heather through her role as Executive Officer with the Whitsunday Regional Organisation of Councils (WROC). I have always found Heather to be practical, passionate, and value for money. Also a strength, Heather will be the first to advise if a project is her area of expertise, or others would be better. This is not something that every consultant will advise on.”
David McKendry | Executive Officer | Office of Mayor & CEO | Mackay Regional Council
Situation Analysis for Connect Housing Group
Research and Analysis – Business Planning
A component of the Business Planning Process, the Situation Analysis reviews relevant statistical information including 2016 Census Data to provide a snapshot of the Mackay region in Queensland.
“Connect Housing Group engaged Heather Norris to lead us through our business planning processes and produce numerous documents including; Business Plan, Risk Management Plan, Business Continuity Plan and Situation Analysis. Heather’s professional and personable approach to working with our management, staff and other relevant stakeholders resulted in our organisation getting the high quality business plan we needed to guide our future direction and become a nationally accredited Community Housing Provider. Heather understands business planning and is a whiz with ABS data analysis. Whenever anyone asks me to recommend a business consulting service Heather Norris is the first person that comes to my mind.”
Jennifer Emmett | Chief Executive Officer | Connect Housing Group
Advancing Regional Innovation Collaborative Action Plan
Stakeholder Consultation/Negotiation – Report Writing
Worked with the innovation ecosystem in Mackay to develop a Collaborative Action Plan to seek funding under the Queensland Government Advancing Regional Innovation Program (ARIP).
“I have worked with Heather Norris from Norris Consulting during the start-up phase of the Greater Whitsunday Regional Economic Development Organisation. Heather has consistently provided considered advice and direction on strategy and process. Heather had consulted to the organisation to successfully secure Government Grant funding. The insights and attention to detail were instrumental in developing and submitting successful funding applications. Heather is a highly experienced and friendly professional that has been a pleasure to work with.”
Garry Scanlan | Chief Executive Officer | Greater Whitsunday Alliance
Rural Futures Background Document
Strategic Planning
Background Paper accompanying the Rural Futures Statement prepared for Regional Development Australia Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Inc. 2012
“Heather has significant experience as a consultant and completed two projects of significance for RDA MIW before my time as CEO. The project management skill set that she exhibited with the Rural Futures project and the Regional Workforce project set these projects up to be have a positive impact for the region. I have also worked first hand with Heather as she guided the Digital Economy Strategy steering committee to achieve a position of regional consensus. Heather is a friendly, well grounded, professional who is able to facilitate project outcomes by bringing together the expertise of key stakeholders and synthesising this expertise by overlaying her own experience and strategic thinking. “
Ben Wearmouth |Chief Executive Officer| Regional Development Australia Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday
RDAMIW Rural Futures Statement
Strategic Planning
Rural Futures Statement for RDA Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday (2013)
“Heather has significant experience as a consultant and completed two projects of significance for RDA MIW before my time as CEO. The project management skill set that she exhibited with the Rural Futures project and the Regional Workforce project set these projects up to be have a positive impact for the region. I have also worked first hand with Heather as she guided the Digital Economy Strategy steering committee to achieve a position of regional consensus. Heather is a friendly, well grounded, professional who is able to facilitate project outcomes by bringing together the expertise of key stakeholders and synthesising this expertise by overlaying her own experience and strategic thinking. “
Ben Wearmouth |Chief Executive Officer| Regional Development Australia Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday
Rural Futures Statement for RDA Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday (2013)
Freight Transport Technical Report
Strategic Planning
Economics of Freight Transport Mackay Whitsunday Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) 2009.
The Technical Report provided the evidence to support the strategic directions in the Summary Report Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac Freight transport- Strategic Directions.
Mackay Council Freight Priorities
Strategic Planning
Priorities for Freight Transport for Mackay Regional Council (2010). This report followed the strategic directions for Freight Transport in the Mackay-Isaac – Whitsunday Region, focusing specifically on Mackay Regional Council Local Government Area.
Post Implementation Review Bluewater Lagoon
Analysis and Research – Stakeholder Consultation
Mackay Regional Council (2012). The Post Implementation Review conducted qualitative and quantitative research to determine whether the development of the lagoon has met its objectives, and to specifically determine the economic and social benefits of the Bluewater Lagoon.
“Through Mackay Regional Council I have worked with Heather over many years, including in capacities as a consultant. Primarily her work has been linked to economic research, business case development, and funding application development, however I also worked closely with Heather through her role as Executive Officer with the Whitsunday Regional Organisation of Councils (WROC). I have always found Heather to be practical, passionate, and value for money. Also a strength, Heather will be the first to advise if a project is her area of expertise, or others would be better. This is not something that every consultant will advise on.”
David McKendry | Executive Officer | Office of Mayor & CEO | Mackay Regional Council
Regional Workforce Summary Report
Analysis and research
Central Queensland Workforce Development Initiatives, a summary of regional engagement with workforce development organisations in the Mackay, Isaac, Whitsunday and Fitzroy and Central West regions for RDA MIW and RDA FCW (Fitzroy Central West)
“Heather has significant experience as a consultant and completed two projects of significance for RDA MIW before my time as CEO. The project management skill set that she exhibited with the Rural Futures project and the Regional Workforce project set these projects up to be have a positive impact for the region. I have also worked first hand with Heather as she guided the Digital Economy Strategy steering committee to achieve a position of regional consensus. Heather is a friendly, well grounded, professional who is able to facilitate project outcomes by bringing together the expertise of key stakeholders and synthesising this expertise by overlaying her own experience and strategic thinking. “
Ben Wearmouth |Chief Executive Officer| Regional Development Australia Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday
RDA National Land Freight Strategy submission
Public Policy Submissions
Combined submission on the National Land Freight Strategy for four RDA committees in central and northern Queensland (2011)
Submission by MRC to Moving Freight
Public Policy Submissions
Submission on Queensland Government Moving Freight Strategy for Mackay Regional Council and Canegrowers Mackay (2013)
“Through Mackay Regional Council I have worked with Heather over many years, including in capacities as a consultant. Primarily her work has been linked to economic research, business case development, and funding application development, however I also worked closely with Heather through her role as Executive Officer with the Whitsunday Regional Organisation of Councils (WROC). I have always found Heather to be practical, passionate, and value for money. Also a strength, Heather will be the first to advise if a project is her area of expertise, or others would be better. This is not something that every consultant will advise on.”
David McKendry | Executive Officer | Office of Mayor & CEO | Mackay Regional Council