In accordance with the Local Government Act 1989, Wangaratta Rural City Council has commenced the annual review of its Council Plan and Strategic Resource Plan.

The Draft Council Plan 2017-2021 (2019 Revision) is now on exhibition, and sets clear targets for Council to meet, as well as showing the community “what you will see in 2019/20”. An electronic copy of the plan can be downloaded below, and hard copies are available from the Wangaratta Government Centre during office hours.

Key projects listed in the Council Plan include:

• Mental Health and Family Violence Program
• Lighting upgrades for WJ Findlay Oval, North Wangaratta and South Wangaratta reserves
• Construction of a Children’s Garden at Mitchell Avenue Reserve
• Wangaratta Parklands Precinct Master Plan
• Art Gallery Feasibility Study
• Library Self Service

Written submissions must be received before 5.00pm on Thursday 16 May 2019. For details on how to make a submission, see the tab below.

Council will meet to adopt the Council Plan Revision at the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday 18 June 2019 at 6.00pm.

The Wangaratta Rural City Council’s Draft Budget 2019/20 has been prepared, and is now on public exhibition for community feedback through written submissions.

This year's budget proposes a $41.3m capital works program that will deliver the community infrastructure needed to help Wangaratta grow. This includes key projects of:

• Aquatics Project ($13.186m to be spent in 19/20)
• Organics Processing Plant ($1.4m)
• Cruse Street extension ($5m

An electronic copy of the draft document can be downloaded below, and hard copies are available from the Wangaratta Government Centre during office hours.

Written submissions must be received before 5.00pm on Thursday 16 May 2019. For details on how to make a submission, see the tab below.

Council will meet to adopt the 2019/20 Budget at the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday 18 June 2019 at 6.00pm.

Submissions are invited on Council’s Draft Procurement Policy 2019. Section 186A (7) of the Local Government Act 1989 requires Council to review its Procurement Policy at least once in a financial year, having regard to any guidelines made by the Minister with respect to form or content. Any changes arising from the review must be adopted by Council.

An electronic copy of the draft document can be downloaded below, and hard copies are available from the Wangaratta Government Centre during office hours.

Any person affected by the proposals may make a written submission relating to the draft documents.

Written submissions must be received before 5.00pm on Friday 31 May 2019. For details on how to make a submission, see the tab below.

The Rural City of Wangaratta are preparing a Walking and Cycling Strategy with the aim to increase the number of people walking and cycling in the Rural City of Wangaratta.

The strategy will identify the following:

• Ways to make walking and cycling easier and more accessible and more enjoyable for more people. 
• Priority improvements to the quality, safety and continuous nature of facilities to better connect people to where they want to go. 
• What can be done to create a culture of cycling and walking in Wangaratta planning and management functions. 
• How to encourage more people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to ride and walk for longer and more often.

For more information and to find out how to get involved, follow the link below.

The purpose of the Health Precinct Structure Plan (HPSP) is to develop a long-term guiding framework for land use and built form outcomes within the Health Precinct. 

The key objectives of the structure plan are to:

• Create a vision for the future of the precinct, balancing the growth and development of the Health Sector against the established residential land uses.

• Provide specific direction as to where the health and allied activities are to be located.

• Meet the healthcare needs of the municipality and the broader regional area.

• Create a vision and feel for the area that defines built form, open space design, landscape enhancements and entry points.

• Improve access and connectivity including appropriate car parking, walkability, safety, all ability access, public transport and emergency vehicle access.

• Demonstrate environmental sustainability.

Any further enquiries regarding the Draft Health Precinct Structure Plan, please contact Councils Strategy team on 5722 0888 or strategicplanning@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Written Submissions must be received by 5pm Friday 31 May 2019.

View a copy of the draft structure plan here

Draft Wangaratta Health Precinct Structure Plan Community Drop-in Session

Councils Strategy team will be on hand to talk through and answer any questions the community may have in relation to the draft plan

Date: Wednesday 10th April, 2019

Time: 3.30pm – 6.30pm

Location: Council Chamber

Wangaratta Government Centre

62-68 Ovens Street

Wangaratta

Note: The Strategy team is also available to answer questions anytime during the exhibition period at Council’s planning counter. 

Please note: Submissions are public documents and form part of the meeting minutes. Therefore submitters’ names and addresses will become part of the public record. 

In their written submission, a person may also request to be heard by a Committee of Council in support of their submission, prior to Council considering the proposal. Submitters will be notified before the relevant meeting date.

Submissions can be made:

By Email: council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au. Please include “The title of the proposal or document” in the subject line.

By Mail: PO Box 238, Wangaratta VIC 3676. Please include “The title of the proposal or document” as the reference.

In Person: You may submit your written submission to Customer Services, Wangaratta Government Centre – Corner Ford and Ovens Street, Wangaratta. Please include “The title of the proposal or document” as the reference to your submission.

Privacy

Submissions will be treated as public documents, with your name and details of your submissions to be made public unless you choose to opt out. Please fill in the form below if you would like your submission kept private.

Become part of a vibrant and passionate group of people who strive to actively participate in shaping the future of the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Nominations are sought for membership to the Rural City of Wangaratta Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory Committee

Appointments to the Committee are on a 3 year basis and selection will be determined with consideration of an established skills matrix.

Committee charter available here.

Nomination form available here. 

Nominations forms should be sent to:

Chief Executive Officer

Rural City of Wangaratta

PO Box 238, Wangaratta  VIC  3676

Nominations close 4pm Friday 3 May 2019