Muswellbrook Shire Council

Muswellbrook Shire Council incorporates an area of 3,404 square kilometres of which 1,446 square kilometres (42%) are National Parks and nature reserve. The Local Government Area includes the towns of Muswellbrook, Denman and the village of Sandy Hollow. Muswellbrook includes major business districts, industrial areas, rural holdings, and diverse residential areas.

Muswellbrook Shire enjoys a rich diversity of rural enterprises including, dairying, olive growing, horse breeding and award winning wine making industries. The Shire has a very strong industrial sector based around mining and power generation and associated support industries.

Muswellbrook Shire continues to undergo immense development mainly in the extractive industries. While this economic growth is progressing in the region, it is vital to ensure realistic sustainable development through the diversity of industries, improved education facilities, development of a strong skills base and continued employment opportunities. 

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