Action plan

This action plan outlines the activities Moyne Shire Council will undertake over the 2025–26 financial year to progress the ambitions of the current Council Plan.

Reporting against these actions will take place in the Annual Report and a refreshed Action Plan prepared for the following financial year.

1. Effectively manage our assets

1.1. Proactively manage our road networks to improve maintenance, capacity, safety and connectivity
Actions Type Lead directorate
Deliver the actions in the Road Transport Asset Management Plan to improve maintenance, capacity, safety and connectivity Ongoing Assets and Community
Progress planning and key initiatives for Gipps Street Bridge replacement to enhance functionality and safety Ongoing Assets and Community
Improve monitoring and reporting mechanisms to enhance road service delivery Ongoing Assets and Community
Complete the Active Transport Strategy for Wangoom, Mortlake and Koroit to enhance network links Ongoing Assets and Community
Monitor and review the Road Management Plan and Register of Public Roads to ensure evidenced based decision making Ongoing Assets and Community
Work with neighbouring Councils to improve management of shared boundary roads and partner to deliver shared rehabilitation works Exploratory Assets and Community
Participate in South West Victorian Alliance Transport Study to identify improvement opportunities for Moyne Initiating Assets and Community
Participate in the state-level Freight Network Strategy to identify opportunites for supporting industry Initiating Assets and Community
Deliver a Road Safety Strategy and Network Safety Plan to provide strategic guidance for road safety improvements Initiating Assets and Community
Continue to implement priorities in the Port Fairy Bicycle Implementation Strategy to encourage and facilitate increased cycling Ongoing Assets and Community
1.2. Explore new ways to manage, maintain and fund our assets
Actions Type Lead directorate
Develop an integrated advocacy strategy to guide project proposals and align asks with needs Initiating Corporate and Governance
Implementation of key initiatives in the Asset Management Plan to enhance outcomes and efficiency Ongoing Assets and Community
Deliver the annual building renewal program to maintain assets Ongoing Assets and Community
Scope the viability of undertaking a cultural values capture and mapping exercise with Traditional Owners to enhance project planning Exploratory Assets and Community
Begin work on a cultural heritage management framework to guide planning and management of projects and capital works Exploratory Assets and Community
Continue to progress upgrades works at Gardens Reserve in Port Fairy to improve amenity Ongoing Assets and Community
Deliver community asset improvement projects under Round 2 of the Tiny Towns program to increase use Ongoing Assets and Community
Scope the development of a Port Fairy Streetscape Design Guideline, to guide future road, kerb and footpath construction Exploratory Assets and Community
Develop an asset financing plan to explore new opportunities and investement strategies for Council's asset portfolio Initiating Assets and Community
Review programs, services and capital projects to identify suitable opportunities for partnerships in delivery and operations Exploratory Assets and Community
Review management structures, governance arrangement and fees for council owned and managed properties to identify possible enhancements and efficiences Exploratory Assets and Community
Conduct a review of Local Laws to meet statuatory requirements Initiating Environment, Economy and Place
Continue participation in the Great South Coast Integrated Water Management Alliance to deliver efficiences in the management of stormwater infrastructure Ongoing Assets and Community
1.3. Review Council’s assets mix to provide maximum community value
Actions Type Lead directorate
Review the Asset Plan and Asset Management Plans to ensure maximum community value is being delivered Initiating Assets and Community
Deliver an annual State of the Assets Report to provide a clear picture of the Shire's assets Ongoing Assets and Community
Undertake audit of existing township signage to develop a replacement or renewal program Initiating Assets and Community
Audit Council's master plans and strategies to document implications and boost outcomes Exploratory Assets and Community
Continue to progress Koroit Depot project to deliver value to the community Ongoing Assets and Community
Develop an aquatic centre strategy to guide future investment and management Initiating Assets and Community
Investigate internal library service opportunities to explore possible enhancements Initiating Assets and Community

