Draft Council Plan 2021-25!
Consultation has concluded
Draft Council Plan and 2031 Community Vision in final stages of development!
Every four years Council works with the community to develop a new Council Plan. The Plan identifies priorities for action and determines how Council will allocate resources to make them happen. In February to April 2021, we asked the community to let us know what was important for the next four years and this has been incorporated into the draft Council Plan 2021-25.
We also checked in on the Wellington 2031 Community Vision. 2031 is the community's long-term hopes for the future of our Shire. The 2031 Vision was developed in 2017 and we have reviewed the first four years of delivery against it.
During July and August 2021 we sent these draft documents out for consultation and now we're taking in the feedback and finalising the documents, ready for adoption in October.
Key Council Plan priorities
The draft Council Plan 2021-25 includes five emerging opportunities and priorities and four Strategic Directions.
What happens next?
We have completed Stage 2 consultation to gather the community's thoughts on the draft Council Plan 2021-25 and the Wellington 2031 Community Vision check in. Feedback from the community will be presented to Councillors and any required changes will be made to these two documents before they are adopted by Council in October 2021. A summary of stage 2 consultation will be posted on this page when it is available.
Draft Council Plan and 2031 Community Vision in final stages of development!
Every four years Council works with the community to develop a new Council Plan. The Plan identifies priorities for action and determines how Council will allocate resources to make them happen. In February to April 2021, we asked the community to let us know what was important for the next four years and this has been incorporated into the draft Council Plan 2021-25.
We also checked in on the Wellington 2031 Community Vision. 2031 is the community's long-term hopes for the future of our Shire. The 2031 Vision was developed in 2017 and we have reviewed the first four years of delivery against it.
During July and August 2021 we sent these draft documents out for consultation and now we're taking in the feedback and finalising the documents, ready for adoption in October.
Key Council Plan priorities
The draft Council Plan 2021-25 includes five emerging opportunities and priorities and four Strategic Directions.
What happens next?
We have completed Stage 2 consultation to gather the community's thoughts on the draft Council Plan 2021-25 and the Wellington 2031 Community Vision check in. Feedback from the community will be presented to Councillors and any required changes will be made to these two documents before they are adopted by Council in October 2021. A summary of stage 2 consultation will be posted on this page when it is available.
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What does success look like in 2025?
over 3 years agoCLOSED: This brainstormer has concluded.It's important that we understand what outcomes you would like to see by 2025. If you were walking around the Shire in 2025, what improvements would you expect to see?
Below are the ideas that were shared by community members during our Stage 1 consultation, which closed 3 April.
Kate1985over 3 years agoGreen waste bins for organic waste as there is in Bass Coast
1 comment0Katieover 3 years agobattery storage!
Trial neigbourhood battery storage--see https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/new-energy-technologies?_ga=2.28611576.511702776.1614552435-2055225962.1611877238. This would be awesome for energy security (eg if bushfires), and tranition to clean energy. In 90 mile beach region maybe?
0 comment1RMItchellover 3 years agoWalkway along the foreshore of golden beach to sea spray similar to what they have at Warrnambool
0 comment4Mishover 3 years agoSpeed Limits
Lower speed limits along Shoreline Drive, Golden Beach... People going way over 60kph, with the amount of people going and coming to the beach that use the tracks scattered through the coastal park, there is not much view of the road, some areas you are nearly on the road before you can see if any traffic is approaching, and with some of them travelling way over the recommended speed limit, it is getting very dangerous...
0 comment0Anna Larkinover 3 years agoMore activities for young people
Especially young people who don’t play organised sport, which is well catered for.
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What are our main challenges for the next four years?
over 3 years agoCLOSED: This brainstormer has concluded.Below are the ideas that were shared by community members during our Stage 1 consultation, which closed 3 April.
Michaelover 3 years agoWellington Shire volunteers to host Australia’s first nuclear power plant.
Technology, infrastructure, development of educational facilities and spin off industries while being leaders in the country.
2 comments0Windchimeover 3 years agoAt Loch Sport Lake Street a paved area with shade sail behind toilet block with path to waters edge rock groyne
Another area for people.
0 comment0Michaelover 3 years agoWellington Shire recognised it can leverage existing power line networks to build HELE (High Efficiency Low Emission Coal Power Plants.
Wellington can improve the base load capacity of the state and provide jobs here.
