campaspe tomorrow

Campaspe Tomorrow2040

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SPE TOM

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Corner Hare and Heygarth Streets, Echuca

Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday

Postal: PO Box 35, Echuca VIC 3564Telephone: 03 5481 2200

1300 666 535Email: [email protected]: www.campaspe.vic.gov.auSocial: @CampaspeShireCouncil @campaspeshire #campaspeshire

Customer Service CentresKyabram, 19 Lake RoadRochester, 43-45 Mackay StreetRushworth, 33 High StreetTongala, 37 Mangan Street

A place where we belong Towns & land we all love

An environment for all, now & always

Engaged and participative peopleActivities for all

Opportunities for all





















Acknowledgement of Country and First PeopleThe municipal area of Campaspe lies within the traditional lands of the Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung peoples.

Council acknowledges their unique cultural heritage, and pays respect to their ancestors, descendants and emerging leaders as the Traditional Owners of this Country.

We acknowledge their living culture and unique role in the life of this region, yesterday, today, and towards 2040. We are proud of our place names that are in the language of First Peoples, including Echuca (‘meeting of the waters’), Kyabram (‘thick forest’), Colbinabbin (‘where red and black soil meet’) and Wyuna (‘clear water’).

Our vision for our community is one in which:• The connection to country of Campaspe’s

Aboriginal people helps shape the identity of the broader community, with a greater understanding across the community of local Aboriginal history and heritage;

• There is greater visible recognition of Aboriginal contribution to the shire, through symbols like the Aboriginal flag, significant signage, active cultural tourism, and artwork and public spaces in Campaspe’s towns that reflect and celebrate local Aboriginal culture and heritage.

• Increased numbers of Aboriginal people are employed across the shire as a result of cultural training, deeper cultural understanding and respect, more culturally welcoming workplaces and employment targets.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgement of Country and First People 1

Community vision in 2040 2

Principles 2

Table of contents 3

How our vision was developed 4

What our community wants 6

The topics people spoke to us about 7Strategic and operational plans 8

About our shire 10

Where we are 11Who we are 12Our current state (2021) 14Our future 15

Community vision overview 16

A place where we belong 18Towns and land that we love 22Activity for all 26Opportunity for all 30An environment for all, now and always 34Engaged and participative people 38

Bringing our vision to life 42

Place based planning 46

Community Vision In 2040Our places are vibrant and sustainable; our people are strong and supportive.

PrinciplesWe are custodians and stewards, responsible for passing on a shire that meets the needs of generations beyond our own. Therefore, our work to create the Campaspe of 2040 is guided by the following principles:

Inclusion Everybody is included and has something to contribute to the community. Nobody is left behind. Everybody should have an equal chance in life.

Respect Respectful relationships are the norm between individuals and within communities. We respect the diversity in our community, and in particular, we respect the contribution of our older residents, our young people, and those with Aboriginal cultural heritage.

SustainabilityThis is at the heart of everything we do. Sustainability is a key factor in planning for future land use, advocating for additional educational facilities, approving a development, or making decisions around how we use our infrastructure.

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How Our Vision Was Developed

Campaspe Tomorrow 2040 (Community Vision) is a long-term strategic plan for the future which has been developed from nearly 4,000 comments and opinions from more than 800 community members, staff and groups. We connected through community sessions, listening posts and walk-arounds, surveys and roundtables to gauge opinion on critical future aspirations.

Indigenous Stakeholders

Community Consultations

Government Stakeholders

Staff Consultations

% of all comments

Environment and Sustainable Practices 3.75% 2.45% 8.75% 15.50% 11%

Recreation 0 8.05% 7.29% 13.50% 10%

Townships 3.75% 6.93% 6.20% 12.50% 9%

Service Delivery 16.25% 6.84% 17.51% 7.00% 8%

Education and Employment 18.75% 5.39% 7.66% 7.90% 7%

Health and Wellbeing 2.50% 6.39% 15.32% 5.70% 7%

Land Supply and Use 0 7.63% 4.01% 5.10% 6%

Transport 1.25% 4.83% 6.20% 5.50% 5%

Local Economy 1.25% 4.46% 1.09% 6.20% 5%

Waste 0 3.44% 1.45% 3.90% 3%

Indigenous 26.25% 0.65% 2.55% 0.80% 1%

Diversity and Inclusion 0 0.04% 2.18% 0.40% 0%

Communication and Engagement 26.25% 15.63% 20.50% 16.00% 16%

Other 0 20.56% 0 0% 12%

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A prosperous, diverse and resilient local economyThe community has a strong vision for our joint futures, which includes a prosperous, diverse and resilient local economy, with thriving businesses, including agriculture and tourism. Young people especially will be educationally catered for, especially in skills that are in demand locally. Land for residential and commercial purposes is available, appropriate and fit for use.

