Share your vision for the future to help Create Singleton 2035

Published on 11 March 2024

2035 may seem a long time away, but Singleton residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to help shape the future needs of the community now as part of a review of the Singleton 10-year Community Strategic Plan.

At each new term of Council, the Community Strategic Plan is reviewed to make sure it is aligned with community priorities. The document is prepared as a reference tool for Council, state government agencies, community groups, non-government organisations, businesses and individuals, who all have a part to play in building Singleton’s ideal future.

Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore said everyone was invited to share their thoughts on the future of the Singleton local government area for the next decade. And with an entire program of workshops, drop-in events and activities, it was easy and accessible for all to get involved.

“The review of our Community Strategic Plan, Create Singleton 2035, represents the highest level of planning we undertake in local government – it’s a shared community vision that will inform Council’s actions for the next 10 years and beyond,” she said.

“In 2021 our community told us their priority was for a strengthened focus on ‘local’, through infrastructure such as shared pathways and bike tracks, shopping, events and entertainment, which Council set about delivering through tangible actions via our four-year delivery program and one-year operational plans.

“We know there will be a lot of impacts on our community in the years to come, including the evolution of Singleton’s industries and economy, not to mention the construction of the Singleton bypass. This is the ideal time to consider what we want for Singleton in 2035 and what can be delivered at a local level.”

Cr Moore said being involved in Create Singleton 2035 was the best way for people of all ages to help set the vision and direction for Singleton for the next 10 years, and everyone’s insights were valuable.

“This is the best way for everyone in our community to be part of setting the vision and direction for Singleton for the next 10 years, and influence Council’s priority areas under the Delivery Program including capital works for the next four years,” she said.

“From now until 16 August, there’s plenty of opportunities to be part of the discussion, whether it’s face-to-face at one of our pop-up stalls, at one of our workshops, or at other community events from now until August. 

“People can also post their thoughts on the ideas wall in the Library, or take part in the simple online survey for a chance to win a Spend in Singleton gift card.”

For more information, visit https://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/createsingleton2035

To take the online survey, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/createsingleton2035CS