Hay Economic Roadmap

Empowering Hay: A community-led transition roadmap

The Hay Region Economic Transition Roadmap demonstrate how regional Australian communities can shape their own economic futures. The Next Economy has been proud to partner with the Hay Shire Council and the local community to develop a sequenced, practical pathway for economic growth. 

Why Hay is leading the way

Located at a strategic intersection of renewable energy zones and key transport routes, Hay is acting early to ensure change happens with the community, not to it. The Roadmap focuses on: 

• Local leadership: Building on rural enterprise and natural resources. 
• Strategic levers: Seven accelerator actions to increase regional capacity, including dedicated coordinators for housing and workforce development
• Shared value: Creating conditions for industry and government to align with community-defined priorities

This project demonstrates what is possible when local insights are backed by strong partnerships. Hay is ready, the momentum is real, and the invitation is open for partners to join us in unlocking the full impact of this vision.