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Your Plan in Action
The visual dashboard below outlines in fine detail each action item identified in the Council Plan. It will be regularly updated with the latest progress.
Economy
Infrastructure & Land Development
Action
Facilitation and expansion of industrial land availability including resolving GV Link Enterprise Park stage 2 and beyond
Pending
Develop a prospectus detailing strategic redevelopment sites suitable for large mixed use developments across Greater Shepparton
Pending
Identify opportunities to increase land supply for infill projects within the CBD
Pending
Further explore facilities for caravan, camping and recreational vehicle travellers including consultation to develop an action plan to increase accessibility and usability.
Pending
Taking into consideration Plan for Victoria's statewide housing targets, review Shepparton and Mooroopna 2050: Regional City Growth Plan including current and future residential and industrial growth areas.
Pending
Business Attraction & Investment
Action
Actively position Greater Shepparton as Australia's Agricultural Foodbowl
Pending
Target businesses to relocate or operate within Greater Shepparton
Pending
Promote CBD living through new or renovated residential developments
Pending
Tourism & Events Activation
Action
Create, support, attract and promote annual anchor events
Pending
Explore experiences that activate the Goulburn River and Victoria Park Lake
Pending
Continue to actively participate in Regional Tourism programs
Pending
Workforce & Skills Development
Action
Collaborate with universities and vocational education and training providers (VET) to develop education and training programs that are aligned with the current and future workforce and skill needs to attract and retain students and ensure workforce readiness
Pending
Entrepreneurship & Business & Industry Support
Action
Continue to work with the agricultural, horticultural and other sectors to address workforce and skill shortages, and manage and adapt to low water future
Pending
Foster entrepreneurship by supporting small businesses and start-ups
Pending
Place-Based Economic Identity
Action
Map out each small town's economic advantages, strengths and points of difference
Pending
Build unique value/identity for each small town e.g., tourism, agriculture, artisan products, clean energy, heritage etc
Pending
Cultural & Community Identity
Action
Work with stakeholders to celebrate our cultural heritage, our diverse cultures and shared histories
Progressing
CBD Revitalisation & Activation
Action
Review and update the Shepparton CBD strategy
Pending
Develop an annual Shepparton CBD Action Plan
Pending
Anchor the CBD around retail, food, and events
Pending
Identify dining zones, laneway activations, and public art
Pending
Encourage evening and weekend activity with lighting and music
Pending
Connect the CBD with key attractions through signage and trails
Pending
Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships
Action
Continue to work with key stakeholders to explore water and energy securing solutions
Pending
Infrastructure
Strategic Asset Management & Sustainability
Action
Focus on managing assets responsibly to meet present needs without compromising future generations by integrating asset management with broader planning
Pending
Strengthen community engagement and transparency by improving awareness of council-managed assets, financial implications, and overall efficiency in asset management through asset rationalisation
Pending
Enhance asset management alignment by ensuring decisions reflect community needs, service standards, and financial sustainability
Pending
Development and endorsement of Asset Plan by Council by 2025
Completed
Develop and continually update Asset Management Plans to reflect accurate conditions of all assets
Pending
Development of annual works program that is driven by broader corporate, financial, and business planning to ensure integration with Financial Plan.
Pending
Development of an Asset Rationalisation Process and Reporting (Confirm Dashboard) by year 2025 to inform Council regarding assets with low utilisation and serviceability to consider asset disposal or decommissioning
Pending
Sound and sustainable financial investment by Council is prioritised towards existing assets
Pending
Urban Planning & Growth Management
Action
Deliver urban planning which considers safe and accessible neighbourhoods, with access to public transport and open spaces
Pending
Review the Greater Shepparton Planning Scheme
Pending
Work with developers to provide a diversity of residential lots to cater for different housing needs and choice
Pending
Develop a Greater Shepparton Investment Prospectus showcasing available residential land and commercial sites, enabling infrastructure, workforce advantages and key growth industries and sectors
Pending
Undertake a review of the housing strategy to implement the State Government Housing Targets
Pending
Formalise collaboration with developers and investors via host developer roundtables, forums or industry working groups
Pending
Transport & Connectivity
Action
Invest in infrastructure at the highest risk road safety sites, in line with the Safe System Approach
Pending
Research and evaluate modern parking technology options for integration into existing systems
Pending
Development of regulated parking optimisation plan / efficiency plan
Pending
Advocate for a State Government bus network review with the review to be undertaken by State Government by 2029
Pending
Advocate to the state and federal government to fund the Resilience Road Package including a new Goulburn River crossing
Pending
Development of an options paper (and costings) for Council for bridge upgrades and a new crossing point
Pending
Development of a report to Council, on the recommended actions for bridge upgrades
Pending
Sport, Recreation & Open Space
Action
Continue to implement the actions of the Shepparton Sports City Master Plan, the Tatura Park Precinct Master Plan and the Sport and Recreation Fair Access Policy
Pending
Undertake audit, review and feasibility of sports and recreation infrastructure
Pending
Promote inclusive and active lifestyles by supporting diverse sports and recreation opportunities, encouraging walking and cycling, and fostering social connection through clubs and facilities
Pending
Continue to expand both built and natural UV protective shade in Sport, Recreation, and Public Open Spaces including high use playgrounds.
