In December 2016, the Townsville City Deal is a 15-year commitment between all three tiers of government that aims to support a prosperous economic future for Townsville, position Townsville as a vibrant, liveable and innovative city and unlock the potential for business and industry development. The Townsville City Deal was being delivered through a range of commitments across six key initiatives. One of these initiatives includes a focus on establishing Townsville as the capital of North Queensland and includes commitment to the delivery of new cultural and entertainment infrastructure. AEC was engaged by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts to undertake the Townsville Concert Hall and Culture Precinct Detailed Business Case in conjunction with AECOM. The Business Case includes detailed stakeholder engagement with the local arts and cultural community, with the stakeholder engagement forming a key input into the development of a service need. In developing the Business Case, AEC are also considering options for the infrastructure such as site options, asset delivery considerations and facility options. The analysis also includes detailed consideration including design, financial and economic appraisal, risk analysis and legal, regulatory and approvals pathway.

Client: Shoalhaven City Council State: NSW AEC was engaged by Shoalhaven City Council to prepare the Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) for the 2022-26 Resourcing Strategy. The project required AEC to complete a review of the current and future planning context and asses the alignment of current financial performance with the key plans and strategies. AEC developed the LTFP modelling and provided advice to Council on the sustainability of the proposed capital works program and service expenditure based on the current revenue strategies. Financial modelling included projected income and expenditure, balance sheet and cash flow statements for the budgeted scenario, as well as two alternative scenarios. Included in the LTFP are strategies that AEC recommended Council implements to achieve the desired long term financial sustainability and methods for monitoring the performance of the LTFP. To complete the engagement, AEC facilitated a workshop with the Councillors and Executive to present the draft LTFP and to discuss any matters of interest to the Council prior to adoption of the LTFP. The LTFP drafted by AEC is now published and available in the Resourcing Strategy on Council’s website: https://doc.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Displaydoc.aspx?Record=D22/273281

AEC was engaged by DevelopmentWA to deliver a business case which sought to identify and recommend the ideal solution to address the critical vessel lifting capability gap at the Australian Marine Complex (AMC). The AMC is a foundational facility for the marine industry within Western Australia. Work undertaken across the AMC supports not only the marine industry, and industries with marine supply chain requirements, but it also support the region’s economic prosperity. AEC’s role was to develop the business case to identify the preferred solution to addressing the critical infrastructure gap. AEC undertook detailed demand projections, estimated the overall social and economic impact of the proposed investment, and evaluated the commercial viability of the proposed investment. The recommended solution considered the strategic alignment of the investment to the overall State and regional objectives and a risk assessment of the proposed investment.

Marketing & Consumer Insight Visually, compelling strategic engagement and communication tools and insight are the cornerstones of AEC’s Marketing & Consumer Insight team. Backed by our economic and finance teams we combine evidence based reporting and consumer insight into strategic communication tools to disseminate information to inform decision making. Our skilled engagement, marketing and insights team provide the following services: Benchmarking & Comparative Assessment Brand Positioning Community, Consumer, Customer Survey Research Corporate Sentiment Demand Assessments & Behaviour Change Socio-Demographic & Population Projections Market Analysis & Outlook Reporting Market Entry Strategies Marketing & Branding Strategy Socio-Economic Impact of Events Projects or Services Lifestyle Modelling Channel & Distribution Strategy Market Segmentation Based on Attitude Usage or Lifestage Product & Service Experience & Advocacy We are also highly experienced in implementing our research into Lobbying & Advocacy campaigns to Local, State and Federal Governments. Over the last 25 years, we have assisted over $30billion in projects with their funding and implementation from Government. For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Priya Narsey priya.narsey@aecgroupltd.com Lyndon Berresford lyndon.berresford@aecgroupltd.com Health and Wellbeing Research Study Client: Health and Wellbeing Queensland State: QLD Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) is working to increase the accessibility,... Superyacht Charter Client: Superyacht Australia and Tourism Australia The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is the peak body... Drivers of Secondary School Selection Client: Townsville Catholic Education TCEO commissioned research to understand the drivers and influencing factors considered by... Customer Research Client: Stadiums Queensland Stadiums Queensland (SQ) is a statutory body established under the Major Sports Facilities Act 2001 and is... Recent Projects

