Mitchell Shire Mayor Cr Fiona Stevens and Council’s executive staff joined colleagues from other outer suburban councils at Victoria’s Parliament House on Wednesday 16 August for Interface Week 2023.
The theme for this year’s Interface Week is ‘Outer Suburbs, Not Out of Sight’.
Interface Week serves as a platform for collaboration among outer suburban councils to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities they face with state government representatives.
Leaders discussed the importance of good planning to create positive outcomes for residents. As these communities grow demand for essential amenities such as schools, kindergartens, community centres, roads, and reliable transport will increase significantly.
Mitchell Shire is taking a proactive stance in advocating for strategic planning and equitable growth, ensuring that the needs of its growing population are met.
With the imminent influx of families into Mitchell Shire, there will be additional pressures on the region’s infrastructure, services, and transport connections
Continuing its unwavering advocacy efforts, Mitchell Shire will continue to pursue positive planning outcomes for the community.
The Interface Councils group is made up of the 10 municipalities that form a ring around metropolitan Melbourne, representing 1.6 million residents living in the outer suburbs. These include Cardinia Shire Council, City of Casey, Hume City Council, Melton City Council, Mitchell Shire Council, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Nillumbik Shire Council, City of Whittlesea, Wyndham City Council and Yarra Ranges Shire Council.
