The year in review, the year ahead

Published on 18 December 2024

As reported in Moyne Shire Council’s Annual Report, 2023/2024 was a big year with major projects delivered in Koroit, Macarthur, Port Fairy and Mortlake.

As the community approaches the holiday break it is timely to reflect on the past year, celebrate achievements and look to the year ahead.

Council upgraded over 32km of roads in the Chatsworth area, registered a 12% increase in productivity over the previous year while delivering over $26 million in capital works.

Mayor Cr Karen Foster said Council’s decision to continue offering home and community care services was significant for Moyne’s residents, at a time when many other councils were walking away.

“The decision to keep offering services not only made financial sense for Moyne Shire, but we also learned from our service users they have a high level of trust in the home and community care Council provides,” said Cr Foster.

“Council offers a wide range of services and support to residents, business owners and visitors to Moyne Shire, with most people at some point interacting with Council at one time or another. It is great and important to acknowledge these services are valued,” she said.

“It is also exciting to look ahead to 2025, and what we will deliver to the community in the coming year.

“Top of the list will be rolling out our road resealing program during the warmer months, covering over 80kms of roads across the shire.”

“We will continue our advocacy to Spring Street and Canberra on the important issues for Moyne Shire and our region, including the condition of state-controlled roads, solutions required to solve childcare shortages and funding required for community infrastructure including Stage 3 of the Koroit Township renewal and a replacement for Port Fairy’s Gipps Street bridge.”

“Major projects to be completed in 2025 will include the East Beach redevelopment and Skate and Play precinct in Port Fairy, and the replanting of Mortlake’s Avenue of Honour.”

“Work has begun on Council’s 2025/26 Budget, and we’re giving the community a chance to let us know what is important to them, and to propose projects for consideration.”

“We have also started the process of developing a new Council Plan for the next four years and again we will be looking for the community to get engaged and tell us what they want us to focus on - I really encourage everyone to get involved and have a voice in this process.”