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26 March 2013 - Nillumbik Shire Council

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Ordinary Meeting of <strong>Council</strong> agenda <strong>26</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>2013</strong>11. Officers' reportsOCM.029/13 Submission to Metropolitan Planning Strategy 2012 DiscussionPaper<strong>Council</strong> sees clever and integrated transport connections, particularly rail,tram/light rail and bus, as crucial in Melbourne’s bid to become a globallycompetitive city and if it is to cope with peak oil prices.Conclusion15. The discussion paper is a stepping stone to the more important and detailed DraftMetropolitan Strategy, due for release shortly. While a submission will be required forthe draft strategy, this prepared submission is essential to provide representation onbehalf of our community and raise initial thoughts and concerns. It also provides a‘heads up’ as to what to expect from the future strategy.16. It is important that the sound policies of Melbourne 2030 that <strong>Council</strong> has workedhard to implement are not discarded. The potential watering down of activity centreand green wedge policies could result in a waste of significant financial resourcesand threaten the environmental and character values of the <strong>Shire</strong>.17. <strong>Council</strong>’s endorsement of the attached submission is recommended in order toprovide weight and legitimacy through support by the community’s elected localrepresentatives.RecommendationThat <strong>Council</strong> endorses the ‘Submission by the <strong>Nillumbik</strong> <strong>Shire</strong> <strong>Council</strong> to theMetropolitan Planning Strategy 2012 Discussion Paper (Final submission: <strong>March</strong><strong>2013</strong>)’ in accordance with Attachment 1, and submit it to the Ministerial AdvisoryCommittee for the Metropolitan Planning Strategy for Melbourne.Attachments1. Submission by the <strong>Nillumbik</strong> <strong>Shire</strong> <strong>Council</strong> to the Metropolitan Strategy 2012Discussion Paper (Final submission: <strong>March</strong> 2012).2. Metropolitan Planning Strategy Information Sheet on Strategic Principals23

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