From the 400-plus volunteers who rolled up their sleeves for more than 36,000 hours of community service, to the 388 lost pets who found their way home, Mornington Peninsula Shire's 2024-25 Annual Report tells the story of a community working together and a Shire delivering for its people.
Building opportunities
We created opportunities for over 75 TAFE and university students through placement programs, while 3,081 planning applications were determined, shaping the Peninsula's future.
We invested $3.8 million in grants, subsidies and sponsorships, flowing directly to community initiatives that make a difference across the Peninsula.
Caring for our environment
We diverted 39,155 tonnes of kerbside waste from landfill. Friends Groups gathered for over 570 working bees, while more than 9,000 plants took root across our landscape.
Keeping things running
Behind the scenes, our teams responded to nearly 147,000 customer service calls and filled 9,782 potholes to keep the Peninsula moving smoothly. Our website recorded 5.4 million views from residents seeking information and support.
The launch of Your Local Connection Points brought services closer to residents throughout the year.
Supporting our future
Major infrastructure investments are reshaping our community spaces. The $13 million Tounnin Wominjeka Youth Hub leads the charge, followed by Mornington's $10.2 million Alexandra Park Pavilion and the $9.5 million Civic Reserve Sports Pavilion.
Other key projects include the $3.6 million Red Hill Recreation Reserve Pavilion Extension, $900,000 Dromana Recreation Reserve Netball Court, and $230,000 Hastings Foreshore Seniors Exercise Equipment.
Supporting health, learning and business
Our Libraries welcomed the community with over 1.1 million loans.
Our maternal and child health services delivered 14,312 consultations and 8,573 vaccines protecting 3,826 infants, while 481 parent groups brought families together for support and connection.
Nearly a million visits were recorded at our aquatic centres, and 55,303 rounds of golf were played across our courses.
The business community came together at our Small Business Festival, attracting more than 1,200 participants, while over 100 farmers, artisans and industry representatives gathered at the MP Agroecology Forum.
The full picture
These highlights only scratch the surface. Dive into the full Annual Report to catch the whole story at mornpen.vic.gov.au/annualreport.
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