Calling on Millewa residents to help shape their community’s future

Published on 11 February 2022

Millewa residents have a powerful opportunity to shape the future of their community by helping to develop the new Millewa Community Plan.

Mildura Mayor Liam Wood said Community Plans were vital documents for each respective town or area, serving as roadmaps for each community.

“Community plans are all-encompassing. They take in everything from residents’ broader shared vision for their town, through to more specifics, such as public facilities, community wellbeing, town pride, transport, education and safety among a whole host of topics," Cr Wood said.

"And there's no-one better to drive these plans than the local experts - the people who live and work in our towns."

The Millewa Advisory Group, supported by Mildura Rural City Council, will run a series of drop-in sessions throughout February, providing a chance for residents to come along and provide their input.

This feedback will form the basis of the Millewa Community Plan 2022-2026.

Residents keen to participate in-person can do so at the following locations and times:

Monday 14 February - Werrimull
9am – 12pm
Werrimull Post Office

Wednesday 16 February
7pm – 9pm
Millewa Advisory Group Annual General Meeting

Monday 21 February - Meringur
10am – 1pm
Meringur Community Centre

Wednesday 23 February - Cullulleraine
9am – 12pm
Lake Cullulleraine Store

Friday 25 February - Werrimull
5pm – 8pm
Werrimull Hotel

Alternatively, residents can share their vision, thoughts, priorities and ideas by visiting https://yoursay.mildura.vic.gov.au/millewa-community-plan

"We want to hear from as many residents as possible so that we can understand the Millewa community's priorities, needs, wants and ideas for the area they call home," Cr Wood said.

"It will also provide Council will valuable direction on priority projects for the Millewa."

For more information contact Council's Social and Community Planning Officer Kerren Miles at kerren.miles@mildura.vic.gov.au

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