Community input sought for
Re-imagining Skipton
Published on 13 November 2026
Skipton district residents are invited to help shape the future of their community.
Corangamite Shire Council is reviewing the Skipton Structure Plan to make sure it meets current State Government requirements and up-to-date information on flood and bushfire risks.
Mt Elephant Ward Councillor Nick Cole said community input would play a vital role in shaping the future of the town.
"Local knowledge is incredibly valuable. We want to hear from residents, businesses, community groups and landowners about what matters most to them and what they want Skipton to look like in the years ahead.
“Tell us your ideas about housing, jobs, tourism opportunities, and other issues that should be considered in the revised Structure Plan.”
A structure plan is a long-term roadmap for a town.
It guides how a community grows and changes over time, including where housing, businesses, community facilities and infrastructure may be located, and how opportunities and challenges can be managed.
Cr Cole encouraged community members to leave their comments at conversations.corangamite.vic.gov.au/ssp2026
“The updated project, known as Re-imagining Skipton, will build on the work already completed in the 2024 Structure Plan,” he said.
“Since that was adopted, further discussions with planning authorities have identified the need for additional work before it can be included in the planning scheme.”
The review will consider a range of important issues, including:
- Flood and bushfire risk
- Future housing opportunities
- Business, tourism and employment growth
- Community facilities and infrastructure needs
- The long-term social and economic future of Skipton
Residents will have the opportunity to review and comment on the draft plan before a final version is presented to Council for adoption next year.