Regional Development & Investment Attraction Understanding where a community, business, precinct, or industry is going is critical for successful investment attraction and development programs. Our Regional Development and Investment Attraction team works with our clients to understand not just the recent past and near-term outlook for their operating environment, but the key factors influencing change and the preconditions for success that are required to deliver on targeted outcomes. Combining many of our forward-looking quantitative modelling tools the Regional Development and Investment Attraction team provide evidence based strategies and assessments to drive local and regional business and industry jobs growth and investment attraction and funding solutions The services we offer include: Benchmarking & Comparative Assessment Business Case Writing Community, Consumer, Customer & Corporate Sentiment Corporate Transactions & Restructures Demand Assessments Developer Contributions Development Feasibility Due Diligence Economic & Industry Development Strategy Economic Impact Assessment Financial Feasibility Assessment Grant & Funding Submissions Highest & Best Use Analysis Infrastructure & Population Planning Land Use Planning & Assessment Lobbying & Advocacy Market Analysis & Outlook Reporting Market Entry Strategies Marketing & Branding Strategy Property Divestment/Acquisition Management Employment & Skills Strategy Social Impact Assessment Socio-Demographic & Population Projections For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Adam Matthews adam.matthews@aecgroupltd.com Holly Marson holly.marson@aecgroupltd.com Kaitlin McInnes kaitlin.mcinnes@aecgroupltd.com Edward River Growth Strategy 2050 Client: Edward River Council: AEC in collaboration with Edward River Council and iPlan Projects, aims to guide the region to see... RDA Central and Western Queensland Strategic Regional Plan Client: Regional Development Australia (Central and Western Queensland) State: QLD The North and North West Queensland regions are the... Activate Cloncurry Strategy 2023-2028 Client: Cloncurry Shire Council State: QLD The Cloncurry Shire is home to a number of communities that have been developed on the back... Water for Economic Development Client: RAPAD State: QLD Central Western Queensland Remote Area Planning and Development (RAPAD) Board represents the region’s local... Recent Projects

Corporate Planning & Business Strategy Focused on supporting the realisation of value, our business, financial, and economic modelling team provide insightful and evidence-based analysis and strategy for your newly established or evolving organisation, business, or service. From the evaluation of investment options as part of asset acquisition/ due diligence programs to pricing, revenue and funding strategies our knowledgeable and practical team can assist with the following services: Asset Management Planning Benchmarking & Comparative Assessment Business & Asset Valuation Capital Planning & Prioritisation Community, Consumer, Customer & Corporate Sentiment Corporate & Operational Planning Corporate Structure & Strategy Advice Corporate Transactions & Restructures Demand Assessments Due Diligence Financial Sustainability Reviews & Planning Governance & Implementation Planning Infrastructure & Population Planning Lobbying & Advocacy Marketing & Branding Strategy Pricing & Revenue Strategies Property Divestment/Acquisition Management Regulatory & Legislative Reviews Socio-Demographic & Population Projections For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Shoalhaven City Council Long Term Financial Plan Client: Shoalhaven City Council State: NSW AEC was engaged by Shoalhaven City Council to prepare the Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) for... Ballarat Airport Options Analysis Client: City of Ballarat State: VIC The proposed extension of the main runway at Ballarat Airport, coupled with the development of... Corporate Strategy AEC’s Corporate Strategy is built upon confidential and nimble negotiation and planning. The vast majority of our work is commercial in... Pacific Reef Fisheries Expansion EIA Client: MBD Industries AEC developed an economic impact assessment of the expansion of Pacific Reef Fisheries. Input-Output modelling... Recent Projects