Vibrant townshipsOur people live in great places, with vibrant townships dotted amongst beautiful farmed and natural landscapes. Our streets, public spaces and facilities are managed to ensure they provide good amenity, are clean, safe, secure, accessible and cater to the needs of visitors, businesses and residents alike. Importantly, we are well connected too — with roads, trails and pathways enabling us to to get around, and telecommunications and digital infrastructure taking our businesses and social lives into the middle of the century.

A protected and healthy natural environment and sustainable practicesWe understand the role of the natural environment as a base for a healthy community. This means active management and protection where needed, ensuring clear waterways, well managed forests and roadsides. Importantly, our future is one where we use energy and water efficiently and cleanly, and where farmers use their land sustainably. We use Indigenous knowledge and land management practices to manage our natural environment.

Connected and strong communities where everyone is healthy and wellStrong economies and healthy natural environments provide the basis for healthy and well people. We have access to services, programs, places and spaces that support physical and mental health, wellbeing and a good quality of life. New development is pursued, however this is balanced with community spaces and social outcomes. Our open spaces are safe, accessible and welcoming of all. Our facilities encourage physical activity. We want to ensure that our citizens also have the opportunity to pursue creative and other pursuits and learning outside the formal education system.

What Our Community Wants

The topics people spoke to us about

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What we heard was a resoundingly positive view of the future of our shire, which reinforces what we already know:

93% of Campaspe residents reported their community is a great place to live and Campaspe residents are more likely than the regional Victoria average to report they feel proud to live in their community and that ‘there is good community spirit around here.1’

93%

1 Campaspe Triple Bottom Line Data Collection (2020)

This data has informed this Community Vision and the strategic and operational plans that guide Council’s work and collaboration with the community and other organisations.

The diagram below shows the relationship between the Community Vision and shorter-term planning mechanisms.

This vision, and its underpinning data is also vital for internal plans and strategies, such as Council’s:

• Advocacy Strategy: eg. increased tertiary education opportunities, improved access public transport, Colbinabbin/Toolleen community pipeline

• Future Place-Based Plans: eg. Tongala, Rushworth, Echuca, focusing on asset management including multi user facilities

• Economic Development Strategy: eg. tourism growth and jobs across the shire (outside of Echuca) and land use planning

• Asset Management Strategy: eg. converting this vision into asset management objectives for developing asset management plans

• Road Management Plan: eg. unsealed road maintenance• Service Planning: eg. amount and type of open spaces available, multi-purpose community facilities • Active Transport Strategy: eg. cycling networks, Echuca to Rochester Trail

Long term (10-20 years)

Community Vision Campaspe Tomorrow 2040

Long Term Financial Plan

Council PlanRevenue and Rating Plan

Budget Municipal strategic statements

Annual Action Plan

Business Plans

Outcome measures: Community indicators

Medium term (4 years)

Impact measures: Key performance indicators

Short term (annual)

Output measures: Annual Report

(operations, financial and performance statements)

What Our Community Wants


Strategic and operational plans


About Our Shire

Where we are

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The Shire of Campaspe sits directly north of

Bendigo in the Loddon Mallee region, with the

Murray River forming its northern boundary.



Who we are

PopulationThe municipality has a resident population of approximately 38,000, with one-third living in and around Echuca, one-third in smaller towns (including Kyabram, Rochester, Tongala and Rushworth), and one-third not in townships, but in rural areas. All areas are experiencing modest population growth to 2040.

The existing population will remain stable, but some net migration into Campaspe will be the norm up to 2040.

Forecast population, households and dwellings

Components of population change

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait IslanderAround 870 people in Campaspe identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

This is 2.4% of the population, which is higher than the state average of 0.8%.

