Council has released the Draft Council Plan 2025-2029, Draft Asset Plan 2025-2035 (including the Asset Management Policy) and the Draft Financial Plan 2025-2035 for community consultation.
Feedback is open until Tuesday, September 9.
Mayor Shane Sali said the documents were built on community input, and now was the chance for residents to make sure council had “got the balance right”.
“Whether that’s improving our public spaces, maintaining local facilities or allocating funding in a sustainable way — we want to hear from you,” he said.
The Draft Council Plan sets out council’s priorities over the next four years, focusing on five key outcomes:
- Economy: Supporting local businesses and attracting new industries.
- Infrastructure: Effective asset management, housing and road improvements, and upgraded sport and recreation facilities.
- Liveability: Community safety, connected and healthier neighbourhoods, and opportunities for participation and leadership.
- Environment: Protecting rivers, waterways and biodiversity.
- Your Council: Strong financial management, better customer service and community advocacy.
The Draft Asset Plan outlines how council will manage and maintain more than $2 billion worth of community assets, from roads and footpaths to parks, buildings and technology.
It also includes the updated Asset Management Policy.
Meanwhile, the Draft Financial Plan provides a long-term roadmap to keep council sustainable while delivering services and infrastructure.
Cr Sali said the three documents were “central to shaping Greater Shepparton’s future”.
“Together, they set out how we will prioritise our work, protect and manage our assets, and fund the services our community relies on,” he said.
The plans are available online at shaping.greatershepparton.com.au/one-vision, with opportunities to provide feedback until September 9.
Once consultation closes, submissions will be reviewed and the draft documents updated before being presented to council for adoption.
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