A STRATEGIC blueprint to manage and maintain more than $4 billion worth of community assets was endorsed at the City of Whittlesea June council meeting.
The final Asset Plan 2025-35 was developed following extensive community consultation, which included three dedicated focus groups that helped shape the eight guiding principles at the heart of the plan.
Mayor, Councillor Martin Taylor said that the principles reflected what the community values most, ensuring assets are managed in a way that supports the diverse community.
“The plan strategically aligns with our long-term Financial Plan and Community Plan and also responds to challenges and opportunities in our future. The plan outlines key actions required ensure the assets are well-maintained, useful and continue to provide value to our community,” Cr Taylor said.
He added that it also outlines how Council will work to prepare for the increasing demand for assets as our population grows, as the community adopts more active transport options like cycling and walking and for the impacts of increasing extreme weather.
Council’s assets, include 1,414km of sealed roads and 77km of unsealed roads, 2,606km of footpaths and 319km of shared paths, 2,085km of drainage pipes. 181 sporting facilities and 190 buildings.
To read the endorsed plan, visit https://engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/assetplan25