About Our Shire

Echuca

Surrounding Townships

Rural

38,000

870

Population Households

Average household size

Dwellings

Change in population (5yrs)

Average annual change

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38,358 15,994

922 2.35

0.49 17,619

39,591 16,637

1,233 2.33

0.63 18,328

41,097 17,353

1,505 2.32

0.75

Births

2,1982,231

2,307

Deaths

2,1202,253

2,365

Total population change

1,2331,505

1,609

Natural increase/decrease

78-21

-58

Net migration

1,1551,497

1,667

19,117

42,706 18,103

1,609 2.31

0.77 19,949

2032 to 20362027 to 20312022 to 2026

2032 to 20362027 to 20312022 to 2026

2032 to 2036

2027 to 2031

2022 to 2026

2032 to 20362027 to 20312022 to 2026

2022 to 20262027 to 20312032 to 2036



Our current state (2021) Our future

About Our Shire

Understanding our strengths and challenges today is key to achieving our vision for 2040.

Strengths we can build on include• Road and rail accessibility to Bendigo and

Melbourne • Located centrally to key agricultural regions • Strong and diversified economy • Warm climate and access to irrigation • Relatively high employment levels • Good access to primary health care and quality

primary/secondary education • High rates of community participation and

volunteering

Challenges today and ahead include• Water security for the agricultural industry • High costs of inputs for industry • Transport connectivity and access • After-hours healthcare • An ageing population • Substance abuse • Availability of tertiary education and training • Cross-border regulation • Climate change • Waste minimisation and sustainable disposal • Energy self-sufficiency • Water sustainability • Digital connectivity

Council is committed to addressing these challenges through partnership and collaboration with the community and other levels of government.

Our 2040 Vision is that: “Our places are vibrant and sustainable, our people are strong and supportive”.

We will achieve this by Council and the community working together to create:

Realising our 2040 Vision:




Opportunities for allA place where we belong Towns & land we all love












A place where we belong

Towns and land that we love

An environment for all, now and always

Engaged and participative people

Activity for all





Opportunity for all

What communities, businesses and individuals can doMobilise networks of people to lead and participate

What Council can do in partnership with communityAdvocate to, or partner with, other levels of government and investors

What Council can doPrioritise use of limited resources on planning, capital projects, service delivery and community development





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Community Vision Overview







A place where we belongWe want a future where every family and individual feels part of a community, whether that’s on the land, in a smaller town, or in a major centre.

Many are concerned about the rise in mental health issues, affecting all ages, but particularly our young people.

Our strength is in our unity, so we will work to ensure nobody gets left behind and can participate in community life.

By 2040 we want everyone to have the services and support they need to feel happy, safe, connected to others in the community and enjoy good physical and mental health.

To achieve this vision, our priorities are:

Community cohesionFacilitating events and social opportunities to foster social cohesion and inclusion, awareness and availability of services and activities that support connections between individuals, families and groups.

Mental healthEnsuring everyone stays mentally healthy as well as factors that contribute to this including alcohol abuse, family breakdown and violence. We will improve mental health service availability and reduce the stigma around mental ill-health and asking for help.

Physical activityProviding more opportunities for residents to be active through widely known and available sporting and fitness programs delivered through schools and sporting clubs, and improving availability of outdoor exercise equipment and connected walking tracks and bike paths.

Service availabilityAdvocating for services that residents need, particularly medical and allied health, as well as specialist services, like disability supports (NDIS) and Aboriginal community health services.

Support for familiesIncreasing availability of affordable services including maternal and child health and family violence services, childcare and before and after school programs, and support for vulnerable and disadvantaged families.

Support for our most vulnerable and disadvantaged residentsGiving a hand up (not a hand out) to those who need food security and safe housing, and supports such as disability, aged care accommodation and other services.

Young peopleActively supporting young people to be engaged in community life and supporting them to transition from school and home, to work and independence via appropriate youth and mental health services and activities.

Strengthening community organisations Ensuring that everyone benefits from an extensive network of volunteers and community organisations, so we have greater capacity to respond to needs and provide help in emergencies, and do so in culturally appropriate ways.







