A new town-based survey will give Surf Coast Shire residents a chance to see council’s future projects and have their say about what matters most.
Council recently released an online survey to help develop a prioritised plan for new or renewed community facilities and open spaces, as part of its Social Infrastructure Plan.
Mayor Mike Bodsworth said the survey was the community’s chance to help shape council’s social infrastructure priorities for the next decade.
“Community facilities and open spaces help build social connection, physical health, community wellbeing and quality of life,” he said.
“We need to plan carefully for the future to make sure we can continue to provide facilities and open spaces that meet the needs of the community.
“It’s also important we balance the cost of maintaining, upgrading and replacing our existing facilities with building new facilities for a growing population.
“We want to make sure our social infrastructure provides access for all people, is affordable, and contributes to maintaining the Surf Coast Shire as an amazing place to live.”
The new Social Infrastructure Plan will guide council in making fair and evidence-based decisions about how it invests in community places and spaces like playgrounds and shared trails.
The town-based survey is the next phase of the council’s Our Places and Spaces project to identify the shire’s social infrastructure and condition while identifying gaps or areas of need.
Visit yoursay.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/PlacesandSpaces to complete the survey, which will remain open until September 30.
