Published on 22 May 2024
The Yarriambiack Shire Council is currently developing a Sport and Active Recreation Strategy, to guide the sport and active recreation infrastructure planning and programming across the next 10 years.
Increasing participation opportunities in sport and active recreation through the upgrade and/or development of new or existing infrastructure.
Improving participation of under-represented groups such as minority groups and new arrivals and improve physical and mental health and wellbeing in communities experiencing long-term socio-economic disadvantage.
Developing culturally sensitive spaces for key facilities through authentic engagement and self-determination.
Supporting gender equality and inclusive participation in local sport by investing in well-designed and high-quality facilities. With due consideration given to the State Government Fair Access Policy roadmap.
Supporting strategic planning to ensure infrastructure and Council revenue investment is sustainable.
Developing local economic activity through the planning, building, management, and activation of redeveloped or new infrastructure.
Incorporating outcomes from the Council Plan – Strategic Objective 2: A Healthy and Inclusive Community.
We value feedback from the community and have released a detailed survey seeking community input. The survey is available in hard copy or online. Hard copies will be available and can be returned to the Council Office, Libraries and at the Words or Wheels Van.
Feedback closes 5.00pm on Friday 21 June 2024.