Tantanoola Community Vision

Wattle Range Council is seeking input from the people of Tantanoola in developing the Tantanoola 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 April 2022, Council held a community consultation session at the Tantanoola Football & Netball Club with the aim to provide an update to the community on the Town Plan and to discuss the town signage

Feedback provided at this session have been included in the ideas already identified for consideration in the new Community Vision.

What has happened so far?

Completed Projects

Projects	Year
Tantanoola Town Entrance Signs	2022/23
Roads Re-sealed: Agricultural Bureau Drive	2022/23
Roads Re-sheeted Stony Road Chant Road Nitschke Road	2022/23
Kerbing: Railway Terrace West	2022/23
Footpaths: South Terrace Railway Terrace East Railway Terrace West	2022/23
Tantanoola BBQ area and shelter upgrade $15k	2022/23
Removal of access door safety hazard at Tantanoola hall $7k	2021/22
Roads Re-sheeted: Carthew Road Poonada Rd Stony Road Whitty Road	2021/22
Roads Re-sealed: Burchard Road Poonada Road Whitfield Road	2021/22
Roads Re-sheeted: Considine Road Nitschke Road	2020/21
Council supported the Great Vic Bike Ride which stopped for a break in Tantanoola purchasing from local clubs	2019/20

Successful Council Grants & Sponsorship

Program	Year	Recipient	Project	Grant
Community Sports & Recreation Financial Assistance Grants Scheme	2022/23	Tantanoola Football Club	Clubroom video & sound upgrade	$990.00
Community Financial Assistance Grant Scheme	2021/22	Tantanoola Progress Association	Upgrade Tantanoola Railway Station	$1,990.00
Community Financial Assistance Grant Scheme	2018/19	Tantanoola Uniting Church	Movable ramp to Church building	$829.00

What's coming up?

Tantanoola Hall - partial renewal of kitchen facilities $30k

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 projects
Upload your idea to the community vision board
Vote for your favorite idea. Simply 'like' ❤️ the ideas you would like to see in a future annual business plan and budget.
Speak to your Elected Members about your community vision.