Published on Tuesday, 6 August 2024 at 4:24:38 PM

Shire of Mundaring is entering an exciting era with Council’s unanimous endorsement of the ‘Our Plan for the Future’ Council Plan 2024-2034.

The Plan was devised in consultation with community through a series of interactive workshops and a shire-wide survey that attracted an unprecedented 3,014 responses. The resulting Plan captures the community’s aspirations with a detailed outline of how objectives will be achieved by Council over the coming decade.

The 10-year plan maintains a strong focus on sustainability, community and environment with a place based approach to address the unique needs and priorities of each region; the Foothills, the Hills, and the Rural communities.

Key focus areas include the revitalisation of Mundaring Town Centre and development of the Mundaring Cultural Hub, a multipurpose facility that will include an art gallery, visitor centre, local history museum, contemporary library and community spaces.   

Protecting and enhancing the natural environment, improving recreational and sporting facilities and bushfire mitigation are other key focus areas aligning with the vision of being the Heart of the Perth Hills and a place for Sustainable Living.

Shire President Paige McNeil said the Council Plan is an exciting and forward-thinking strategy that reflects the vision of the community and will steer the Shire through a decade of projects and revitalisation.

 “Council consulted heavily to understand the aspirations, ideas and priorities of ratepayers and we are dedicated to creating more opportunities for community engagement.”

 “We remain committed to protecting our biodiversity and ensuring our natural landscapes are accessible and enjoyed by residents and visitors. We all remain very aware of the increasing need to be bushfire safe in managing our unique conservation responsibilities.”

Guided by Council’s strengthened values of Community Focus, Proactivity, Respect, and Accountability, the Plan will steer the Shire of Mundaring over the next decade and reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant and responsive to changing needs.

The 2024 to 2034 Council Plan is available to view or download.

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