MRC Community Strategic Plan (CSP) 2022-2032

The Community Strategic Plan (CSP) is our 10- year plan that outlines the community’s aspirations and long-term vision and goals for Murray River Council.

The plan becomes our blue-print for both short-term projects and a longer-term program of works to be delivered across our Local Government Area.

In conjunction with the CSP we will also create a 4-year Delivery Plan and the 1-year Operational Plans.

2022-2032 Community Strategic Plan has been adopted

At the April 2022 Council meeting the CSP was adopted after its 28-day public display. The draft CSP received 4 comments or suggestions most confirmed the direction of the CSP. Additional suggestions or comments were considered and actioned within the CSP or the Four-Year Delivery Program.



Draft Community Strategic Plan now on closed

At the Council meeting on 22 March 2022, it was resolved to place on public display the draft 2022-2032 Community Strategic Plan.

Over the next 28 days you, our community, will have the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the plan, after which time we will review the comments and provide a finalised version of the CSP.

The draft CSP is available in the Documents tab and comments can be provided via the Ideas tool below. Alternatively comments and feedback can be submitted via email to csp@murrayriver.nsw.gov.au



Thanks for your ideas

A big thank you to those who attended our Community Strategic Plan workshops in February.

We had over 200 people turn up to the sessions and collected 1017 ideas! This ranged from the very easily addressed to the big picture suggestions; and every idea is welcome and valid.

Thanks to those who also submitted ideas via our Your Say platform, email, letter or in person. These avenues also provided us with hundreds of suggestions and we have loved hearing from you!


We are now working to collate all of the ideas and suggestions to form projects and programs of works. We will then assess the ideas to determine capability against budgets, government frameworks and grant opportunities.

Keep an eye on this page for updates in the coming weeks and months.



Tell us your ideas!

Council representatives will be on the road between the 6th and 12th of February to talk to you about your ideas for projects or initiatives you'd like us to undertake during the upcoming CSP period.

Make sure you drop by one of our 'pop-in' sessions around the region to provide us your ideas and feedback. You'll find the full list of locations in the documents tab on this project page.

You can RSVP to attend any of the sessions by emailing your name, phone number and session you're interested in attending to csp@murrayriver.nsw.gov.au or alternatively you can pop in on the night. RSVPs will assist us in ensuring our sessions are COVID-Safe.

Can't attend a session? No worries! You can also use the tools below to share your ideas. You can pin them to the online map to show the location you are talking about, or simply share your idea via the ideas tool.


The Community Strategic Plan (CSP) is our 10- year plan that outlines the community’s aspirations and long-term vision and goals for Murray River Council.

The plan becomes our blue-print for both short-term projects and a longer-term program of works to be delivered across our Local Government Area.

In conjunction with the CSP we will also create a 4-year Delivery Plan and the 1-year Operational Plans.

2022-2032 Community Strategic Plan has been adopted

At the April 2022 Council meeting the CSP was adopted after its 28-day public display. The draft CSP received 4 comments or suggestions most confirmed the direction of the CSP. Additional suggestions or comments were considered and actioned within the CSP or the Four-Year Delivery Program.



Draft Community Strategic Plan now on closed

At the Council meeting on 22 March 2022, it was resolved to place on public display the draft 2022-2032 Community Strategic Plan.

Over the next 28 days you, our community, will have the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the plan, after which time we will review the comments and provide a finalised version of the CSP.

The draft CSP is available in the Documents tab and comments can be provided via the Ideas tool below. Alternatively comments and feedback can be submitted via email to csp@murrayriver.nsw.gov.au



Thanks for your ideas

A big thank you to those who attended our Community Strategic Plan workshops in February.

We had over 200 people turn up to the sessions and collected 1017 ideas! This ranged from the very easily addressed to the big picture suggestions; and every idea is welcome and valid.

Thanks to those who also submitted ideas via our Your Say platform, email, letter or in person. These avenues also provided us with hundreds of suggestions and we have loved hearing from you!


We are now working to collate all of the ideas and suggestions to form projects and programs of works. We will then assess the ideas to determine capability against budgets, government frameworks and grant opportunities.

Keep an eye on this page for updates in the coming weeks and months.



Tell us your ideas!

