Edward River Growth Strategy 2050
- Project typeEdward River Growth Strategy 2050
- Project scheduleDraft Plan consultation period 22 May to 18 June 2024.
The draft Edward River Growth Strategy is now open for community comment following a resolution at the Council meeting on Tuesday 21 May.
Edward River Council resolved to place the draft to go on public exhibition until 18 June and is calling for the community to read the document and provide feedback. The exhibition period will be supported by a series of engagement activities to ensure the final plan reflects the wishes of the community, including a presentation at the Deniliquin Town Hall, community meetings, direct engagement with stakeholders, and notifications on social media, newspapers, and Council's website.
The Edward River Growth Strategy 2050 project is Council's response to the Our Region Your Say - Sefton's Report which articulates the aspiration of the community to grow the population to 19,800 people by 2050.
The Strategy, which will include a planning framework to support urban expansion and infill development, supports our community's aspiration for the development of services including health and education, and new investment in housing, industry, recreation and arts and culture by providing a coordinated approach to how we encourage and manage growth in this region over the next 25+ years.
Edward River 2050 will be a blueprint that sets out our region's competitive advantage and economic opportunities, and will direct residential, commercial and industrial expansion in a sustainable and strategic way. We've heard from your, our community, that we need to grow to prosper. This strategy will provide our Council with a clear vision for growth.
Have your say:
Comments on the draft plan are open until 5 pm on 18 June. Download and view the Summary and Full draft plans under "Related Information" on this page.
Paper copies of the plan are available at the Customer Service Centre and Edward River Library.
Residents are invited to attend a presentation of the draft strategy at Deniliquin Town Hall. Keep an eye on social media for the date.
Residents can email their thoughts to haveyoursay@edwardriver.nsw.gov.au, or write to the Interim Chief Executive Officer, Edward River Council, PO Box 270, Deniliquin NSW 2710.