Pending
Energy Efficiency & Climate Resilience
Action
Continue to encourage community uptake of energy efficiency and resilience programs via provision of advice and education information
Pending
Continue to install renewable energy assets across Council-owned assets and facilities where cost effective
Pending
Assist our business community through the timely provision of information and advice about grants programs and initiatives that aim to reduce energy costs through the uptake of renewables
Pending
Circular Economy & Waste Management
Action
Finalise and implement a Circular Economy Strategy and supporting road map
Progressing
Embed circular economy principles into procurement (e.g. buying recycled content, reusable materials, local suppliers)
Pending
Reduce Council's own waste and increase material reuse across events, facilities, and infrastructure
Pending
Work with developers to integrate circular thinking into new precincts
Pending
Provide targeted waste education where there are higher rates of non-compliance
Progressing
Development of initiatives to discourage illegal dumping of rubbish
Pending
Improve the operational efficiencies of the resource recovery infrastructure to ensure contemporary service delivery
Progressing
Stormwater & Drainage Infrastructure
Action
Develop and implement Council's Stormwater Drainage Investigation Program of the high-risk drainage areas and deliver drainage improvement projects for the community
Pending
Annual implementation of Shepparton Irrigation Region Land and Management Plan actions relevant to Council
Pending
Liveability
Community Safety & Social Justice
Action
Partner with community agencies in delivering campaigns and activities to reduce the incidence of gender-based and family violence
Progressing
Develop a protocol to guide Council's interactions and advocacy for people experiencing homelessness
Progressing
Improve safety in public spaces including the CBD, retail precincts, parks and neighbourhoods
Progressing
Develop a social justice framework to guide Council's planning, decisions and services
Pending
Access, Inclusion & Universal Design
Action
Implement the Universal Design Principles to create fair and reasonable access for all
Progressing
Partner with diverse community cohorts through targeted engagement and access and inclusion strategies
Progressing
Deliver programs targeted at seniors and people with disabilities
Progressing
Remain a signatory to the Victorian Local Government Women's Charter
Progressing
Deliver the Amplify grant program by upskilling young people to deliver inclusive social connection opportunities
Progressing
Community Leadership & Volunteering
Action
Enable and nurture community leadership through engagement opportunities and leadership programs
Progressing
Work with volunteer-involving organisations to support a culture of volunteering
Progressing
Health, Wellbeing & Social Connection
Action
Partner on the delivery of the GV Food Systems Framework to increase healthy eating and strengthen sustainable food systems, with consideration for community food gardens
Progressing
Facilitate and deliver accessible recreational activities that support healthy lifestyles
Progressing
Partner with stakeholders on initiatives that improve mental wellbeing and social connection
Progressing
Support community centres, services and spaces that provide inclusive opportunities for connection and wellbeing
Progressing
Support equitable access to safe, healthy, and culturally appropriate foods
Progressing
Provide opportunities for the community to celebrate Greater Shepparton's diversity
Progressing
Support the delivery of initiatives that celebrate cultural diversity, respect and inclusion
Progressing
Partner with health agencies and organisations to support improved sexual and reproductive health outcomes
Progressing
Reconciliation
Action
Partner with First Nations community members, agencies, and groups to strengthen community outcomes
Progressing
Collaborate with Traditional Owners and First Nations community members on shared opportunities
Progressing
Explore a second memorandum of understanding with Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation
Progressing
Continued partnership with Shepparton Region Reconciliation Group and other First Nations leaders and community
Progressing
Advance the Goulburn Murray Regional Prosperity Plan in partnership with other Plan Champions
Progressing
Children, Youth & Families
Action
Provide services and programs that improve the health and wellbeing of young people including partnering with VicHealth
Progressing
Implement the Victorian Government's Best Start, Best Life reforms (2024-2036)
Progressing
Support participation of vulnerable children and families in early years services
Progressing
Development of a 10 year early years' service and infrastructure plan, by year 2026.