Council representatives will be on the road between the 6th and 12th of February to talk to you about your ideas for projects or initiatives you'd like us to undertake during the upcoming CSP period.

Make sure you drop by one of our 'pop-in' sessions around the region to provide us your ideas and feedback. You'll find the full list of locations in the documents tab on this project page.

You can RSVP to attend any of the sessions by emailing your name, phone number and session you're interested in attending to csp@murrayriver.nsw.gov.au or alternatively you can pop in on the night. RSVPs will assist us in ensuring our sessions are COVID-Safe.

Can't attend a session? No worries! You can also use the tools below to share your ideas. You can pin them to the online map to show the location you are talking about, or simply share your idea via the ideas tool.


  • CSP has been adopted

    At the April 2022 Council meeting the CSP 2022-23 was adopted. This allows us to continue developing the Delivery Program and Operational Plan in time for the June30 Deadline.

    At the April 2022 Council meeting the CSP 2022-23 was adopted. This allows us to continue developing the Delivery Program and Operational Plan in time for the June30 Deadline.

  • Draft CSP is live for review and feedback

    The draft CSP is now available for review and feedback from our community.

    Feedback is welcome until 19 April 2022, after which time we will review the comments and update the final CSP.

    The draft CSP is now available for review and feedback from our community.

    Feedback is welcome until 19 April 2022, after which time we will review the comments and update the final CSP.

  • What is going to happen with all the data?

    All data submitted, will now be collated together to form projects and programs of works. These suggestions will then be assessed to determine capability against budgets, government frameworks and grant opportunities. From there we will submit suggestions to Councillors for recommendation and adoption into the 4-year Delivery Program and Yearly Operational Plans.

    All projects and programs of works that do not make it into the current Delivery Program will be placed in the ‘Parking Lot’ - MRC’s project and programs of work holding location - for future review. The ‘Parking Lot’ will be published via Council’s website during August / September 2022.

    All data submitted, will now be collated together to form projects and programs of works. These suggestions will then be assessed to determine capability against budgets, government frameworks and grant opportunities. From there we will submit suggestions to Councillors for recommendation and adoption into the 4-year Delivery Program and Yearly Operational Plans.

    All projects and programs of works that do not make it into the current Delivery Program will be placed in the ‘Parking Lot’ - MRC’s project and programs of work holding location - for future review. The ‘Parking Lot’ will be published via Council’s website during August / September 2022.

  • Thanks for your suggestions

    A big thank you to those who attended our Community Strategic Plan workshops in February.

    We had over 200 people turn up to the sessions and collected 1017 ideas! This ranged from the very easily addressed to the big picture suggestions; and every idea is welcome and valid.

    Thanks to those who also submitted ideas via our Your Say platform, email, letter or in person. These avenues also provided us with hundreds of suggestions and we have loved hearing from you!

    A big thank you to those who attended our Community Strategic Plan workshops in February.

    We had over 200 people turn up to the sessions and collected 1017 ideas! This ranged from the very easily addressed to the big picture suggestions; and every idea is welcome and valid.

    Thanks to those who also submitted ideas via our Your Say platform, email, letter or in person. These avenues also provided us with hundreds of suggestions and we have loved hearing from you!

  • Roadshow is happening now

    Councillors, Directors and Council Managers will be 'on the road' this week hosting Community and Business Based 'Pop-In' Sessions where they will be seeking feedback, ideas and suggestions for any and all projects or programs of works to be undertaken across the local government area.

    No idea is too big, too small or too far left field to be submitted at this time.

    Staff will be available at all 'Pop-In' sessions to answer questions you may have.

    Once consultation closes on 27 Feb 2022, all ideas will be assessed against criteria such as legislative requirements, technological advancements and budget restrictions. From there projects and programs of works suggested by community and business members, which meet the criteria, will be further assessed and placed into the Operational Plan. All other projects and programs of works will be placed in the 'parking lot', our holding location for all community suggestions.

    At the beginning of the planning process for subsequent Operational Plans, the 'parking lot' will be reviewed for any projects or programs of works which may be available for implementation.

    Councillors, Directors and Council Managers will be 'on the road' this week hosting Community and Business Based 'Pop-In' Sessions where they will be seeking feedback, ideas and suggestions for any and all projects or programs of works to be undertaken across the local government area.

