2031 + WINGECARRIBEE IS IT WHAT YOU WANT

At the moment Council is undertaking the public engagement process known as 2031+. It is your opportunity to have a say in how you believe the Wingecarribee Shire should look in 2o years or so.

Last Weekend on Friday and Saturday the 2nd and 3rd of July Council along with community Representatives to listen to Guest Speakers and to participate in a number of workshops.

I have included the outcomes from the workshops for your information. I hope i this of interest.

Watch out for the 2031 + process as it unfolds further. If you would like more information on how to get involved and have you say, please contact Claire Digger at Wingecarribee Shire Council on 4868 0760.



Wingecarribee 2031+ Workshops Outcomes - 3 July 2010
Environment
Group 1
· Natural environment preserved
· Balanced land use that protects the natural environment
· Valued natural Indigenous and European heritage
· Zero waste
· Local food production and distribution
· Accessible, sustainable, energy efficient, diverse, integrated transport system
· Access to education on environment and sustainability
· Participatory and inclusive governance
· Carbon neutral economy
· Water highly valued
· Sustainable development
· Healthy (complete) community
Group 2
· Smart and sustainable design sympathetic with natural environment
· Maintain/enhance quality of life character, diversity of villages/towns
· Environmentally aware, active, engaged, vibrant communities
· An integrated natural/built environment within each town
· Effective clean/green sustainable transport
· Wise use of natural resources/resource efficiency, improved water quality
· Better environmental policy, high priority and more enforcement
· Increased education about sustainability and increased personal responsibility for
· Zero waste
· Increased wildlife corridors, respect for natural environment
· Wingecarribee is a model community in relation to sustainability and environment
Places
Group 1
· Efficient and effective connectivity
· Employed and skilled community
· Maintain responsible use of open space
· Maintain the “character”
· Healthy communities (wellbeing, connectedness)
· Grow and preserve
Group 2
· More “efficient” sustainable transport
· Maintain “unique” character
· A place to be proud of
· Inclusive community
· Preserve and promote our heritage
· Maximise sustainable community (independence)
· A centre for education and employment
People
Group 1
· Greater access to tertiary education
· Sharing of knowledge between generations
· Use skills across all ages to build a sense of a respectful community where elders
and youth feel a sense of contribution and conflicts are resolved through
mediation and local legal services
· Using rural lands for local food production affordable for all local people
· Prevention through healthy activities. Integration of mental health and legal
support for all age groups and under privilege
· Encourage community involvement and participation in festivals, exhibitions
theatre and arts events.
· Tertiary education in music, drama, film, dance and visual arts
· Celebrate our cultural connections and differences
· A multi-purpose building for performance and visual arts
· A safe community environment with access to services and environmentally
sensitive transport
· Providing opportunities for a youth voice within the Wingecarribee through
technology, education and employment while maintaining an awareness of our
heritage and agricultural encouraging acceptance of multiculturalism including
indigenous Australians
· Improved employment opportunities for young people within the Shire and
families in general
· Affordable housing, integration of age groups, energy efficient towns and villages
Group 2
· Ensuring youth are fully engaged in the Wingecarribee community
· A multicultural diverse community supporting innovation and creativity
· A varied and diverse community embracing all socio-economic groups including
tax relief options, green jobs and green industries amongst others
· Improved social and recreation opportunities for all demographics
· Transport, diverse, efficient and affordable
· Education of environment and sustainability via an education centre
· Range of housing types
· Housing for low income facilities
· Adjustment of block size to suit budgets
· Green space between residential areas and between houses
Economy
Group 1
· Wingecarribee is a centre for learning
· Tourism and a range of tourist activities (eco-friendly, arts, culture, aboriginal,
wine/food, gardens, heritage, music)
· Sustainable industries and businesses
· Strong, sustainable and diversified local economy
Group 2
· Wingecarribee as a tourist destination utilising our local strengths e.g. gardens,
local produce, national parks, adventure, vineyards
· Local energy production from renewable sources and clean and sustainable
businesses and industries
· Mix of residential, retail, commercial and light industry providing all services and
facilities the community requires
· Greater utilisation and focus on technology
· Agriculture industry grown and supported
· Education opportunities
· Diverse housing options
· A range of job and career opportunities
· Variety of transport options to support industry as well as access in and between
towns