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Merri-bek Strategic Plans

We are reviewing our 4-year Council plan and our 10-year Financial and Asset plans.

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Our strategic documents

Thank you to everyone who made a submission about our 3 strategic documents! Engagement has now closed.

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Visit the pages below for a brief overview of each document.

10-Year Financial Plan

Outlines how we will responsibly fund the projects, programs and services our community needs for the next 10 years.
10-Year Asset Plan

Guides how we renew, expand or upgrade community assets, like parks, roads, buildings and more.
Community Vision & Council Plan

Outlines our strategic direction and guides our decisions over the next 4 years.

Translated summaries

Timeline

Timeline item 1 - complete

December 2024 - May 2025

Councillors' workshops and Plans development
Timeline item 2 - complete

February 2025

Community and Youth Panel workshops
Timeline item 3 - complete

25 June - 22 July 2025

Draft Council Plan shared and open for community feedback
Timeline item 4 - complete

29 July

Public hearing of submissions
Timeline item 5 - complete

14 August - 10 September

Draft 10-year Financial Plan and Draft 10-year Asset Plan shared and open for community feedback.
Timeline item 6 - complete

10 September 2025

Council Plan 2025-29 to be adopted by Council.
Timeline item 7 - active

8 October 2025

10-Year Financial Plan and 10-Year Asset Plan to be adopted by Council.

FAQ

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If you have questions or want to learn more about this project contact:

Contact Information
Name	Carly Alexander
Phone	03 9240 1111
Email	calexander@merri-bek.vic.gov.au

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If you have accessibility needs or require a translated version of the survey, please contact:

Oznur Demirhan
Coordinator Accessible and Inclusive Communication

Phone: 93849228

Email: odemirhan@merri-bek.vic.gov.au

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