I read with interest the letter from Tourism Tallaganda which stated that “tourism was seen to be the area with the most potential by both town-based and agricultural businesses when asked about future opportunities.........” in respect to the Economic Development Plan.
Now I was asked to respond for my consultancy business and I did so.
I then asked if I might be permitted to respond for my farming interests as my attitudes, projected benefits, etc would be seen different from that perspective. I was advised that the six respondents for the agricultural interests had already been selected and I was not one of them and so my opinions were not wanted. I am, therefore, a little sceptical at the suggested results.
Now I am not anti-tourism, but I do see it as a somewhat fickle base to build a future on.
It is my opinion that a light industrial base would be a greater enhancement to take advantage of our location en-route to and from Canberra and Batemans Bay. Do others feel the same?
RODNEY WALLACE, Braidwood.
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