    No idea is too big, too small or too far left field to be submitted at this time.

    Staff will be available at all 'Pop-In' sessions to answer questions you may have.

    Once consultation closes on 27 Feb 2022, all ideas will be assessed against criteria such as legislative requirements, technological advancements and budget restrictions. From there projects and programs of works suggested by community and business members, which meet the criteria, will be further assessed and placed into the Operational Plan. All other projects and programs of works will be placed in the 'parking lot', our holding location for all community suggestions.

    At the beginning of the planning process for subsequent Operational Plans, the 'parking lot' will be reviewed for any projects or programs of works which may be available for implementation.

  • Reviewed Themes and Goals

    At the January Council meeting, Councillors reviewed the 7 Themes and their related Goals and endorsed the Community Engagement Program.

    The Themes and Goals can be viewed below or in the Documents tab on this project page.


    Theme 1 - A place of environmental sensitivity

    		Theme 2 - A place of progressive leadership
    Definition Working together as a community to protect and enhance our natural and built environment for the future.
    		Definition We will plan and advocate for the changing needs of our community through effective and engaging leadership.
    Goal 1 Facilitate circular economy.
    		Goal 1 Deliver exceptional and consistent

    At the January Council meeting, Councillors reviewed the 7 Themes and their related Goals and endorsed the Community Engagement Program.

    The Themes and Goals can be viewed below or in the Documents tab on this project page.


    Theme 1 - A place of environmental sensitivity

    		Theme 2 - A place of progressive leadership
    Definition Working together as a community to protect and enhance our natural and built environment for the future.
    		Definition We will plan and advocate for the changing needs of our community through effective and engaging leadership.
    Goal 1 Facilitate circular economy.
    		Goal 1 Deliver exceptional and consistent service to our internal and external communities.
    Goal 2
    		 Protect, enhance and sustain the natural environment
    		Goal 2 Continue to be a trusted and ethical leader that leads by example.
    Goal 3 Plan for the impacts of climate change
    		Goal 3 Provide clear, concise and consistent information that is easily accessible to our customers.
    Goal 4
    		 Increase awareness and education for environmental sustainability.
    		Goal 4 Achieve community driven results through collaboration and engagement (stakeholders and community)





    Theme 3 - A place of liveable communities

    		Theme 4 - A place of inclusion, culture and wellbeing
    Definition Well-planned, safe and accessible public spaces and facilities built with a strong sense of identity and place.
    		Definition A welcoming, healthy and diverse community that celebrates culture and history and is supported by accessible services.
    Goal 1 Create and maintain safe and accessible community spaces that enhance healthy living and promote active lifestyles.
    		Goal 1
    		 Develop a community led infrastructure strategy with a focus on social connections / social fabric and sense of belonging.
    Goal 2
    		 Enable development of liveable communities (*and sustainably manage). *optional
    		Goal 2
    		 Foster and develop a strategy to recognise and celebrate our rich heritage and indigenous culture (in partnership with community).
    Goal 3
    		 Deliver best practise and compliant waste and recycling services and infrastructure that meets community needs.
    		Goal 3
    		 Actively promote and resource educational pathways into (working with) Council (retain and attract new people).
    Goal 4
    		 Strategic planning which produces consistent, strategic transparent outcomes.
    		Goal 4
    		 Support existing and new diverse art and community events.
    Goal 5
    		 Update and review our open spaces to reflect community wants & needs.
    		Goal 5
    		 Facilitate and advocate for accessible health and wellbeing services based on local community needs.





    Theme 5 - A place of prosperity & resilience
    		Theme 6 - Connected Communities
    Definition
    		 Champion business, innovation and technology to stimulate local economic development
    		Definition
    		 Enable integrated, safe and reliable transport and advocate for communication infrastructure.
    Goal 1
    		 Encourage and support economic development across the region.
    		Goal 1
    		 Develop strategies to deliver road and shared pathway infrastructure that is accessible to all.
    Goal 2 Continue to develop strong and resilient communities.
    		Goal 2 Advocate for and facilitate reliable communications infrastructure.
    Goal 3
    		 Promote and grow tourism across the region.
    		Goal 3 Advocate for improved public transport opportunities.
    Goal 4
    		 Partner with industry and government organisations to promote and nurture innovation.
    		Goal 4 Enable commercial transport and connection opportunities.



