Council developing Housing and Infrastructure Master Plan

DUNGOG Shire Council is developing a Housing and Infrastructure Master Plan to shape the future of rural lands and guide housing, jobs and infrastructure developments over the next 20 years.

Council states the Master Plan is designed to integrate the following plans and strategies: Local Housing Strategy, Rural Lands Strategy, Infrastructure Capacity & Prioritisation Plan, Dungog Strategic Centre Structure Plan, Growth Management Strategy (in the form of a Local Strategic Planning Statement), and a Master Plan Summary and Delivery Plan.

“Dungog Shire is at a turning point, with more people discovering our lifestyle and the new opportunities our region offers,” Council said in a statement.

“To ensure growth stays true to the charm and character we all value, now’s the time to get involved.”

Deputy Mayor Alexandria Carruthers has called for residents to have their say.

“We really do need input from community, because this really does shape how we look at housing and how we utilise our land here in the LGA, particularly around zonings, which will then influence our land Local Environment Plan as well in time.”

Council is hosting a number of in-person community information sessions and webinars.

Clarence Town

Saturday 28 June

9am-12pm: Clarence Town Markets pop-up stall

2pm-5pm: Information Session – Clarence Town School of Arts Hall

Dungog

Saturday 5 July

8am-12pm: Dungog Community Markets (Anglican Church) pop-up stall

Sunday 6 July

2pm-5pm: Information Session – Doug Walters Pavillion

Gresford

Saturday 12 July

2pm-5pm: Information Session – Gresford School of Arts Hall

Online Information Sessions

Thursday 3 July 6:30pm to 7:30pm and Wednesday 9 July 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

Visit www.dungog.nsw.gov.au/Projects-Works/Other-works/Housing-and-Infrastructure-Master-Plan for more information.