A place where we belong What we can do to 2040






from 2015 to 2020

of Campaspe residents reported that access to mental health services was good, and just over

one third reported that access to other specialist health services was good

for Campaspe’s infants and children and young people is poorer than regional Victoria and/or state averages.

Compared to state averages, Campaspe Shire has a similar or greater number of GP practices and allied health

service sites per population; and

of Campaspe residents reported they had good access to GPs and other general

health services.

of Campaspe residents reported they had been diagnosed with

depression or anxiety in their lifetime; and hospitalisations for mental

health conditions are more common among Campaspe residents than regional Victoria averages (for men, 50% higher than state

average and death from suicide 30% higher).

1,732 per 100k residents

1/4

72%

30%

Regional Victoria average 1,588.

both figures lower than the regional Victoria averages.

Victoria Police report that Campaspe Shire averaged a family violence incident rate of

Just over

Indicators of health and wellbeing

What communities, businesses and individuals can do

What Council can do in partnership with community What Council can do

Run events and activities that foster social inclusion and community connections

Improve inclusion of Indigenous culture in service delivery

Provide community education around mental health service availability

Raise awareness of mental health issues across all age groups Strengthen the cultural awareness of Council staff

Volunteer actively in local community organisations and clubs

Support access and inclusion of priority communities

Provide community facilities where people can come together

Participate in programs that build connectedness and good health and wellbeing

Support suicide prevention strategies and advocate for local pilot programs

Provide accurate information about nutrition, fitness and alcohol

Identify service gaps and advocate for these to be addressed with other levels of government where appropriate

From TBL Indicators 2020 + Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021


Towns and land that we loveOur places — infrastructure such as halls, sporting facilities and libraries, spaces such as parks and streetscapes, and landscapes, both farmed and natural — are the foundations of our communities.

They play an important role in bringing us together and building the capacity of our community and economy to grow and thrive. And, whether we are travelling by car, on foot or by bike, by rail or bus, we need to be able to get where we want, when we want.

To ensure that our places and spaces are safe and connected, and support our communities to grow and thrive in 2040, we will focus on:

GreeningEnsuring we have the right amount of green space across the shire by planting community gardens and drought resistant plants and advocating for an increased amount — and quality — of land to be put aside for public use, such as state forest and national parks.

Local facilitiesProviding well-maintained facilities such as local halls, public toilets, recreational facilities and public spaces that are accessible to all, readily available, and provide a high standard of amenity.

Township characterBeautifying our streetscapes and improving signage. We will ensure that Aboriginal culture, history and heritage are visible throughout the shire.

InfrastructureWorking to ensure critical infrastructure such as buildings, water infrastructure, drainage and internet services are fit for purpose and can support growing numbers of residents, businesses and visitors.

RoadsWorking to ensure that roads are high quality, well-maintained, connected and safe, especially those with high-use for commercial, farming, touristic and general resident use.

Land useEnsuring adequate residential, commercial and industrial land is available, so that Campaspe can continue to develop and grow.

FootpathsIncreasing the availability of safe, accessible, connected and well-maintained footpaths.

Public transport connectivityEnsuring all members of the community can attend work, study and social commitments using integrated and reliable public and community transport options.











Towns and land that we love What we can do to 2040

increase in the dollar value of residential building approvals,

of Campaspe residents reported they like the environment and

surrounds they live inwith 75% reporting there are attractive buildings/homes in their community

and 85% reporting there are attractive natural places in their community.

of surveyed Campaspe residents reported that their access to high speed, reliable internet was ‘good’.

42%

95%

54%

compared to 17% growth across Victoria.

Between 2016/17 and 2020/21, Campaspe had a



Contribute to township character through cleanliness and maintenance and good design

Work with state and federal governments to advocate and plan for integrated and connected transport solutions

Plan for and provide infrastructure and facilities that provide opportunities for people to connect and support the community’s growth

Plant trees and greenery, emphasising community gardens and drought resistant plants

Work together to agree where capital investments are best spent: on halls, pools and recreational facilities

Develop planning scheme policies, and provide permits, that allow for appropriately zoned industrial land, niche agricultural use, and housing that responds to the changing needs of Campaspe

Continue our substantial investment in well-planned, maintained and safe roads and pathways

From TBL Indicators 2020





compared to a 20% increase across regional Victoria. In June 2021, the median house price in Campaspe was $370,000, compared to the

regional Victoria median of $560,000.