Progressing
Development and implementation of the Greater Shepparton Best Start Early Years plan 2026-2031
Progressing
Arts, Culture & Lifelong Learning
Action
Facilitate diverse local, national, and international arts and entertainment experiences
Progressing
Continue to work with community to implement the Creative City Strategy 2022-2027
Progressing
Investigate options for a contemporary, fit-for-purpose, expanded library venue for Shepparton
Pending
Continued support for the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) as a major regional cultural experience
Pending
Delivery of high-quality performing arts venues and functions
Progressing
Emergency Management & Resilience
Action
Contribute to planning for all phases of emergencies through the municipal emergency management planning committee
Progressing
Support small towns and rural communities to implement and maintain Community Emergency Management Plans
Progressing
Develop strategies and partnerships to support community members in emergencies and natural disasters, including those who may experience increased vulnerability during emergencies.
Progressing
Animal Management & Community Amenity
Action
Implementation of Domestic Animal Management Plan
Pending
Work to ensure all cats and dogs are registered with Council to meet with statutory obligations
Pending
Environment
Biodiversity Protection & Land Use Planning
Action
Strengthen biodiversity protection in local planning schemes and land use policy
Pending
Increase biodiversity and native vegetation across the municipality
Pending
Habitat Restoration & Connectivity
Action
Restore and expand wildlife corridors in strategic locations
Pending
Provide incentives, guidance or support to landowners to conserve and restore native vegetation and/or share best-practice land management
Pending
Nature-Based Urban Design
Action
Use nature-based solutions in parks, streetscapes and stormwater design
Pending
Continue to implement the Urban Forest Strategy actions for 2025-2029
Pending
Water Security & Land Management
Action
Continue partnering with Goulburn Valley Water and Goulburn Murray Water to support the community in reducing potable water use and promoting sustainable water practices, including with irrigation
Pending
Work with Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, Traditional Owners and other stakeholders to support implementation of the Shepparton Irrigation Region Land and Management Plan
Pending
Pollution & Litter Reduction
Action
Work with water authorities to identify options to reduce litter at the Marungi Street river outfall
Pending
Development of an options paper to reduce litter at the Marungi Street river outfall.
Pending
Community Education & Engagement
Action
Continue to deliver community-based education programs via RiverConnect
Pending
Explore the use of interpretive signage and other appropriate programs and activities to educate about local ecology and heritage
Pending
River Access & Recreation
Action
Provide safe, inclusive access to rivers for walking, fishing, canoeing and picnicking
Pending
Advocacy & Environmental Compliance
Action
Advocate for enforcement of illegal firewood collection
Pending
Advocate to the state government to strengthen the planning scheme to protect and enhance the extent of native vegetation.
Pending
Climate Change Adaptation
Action
Advocate for the Infrastructure Design Manual, Urban Design Manual and Landscape guidelines to require increased climate resilient liveability outcomes - cycling paths, shared path connections, bus transport, green spaces and to reduce car usage
Pending
Advocate to the State Government to continue to support vulnerable community members to make improvements to their homes to better cope with extreme weather.
Pending
Increase urban tree canopy cover and enhance diversity of tree species, including with more climate resilient species
Pending
Your Council
Financial Sustainability & Operational Efficiencies
Action
Develop a service optimisation program to ensure services are cost-effective and contemporary
Progressing
Set and implement strategies to achieve an operational savings target for the next four years
Pending
Deliver ongoing training for Councillors and staff on financial management and decision-making
Progressing
Establish integrated data management, evaluation and reporting systems
Pending
Use data-driven asset management to prioritise investment and reduce long-term costs
Pending
Customer Experience & Digital Transformation
Action
Actively communicate, deliver on and review performance against the Customer Commitment
Progressing
Use technology and innovation to drive customer choice and efficiency
Pending
Develop a new website that improves the customer experience and aligns internal processes
Progressing
Community Engagement & Trust
Action
Plan and develop proactive and strategic communication activities
Progressing
Continue to organise community thank-you events, awards, or project launches with community partners
Progressing
Advocacy & Government Relations
Action
Develop and implement an advocacy strategy aligned with community and Council priorities
Progressing
Communicate advocacy wins and campaign outcomes to key stakeholders and community
Progressing
Transparency & Reporting
Action
Implementation of audit outcomes
Progressing
Annual Report completion and communication
Progressing
Implement a consistent and planned approach to celebrating Council milestones and community achievements across all major projects and programs
Pending