The Social Infrastructure Strategy provides a framework for how Council can plan for the future of the facilities that our community uses.  Social infrastructure can include things like public halls and community centres, senior citizens centres, play grounds, swimming pools and sporting club facilities.

We know these community facilities help individuals, families, groups and communities meet their social needs, and enhance community wellbeing. 

We have also identified that Council has some future challenges as it works out how it can continue to maintain all the buildings and spaces that our community uses at the required standards.  

This Strategy provides details on some future work that would allow Council to make some decisions about how best to manage the buildings and spaces our community uses to meets their social needs.

The strategy is not making any recommendations about the future of any individual community buildings or spaces.

What planning has happened so far with the Strategy?

The Strategy has been through a number of stages so far; we are nearing the final stage, where we are keen to hear from community members about this draft before it is approved by Council for implementation. For details on the steps taken so far, visit our Social Infrastructure Journey here

Where can I find a copy of the Social Infrastructure Strategy?

A two page summary of the draft strategy can be found here

You can also see our research about driving times and available services and facilities for Loddon’s 14 large and small towns here

If you would like to read the entire strategy document, grab a cuppa and find a copy of the full document here