1 comment0cathy wover 3 years agofoot/cycle path linking Devon Nth to Yarram and the rail trail
Bolgers Rd. and Tarra Valley Rd are very dangerous for walkers and cyclists
0 comment0Windchimeover 3 years agoAt Loch Sport on the Lake St rock groyne a platform at the edge of the No boating zone for people to sit near the water.
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Share What should our big initiatives (new ideas) and priorities (focus areas) be? on Facebook Share What should our big initiatives (new ideas) and priorities (focus areas) be? on Twitter Share What should our big initiatives (new ideas) and priorities (focus areas) be? on Linkedin Email What should our big initiatives (new ideas) and priorities (focus areas) be? linkCLOSED: This brainstormer has concluded.
Below are the ideas that were shared by community members during our Stage 1 consultation, which closed 3 April.
Kate1985over 3 years agoIncreased capacity for long daycare and kinder in Yarram and surrounding areas
There are inadequate spaces for children and families requiring long daycare and kinder in Yarram and its surrounding areas with no other alternatives available
0 comment0BodyeDover 3 years agoAdd a fountain with aeration to Lake Reeve. Will beautiful and may help with keeping water flowing and mosquitos down
This would beautify Lake Reeve. A fountain with an aeration system would make a nice feature and also keep the water flowing on both sides of the lake. It could be contained to two small pools at an equal distance from the bridge. When the area is flooded it may assist with keeping the water flowing so that the mosquito population is kept down. It can be allowed to run dry at times when it isn't required and still make a nice display. A business called, 'Water Quality Solutions' might be able to help. (Stacey, John, Beverly, William and Anne)
0 comment0BodyeDover 3 years agoA low ropes course recreational playground style adventure for children and the young at heart at Golden Beach
Stacey, John, Beverly, William and Anne
0 comment0BodyeDover 3 years agoNature discovery centre at Golden Beach
It could boost tourism, inform visitors, be a place to learn about the local wildlife and nature, welcome volunteer groups, support and host schools, offer holiday programs, forums and festivals, include Parks Victoria, the 90 Mile Beach groups, a place for artists, creative people and professionals of all kinds to host exhibits, shows, etc, it would benefit the community and be a welcome attraction to the place. A cafe and gift shop alongside the centre may add to the appeal as well as a landscaped garden with artwork, sculptures and a playground. (Stacey, John, Beverly, William and Anne)
0 comment0Lucasover 3 years agoExpand the splash park at Fauna Park Sale
The title says it all. The current splash park at Fauna Park Sale is a good start, but it can get much better.
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Key dates
21 August - 19 October: Council considers community feedback and finalises documents, ready for adoption.
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Key stages
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8 February – 3 April 2021
Draft Council Plan 2021-25! has finished this stageStage 1 consultation – community reflection and feedback about Wellington 2030 and upcoming priorities for Council Plan
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April – June 2021
Draft Council Plan 2021-25! has finished this stageCouncil officers draft the Council Plan 2021-25 and revise the Community Vision based on feedback heard.
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6 July - 20 August 2021
Draft Council Plan 2021-25! has finished this stageStage 2 consultation – draft Council Plan and updated 2030 Community Vision are presented for community feedback
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August – September 2021
Draft Council Plan 2021-25! has finished this stageCouncil Plan is revised by officers, based on community feedback
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October 2021
Draft Council Plan 2021-25! is currently at this stageCouncil Plan 2021-25 and updated Wellington 2030 Community Vision are adopted by Council and launched
Video - what's this all about?
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Click here to play video Deputy Mayor Scott Rossetti explains how to get involved in consultation
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Click here to play video How to get involved in Stage 2 consultation Council Plan Coordinator Bodye Darvill explains what the consultation is all about and how you can get involved.
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Click here to play video Stage 1 consultation overview Bodye Darvill, Coordinator Council Plan Engagement at Wellington Shire Council explains what this Stage 1 Council Plan consultation is all about.
FAQs
- Why are we writing a new Council Plan?
- What role does the Council Plan play in Council decision-making?
- Why did we check in on Wellington 2031?
- Why does Wellington have a long-term Community Vision?
- How was the community involved in the development of Wellington 2031?
- What information was gathered and used for the Wellington 2031 review and draft Council Plan 2021-25 development?
- How was community feedback analysed and included in 2031 and the draft Council Plan 2021-25?