Operational Plan

We will deliver the following by June 2024

Strategy 5.1.1: Promote Georges River as a place for innovation and collaboration and a desirable location for government and private investment.

5.1.1A Explore the viability of a university precinct in Georges River Local Government Area and new investment from government and private enterprise to increase the region’s competitiveness as a place for investment and innovation.

5.1.1Ai Develop an investment prospectus for the whole Georges River Local Government Area.

5.1.1Aii Continue to support medtech startups establishing in Kogarah.

5.1.1Aiii Implement grant projects that improve place, especially in key employment centres.

Strategy 5.1.2: Provide positive experiences across all customer interactions for our community and visitors.

5.1.2A Improve consistency and reliability of service across all customer contact channels.

5.1.2Ai Develop and implement the Georges River Council Customer Experience Strategy 2022 - 2027.

5.1.2Aii Establish a new baseline for Georges River website engagement and accessability utilising new and existing analytics tools.

Strategy 5.2.1: Advocate to all levels of government to ensure critical infrastructure accompanies residential and employment growth. Code Deliverables/Actions Accountable CSP reference

5.2.1A Develop an advocacy strategy that identifies how Georges River Council can influence government policy and secure government investment in the local government area.

5.2.1Ai Implement an Advocacy Program to raise Council's reputation/profile and ultimately influence government policy to secure government investment in the Georges River Local Government Area.

5.2.1B Work with neighbouring councils to facilitate major projects with long-term delivery timeframes.

5.2.1Bi Develop strategic partnerships to influence key government policy and bring investment to the Georges Local Government Area.

5.2.1Bii Deliver an engagement program for city and council advocacy.

Strategy 5.2.2: Investigate the opportunities for government land and shared facilities being used for open space and other uses e.g. schools and health.

5.2.2A Develop an engagement program for services and facilities where regional collaboration would assist in their delivery, including those identified in the GRC Open Space, Recreation and Community Facilities Strategy.

5.2.2Ai Continue with shared and joint use program with Department of Education.

Strategy 5.3.1: Demonstrate our environmental and cultural riches through policies, programs and projects to showcase and immerse our residents and visitors in our lifestyle.

5.3.1A Develop and build a brand and identity for the local government area.

5.3.1Ai Continue to develop and build a brand and identity for the Georges River Local Government Area.