People can share their thoughts on a strategy that will guide growth across the Surf Coast and help meet the housing needs of future generations.
Surf Coast Shire Council endorsed the Urban Futures Strategy Background Contact Report for public consultation, alongside a Strategic Bushfire Assessment, during its October 24 meeting.
Mayor Liz Pattison said the reports would be available for public comment from October 30 to December 29.
“This is far-reaching work with many important factors at play, so we encourage community members to take the time to review the reports and provide feedback,” she said.
“Ensuring sustainable growth is one of the key themes in our Council Plan. However, being one of the fastest-growing regional areas in Victoria comes with distinct challenges.
“The Urban Futures Strategy will address questions like what levels of population growth should be accommodated in our shire.
“What are the options for accommodating that growth and where? It will help guide our way by providing a new growth area framework.
“We have released the Planning Scheme Review report for community consultation alongside the Urban Futures Strategy report given the significant degree of overlap on the issues of housing, environmental protection and climate resilience.”
The Urban Futures Strategy will help ensure the residential development aligns with community aspirations, is in appropriate locations, respects cultural values and protects landscapes.
Council is required to review provisions of the Planning Scheme under state legislation regularly and endorse the Surf Coast Planning Scheme Review Consultation Report for public review.
People find more information about Urban Futures Strategy Background Context Report at surfcoast.vic.gov.au/PlacemakingProjects
