Natimuk Economic and Social Plan

a harvester operates in front of Mount Arapiles

The Natimuk Economic and Social Plan aims to address issues and concerns within the community and create a plan to improve the economy and liveability within the town.

Prior to Covid 19, Natimuk was a popular tourist destination and had a thriving arts community. The Natimuk Economic and Social Plan was developed in response to the affects of Covid, with innovation and a vision to meet the challenges within the Tourism and Arts Sector along with the wellbeing of the general community.

Following a period of public engagement and an extensive feedback period, the Natimuk Economic and Social Plan 2022 was produced, and has now been adopted by Council.  

A Project Advisory Committee (PAC) will work with Council staff and prioritise the identified actions within the plan. The four strategic objectives associated with the Plan are:

  1. Boosting business, tourism and the economy
  2. An environmentally sustainable community
  3. Improved recreation
  4. Improved relationships 

Applications have been sought and filled for the following positions on the Project Advisory Committee that will assist Council to implement the plan: 

  • One Business Owner/Operator within the Natimuk CAD Precinct
  • One member with an interest in tourism
  •  One member with an interest in sustainability and the environment
  •  One member with and interest in recreation
  • One older person (60 + years)
  •  One younger person (16-25 years) 

Latest News

Lake project

Natimuk Lake weir.jpg

The Project Advisory Committee invited Parks Victoria to a meeting to discuss various projects.

The Natimuk Lake Weir construction has now been completed and the group is keen to explore opportunities to clean up the banks.

Australia Day

The Project Advisory Committee is now planning for an Australia Day event at Natimuk Lake which will include live music, barbcue, games and drinks. More information will be available soon.

Marketing Natimuk

The HRCC tourism and business team has been liaising with marketing company One Hour Out to feature several articles and advertisements on Natimuk businesses and attractions later in the year.

One Hour Out is designed to attract people from the cities to visit the country towns and includes sections relating to Two Hours Out and Three Hours Out.

HRCC undertook a similar campaign relating to the western Grampians in 2023 which was successful.

Grant funding

There is also funding currently available for Tiny Towns. If you require support from Council and would like to express an interest in applying for this funding, you can do so via this link: https://au.openforms.com/Form/199c55bc-14e2-4d90-82e8-1a1370ee21df

Contact

Annie Mintern

Email: Annie.Mintern@hrcc.vic.gov.au

Phone: 0418 648 815

Latest News

At the Natimuk Economic and Social Plan Project Advisory Committee meeting in December, the group met with Caroline Price from Council’s Visitor Servicing team to discuss opportunities for better promotion of Natimuk as a tourist destination.

During the coming months we will be working with the community to come up with ideas for new marketing materials to promote Natimuk as a region. If you are interested in being involved, please talk to any of the Project Advisory Committee members or contact Annie Mintern on 0418 648 815.

The group has also been discussing enquiries that have been received within the community for a potential fuel station, repairs to the band rotunda and the town clock.

There is also funding currently available for Tiny Towns. If you require support from Council and would like to express an interest in applying for this funding, you can do so via this link: https://au.openforms.com/Form/199c55bc-14e2-4d90-82e8-1a1370ee21df

 

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