Annual Report
Warrnambool City Council ANNUAL REPORT 07/08 Warrnambool ...the city by the sea Nestled at the western gateway of the rugged Great Ocean Road and surrounded by a lush hinterland and rural landscapes. Warrnambool means spectacular stretches of coastline with fantastic beaches and sparkling water, beautiful parks and gardens, long stretches of seaside walking and beach trails, visiting whales, notorious shipwrecks, unique volcanoes, great food and exhilarating sports and a thriving City Centre. Warrnambool is the largest city on the Great Ocean Road located 263km south-west of Melbourne, an easy 3 hour drive via Geelong on the Princes Highway or Hamilton Highway. Or, take the scenic route via the Great Ocean Road. This beautiful coastal City has a bustling population of more than 32,000 – that swells to more than 45,000 over the summer months. Warrnambool is among the top five fastest growing regional cities in Victoria. Contents About Warrnambool 2 Our Commitments 3 Report from the Mayor 4 Councillors 5 Chief Executive’s Overview 6 Organisation Structure 7 Location Map 8 Community Focused Council 9 Natural & Built Environment 21 Safe & Healthy Community 29 A Growing City 37 Responsible Asset Management 45 Warrnambool Best Value Program 50 Statutory & Government Policy Information 50 Victorian Local Government Indicators 2007-08 52 Local Government Improvement Incentive 53 Program Statement 2007-08 Documents Available For Public Inspection 54 Civic Receptions & Ministerial Visits 54 Understanding the Financial Reports 55 1 About Warrnambool Warrnambool is a growing, vibrant centre and is one of the fastest growing regional cities in Victoria. Our City is experiencing unprecedented growth and is expected to be home to 50,000 people by the year 2030 and will service 120,000 people in the region.
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