Millicent Community Vision

Wattle Range Council is seeking input from the people of Millicent in developing the Millicent Community Vision.

Update February 2024

On 20 February 2024 approximately 25 community members, Council staff an Elected Members gathered in the Millicent Football Club to discuss a community vision for Millicent.

The ongoing Millicent Town Centre Streetscaping Project where Council have commenced the detailed design phase for Priority Projects E & F - Town Park & Stuckey Street (Glen Street) was also discussed.

Community visions were collected, and a vote was conducted on what streetscaping project should be funded next with Project D - Railway Terrace and Project C - McLaughlin Way Activation being the most popular on the night. You can view those results here.

If you couldn’t make the forum, you can still add your community vision here and vote and add comments on ideas already submitted.

You can also have your say on what streetscaping project should be funded next by completing the survey. The options are:

What is a Community vision?

Each of the 13 townships of the Wattle Range Council region has its own unique community town plan written by the community, with the assistance of Council, outlining their ideas with the aim of aiding a strategic approach to implementing projects and initiatives over a ten-year period.

The objective of a community vision is to facilitate a living process, allowing priorities and projects to change in line with community needs from year to year.

Our intention is to replace what was the 'Community Town Plan', with the brand new 'Community Vision', which will capture the thoughts and ideas of those living in each town, helping to better guide Council decision making, enhancing community vibrancy, ensuring environmental sustainability, and inspiring innovation.

What projects matter to you?

We want to hear what matters to you and what projects you would like to see Council fund in your town in the future. What should be included in your community's vision?

The reimagined Community Vision will only include projects that can be achieved by Council from discretionary funds. Your project idea could be relating to the following:

Council buildings, roads, footpaths and drainage
Parks and gardens, open spaces, walking and cycling trails
The 'amenity' (look and feel) of the community including signage
Sport and recreation areas
Business, tourism and events

Note: See Asset Management Plans for scheduled renewal Program - project ideas should only be for projects not identified in our Asset Management Plans.

Background

In November 2017, Council adopted the Millicent Community Town Plan which outlined a list of projects that were highlighted as a priority for the community.

What has happened so far?

Completed Projects

A list of the projects completed in Millicent since 2018 can be viewed here.

Successful Council Grants & Sponsorship

A number of Council Grants, Awards and Scholarships has been awarded to Millicent residents in the past 5 year. A full list of recipients can be viewed here.

Community Success Stories

Teagle Excavation ARB Pines Enduro
Millicent Basketball Junior Tournament
Millicent Geoventure 2020
Millicent Thank You Day
5280 Ball
Millicent Shares a Plate
Met Gala
IMAG Murals

What's coming up?

Upcoming scheduled renewal projects can be viewed here.

Get involved

There are many ways you can get involved helping to create your towns community vision.

First step is attending the Community Vision Forum
Get together with your sporting club, community group or school parents and friends association to discuss potential ideas
Upload your community vision ideas to the community vision board
Vote for your favorite idea. Simply 'like' ❤️ the idea you would like to see in a future annual business plan and budget.
Speak to your Elected Members about your community vision.