33% between 2014 and 2019

Median house prices in Echuca increased by

compared to regional Victoria at 2.2%, Similarly, just 23% of Campaspe residents report that access to public transport is ‘good’,

compared to the regional Victoria average of 33%.

In 2016 0.5% of the population used public transport to get to work



Activity for allWe want a diverse range of high quality sporting and recreational facilities that help to promote community connections and a healthy lifestyle for residents, and increases the attractiveness of Campaspe to visitors.

To ensure our recreation facilities can respond to a growing population and changing community needs in 2040 we will invest effort in:

Open spacesEnsuring that recreation reserves, parks and dog parks are readily available, well-maintained and accessible for all.

PlaygroundsBuilding well-designed and maintained playgrounds that facilitate safe, creative play for children of all abilities and are places for families to socialise.

PoolsReviewing requirements for pools based on costs, services provided, where people are using them the most, and where the majority can access them.

Sporting facilitiesUpgrading sports facilities so they meet changing demands in terms of safety and amenity (eg. changing facilities, playing surfaces and lighting).

Trails and bike pathsIncreasing the availability and awareness of connected, well-maintained trails and bike paths and their amenity (such as drinking fountains and bike racks) for users.

FishingRecognising the popularity of recreational fishing by improving access to rivers and lakes.











Activity for all

What we can do to 2040

of footpaths, including bike paths.

249 kilometres



Use facilities widely, and encourage others to do so

Work with communities to determine their future needs for recreation infrastructure that can be met within budgets

Provide and maintain high quality sporting and recreation facilities

Invest in businesses and economic activity that leverages our public facilities

Ensure that adequate and sustainable open space is planned for


and 11 sporting facilities.

38 playgrounds

29 recreation reserves and open spaces








Opportunity for allIn 2040, we want Campaspe Shire to be a place where local businesses prosper and grow, where shops and services in local shopping areas meet the needs of residents and the economy of both our centres and smaller communities is strong and thriving.

Key to this will be ensuring quality education and skills development opportunities are available at every level and every life stage and that Campaspe has an adequate supply of permanent tradespeople, key workers, professional and seasonal workers.

Specific skills will also be needed to ensure we can continue to develop a modern agricultural industry and that young people can secure employment in areas of growth.

To achieve this, we will focus on:

Business attractionWorking with State Government, local businesses and chambers of commerce to support and encourage large companies, retail organisations and modern industries to relocate or expand their operations into Campaspe Shire.

Local business supportEnsuring that local businesses have the support they need to prosper and grow. Our key growth industries are high value agriculture, health care and aged care, manufacturing and food production, and tourism.

TourismRealising the untapped potential in our local tourism market, particularly in the areas of arts, agricultural, environmental and Aboriginal tourism. This will include improving the attractiveness of our streetscapes and standard of local facilities so they are welcoming for visitors. Ensuring that tourism information and signage promotes our local towns and attractions, Aboriginal history, tourist information and conveys a consistent brand and identity for Campaspe.

JobsSupporting young people into employment and training in areas of growth and future skills gaps, including apprenticeships and careers in modern agriculture.

Strengthening our local workforcePromoting Campaspe as a place to live and work, developing housing stock, services and facilities that are attractive to, and can meet the needs of those who are looking to relocate to our shire for work.

Retaining young peopleAdvocating for a wider range of local employment, post-secondary training and education and public transport options so that Campaspe’s young people can work and study in the local area.

School educationEnsuring Campaspe’s young people have access to high quality learning and teaching opportunities with investment in additional education facilities.

Tertiary educationAdvocating for robust multi-purpose local education infrastructure and better access to university education (including online learning options), and a wider range of post-secondary education options such as vocational education and training and lifelong learning opportunities.











Opportunity for all What we can do to 2040

of Campaspe residents

is the same as the state

averageand Campaspe has a lower unemployment rate than the regional

Victoria or state average.

Compared to regional Victoria averages,

Campaspe residents were more likely to

agree that their

Compared to the regional Victoria

average,

of Campaspe residents reported

they had the

skills and education they

neededto achieve what they

wanted in life.

