THE Committee for Greater Shepparton recently celebrated its fifth year of service, aiming to assist in improving economic development and livability within the community.
Established in 2013, the committee was created to ensure better communication between the locals of Greater Shepparton and the political powers in Canberra and Spring Street.
By putting the right voices forward and setting localised priorities, the committee has shown everyday locals that they have the capacity to make powerful changes from within their region.
Led by four strategic community pillars, which include productivity, creativity, connectivity and inclusivity, the committee aims to cover all bases within the region and ensure all voices and issues are heard.
Committee for Greater Shepparton CEO, Sam Birrell said, “The committee has been integral in establishing a different attitude toward what can be achieved for the local community.
“We endeavour to ensure the community that with the right ideas, strategic thinking and technical knowledge, you have the capacity to make powerful changes.
“We can now confidently place Shepparton amongst the top five regional cities in Victoria, not only in terms of our enormous exporting powers but also more generally in terms of our rapidly growing population.
“We will continue to work with local transport operators to reinvigorate the discussions and planning on the Shepparton Bypass as well as work with government and local farmers on the Murray Darling Basin Plan to ensure the future success of our farming community moving forward.
“The committee would like to send a big and warm thank you to all of its members in the local region for their assistance and support so far.”
