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Draft Community Vision

The content below is an exact replica of the content in the draft Community Vision and Council Plan 2025-29 document. These have been provided for accessibility, to ensure that all members of our communities can access this document. 

We value your input and invite you to review the draft Plans and share your feedback. Please read the draft Community Vision and Council Plan 2025-29 and share your feedback on Engage Alpine.

Community Vision

A strong and adaptable Alpine Shire that embraces change, supports new ideas, and leads with confidence. Through community, sustainability, and bold leadership, we help to create a vibrant future.

 

OBJECTIVE 1: CUSTOMER FOCUS AND LEADERSHIP

  • We lead with confidence and innovation to overcome challenges
  • We are committed to excellent service

 

OBJECTIVE 2: RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY

  • Our people, places, and environment strengthen Alpine Shire’s future
  • We make informed decisions to support our community

 

OBJECTIVE 3: HEALTHY AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY

  • We embrace change to build a strong, thriving community
  • We support people at every stage of life

Community aspirations

In preparing our Plan, our communities provided clear input on what they expect from us. These themes have informed the objectives of the Community Vision and our Plan.

How we'll respond to community feedbackOur four-year objectives
We will respond to community interactions in a consistent and transparent way within expected timeframes.Customer Focused Alpine
We will engage in a meaningful, timely, and transparent way on decisions that impact our communities.
We will have a sound understanding of risk and opportunity when planning for the future growth of our communities.Sustainable and Resilient Alpine
We will plan for safe and sustainable communities across Alpine Shire, managing changes to our valued character as we grow.
We will adopt a sustainable and evidence-based long-term approach to managing our assets, so they are fit for purpose and can be sustained as our population grows and changes.
We will manage the impact of emerging risks to our asset base, including increasing costs associated with construction and maintenance, the effects of climate change, and the changing needs of our communities.
We will support our communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition towards a more sustainable, resilient, and vibrant economy.
We will support our communities to be connected, prepared, and resilient in the face of potential natural disasters or major economic changes.
We will seek secure long-term funding for community service delivery, to enable us to support everyone in our communities to thrive.Vibrant and Healthy Alpine
We will prioritise the health and wellbeing of everyone in our communities and, in partnership, deliver evidence-based initiatives to support vulnerable members of our communities.
We will support an outstanding visitor experience through our services, facilities, and public spaces, which will support the wider tourism economy and our stunning natural environment.