The agriculture sector accounts for a

higher proportion

Income, education

engagement and labour

force participation

levels are

The labour force

participation rate

The health care and social assistance

sector employs the greatest proportion of Campaspe residents,

accounting for

On average, income levels in Campaspe Shire are similar to

regional Victoria and 64% of surveyed

Campaspe residents reported they were

‘reasonably comfortable’ or ‘very comfortable /

prosperous’.

Education completion levels in the total population, and

education engagement rates in the young adult

population, are

than the regional Victoria.

70% of Campaspe residents report that the quality of local schools

is good, compared to the regional Victoria average

of 67%.

of jobs compared to the regional Victoria average

of 7.7%; as does the manufacturing sector, which employs 12.4%

of residents, compared to the

of those who moved out of Campaspe

Shire between 2011 and 2016 were aged

younger than 30 years.

population compared to the total population.

of all jobs, compared to the

community was better off

financially.

a smaller proportion

notably lower for Campaspe’s

Indigenous

much lower

regional Victoria average of 14.3%.

regional Victoria average of 8.1%.

13.4%

13.3%Just over half



Promote Campaspe as a place to visit, live, work and invest

Invest in businesses that employ local people

Promote opportunities to study and work locally

Provide strategic planning on economic development through place based planning

Support the provision of life-long learning that draws on the community’s diverse range of people

Work with other levels of government to develop innovative public transport solutions

Provide data to community on trends and development opportunities to grow economic opportunity

Encourage training and employment of priority communities

Advocate to State and Federal governments for economic stimulus opportunities

Encourage young people to study locally where feasible

Plan and advocate for tertiary educational facilities and services that meet community needs.

Reduce bureaucracy that prevent business growth

Develop Aboriginal cultural tourism Employ Aboriginal people and increase our cultural awareness








An environment for all, now and always

A healthy natural environment and water security is critical to Campaspe Shire’s future prosperity, our quality of life and future generations.

The changing climate requires our residents, those who visit us, and those who use and work the land to make adaptations, adopt sustainable practices and a sense of collective responsibility.

We want Campaspe Shire to be known as a leader in this area. To ensure our natural environment is healthy in 2040, we will focus on:

BiodiversityEducating people on practices that preserve and enhance our native plants and animals and their habitats, so they are healthy, resilient and valued by all.

EnergySupporting residents and businesses to embrace renewable energy and promoting Campaspe Shire as a destination of choice for renewable energy businesses such as solar and wind farms.

Environmental protectionEnsuring that sustainable practices underpin development of our built environment and our lifestyles and working to reduce the environmental impact of tourism and incorporate Aboriginal land management techniques into our environmental management practices.

WaterEducating and encouraging residents and businesses to conserve water and work to address water security issues to ensure our waterways remain healthy to support local industries and water-based recreation.

WasteReducing the amount of waste dumped into landfill by promoting positive recycling, addressing rubbish dumping behaviours and improving rubbish and recycling services and facilities.











An environment for all, now and always What we can do to 2040

‘big problem’ significantly higher than

average.

which is double

the state average.

Campaspe residents are more likely to

report that:

The number of days that exceeded

CSIRO projects with ‘very high confidence’ that temperatures will

Campaspe households use

than the state average household. Echuca households use 76% more water

and Rochester households use 85% more compared to the state average.

Campaspe residents in 2020/21 had

of general waste (7,973 tonnes

per year), 18,224 fortnightly collections

of recyclable waste (3,965 tonnes per year)

and 8,175 fortnightly collections of green waste (3,504 tonnes

per year).

in the Loddon and Campaspe region. By the 2030s, daily

maximums are expected to increase

between 0.8 ºC to 1.7 ºC (over the 1990s).

of all land in Campaspe is a

National Park or other protected

area; and remnant native vegetation

covers is estimated at less than 10%.

of Campaspe dwellings have a Small Unit Solar Power installed

(2001-19)

is highly variable. 2018 and 2019 had rainfall significantly below

the annual average for 1991-2020 but, to date, 2020 rainfall has been

has increased steadily and

significantly in the last ten years. In

2019 there were 48 days that exceeded

35ºC, compared to 13 in 2011; while there were 17 days

of 40ºC or greater in 2019 compared to 2

in 2011.

loss of vegetation, water quality of rivers and other waterways,

pest fish, salinity (soil or waterways),

general environmental degradation and

declining numbers of native fish are a

than those from other areas in regional

Victoria.

