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Four year Council Plan Adopted

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Dinny Adem, said the Council Plan is the key document that drives the strategic direction of Council for the next four years.

“The themes outlined in the Council Plan are the vehicle for achieving our desired future. These themes include our environment, both natural and built, social topics, economic issues and governance and leadership,” said Cr Adem.

Key Capital projects in the 2017-2021 Council Plan include:

Cosgrove 3 – Waste Centre and Landfill construction
Street Tree New and Renewals Program
Large site Solar Powered Generation
Wetland and Native Infrastructure Renewal
Greening Shepparton Tree Planting program
Construction of a new SAM
Victoria Park Lake Masterplan implementation
Eastbank Centre Refurbishment
Implementation of Community Plan projects
Shepparton Showgrounds Multi-Purpose Pavilion Multi Use Extension
St Georges Road Retail Precinct Streetscape and Amenity Improvements
Maude Street Mall Activation
CBD Revitalisation
Maude Street upgrades Stages 1B and 1C
Balaclava/Verney/New Dookie Roads intersection upgrade
On-going Road Sealing Program - Urban, Rural and Final Seals
Public Toilet Replacement Program
New Dookie Road/Verney Road Stages 2, 3 & 4
Bridge Renewals Program 2016-2026
Progress the Shepparton Sports Stadium
Progress the relocation of the Shepparton Aerodrome
Footpaths Missing Links program
Bicycle Strategy implemented

“The Local Government Act 1989 requires the Council to prepare and approve a Council Plan which must include the strategic objectives of the Council and how we will achieve these objectives for at least the next four years.”

“As part of the process Council undertakes a major review of its vision and objectives for the future involving councillors and staff. Councillors participate in a program of strategic planning workshops and information days to ensure the most complete understanding of current and future issues,” he said.

The Council Plan was developed collaboratively with the community, Councillors and Council staff and reflects the community’s needs, aspirations and expectations.

The Council undertook community engagement to encourage community input into the development of the Council Plan 2017-2021. Community members were given a further four weeks to provide additional feedback and formal submissions to Council prior to the final adoption plan.

A copy of the Council Plan 2017-2021 can be found on our website. Hard copies will be available shortly.