Help Shape the Future of Golden Plains' Open Spaces
Golden Plains Shire Council has commenced the development of two key strategic documents: Open Space Strategy and Open Space Maintenance Strategy that will guide the planning, provision, management and investment in open space across the Shire, both now and into the future.
Public open space includes the parks, reserves, trails, sportsgrounds, and natural areas that everyone can access and enjoy. These spaces provide places to play, connect, relax, and experience nature, supporting health, wellbeing and sense of community.
This project aims to build a future-ready framework
of open space that enables coordinated planning, prioritisation, and investment across Council.
Community members are invited to share their experiences, ideas and priorities to help shape the future of Golden Plains’ open space network and inform these new Strategies.
Feedback on the development of the Open Space Strategies is invited until 5pm, Friday 28 November 2025, and can be completed online at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations
Hard copies are also available at Council’s Customer Hubs, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn, and 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
Council Adopts 2024/25 Annual Report
Golden Plains Shire Council charts course for a sustainable future with adoption of its 2024/25 Annual Report at its Council Meeting on Tuesday 28 October 2025.
The Annual Report is a celebration of Council’s collective effort and shared achievements over the past financial year, marking the successful conclusion of the Council Plan 2021-2025.
Despite a period of transition, including the conclusion of the previous Council term and induction of the newly elected Council, the organisation delivered all
key legislative service commitments. The year saw the successful completion of several important community projects and the adoption of key strategic documents to guide future growth.
The Annual Report captures the many ways we have worked to strengthen and celebrate our community, protect and enhance our environment and support our local economy, over the past financial year.
You can read the Annual Report at goldenplains.vic.gov.au
Asset Plan 2025-2035 Guides Investment and Maintenance of Assets
Golden Plains Shire Council adopted the Asset Plan 2025-2035 (the Plan) at its meeting on 28 October 2025.
The Plan details the extent of the Shire’s assets, from roads and buildings to drainage and community facilities. It also sets out how Council plans to invest in and maintain these assets to meet the current and future needs of the community.
The document is designed to align with the Council Plan 2025-2029 and Council’s Community Vision, ensuring that longterm investment decisions support local liveability, safety, and sustainability.
The Plan includes how Council will invest in infrastructure assets now and into the future by ensuring that asset renewal, upgrades and maintenance programs are financially sustainable over the longterm. The Plan incorporates the impact of projected growth over the next 10 years. The adopted Plan can be viewed at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/council-strategies
Gazette Now Available!
The Golden Plains Shire Council Gazette has gone digital! Each issue is full of important news and stories from all corners of the Shire, so make sure you sign up today.
To sign up for the Gazette, scan the QR Code or email enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au.