Merrigum Community Plan
Merrigum is a thriving, attractive rural town that values all members of the community and provides a range of quality programs, services and facilities to enable people to live, work and recreate locally.
Merrigum is an attractive small town with a population of 672 and is situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley 30km west of Shepparton. Its primary industries are fruit growing and dairy farming.
Some of Merrigum’s achievements include:
- Footpath: completed the construction of a new footpath on the northern side of Andrews Road.
- Reserve Lighting: night lighting delivered to the Recreation Reserve grounds
- Council Depot: Implemented screen fencing to enclose the existing Council depot site.
- Car Park: Formalised and extended the existing car park near Judd Park.
- Public Toilets: Completed construction of new unisex public toilets, including a visitor information board.
- Judd Park: Upgraded Judd Park with new tree planting, irrigated grass and park furniture.
- Town Entrance Sign: Enhanced the visibility of the town entrance sign.
- Rubbish: Provided additional rubbish bins and signage around town.
- Mooving Art Cows: Mooving Art cows brought to Merrigum.
- Pool: Splash Park constructed at the local pool.
- Netball Court: Upgrade of the netball courts at the Recreation Reserve.
- Three-Point Basketball Court: Completed the construction of a new basketball court.
- Events: Organised social, educational, seasonal, cultural and sporting events to attract families. Neighbours Day in Judd Park, Santa on the Move and Youth Spot activation event at the new Basketball court.
- Shade Sails: Installation of shade structures over the playground at Judd Park.
- Activities in the Park / Youth Activities: Organised more activities and youthfocused events.
- Aboriginal Art Installation: Installation of Aboriginal art at the skate park on Morrissey Street.
- Ticket Box: Construction of a new ticket box at the Recreation Reserve.
- Stage 2 Corner Park Development: Completion of Stage 2 of the Corner Park Development.
- Picnic Settings: Relocated picnic settings from the bushland site to Corner Park.
- Playground Seating: Seating installed at the Judd Park playground.
- Merrigum Hall: Repainted the hall to reflect different building eras and improve historic appreciation.
- Bushland Site / Walking Track: Revegetation works completed in the bushland site and along the walking track.
Merrigum’s priorities:
The Merrigum community’s strategic priorities are to:
- Ensure Merrigum is safe and resilient during emergencies
- Enhance essential community facilities and improve accessibility
- Foster an active and family friendly community
- Create an appealing, sustainable community
- Support schools and young residents while improving safety
The Merrigum Community Plan Steering Committee would love to hear from any community members happy to be involved in the Merrigum Community Plan.
Includes Action Plan
For further information:
- Greater Shepparton Community Plan Liaison (Merrigum):
Phone 03 5832 9805 or Merrigum Community Group's contact Russell Speed - rspeed3@bigpond.com