2. Make council more accessible

2.1. Communicate more clearly about what Council does and why to increase transparency and build trust
Actions Type Lead directorate
Scope the development of a whole of organisation communications, marketing and engagement strategy to enhance how Council engages with internal and external audiences Exploratory Corporate and Governance
Update the Project Management Framework to strengthen communications processes across the life of projects Initiating Assets and Community
Strengthen communicatons around annual early years enrolment processes and how places are allocated to increase transparency and understanding Initiating Assets and Community
2.2. Enhance engagement practices to strengthen participation in Council decisions
Actions Type Lead directorate
Convene an annual workshop to support community groups with project planning through promotion and use of the Asset Project Management Framework Initiating Assets and Community
Conduct regular listening post sessions acorss the Shire to give the community the opportunity to speak directly with Councillors and Council officers Initiating Corporate and Governance
Develop a plan for an annual expo where community members can meet with all arms of Council, hear about what they do, and provide input into activities and projects Exploratory Corporate and Governance
2.3. Share stories of success that champion our strengths
Actions Type Lead directorate
Establish a program to develop case studies of success from across the community to share via Council's communications channels Initiating Corporate and Governance
Review internal information sharing mechanisms to ensure consistency and accuracy of communications Initiating Environment, Economy and Place

3. Enhance our environment

3.1. Work with the community and partners to undertake revegetation and protection projects
Actions Type Lead directorate
Identify additional partnership opportunities with external agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Glenelg Catchment Management Authority to deliver revegetation and protection projects Exploratory Environment, Economy and Place
Investigate the possibility of a shared caring for country plan with Traditional Owners to enhance implementation and increase outcomes Exploratory Environment, Economy and Place
3.2. Expand weed management and fire preparedness programs
Actions Type Lead directorate
Update the Roadside Conservation Plan to enhnace weed management and fire preparedness Initiating Environment, Economy and Place
Scope updates to the Graphic Information Systems (GIS) and explore options for integration to coordinate all arms of Council, increasing data capture and improving maintenace or risk programs Exploratory Assets and Community
Advocate for increased Municipal Emergency Resourcing Program funding to support weed management and fire preparedness Exploratory Assets and Community
3.3. Strengthen circular economy practices to minimise waste and reduce Council’s carbon footprint
Actions Type Lead directorate
Develop an environmental sustainability strategy to guide Council's activities, grow partnerships, and enhance its response to the climate crisis Initiating Environment, Economy and Place
Explore possibilities for capturing Council's environmental impact to identify opportunities for improvement Exploratory Environment, Economy and Place
Investigate biodiversity and enhancement programs to expand Council's circular economy and sustainability pract5ices Exploratory Environment, Economy and Place
Develop environmental awareness education programs to enhance circular economy practicies within the community Initiating Environment, Economy and Place

4. Optimise how council works

4.1. Maximise use of Council resources and deliver financially sustainable services
Actions Type Lead directorate
Manage the budget and finances of Council, including a review and update of the Financial Plan to enhance fiscal stability Ongoing Corporate and Governance
Identify gaps in Council's commitments and obligations (such as the age-friendly communities declaration) and opportunities to imrpove implementation Exploratory Corporate and Governance
Undertaken service planning and review activities across Council to identify potential efficiencies as part of the Local Government Victoria Integrated Strategic Planning and Reporting Framework Initiating Corporate and Governance
Identify opportunties for efficiances to fully leverage the functionality of the Coastal Connect project Initiating Corporate and Governance
Develop and adopt a formal policy on Artificial Intelligence to guide its potential use Initiating Corporate and Governance
Scope a regional flood study in areas subject to inundation around townships containing low density and/ or rural living development Exploratory Environment, Economy and Place
4.2. Streamline processes to improve customer experiences with Council
Actions Type Lead directorate
Bolster processes around customer service reporting and improve solutions for integration with customer service requests and works programming to improve customer experiences Exploratory Corporate and Governance
Continue to provide up-to-date and best practice regulatory services to improve customer experiences Ongoing Environment, Economy and Place
Utilise existing reporting systems across the whole of Council to increase the flow and communication of information Initiating Corporate and Governance
Deliver the Information Technology Strategy to streamline processes and optimse systems Initiating Corporate and Governance
4.3. Establish a culture of excellence to enable new and entrepreneurial ways of working
Actions Type Lead directorate
Strengthen collaboration to enhance knowledge sharing, streamline working processes and build capabilities Exploratory Corporate and Governance
Establish a leadership capability framework to strengthen staff and organisational capabilities Initiating Corporate and Governance
Develop and implement a continuous improvement mechanism to lift performance Initiating Corporate and Governance
Update the risk appetite framework to include innovation and support new approaches to work practices Initiating Corporate and Governance
Develop a workforce plan to enhance staffing capabilities and increase attraction and retention Initiating Corporate and Governance
Deliver professional development to Councillors to support a culture of excellent governance Ongoing Corporate and Governance

