From supporting local businesses and community-led projects, to road upgrades and tree planting – Surf Coast Shire Council has outlined initiatives it will focus on for the next 12 months.
The community is at the heart of the diverse range of projects and programs, which align with the Council Plan 2025-29.
Council endorsed its Year 2 Action Plan at the June meeting, with Deputy Mayor Cr Tony Phelps pleased to see a variety of initiatives.
"The annual action plan ensures we're continuing to chip away at delivering on our Council Plan, which was based on significant community input," he said.
"Seeing it all mapped out for the year ahead really highlights the breadth of work that continues to happen, all for the benefit of the community."
The opening of Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre in early 2027 headlines the list of actions.
Other projects include progressing affordable housing in Aireys Inlet, Anglesea and Lorne; Karaaf Stormwater Diversion; becoming a Business Friendly Council to support local small businesses; and planting more trees in the third year of the Branching Out program.
"Personally I'm looking forward to watching how the Winchelsea Structure Plan comes together, particularly after the way the community got behind the town's place plan," Cr Phelps said.
"Another priority in the coming months will be our advocacy efforts, doing all that we can to help achieve state election commitments.
"We'll also keep empowering locals to tick off their own goals through the likes of our grants program and community projects program."
The Year 2 Action Plan and the full Council Plan are available at surfcoast.vic.gov.au/CouncilPlan.
The Council Plan, which incorporates the Health and Wellbeing Plan, sets a strategic direction across five themes:
- Assets and Infrastructure
- Climate and Environmental Leadership
- Community Wellbeing
- High Performing Council
- Sustainable Communities
