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Advocacy Priorities - A Better Future for Baw Baw

L to R: Councillors Ben Lucas, Annemarie McCabe, Michael Leaney, Danny Goss, Jazmin Tauru, Joe Gauci, Peter Kostos, Tricia Jones, Darren Wallace

Click through the categories to learn about Baw Baw Shire Council's many advocacy priorities. Or, click here to download A Better Future for Baw Baw: Advocacy Priorities - a full print version of the information contained below.

Mayor's Message

Baw Baw Shire continues to be one of the fastest growing areas in Victoria. With scenic views, rural town lifestyle, affordable housing and commutable distances to Melbourne, living in the shire is an attractive option for new residents which has in turn fuelled this growth...

One Gippsland

One Gippsland is the peak regional advocacy body representing this diverse region. It aims to connect the dots between government, business and community, while also collectively working together to champion the interests of our region and our people.

A Thriving Community

Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria’s fastest
growing municipalities. Click to learn more...

Roads

Traffic Management & Priority Roads. Click to read more...

Drouin Community Hub

The need for Community Hubs, particularly in Drouin, was identified as a key community priority in the development of the Baw Baw Shire Council Plan 2017-21.

WGAC Completion

The WGAC recently underwent a $14.1m upgrade jointly funded by all three levels of Government. Click for more...

Internet Connection

Many areas, particularly those in the north of the shire have very poor to non-existent mobile phone reception. We're working to change that. Click for more...

Increased Law Enforcement & Drouin Police Station

We're advocating for increased law enforcement and an upgrade to the Drouin police station. Click for more...

Sporting Precincts

Recreation is the lifeblood of the Baw Baw Shire with sporting clubs connecting families and communities. Click for more...

Indoor Stadium

It is anticipated that demand for basketball and other indoor sports will increase in line with predicted population increases and changes to the demographic profile.

Tracks and Trails

Baw Baw Shire has a network of trails and tracks used by the community for a variety of leisure pursuits including cycling, walking and running. Council has prioritised a series of trails requiring investment. Click for more...

Female Friendly Facilities

Many of the sporting change rooms in our shire were built some time ago with the player amenities catering predominantly for male use only. In order to eliminate this inequity and enable use for all, we have developed a program of facilities requiring an upgrade to provide appropriate, dedicated facilities that are female friendly.

Early Learning Centres

Over the past few years, Council has been working in partnership with both State and Federal Governments to deliver new Early Learning Facilities co-located at primary schools. This model has proven to be very effective. Click for more...

Primary and Secondary Schools

Baw Baw Shire is experiencing rapid population growth, particularly with young families. Government schools in the growth towns of Drouin and Warragul are nearing capacity. Click for more...

Higher Education

Baw Baw Shire is experiencing rapid population growth, particularly with young families. As these young people grow and progress through schooling, the Shire needs to be in the position to offer further levels of education. Click for more...

Corporate/ Government Office Relocation

Baw Baw Shire’s economy and population is one of the fastest growing in regional Victoria. The two largest towns in the shire, Warragul and Drouin have increased in size by over 20% from census to census. There is a captive and skilled workforce ready to be utilised. Click for more...

Growing Jobs in the Latrobe Valley

The Growing Jobs in the Latrobe Valley Public Land Program report has been prepared the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning highlighting projects for investment. Click for more...

Longwarry Rezoning

The town of Longwarry lies on the western border of the shire and has a population of over two thousand people. To the north of the town centre runs the Princes Highway, the main arterial route to central Melbourne.

Regional Rail

Gippsland’s rail is the slowest and most unreliable regional service in Victoria. We're working to change that. Click for more...

Bus Connectivity

Bus services in Baw Baw are limited and do not meet minimum service standards. We're working to change that. Click for more...

West Gippsland Hospital

Located in Warragul, the West Gippsland Hospital services the people of West Gippsland. Baw Baw is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria and the existing infrastructure of the West Gippsland Hospital is struggling to keep up with the demand and growth of our region.