HINDMARSH Shire Council has outlined about 80 objectives to help develop the shire and boost economy and business over the next four years.
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Council’s draft plan for 2017-2021, released on Friday, outlines a series of projects and objectives that align with four result areas: community liveability; built and natural environment; competitive and innovative economy; and Our People, Our Processes.
Hindmarsh mayor Debra Nelson said the plan reflected an unprecedented amount of community consultation.
She hoped the plan reflected the community’s needs and wants.
“In the past year people have been able to comment online without having to come to a meeting, so I think that’s really helped,” she said.
“Not everyone wants to come to a meeting or is available to do that.
“We have also tried to have our community consultations at different times of the day, to mix it around a bit and hopefully give everybody the chance to be involved.”
Cr Nelson highlighted the Dimboola community, civic and business hub project as a key focus for council in the next year.
Council plans to replace the Dimboola Library – which is also the town’s community service centre – with the new centre within the next year, subject to funding.
“We are very excited about that one, as what the community has at the moment is quite small and a little outdated,” she said.
“The current library doesn’t have space for meetings, and we need something that better suits the community.
“Libraries are a lot more than just books these days.”
Cr Nelson said council had secured state government funding for the project, and had also applied for federal government money.
“We should hear about that funding in the next couple of months,” she said.
Cr Nelson said people could download the council plan at hindmarsh.vic.gov.au. Residents have until August 18 to provide feedback.