Residential & Rural Residential StrategyMaffra residents are being given the opportunity to help shape the future of their town By Karen Gregory - 30th July 2002 - Back to News Maffra residents are being given the opportunity to help shape the future of their town.
Wellington Shire Council is calling for the community to assist in developing a strategy for future residential development of Maffra and district.
Council is preparing a Residential and Rural Residential Strategy investigating current and future residential development opportunities for Maffra, Boisdale, Newry, & Tinamba.
The strategy forms part of a wider plan to review the supply, demand and suitability of residential and rural residential zoned land across the Shire.
When the State Government’s Minister for Planning approved Wellington’s Planning Scheme, Council was tasked to prepare a residential and rural residential strategy for the Shire.
First cab off the rank was the Sale and Environs District Report released last year.
"We asked the community to become involved in every one of these reports from the outset," said Wellington Mayor Malcolm Hole.
"This way, we can make sure that our strategy meets the needs, hopes and aspirations of each community.
"It’s important that everyone has their say in shaping future directions for development of our Shire.
The strategy will take into account predicted residential development needs for at least the next 10 to 15 years.
A Maffra and Environs Information Brochure has been prepared and is available from Council’s Port of Sale Civic Centre, Maffra library, mobile library, Maffra Resource Centre and on Council’s website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au.
As well as giving a brief outline of the current trends, projections, current supply and future demand, and future residential and rural residential growth options for Maffra, the brochure contains a questionnaire that can be filled in as a written submission for Council consideration.
More detailed written submissions are welcome and should be submitted by 27 September 2002.
Those interested in the strategy should call Council’s Strategic Planner, Jason Pullman, on 5142 3361 for further information or to arrange a meeting.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
Related Articles- Southern Rural Water manages Gippsland storages during rainfall, balancing flood risks, water supplies and community safety
Southern Rural Water managed Gippsland water storages during significant weekend rainfall, using controlled releases to create capacity, reduce flood risks and protect community safety and water supplies. - Wellington Shire Council backs campaign seeking greater rural investment, improved roads, infrastructure funding and regional economic growth
Wellington Shire Council is backing Rural Councils Victoria’s campaign for greater investment in rural infrastructure, including roads, community facilities and a proposed $1 billion regional productivity and growth fund. - Damian Callinan brings hall stories to Woodleigh for a night of rural Australian comedy on 9 October 2026
Comedian Damian Callinan brings his hit show Hall Stories to Woodleigh Hall, celebrating rural Australian halls, local characters and history, with a podcast documenting the hall's story afterwards. - Maffra student Jaxon Marshall champions resilient agriculture during National Youth Parliament visit to Canberra
Maffra student Jaxon Marshall represented Gippsland at National Youth Parliament, delivering a passionate speech advocating resilient agriculture, regenerative farming, research and stronger support for farmers and Australia’s future. - Darren Chester congratulates Maffra student Jaxon Marshall on National Youth Parliament selection representing Gippsland in Canberra
Maffra Secondary College student Jaxon Marshall will represent Gippsland at the 2026 National Youth Parliament, earning praise from Darren Chester for bringing regional and agricultural perspectives to Canberra. - South Gippsland residents invited to shape future heritage precincts across four townships through community consultation
South Gippsland Shire Council is inviting residents across Loch, Fish Creek, Toora and Korumburra to help shape and protect their townships' unique heritage character. - Baw Baw Shire Council seeks community feedback on first draft Events Strategy for future events from 27 August to 16 September 2026
Baw Baw Shire is inviting residents, event organisers and local businesses to comment on its first draft Events Strategy, open on Baw Baw Connect from August 27 to September 16, helping shape future event planning across the Shire. - Sale residents urged to safely dispose of hazardous household chemicals at free Detox Your Home event on 10 October 2026
Wellington Shire residents can safely dispose of unwanted hazardous household chemicals at a free Detox Your Home event in Sale, helping protect waterways, people, animals and the environment. - Bass Coast invites community feedback on new decade-long nature positive strategy for environmental protection and restoration until 15 October 2026
Bass Coast Council is seeking community feedback on its draft Nature Positive Strategy, guiding environmental protection, restoration and enhancement across the region over the next decade. - Bass Coast Shire Council asks residents to keep FOGO bins cardboard-free following updated recycling guidelines from April 2026
Bass Coast Council asks residents to keep cardboard out of FOGO bins from April 2026, ensuring high-quality compost, reducing contamination, and supporting efficient recycling and local environmental sustainability. - Bass Coast Shire Council seeks community feedback to shape safer roads through New Road Safety Strategy Plan until 10 September 2026
Bass Coast Shire Council is inviting residents to help shape its new Road Safety Strategy through community workshops and an online survey, aiming to reduce crashes and improve safety for all road users across the shire.
| 
