Gilgandra Shire Council (Council/GSC) has adopted its key strategic documents to guide the region over the next decade.
- Gilgandra Region Community Strategic Plan 2035
- Gilgandra Region Delivery Program 2025/26 – 2028/29, Operational Plan 2025/26, associated Budget, and Fees and Charges
- Gilgandra Region Long Term Financial Plan 2025/26 – 2034/35
OUR VISION: A Vibrant Region to Live > Enjoy > Grow that is inclusive, resilient and progressive.
The Community Strategic Plan and associated documents reflect the shared vision for the Gilgandra Region, developed through community feedback and the priorities identified by your Councillors. They outline Council's commitment to delivering the community's vision and priorities, with a clear framework for service delivery, infrastructure investment, and financial sustainability.
Mayor, Cr Doug Batten extended his thanks to the community for their contributions over the past months,
"We've been seeking your feedback through a variety of forums on multiple strategy development processes for quite some time now, starting back in November 2024 after the last Council election. I would like to thank everyone who has shared their feedback, whether through the online survey, coming along to one of many consultation sessions, responded by email, phoned council, completed a Have Your Say form, or had a face-to-face conversation. These plans are stronger because of your collaborative involvement."
Residents were invited to Have Your Say during the public exhibition throughout May and June 2025 on the draft plans, with nine formal submissions received.
General Manager, David Neeves, looks forward to the progressive operational plans for GSC,
"Council is proud to present these plans, developed with and for our community. With significant infrastructure projects already underway, we're focused on delivering real outcomes that future proof our region."
Adding,
"There is a diverse program of work, with over $40 million in planned investment across the Gilgandra Region. From a $20 million upgrade to our sewer treatment plant, to new aged care staff accommodation, rural road renewals, and key health and infrastructure upgrades, this budget reflects a strong commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our community in a population Towards 5000."
"We're also backing our region's liveability and economic growth, with major investment in industrial land development, green spaces, and events like Goin' to Gil and Under the Gums."
The community can view the adopted documents, including the 2025-26 Fees and Charges via the 'Your Council' tab.
