Forbes Shire Council takes a proactive approach to encouraging economic development within our Shire, specifically, to encourage job growth and wealth creation within our community.
Ideally located at the junction of the Lachlan
River and Newell Highway, Forbes
Shire
has a diverse economy, ranging from irrigated land holdings, dairy operations, dryland
farming and,
manufacturing industries to strong retail,
education and health sectors
combined with a lively expanding tourism market.
Forbes is an AMAZING place
to do business with a thriving friendly
community and excellent lifestyle
benefits. Affordable housing, excellent educational
and community facilities and outstanding health
care services including
a new hospital opened in 2016.