MITCHELL Shire Council is offering residents to provide input and feedback on the future of the shire, including the draft of the 10-Year Capital Works Program, the Revenue and Rating Plan, and 2025-26 budget development.
The feedback process will involve a series of pop-up sessions at markets, online platforms for feedback submission, and an interactive project pipeline on council’s website.
The draft budget and capital works plan will look at vital areas such as infrastructure development, community services, and environmental sustainability, while the Revenue and Rating Plan will help to determine the most appropriate and affordable revenue and rating approach for council.
Projects in the proposed capital works program include the Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub, John Street Kilmore Link Road, Hilldene Industrial Estate intersection, Pollard Street Seymour Raised Priority Crossing, Seymour-Pyalong Road and Sugarloaf Creek Road Intersection Safety Upgrade, Northern Highway Wallan Missing Link Footpath Construction, Wandong Kindergarten Community Entrance Veranda Expansion, Harley Hammond Reserve Broadford Lighting Upgrade, Pyalong Recreation Reserve Hall Refurbishment, and Bald Hill Community Centre Beveridge.
Drop-in sessions will be held at and on the following locations and dates:
Tallarook Farmers’ Market, February 2, 8.30am–12.30pm
Wallan Olde Time Market, February 8, 9am–2pm
Seymour Rotary Market, February 16, 9am–1pm
Gaol Café Kilmore Market, February 23, 9am-2pm
Beveridge Market, February 28, 5pm-8.30pm
Mitchell Shire Mayor Councillor John Dougall said the consultation process was a great opportunity for the community to offer their feedback.
“We’re thinking big, fighting hard, and delivering for our community and we want your ideas and input to help us continue to do that,” he said.
“We encourage all residents to have their say. The feedback we receive will play a key role in ensuring our plans reflect the needs and aspirations of our growing shire.
“We understand the importance of listening to our community, and through these consultation sessions, we aim to create a clear and transparent process.
“The projects and plans we are discussing are focused on improving infrastructure, services, and sustainability, and your input is crucial in helping us make the right decisions for the future of Mitchell Shire.”
To learn more about the consultation process, view the draft documents, and submit feedback, visit www.engagingmitchellshire.com or call 5734 6200.
Hardcopy plans and submission forms will also be available from council’s Customer and Library Service Centres.
Submissions are open until February 28.