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Developed by the Katandra West and District Community Planning Group, Greater Shepparton City Council noted the plan at its July meeting.
It outlines a shared community vision and practical steps to enhance the liveability, resilience and future growth of Katandra West and surrounding areas.
The plan was shaped through council consultation and builds on the community’s previous plan.
It features 10 key focus areas to guide development over the next three years, including infrastructure, accessibility, environmental sustainability, community events and youth engagement.
The group has delivered several outcomes in recent years, including new town entry signage, improved footpath connections between Lincoln and Black Sts, shade sails at the recreation reserve playground, and enhancements to the primary school crossing.
City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali said the plan was a testament to the town’s community spirit.
“This plan is the result of passionate community members coming together to shape the future of the Katandra West area,” he said.
“It reflects their values, goals and strengths, and council is proud to support such a proactive group.
“From infrastructure to culture, sport and sustainability, this plan puts forward a clear and achievable roadmap.
“(Katandra West) are a really good, strong community that are really clear about what they want to see done.”
Cr Sali said two items on the plan that stood out to him that would enhance Katandra West’s liveability would be an expansion of the shared path network and improvements to street lighting, including at the football ground.
A shared path network expansion in Katandra West is one of the things on the action plan.
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Megan Fisher
Pine Lodge Ward councillor Geoff Akers moved the motion, and commended the group’s community-focused approach.
“The community planning group has taken great care to ensure that this plan reflects the needs of the whole Katandra West and District community,” he said.
“Their achievements to date speak for themselves, and this plan gives them the direction and momentum to keep delivering outcomes that matter to local people.”
The group will work alongside community groups, government agencies and local businesses to deliver on the identified actions over the next three years.
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