A DRAFT of Nambucca Valley Council’s latest Community Strategic Plan (CSP) is now available online for viewing and public submissions until Friday 16 May, 2025.
The final iteration of this key document is expected to be adopted by June 2025.
Developed after extensive community feedback and consultation, the CSP represents implementation at a local level of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (while acknowledging Council’s limited sphere of control over many of these) and the NSW Government’s 20-year framework document (North Coast Regional Plan 2041).
“This plan has been developed as a roadmap for the Nambucca Valley describing the priorities identified by the community and sets out the long-term vision and objectives to be tackled over the next ten years,” Mayor Gary Lee said.
The document is structured around five key themes: Inclusive, safe and connected communities; Managed long-term growth and infrastructure; Valued environment and sustainability; Thriving local economy; and Strong and effective leadership.
Some of the findings of engagement activities used to formulate the CSP included community concerns regarding state and federally mandated population growth, the scale of intensive agriculture operations, a negative perception of crime and community safety, a desire to work with and learn from the Gumbaynggirr people, and hopes to engage with and advocate for the young and the disadvantaged.
From these findings, the CSP sets out broad aspirational strategies to address these concerns and desires.
Examples include committing to the beautification of town and village centres, supporting businesses in both rural and urban settings, and facilitating high-quality and sustainable planning and liveability outcomes.
The CSP is supported by a four-year Delivery Program and annual Operational Plans which provide medium and short-term plans for Council.
A draft of the CSP can be viewed online on Nambucca Valley Council’s website until Friday 16 May, 2025.
By Ned COWIE
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