Council Meeting Held on 24/03/2020
1 Foreword by the Mayor Murray River Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement establishes a 20-year vision for land use planning and growth in our LGA. It documents community priorities and aspirations for our area along with actions to enhance its character, preserve its natural attributes and improve our quality of life. Through the development of this document Council has recognised that a well-considered and consistent approach to planning is required to ensure that future changes are provided for and managed in a sustainable manner. And as a Council comprising a range of diverse communities, this document also takes into account, and embraces, the differences across the Council footprint. This Statement has provided an opportunity to think carefully about where we want to be in the longer term, and make the preparations in our planning processes to help us get there, whether it be land use planning, industrial development, healthcare, education or tourism initiatives. As a community our challenge is to actively address changing demographics and population needs to ensure there are no impediments to improving our amenity and viability well into the future. The planning decisions we make now will play a critical role in influencing the character and identity of our area for the next generation and beyond. Murray River Council is a great place to live, with a passionate community poised for a bright future. Chris Bilkey Mayor, Murray River Council 2 Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of the lands where we stand today, We acknowledge Elders past and present, The pioneers whose toil inspires us still; And those who gave their lives, that we may now, On this proud past, a vibrant future build.
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