Community Strategic Plan 2033

Council adopted the Community Strategic Plan 2033 (Reviewed 2015) in February 2015 with an overall vision for:

Community Update December 2015

The plan contains five strategic goals which outline the activities, delivery of services, projects, infrastructure and other Shire informing strategies to achieve priority outcomes for the community. This document provides an update on some of the key projects within each goal.

Overview

A prosperous and connected community that values its natural environment and character as it grows sustainably

into the future.

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Our strategic goals

Managing growth sustainably

Vibrant and diverse economy

Effective leadership and governance

Valuing the natural environment

Welcoming and inclusive communities

Natural Connected Prosperous

What has been done?

Shire of Augusta Margaret RiverMain Administration Office41 Wallcliffe Road (PO Box 61)Margaret River WA 6285

P: 08 9780 5255F: 08 9757 2512Office Hours: Mon to Fri, 9am – 4pmPhone Enquiries: 8am – 4.30pm

Augusta Administration Office66 Allnutt TerraceAugusta WA 6290

P: 08 9780 5660F: 08 9758 0033Office Hours: Mon to Fri, 9am – 4pm(closes for lunch 12pm – 1pm)Phone Enquiries: 8am – 4.30pm

www.amrshire.wa.gov.auamrshire@amrshire.wa.gov.au

If you are deaf, or have a hearing impairmentor speech impairment, contact us through the National Relay Service:

• TTY users phone 133 677 then ask for 08 9780 5255

• Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 08 9780 5255

• Internet relay users connect to the NRS (www.relayservice.com.au) then ask for 08 9780 5255

Electronic Vehicle Charging Complete installation of Royal Automobile Club (RAC) electronic vehicle charging infrastructure on Shire property in accordance with funding agreement.

Thank a Volunteer DayOrganise Thank a Volunteer Day Celebrations.

Shark Response PolicyDevelop Shark Response Policy and Procedure and present to Council for adoption.

Dog Registration ChangesImplement dog registration changes regarding microchipping.

Ready ResponseUndertake annual table top exercise to test internal Ready Reponse/Recovery arrangements.

Bushfire MitigationImplement bushfire mitigation programs for Shire managed land.

Augusta Retirement VillageImplement outcomes of business case for the Augusta Retirement Village and Undertake and EOI process with not-for-profit providers to develop and operate a retirement village in Augusta.

Wadandi TrackApply for funding to construct Wadandi Track South from Redgate Road to Calgardup Road and Complete extension of Wadandi Track from Gnarawarry Road to Witchcliffe and celebrate with an official opening.

Path PlanDesign path and trail upgrades identified in Path Plan.

Margaret River Perimeter RoadSupport the Royalties for Regions (R4R) funding application for construction of Margaret River Perimeter Road.

Tallinup Augusta AirportFinalise master plans for the Tallinup Augusta Airport and apply for Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS) funding.

Biennial ElectionPartner with the Western Australian Electoral Commission to conduct the biennial election by postal voting and conduct election of Shire President and Deputy President and appointment of Councillors to committees.

Business Improvement StrategyDevelop an internal Business Improvement Strategy as identified in the Business Excellence Review.

Audit of Shire’s Financial ProcessesConduct internal Audit of Shire’s Financial Processes to include internal controls and risk management.