What is a Strategic Community Plan?

The Strategic Community Plan is our major planning document and it guides all the work we do. It links the community’s aspirations with Council’s long term strategy and outlines our shared vision, values and priorities for the Waroona district over the next 10 years.

The Strategic Community Plan will promote a stronger, vibrant and more sustainable Waroona.

Why do we need a Strategic Community Plan?

The Strategic Community Plan ensures the Shire’s built and natural assets and services are focused on meeting the requirements of our community, both now and into the future. We review our financial and staffing resources as well as the constraints to ensure we can deliver what we aim for. The budget reflects the activities and projects of the Strategic Community Plan.

The Strategic Community Plan is a legislative requirement for all Local Government Authorities including the Shire of Waroona. This legislation was introduced by the Western Australian State Government in 2011.

How often is the Plan reviewed?

A full review of the Strategic Community Plan happens every four years and a minor review is every two years. We’re currently at the final stages of a major review, which includes community consultation to incorporate the feedback, ideas and imagination of our community. This ensures the Plan remains relevant and reflective of community aspirations and service requirements.

Our first Strategic Community Plan was adopted by Council in 2013 and reviewed in 2016.

How is the community involved?

Our community is encouraged to participate in providing feedback, ideas and imagination in the way that best suits you. We have a number of engagement activities including coffee conversations, community workshops and a survey and you’ll also be able to send us a letter or a written submission. Our website has all the information on how you can participate, and you can stay up to date by following us on Facebook.

Our theme is - Our ideas and imagination are shaping Waroona!

What happens to our feedback?

All input into the Strategic Community Plan is recorded and considered. A public report will be published on the community workshops as well as an analysis of the survey and submissions, to identify the perception and issues of the community. This information will be included in the Strategic Community Plan.

We know our community has lots of great ideas, we’re keen to listen to you and to work together to achieve them. 

How can we be updated on the Plan?

The development of the Strategic Community Plan takes many months and we’ll keep you informed along the way. Look out for info on our website, stay up to date by subscribing to our E-News or follow us on Facebook.

Will we see a draft of the Plan?

Yes, the development of the Strategic Community Plan takes many months and we’ll keep you informed along the way. The Draft Strategic Community Plan 2024-2034 is currently presented to the community as the FINAL DRAFT and we invite your feedback. Click on the link at the top of this page to access the feedback form, and a copy of the Plan, look out for further info on our website, or stay up to date by following us on Facebook.

What is community engagement?

Community Engagement is a process of connecting with the community, to talk about common issues, plans, projects and policies in order to shape decisions, actions and outcomes. The community engagement for the Strategic Community Plan follows the IAP2 core values of public participation and uses the spectrum as a guiding principle.

We like to think of community engagement as lots of conversations - sometimes big things happen from a little conversation. We encourage you to let us know your feedback, ideas and imagination for a stronger, vibrant and sustainable Waroona.