	{"id":6085,"date":"2023-05-10T02:54:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T02:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mtgambiertimes\/?p=6085"},"modified":"2023-11-07T03:06:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T03:06:50","slug":"future-planning-in-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mtgambiertimes\/news\/future-planning-in-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"Future planning in focus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wattle Range Council\u2019s Strategic Plan plays an important role in guiding the growth and future direction of the region &#8211; it is a plan which will act as a blueprint for what Council will aim to achieve in the next four years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KEY THEMES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Community Vibrancy &amp; Presentation<br \/>\n\u2022 Environmental Sustainability<br \/>\n\u2022 Infrastructure &amp; Asset Sustainability; and<br \/>\n\u2022 Organisational Excellence<\/p>\n<p>It is important that this vital document continues to represent the interests of the entire Wattle Range community, therefore the public are again invited to provide their feedback on the draft prior to its adoption.<\/p>\n<p>Comment is also sought on the council\u2019s draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2023-2033, which is critical to the success of the Strategic Plan, determining whether it\u2019s objectives can be funded long term.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find both draft plans, along with information on how to give your feedback, at www.engage.wattlerange.sa.gov.au or in hard copy at any of council\u2019s offices and the Millicent Library. 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