Aquatics Strategy

Buloke Aquatic Strategy 

Project objective

The Aquatic Strategy is being developed to set out a 10 year strategic approach to aquatic infrastructure provision and activation in Buloke Shire.

Project background 

The current Aquatic Strategy was completed in July 2014 and is due for review. The Aquatic strategy was listed as an action in the Council Plan 2021-2025 and Council, received funding support from Sport and Recreation Victoria to complete the Strategy. Buloke Shire Council has engaged Otium Planning Group to undertake the study.

Council operates 7 outdoor pools and offers free entry to the pools.

Project Timelines

• January to February 2025 - Background Research and Analysis
• February to March 2025 - Community and Stakeholder Engagement
• March to April 2025- Facility and Pool Condition Assessment
• April to May 2025 - Issues and Opportunities Analysis
• May to June 2025 - Draft Strategy Report

How to Participate:

To participate in the development of the review, we are inviting residents, stakeholders, schools, swimming clubs and those who currently use or do not use the pools to share their experiences, thoughts and ideas via a survey and/or a conversation.

Feedback received will guide Council’s decision-making and investment priorities, ensuring Buloke’s aquatic facilities remain sustainable, accessible, and reflective of the community's needs and expectations.

Survey

Community members are encouraged to complete an online survey by clicking the link HERE

The survey is currently open until Monday 17 March 2025.

Storyboard Activity

Residents and in particular young people are invited to attend their local pool and complete a storyboard activity where you place a sticky dot on you top 3 ways you like to interact with the pools.

The storyboard activity will be at all the pools on Saturday 1 March, Sunday 2 March and Wednesday 5 March.

Stakeholder workshops

Particular stakeholder groups will be invited to an in person meeting on either Wednesday 5 March or Thursday 6 March.

Public Submission

Members of the public are invited to make a written submission on the Aquatic Strategy.

Those who have made a written submission are requested to indicate if they wish to make a verbal submission at the Council Meeting to be held from 7:00pm on 21 May 2025.

Submissions received by Council, after removing any personal information, may be included within the relevant Council Meeting Agenda.

Submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Buloke Shire Council and reference “Buloke Aquatic Strategy”, P.O. Box 1, Wycheproof VIC 3527 or forwarded via email to buloke@buloke.vic.gov.au.

Any person requiring further information should direct their enquiries to the Director Community Development on 1300 520 520 or via email: buloke@buloke.vic.gov.au

Why is the Aquatic strategy being done?

The Aquatic Strategy is due for review and was listed as an action in the Council Plan 2021-2025.

What ways can I provide feedback on the pools?

• Complete the survey

• Attend your local pool and complete the Storyboard activity

• Write a submission

How will we be informed of the findings of the strategy?

The draft strategy will be out for community feedback for four weeks. The final aquatic strategy endorsed by Council will be published on Councils Website.

Contact person and details

Gaynor Atkin

gatkin@buloke.vic.gov.au

Survey/activity details 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BulokeShireCouncilAquaticStrategyCommunitySurvey

Community Survey:

School Survey: