Shaping our Shire's Future - Together Towards 2035

Shaping our Shire’s Future – Together Towards 2035

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is excited to launch the next stage of community consultation for its Strategic Community Plan, Together Towards 2035, and is calling on community members to help set a clear roadmap to guide the Shire’s future priorities. 

The first phase of consultation invited feedback on three key themes: Natural Environment, Built Environment, and Our Growing Community. 

Community members responded through surveys, workshops, and written submissions, offering rich and thoughtful input that has directly influenced the draft plan.

Shire President Julia Meldrum said that the response from the community was fantastic. 

“We’re incredibly grateful for the excellent feedback the community has provided so far.

“People care deeply about our region, and their input has helped us refine and strengthen the outcomes that will shape our shared future.”

Valuable feedback included the need for greater clarity around the Shire’s role, refinement of terminology, and more detail about what the outcomes might look like in action. 

The Shire has worked with staff, Elected Members and a community focused Reference Group to refine the goals of the Plan. 

The Together Towards 2035 document reflects these insights and also responds to community feedback highlighting the need for overarching values to guide all actions. In response, the Shire has developed a set of principles to anchor the Strategic Community Plan in shared purpose and direction. 

“This is more than a plan – it’s a reflection of what our community wants for the future,” said Ms Meldrum.
“We all love living in this uniquely beautiful, deeply connected and boldly creative region. This is our community, our future, and our plan. Let’s shape it together.” 

Have Your Say

Community members are invited to review the draft plan and share their feedback before the Strategic Community Plan is finalised.

Visit www.togethertowards2035.com.au to:
•    Read the updated draft plan.
•    See how your feedback has shaped the plan.
•    Share your thoughts before 29 June 2035.