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Introduction

ECONOMIC

ENVIRONMENT Improved health certainly

decreases the disease burden, be
it borne by the Government or the
individual themselves.

Reduction in healthcare costs.

Increase business and employment
opportunities in the sport, recreation and
fitness industry.

Increase economic benefits flow from
participation in sport and recreation events
and associated tourism.

Improve walkability and economic viability
of local areas.

Increase productivity, decreased
absenteeism, decreased staff turnover and
reduced workplace accidents.

Small investments in recreation, sports and
arts/culture often yield large economic
returns.

Greater appreciation of the natural
environment when pursuing outdoor

recreation pursuits, and as more
people use physical activity-based
transport options (active transport),

there is likely to be :

Less air and noise pollution from vehicle emissions;

Improve traffic flows and reduced congestion;

Reduce demand for major road infrastructure
i.e. roads, car parks;

Enhance livability in local neighbourhoods when
traffic is reduced.

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