Mitchell Shire Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of the shire by providing input to its draft four-year capital works program and 2024/25 budget development.
The consultation process will include a series of pop-up sessions at markets, online platforms for feedback submission, and an interactive project pipeline on council’s website.
Council aims to gather input from across the shire to ensure the budget development and capital works program meet the evolving needs of the community.
The draft budget and capital works plan focuses on areas such as infrastructure development, community services, and environmental sustainability.
Project highlights from the draft capital works program for 2024/25 include Wallara Waters Integrated Family and Children’s Centre; Greater Beveridge Community Centre Expansion; Missing Links Footpath along Northern Highway, Wallan; Beveridge Central Active Open Space; Seymour Tennis Complex; Raised Pedestrian Crossing at Station Street and Wallis Street, Seymour; Wallan Kindergarten Play Space Renewal; Wellington Street, Wallan, road construction and Darraweit Road, Wallan, road construction.
Council will host drop-in sessions so people can ask questions and provide feedback on the plans, including at:
- Tallarook Farmers’ Market, February 4, 8.30am – 12.30pm
- Wallan Olde Time Market, February 10, 9am – 2pm
- Seymour Rotary Market, February 18, 9am – 1pm
- Kilmore Scout Market, February 24, 9am – 2pm
Mitchell Shire Mayor Louise Bannister said submitting feedback was an opportunity for residents to directly influence the direction and priorities of the community.
“We are committed to transparent and inclusive planning, and your participation is key to our success,” she said.
“Every voice in our community matters. We are eager to hear your ideas, concerns, and visions for Mitchell Shire.
“The drop-in sessions are a fantastic opportunity for residents to learn more about these exciting projects. Community feedback is not just welcomed – it’s essential.”
Residents can learn more about the consultation process, view the draft documents, and submit their feedback at engagingmitchellshire.com.
The plans and submission forms will also be available from council’s customer and library service centres or people can phone for more information on 5734 6200.
Submissions are open until February 29.