5. Connect and activate our communities

5.1. Identify opportunities for connected, healthy and active lifestyles across Moyne’s towns and villages
Actions Type Lead directorate
Establish a community directory to promote assets, organisations, groups and programs across the Shire Initiating Corporate and Governance
Undertake preparatory works to launch the Connect Exhibition and Creative Residency programs Initiating Assets and Community
Progress development of a long term land use strategy to identify future opportunties for Moyne's towns and regions Ongoing Environment, Economy and Place
Scope the possibility of continuing the Rail Trail through Railway Place to King George Square to expand its use Exploratory Assets and Community
Undertake a design and construction review for Stage 2 of the East Beach redevelopment to progress the project Ongoing Assets and Community
Undertake a design and costing plan for enhancements of the Koroit Youth Space to enhance its utility to the community Initiating Assets and Community
Undertake Stage 3 of the Koroit Township Renewal project to enhance public spaces Ongoing Assets and Community
Deliver the ongoing commitments of the Open Space Strategy to support connected, healthy and active lifestyles Ongoing Assets and Community
Deliver the ongoing commitments of the Arts and Culture Strategy to foster connection and development Ongoing Assets and Community
Deliver the ongoing commitments of the Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Strategy to encourage engagement and development Ongoing Assets and Community
Deliver the ongoing commitments of the Disability Inclusion and Access Plan to facilitate participation Ongoing Assets and Community
Deliver the ongoing commitments of the Gender Equality Action Plan to bolster inclusion Ongoing Corporate and Governance
5.2. Encourage community-led initiatives and enhance the capabilities of community groups and clubs
Actions Type Lead directorate
Establish a directory of Council resources and contacts available to support community groups Initiating Corporate and Governance
Deliver grants through the Community Assistance Fund to support community-led initiatives Ongoing Assets and Community
Explore the viability of establishing an upskilling program to bloster the capabilities of community groups Exploratory Assets and Community
Establish a framework for collaboration with community groups to clarify expectations Initiating Assets and Community
Establish points of contact within Council for community groups to strengthen connections Initiating Assets and Community
Grow the library partnership programs to host community groups and clubs Initiating Assets and Community
Complete the business case for upgrades to the Koroit Theatre to enhance activation Initiating Assets and Community
Launch the Creative Change Grants program to support development of the cultral sector Initiating Assets and Community
5.3. Support and assist the growth of volunteering opportunities
Actions Type Lead directorate
Scope the possibility of establishing a volunteer centre of excellence within Council to receive ideas from the community, coordinate a skills bank and provide access to oppportunities Exploratory Environment, Economy and Place
Investigate the feasibility of establishing a formal membership body to provide insurance cover for community volunteers Exploratory Corporate and Governance
Partner with Warrnambool City Council to scope a process for creating ways for young people to participate in volunteering opportunities Exploratory Assets and Community
Work with South West Sport on the Sustainable Volunteer Workforce Project to create new opportunities for the community Exploratory Assets and Community

6. Improve access to services

6.1. Explore opportunities for enhancing access to early years services and positive ageing initiatives
Actions Type Lead directorate
Develop a response to Council's age-friendly communities declaration to guide implementation Initiating Assets and Community
Develop a Child Safe Strategy to ensure Council services provide safe environments Initiating Corporate and Governance
Implement the Aged Care Support at Home reforms to enhance service delivery within the unit Initiating Assets and Community
Prepare for the roll out of state government pre-prep program in Kindergartens to accommodate changes Initiating Assets and Community
Complete works to expand long day care facilities at the Port Fairy Community Services Centre to increase availability of places Ongoing Assets and Community
Explore opportunities for expanding the hybrid model of delivering early years services, including identification of areas of need, potential sites, and possible partners to increase availability Exploratory Assets and Community
Review the Municipal Early Years Plan to include a strategy for childcare services Initiating Assets and Community
Deliver Enhanched Maternal Child Health Service in line with State Government program guidelines to enhance early interventions and positive health outcomes Initiating Assets and Community
Deliver the ongoing commitments of the Municipal Early Years Plan to suport the community Ongoing Assets and Community
6.2. Work with partners to improve access to health, community and family violence services and supports
Actions Type Lead directorate
Strengthen referral pathways with community and social service providers to improve access to their services Exploratory Corporate and Governance
Increase promotion and uptake of early years’ immunisation services to identify and mitigate barriers to preventive health measures Ongoing Assets and Community
Continue to participate in the Respect 2040 partnership to foster a positive and equal culture Ongoing Corporate and Governance
Support preparation of the South West Victoria Regional Transport Study to strengthen the case for improvements in connectivity and accessibility across the region Initiating Environment, Economy and Place
Explore parternships with health providers to deliver mobile services across the Shire Exploratory Corporate and Governance
6.3. Advocate for enhancements to enabling infrastructure such as water, power and digital connectivity
Actions Type Lead directorate
Identify areas of focus and mechanisms for establishing research and innovation partnerships to enhance enabling infrastructure outcomes Exploratory Corporate and Governance
Continue to partner with Wanon Water to better communicate the role of each party in service delivery and identify future potable water and sewage treatment upgrades Ongoing Environment, Economy and Place
Strengthen relationships with Corangamite and Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authorities to leverage relevant studies Exploratory Environment, Economy and Place
Advocate to utility distributors for enhancements and upgrades for industry Initiating Environment, Economy and Place
Advocate to Telstra and the NBN for a roadmap to upgrade digital connectivity and eradicate black spots Initiating Environment, Economy and Place
Work with Victorian Government and other agencies to continue implementation of the Port of Port Fairy Master Plan Ongoing Environment, Economy and Place

