Southend Community Vision

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


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 June 2018, Council adopted the Southend 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

ProjectsYear
Council supported the inaugural Rivioli Bay Junior Jetties Fishing competition. This event has become an annual event with 115 fish caught in 2023 and the Southend Progress Associating donating a digital camera as a prize for the People's Choice Fun photo.2021/22
2022/23
Footpaths:
  • Bridges Drive
  • Eyre Street
2021/22
Kerbing:
  • Cape Buffon Drive
  • George Street
2020/21
Roads re-sealed:
  • Southend Access Road
2020/21
Southend Caravan Park
In 2020 the long term lease over the Park ceased. To remediate the site Council completing a demolition project which included removing all dilapidated buildings and infrastructure and planting new grass. A transportable ablution block was also installed. The parked was opened in 2021 with new managers who continue to make improvements.		2020/21
Roads re-sealed:
  • Cape Buffon Drive, Southend 1,728m
  • Bonney Street, Southend 114m
  • Bridges Drive, Southend 891m
  • Boat-Ramp Access Road, Southend 161m
  • MacDonald Street, Southend 129m

2019/20
Council supported the inaugural Australia day event at Southend which included a free BBQ and beach activities.2019/20
Rivoli Bay data collection and modeling project
Wave and current data from Rivoli Bay was collected for modeling to test a range of scenarios to improve beach stability and minimise erosion in Southend and Beachport.		2018/19
Southend Adaption Strategy
The adaption strategy was awarded the Premier's Climate Award of $10k to be used for coastal projects.		2018/19
Road Sealing:
  • Bridges Drive Parking Bay
2018/19
Southend Caravan Park Fencing2018/19
Staged construction of path to Geltwood Anchor Memorial2018/19



Successful Council Grants & Sponsorship

ProgramYearRecipientProjectGrant
Community Infrastructure Grants2022/23Southend Progress AssociationInstallation of a solar power system at the Southend Community Centre$12,762.00
Mayoral Sponsorship2022/23Southend Progress AssociationTennis Court Repairs$500.00
Community Financial Assistance Grant Scheme

2020/21South Eastern Professional Fisherman’s AssociationDefibrillator Southend Jetty$1,517.00
Community Financial Assistance Grant Scheme2020/21
Southend Progress Association


Upgrade access points at Southend Community Centre$2,000.00
Mayoral Sponsorship2019/20Australian Red Cross – Southend Branch50 Years of the Red Cross$100.00
Community Financial Assistance Grant Scheme

2019/20Southend Progress Association

Replace blinds and concertina doors at the Southend$2,000.00
Community Financial Assistance Grant Scheme2018/19Southend Progress AssociationSouthend photographic history upgrade$1,916.00


Community Success Stories

  • Playground signage
  • Seating project
  • New War Memorial
  • Active Community Club


What's coming up?

  • Southend Pedestrian Access Bridge - Repairs $27,500
  • Renew toilets and change rooms (into a single, relocatable building) - $180,000
  • Access Road - renew information shelter - $10,000


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 your community vision ideas
  • Upload your idea to the community vision board
  • Vote for your favorite community vision. 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.


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


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 June 2018, Council adopted the Southend 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

ProjectsYear
Council supported the inaugural Rivioli Bay Junior Jetties Fishing competition. This event has become an annual event with 115 fish caught in 2023 and the Southend Progress Associating donating a digital camera as a prize for the People's Choice Fun photo.2021/22
2022/23
Footpaths:
  • Bridges Drive
  • Eyre Street
2021/22
Kerbing:
  • Cape Buffon Drive
  • George Street
2020/21
Roads re-sealed:
  • Southend Access Road
2020/21
Southend Caravan Park
In 2020 the long term lease over the Park ceased. To remediate the site Council completing a demolition project which included removing all dilapidated buildings and infrastructure and planting new grass. A transportable ablution block was also installed. The parked was opened in 2021 with new managers who continue to make improvements.		2020/21
Roads re-sealed:
  • Cape Buffon Drive, Southend 1,728m
  • Bonney Street, Southend 114m
  • Bridges Drive, Southend 891m
  • Boat-Ramp Access Road, Southend 161m
  • MacDonald Street, Southend 129m

2019/20
Council supported the inaugural Australia day event at Southend which included a free BBQ and beach activities.2019/20
Rivoli Bay data collection and modeling project
Wave and current data from Rivoli Bay was collected for modeling to test a range of scenarios to improve beach stability and minimise erosion in Southend and Beachport.		2018/19
Southend Adaption Strategy
The adaption strategy was awarded the Premier's Climate Award of $10k to be used for coastal projects.		2018/19
Road Sealing:
  • Bridges Drive Parking Bay
2018/19
Southend Caravan Park Fencing2018/19
Staged construction of path to Geltwood Anchor Memorial2018/19



Successful Council Grants & Sponsorship

ProgramYearRecipientProjectGrant
Community Infrastructure Grants2022/23Southend Progress AssociationInstallation of a solar power system at the Southend Community Centre$12,762.00
Mayoral Sponsorship2022/23Southend Progress AssociationTennis Court Repairs$500.00
Community Financial Assistance Grant Scheme

2020/21South Eastern Professional Fisherman’s AssociationDefibrillator Southend Jetty$1,517.00
Community Financial Assistance Grant Scheme2020/21
Southend Progress Association


Upgrade access points at Southend Community Centre$2,000.00
Mayoral Sponsorship2019/20Australian Red Cross – Southend Branch50 Years of the Red Cross$100.00
Community Financial Assistance Grant Scheme

2019/20Southend Progress Association

Replace blinds and concertina doors at the Southend$2,000.00
Community Financial Assistance Grant Scheme2018/19Southend Progress AssociationSouthend photographic history upgrade$1,916.00


Community Success Stories

  • Playground signage
  • Seating project
  • New War Memorial
  • Active Community Club


What's coming up?

  • Southend Pedestrian Access Bridge - Repairs $27,500
  • Renew toilets and change rooms (into a single, relocatable building) - $180,000
  • Access Road - renew information shelter - $10,000


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 your community vision ideas
  • Upload your idea to the community vision board
  • Vote for your favorite community vision. 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.
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