Put forward your ideas for a sustainable future

Council recognises that a sustainable natural environment is essential for our community’s future health and wellbeing.

To ensure we are working with our community towards a shared vision of a clean, green and sustainable future, Council is reviewing one of its important planning documents, the Maroondah Sustainability Strategy. The Strategy provides a framework to guide Council’s decision-making and plays a key role in delivering on sustainability outcomes identified in Maroondah 2040: Our future together.

We know that environmental sustainability is important to our community. That’s why we want your help in undertaking this review. Council is keen to build on the success of the past strategy 2016 to 2020 and find long-term solutions to the many challenges we face; including climate change, population growth, infrastructure development and social equity.

Council has developed an Issues and Options paper and we are seeking your feedback. Your input will inform the development of the new Maroondah Sustainability Strategy 2021 to 2030.

Maroondah Mayor, Councillor Kylie Spears, encouraged the community to put forward their views and contribute to this document.

“Maroondah is known for its leafy green streets, its wide-open spaces and beautiful reserves. When people talk about Maroondah, they talk about its beautiful landscapes and the green backdrops weaved into an urban setting,” Cr Spears said.

“Council acknowledges the role we play in maintaining these highly valued natural areas. At its core, this Strategy respects the value our community places on sustainability and will provide clear guidance to support our decision-making for years to come.”

Once the feedback is collected, a draft Strategy will be prepared and released for comment later this year.

This Strategy will also play a role in delivering on sustainability outcomes identified in Maroondah 2040: Our future together. Combined, these documents will provide a strong foundation to deliver a more liveable and sustainable environment for the future of Maroondah.

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