Council announces its 5-year Strategy for Murrindindi Shire Economy

Published on 07 June 2024

Murrindindi Shire Council is proud to announce the launch of its 2024-29 Economic Development Strategy, aimed at fostering economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and social wellbeing.

Reflecting the diverse and innovative spirit of the Murrindindi Shire community, the Strategy is a blueprint for growth that embraces digital transformation, climate resilience, and the unique strengths of the region.

The Strategy focuses on five priority areas: enhancing the Visitor Economy, Food Production including Agriculture and Aquaculture, Business Support, Sustainable Future, and Prosperous Communities, ensuring a holistic approach to development.

Developed through extensive community consultation from October 2023 to May 2024, the Strategy aligns with regional and local plans, demonstrating a collaborative approach to seizing future opportunities and driving economic success.

Click here to read the Economic Development Strategy(PDF, 12MB)

For more information call (03) 5772 0333.

Council’s Sustainability, Community Wellbeing and Economic Development Portfolio Councillor Sandice McAulay said “I am delighted that the Economic Development Strategy has been endorsed by Council. I would like to thank the many people in our community who took time since October last year to contribute significantly to this important strategy. There has been significant input from the wider business community culminating in an outcome focused Strategy that looks to the future. Our local economy has had some challenges recently, and I look forward to seeing how this Strategy will overcome barriers to prosperity, and provide a real boost to our community.”