Rainfallcontinue

to increase

more water

18,034 weekly

collections

35ºC

33% Less than 4%



Minimise waste by recycling, reusing and composting

Promote and provide education around sustainable practices

Leading the delivery of best practice waste management services

Take up environmentally sustainable options for water and energy use

Assist the community to adhere to environmental legislation

Be an exemplar to the community by reducing electricity consumption, waste and water use

Plant drought resistant plants appropriate to sites and conditions

Educate and advocate for land management that incorporates appropriate biodiversity conservation measures

Manage roadside weeds and pests








Engaged and participative peopleTo realise our aspirations, requires a community of people who listen, speak up and talk to each other. They engage with enterprises and institutions (including Council) and are empowered and willing to put in on the things that matter the most to them.

With this in mind, Campaspe’s communities, with Council, focus on:

Two-way engagementEnsuring that everyone has a voice, and that those who would not normally engage with Council (such as young people and those from small communities) are encouraged to contribute to consultation processes. Conversely, Council ensures that the scope of Council’s role, and Council’s decisions and rationale for these are widely communicated to residents. Provision of more information to assist decision making by residents is also critical.

PartnershipsApproaching issues in genuine partnership with the community, ensuring that community views on issues of concern, particularly development and services are considered from the outset, and that community can make a genuine contribution to local projects.

PresenceResidents have more opportunities to engage with Councillors and Council staff, face to face, through events such as pop-up meetings and small group discussions.

Customer serviceCustomer service continues to improve, especially timely follow up and management of customer issues and complaints.

CommunicationsResidents have a greater awareness of issues that impact on them because of improved communication using a greater range of channels and mediums.











What we can do to 2040



Participate in community conversations about our future

Set up frequent place-based consultation forums on issues that matter to communities

Make sure community is well informed about our objectives and decisions

Encourage young people, older people, and those from priority communities to engage with Council

Adopt a ‘case management’ approach to complaints, enabling follow-through

Help community understand Council’s role and scope of responsibility

Work with Aboriginal communities and elders so they are more engaged with Council

Recognise Aboriginal place names, language and symbols








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Bringing our vision to life Place based planningTo give life to this vision, it is essential that community and Council engage frequently and productively.

To do this we commit to supporting you and your communities make our places vibrant and sustainable, our people strong and supportive.

This means that all of us must be involved in creating:

1. A place where we belong

2. Towns and land that we love

3. Activity for all

4. Opportunity for all

5. An environment for all, now and always

6. Engaged and participative people

To do this, Council will support you to make plans for your locality, building on a common understanding of your needs and aspirations.

Together, communities and Council will review physical and social assets within localities, and determine ways to better use and develop them. Many strategies referenced within Campaspe 2040 use this approach to determine priorities: roads and bridges, pools and halls, sports grounds and public open space, and services.

In this way, whole-of-town plans are ‘owned by the community, supported by Council.’

Bringing Our Vision To Life

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Engage the community: Generate awareness and encourage community involvement in the process. Seek opinion on the key issues for the community. Develop a Community Governance Committee that is representational.

Publish and implement: Council to work with the community and support its implementation of the plan.

Investigate together: In partnership, Council and the community investigate suitable alternatives to address key issues, including consultation with key stakeholders.

Test it: Circulate the drafted plan to community and Council and seek feedback and endorsement.

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Match up community ambition with Council capacity: Draft responses to the key issues with initiatives that Council and the community can deliver.

We are committed to supporting you and your communities make your places better, your lives better, and your economies and environments more sustainable. To do this, we will support you to make plans for your locality, building on a common understanding of your needs and aspirations.

Council and communities together will identify physical and social assets within localities, and determine ways to use these and develop them further. Many strategies within this Plan use this approach to determine priorities: roads and bridges, pools and halls, sports grounds and public open space, and services.

In this way, whole-of-town plans are ‘owned by the community, supported by Council.’

Inform the community: Provide up to date data on the economic, social, health and wellbeing issues affecting the community including the future of community assets.


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