7. Identify and support major projects to transform our region

7.1. Advocate for and support major initiatives to grow tourism
Actions Type Lead directorate
Develop and implement a new economic development strategy to support Moyne's growth Initiating Environment, Economy and Place
Build relationships with Gunditjmara and Eastern Maar Traditional owners and First Nations businesses to support new tourism product implementation Exploratory Environment, Economy and Place
Further develop Moyne's farmgate experiences and links to connected businesses Ongoing Environment, Economy and Place
7.2. Identify opportunities for unlocking existing industry strengths and build partnerships to advocate for them
Actions Type Lead directorate
Encourage and facilitate development of the Mortlake and Koroit industrial zones to support progress Ongoing Environment, Economy and Place
Develop a workforce attraction and retention strategy to identify opportunities for supporting growth Initiating Environment, Economy and Place
Identify relevant programs and opportunties to support agriculture and industry Exploratory Environment, Economy and Place
Continue to advocate for investment in key worker housing to encourge its development locally Ongoing Environment, Economy and Place
7.3. Work to attract suitable new industries to the Shire
Actions Type Lead directorate
Update Council's investment prospectus and develop a campaign for its promotion to attract suitable new industries to the region Initiating Environment, Economy and Place
Identify initiatives to attract and create a skilled and trained local workforce, including migrant and youth employment, and childcare support initiatives to support industry Exploratory Environment, Economy and Place
Establish a business incentive program to enables Moyne to compete with other LGA's for business investment Initiating Environment, Economy and Place
Work with partners on the feasibility of a regional cultural collections management facility to investigate the possibility of developing local conservation services Exploratory Environment, Economy and Place

8. Leverage the benefits of renewable energy

8.1. Advocate for improved outcomes and increased benefit for community and individuals from the renewable energy sector
Actions Type Lead directorate
Identify potential projects for the Renewable Energy Zone community investment programs, and develop a project assessment framework to guide effective use of secured funds Exploratory Environment, Economy and Place
Advocacte to the state government to implement community development and investment programs to increase community benefits from renewables Ongoing Corporate and Governance
Review and update information available to the community on Council's website about renewable energy to increase understanding Initiating Environment, Economy and Place
8.2. Explore innovative partnership opportunities with industry, government and the community
Actions Type Lead directorate
Work with partners to investigate the potential for community battery projects to support communities wanted to explore this possibility Exploratory Environment, Economy and Place
Develop mechanisms to support residents to access state and federal government schemes relating to energy efficiency and sustainability to increase uptake Initiating Environment, Economy and Place
Work with partners to consolidate knowledge on wave energy technology research to identify possible pilot programs Exploratory Environment, Economy and Place
Investigate potential research and innovation programs to explore partnership opportunities Exploratory Corporate and Governance
8.3. Participate in setting standards for the sector, drawing on our experiences with development, operation and decommissioning
Actions Type Lead directorate
Continue to participate in industry forums and programs related to the development of the sector to position Moyne as a leader in this space Ongoing Environment, Economy and Place
Advocate to state and federal governments for improved industry standards during construction, operation and decommissioning to enhance outcomes for community and industry Ongoing Environment, Economy and Place
Share stories about Council's work with the renewable energy sector to clearly communicate what we do Ongoing Environment, Economy and Place
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