Wingecarribee Shire Council presents its Election Priorities 2023

Council's Election Priorities 2023 paper was presented at its February meeting alongside a list of priorities "critical" to social, economic and environmental sustainability.

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Council administrator Viv May PSM said the Elections Priorities 2023 document provided a clear and strategic focus for council and the community.

"Included in the document are six key priority themes that council has nominated as critical to the future prosperity and sustainability of the shire," he said.

"A great deal of care and thought has gone into identifying what will add the greatest value to our Highlands economy; and provide essential infrastructure for our growing shire for years to come."

He said those key priorities were nominated to promote the area's natural and built attractions.

"And [to] ensure we preserve and enhance our precious environment for future generations," Mr May said.

The six priorities nominated by council include resilience and natural disasters; transport and road infrastructure; environment and resource management; strategic planning and housing; healthy and strong communities; and employment and investment opportunities.

"Within each of these priorities council has detailed key projects that will help stimulate the local economy, improve resilience and protect our natural assets," Mr May said.

Highlighted projects include the establishment of an emergency operations centre to assist during natural disasters; the Moss Vale Bypass construction to alleviate traffic congestion; and upgrades to critical sewage treatment plants to meet future housing needs and improve environmental protection.

"These are not pie in the sky ideas or projects but rather obtainable and achievable projects that have the very real ability to make a positive and long-lasting contribution to our shire and region," Mr May said.

"However, for council to realistically achieve and deliver on these priorities we need both in-kind and financial support from our respective state and federal leaders."

Mr May has invited the shire's state and federal government representatives to discuss council's plans.

Council's Election Priorities 2023 document is available online.

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