Strathbogie Shire residents are being invited to have their say on a revised draft Urban Growth Strategy that the Council says will help guide future township growth and housing across the municipality.
The final draft Urban Growth Strategy (UGS) is now on public exhibition, providing the community with a final opportunity to review the document and provide feedback before it is considered by Council for adoption.
Mayor, Scott Jeffery said the revised draft reflects extensive community feedback, technical investigations and recommendations from the Community Panel.
“The community has played an important role in shaping this strategy, and we’ve used that feedback to refine the final draft,” Mayor Jeffery said.
“People consistently told us they want growth coordinated with infrastructure and services while protecting environmental values and the character of our towns. They also shared a range of views about township growth and future housing opportunities.”
The Mayor said the Urban Growth Strategy provides a long-term framework for managing growth across Strathbogie Shire, by refining township growth boundaries, prioritising development on existing serviced land, reducing previously identified growth areas affected by infrastructure or environmental constraints, and identifing targeted opportunities for future growth in location including Nagambie and Violet Town.
Mayor Jeffery said it was important for residents to understand that adoption of the strategy would not automatically rezone land or approve development.
“The Urban Growth Strategy provides strategic direction for future planning. Any future changes to the Planning Scheme would be subject to a separate statutory process, including further community consultation and opportunities for public submissions,” he said.
The final draft Urban Growth Strategy will be on public exhibition from 21 September to 19 October.
To review the strategy and provide feedback, visit share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au.
