Community Engagement has now commenced for the 2025-29 Council Plan. Council and staff will visit all Southern Grampians townships over February and March to hear directly from residents to help guide Council direction for the next four years. Click here for more information on dates and locations.
Published on 18 March 2025
Planning for the Future in Coleraine and Cavendish
Southern Grampians Shire Council invites residents in Coleraine and Cavendish to contribute to their town Structure Plans.
The Plans will act as a critical guiding document to help inform initiatives and navigate future growth through planning scheme amendments, town boundary and zoning changes, major town projects, and advocacy opportunities.
Southern Grampians Shire Council Acting Mayor Afton Barber said it’s important for residents to get involved to share their aspirations for their community.
“Residents have the opportunity to share what their ideal future looks like, shaping the community in which they live and love,” said Cr Barber.
“We know we have really strong communities within the Southern Grampians which provides just one of the many reasons so many people make this region their home.
“By contributing to the workshops in Coleraine or Cavendish, locals can help with the sustainability and growth of their town.”
Residents can participate in tailored workshops relevant to their township. No RSVPs are required, just head along and be prepared to share your aspirations.
Community Workshops:
Coleraine: Monday 31 March 2025, 4:00pm - 7:30pm, Karingal Senior Citizens Centre, Refreshments provided. Cavendish: Tuesday 1 April 2025, 4:00pm - 7:30pm, Cavendish Hall, Refreshments provided. “If attracting young families is the top of the list for you in Cavendish, then we need to assess housing opportunities and whether the current zoning boundaries will meet future need. If giving tourists more of a reason to stop and stay in Coleraine is something you are passionate about, then the enhancement of public spaces might be on your list, the opportunities really are up to you,” said Cr Barber.
Through this process, towns will also be assessed for potential challenges including risks for bushfires or flooding, including strategic planning issues.
“Think of it not plainly as a town structure plan – but as a plan for your town, developed by the people who actually live there,” concluded Cr Barber.