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...
A Thriving Community Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria’s fastestgrowing municipalities. Click to learn 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.