After arranging matters regarding education, Arthur turned his gaze toward the other Cabinet members, waiting for them to bring up their own issues.
Although the Cabinet previously had some divisions over whether to relocate the capital immediately, the relocation had now become an established fact, and the Cabinet members' focus naturally shifted to creating greater political achievements. Their work in Saint Arthur's Fort appeared particularly important.
Although the population of the new capital had exceeded 250,000, construction in all aspects was not as comprehensive as in Sydney, and the Cabinet ministers still had a considerable amount of work to do.
Naturally, the same applied to the entire Capital Special Zone. If the Capital Special Zone could be developed well, it would not only earn Arthur's trust, but also serve as a proclamation of political achievement for the citizens.
"Your Majesty, the Capital Special Zone belongs to the core region of Australia and should control a sufficiently massive industry." Minister of Industry Joy handed over a construction plan for a new industrial zone, explaining very respectfully, "This is the Ministry of Industry's plan regarding the new industrial base. Please look it over, Your Majesty."
Arthur nodded, took the construction plan for the industrial base, and began reading it in detail.
The chosen site for the industrial base was located in Broken Hill, over 200 kilometers north of Saint Arthur's Fort. This place was originally a very famous mining town.
Minister Joy already had a very detailed explanation for why the planning of the industrial zone was chosen here: Broken Hill possessed a highly developed railway transportation system. Minerals and industrial finished products produced here could easily head west to Port Pirie and Port Augusta, or travel south through Saint Arthur's Fort to head to Adelaide, the capital of the South Australian