Council sets out its priorities ahead of State election
Published on 02 July 2026
At its June meeting Council endorsed the top priorities for which it will seek funding commitments from both sides of politics.
Council has prioritised three infrastructure projects and one policy platform for election advocacy.
Infrastructure:
- Skipton Community and Recreation Hub – Stage 1 ($2.6 M)
- Camperdown Production Precinct – Stage 1 and 2 ($2.78 M)
- Port Campbell to Princetown Trail Planning ($750 K)
Policy:
- Planning and energy policy reform
Mayor Kate Makin said the November election is a key opportunity for Council to secure targeted investment.
“Council will take our case to MPs, candidates and other stakeholders to maximise the likelihood of securing commitments,” Cr Makin said.
“We are focussing on a small number of asks that we are confident we can deliver, and that match the Government’s priorities.
“The groundwork has been done and staged plans mean we can get the ball rolling with more manageable investments.
“The January fires showed how urgently Skipton needs its community hub to be brought up to scratch for community safety and wellbeing.
“The Camperdown Production Precinct is a huge development opportunity to benefit our agriculture and food production industries.
“Planning the Port Campbell to Princetown Trail will get us a step closer to a fantastic asset for tourism and coastal investment.
“Along with planning reform to protect our prime farmland from haphazard renewable energy developments, these four simple and well-founded commitments will benefit every part of our Shire, from north to south.”
Cr Makin said Council would continue advocating on its other priorities through regular channels and partnerships, particularly where there is stronger regional alignment.
“Zeroing in on this small number of topics in this campaign doesn’t mean we are overlooking the other issues that are important to Council and the community.
“Council will continue advocating on local issues, regionally with the South West Victoria Alliance and at sector level with Rural Councils Victoria and the Municipal Association of Victoria.”
For more detail on both the election and ongoing advocacy priorities, go to corangamite.vic.gov.au/priorities.