What did our last Council Plan deliver for our community?

Our Council Plan 2021-2025 was developed by our last group of Councillors and was separated into four areas.

Over the last four years, we’ve been able to deliver on key promises to our community to progress these objectives.

Some examples include:

OUR COMMUNITY'S WELLBEING

• Recognised our volunteers and worked strategically with Maryborough Volunteer Resource Group to build capacity
• Through Go Goldfields supported local leaders to give every child, every chance and created The Nest – a safe and welcoming parenting space

OUR GROWING ECONOMY

• Increased tourism to our iconic Maryborough Railway Station through new look Visitor Centre
• Successful advocacy for additional rail services
• Redevelopment of Central Goldfields Art Gallery to attract high quality exhibitions for locals to enjoy and boost tourism

OUR SPACES AND PLACES

• Implemented tree planting program
• Construction of Maryborough Skate and Scooter Park
• Renewal of pool facilities retiling of indoor 50-metre pool and equipment upgrades at Dunolly and Talbot pools

LEADING CHANGE

• Establishment of our first Youth Council
• Formalised our commitment to reconciliation through adoption of Reconciliation Action Plan
• Development of our first Climate Action Plan in partnership with community
• Improved variety of communication to the community including seasonal Community Update magazine