    		Goal 5
    		 Develop connections and infrastructure with accessibility, amenity and environmental consideration.





    Theme 7 – Tomorrow’s Technologies


    Definition
    		 Ensure the region is well placed to embrace emerging and disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning.


    Goal 1
    		 Embed a geospatial driven system into Council processes, including public interface.


    Goal 2
    		 Explore upskilling of today’s technologies to forecast possible future opportunities.


    Goal 3
    		 To encourage, educate and enable environmentally sustainable approaches to energy management.


    Goal 4 Monitor and assess emerging global technologies.


    Goal 5
    		 Explore internal opportunities for machine learning and artificial intelligence.



  • CSP Roadshow 6-12 Feb 2022

    Council representatives will be on the road during the week 6-12 February, stopping at various locations to host 'pop-in' sessions. These sessions are designed to give community members an opportunity to provide ideas and suggestions for projects and programs of works that they would like to see undertaken in the upcoming CSP period.

    We will have multiple business units represented at each 'pop-in' location so please feel free to come along, give us your ideas or have a chat with us.

    Date

    Location

    Time

    Workshop Type

    Sunday

    6 Feb

    Moama Pavilion

    2 – 4pm

    General Community workshop

    Monday

    7 Feb

    Council representatives will be on the road during the week 6-12 February, stopping at various locations to host 'pop-in' sessions. These sessions are designed to give community members an opportunity to provide ideas and suggestions for projects and programs of works that they would like to see undertaken in the upcoming CSP period.

    We will have multiple business units represented at each 'pop-in' location so please feel free to come along, give us your ideas or have a chat with us.

    Date

    Location

    Time

    Workshop Type

    Sunday

    6 Feb

    Moama Pavilion

    2 – 4pm

    General Community workshop

    Monday

    7 Feb

    Tooleybuc Pub

    7 – 9pm

    General Community workshop

    Tuesday

    8 Feb

    Moulamein Heritage Village (The Jeraly Woolshed)

    7 – 9pm

    General Community workshop

    Wednesday

    9 Feb

    Murray Downs Golf Club

    7 – 9pm

    General Community workshop

    Thursday

    10 Feb

    Barham Pavilion

    7 – 9pm

    General Community workshop

    Friday

    11 Feb

    Wakool Bowls Club

    7 – 9pm

    General Community workshop

    Saturday

    12 Feb

    Mathoura Bowls Club

    10am – 12pm

    General Community workshop


    We will also be hosting two specific Business Group Workshops within the week. These workshops will be primarily focusing on business requirements for the region rather than general community ideas and suggestions

    Date

    Location

    Time

    Workshop Type

    Monday

    7 Feb

    Moama Pavilion

    10am – 12pm

    Business Group workshop

    Thursday

    10 Feb

    Barham Pavilion

    10am – 12pm

    Business Group workshop

  • What we have done to date

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    Prior to undertaking engagement with our wider community, Council leaders undertook a review of the existing CSP and compared it against our Organisational Structure. We found the existing CSP did not neatly align with Council's structure and we resolved to redo the plan; taking into account the community engagement previously undertaken, previously suggested projects and programs of works and emerging issues which are currently being identified.

    Two internal workshops were hosted by Council during November and December 2021. At these workshop the MRC Leadership Team, Executives and Councillors worked to identify, define and develop the Themes and Goals for the

    Prior to undertaking engagement with our wider community, Council leaders undertook a review of the existing CSP and compared it against our Organisational Structure. We found the existing CSP did not neatly align with Council's structure and we resolved to redo the plan; taking into account the community engagement previously undertaken, previously suggested projects and programs of works and emerging issues which are currently being identified.

    Two internal workshops were hosted by Council during November and December 2021. At these workshop the MRC Leadership Team, Executives and Councillors worked to identify, define and develop the Themes and Goals for the 2023-32 CSP.

    The workshopped ideas have been presented to the incoming Councillors.

Page last updated: 27 Apr 2022, 03:22 PM