The surveys ask for feedback about which of the four strategies and 76 identified actions are most important to the community.
Greater Shepparton City Council sustainability and environment manager Sharon Terry said the draft plan focused on what council and community could do locally to enact change.
“Working together to plan for our future will ensure we are prepared for climate change,” she said.
“We want to know how council can support our community and draw upon experiences and ideas on how we can make this happen.”
Ms Terry said the draft also highlighted several key areas of opportunity, including new jobs and industry, cheaper energy options and a greener townscape.
“There is change in the wind with new technologies being developed and improved upon to power the energy switch, such as batteries, hydrogen and biogas,” she said.
“This technology will bring new jobs, better lifestyles and health outcomes sooner rather than later if we are aware of them and at the forefront to attract them to our region.”
It comes after council declared a climate emergency in March 2020 and committed to a net zero emissions plan by 2030.
City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Kim O’Keeffe said the opportunities for the community that came with the commitment to net zero emissions were exciting.
“There are many opportunities that will come with the required changes, including new industries and job creation, and we want the entire community to be a part of this,” she said.
“The Climate Emergency Action Plan is an opportunity for our community to have their say on how council can support them and how we can continue to make a difference to Our Climate Safe Future.”
To complete either the short or long version of the survey before the consultation period closes this weekend, visit https://bit.ly/ClimateSafeFuture
For more information, contact council on 5832 9700 or via council@shepparton.vic.gov.au
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