Announced Thursday night in Melbourne, both Councils received the award for working together and sharing services. Strathbogie Shire Council and Greater Shepparton City Council’s first project was in 2014 and they continue to work on a number of projects together.
A joint statement from both Council’s CEOs stated “As rural and regional Councils, collaboration offers us a mechanism through which to manage declining grant allocations and maximise opportunities to achieve cost savings through improved purchasing power and shared functions, while retaining our independence.”
“We are fully committed to the future success of the Alliance and are keen to build on the range of services that are shared between our respective regions for the improvement of services efficiencies and costs for our communities.”
“The project has been designed to grow and accommodate more Council participants from north east Victoria, fostering team work between Alliance partners and developing a culture of best practice to support sustainable futures.”
Greater Shepparton City Council CEO Peter Harriott said “we are very excited to have won the award with Strathbogie Shire Council last night, this shows Councils working together can achieve a great deal”.
