Growth Strategy 2050

The Edward River Growth Strategy 2050 project is Council's response to the Our Region Your Say - Sefton's Report which articulates the aspiration of the community to grow the population to 19,800 people by 2050.

The Strategy, which will include a planning framework to support urban expansion and infill development, supports our community's aspiration for the development of services including health and education, and new investment in housing, industry, recreation and arts and culture by providing a coordinated approach to how we encourage and manage growth in this region over the next 25+ years.

Edward River 2050 will be a blueprint that sets out our region's competitive advantage and economic opportunities, and will direct residential, commercial and industrial expansion in a sustainable and strategic way. We've heard from you, our community, that we need to grow to prosper. This strategy will provide our Council with a clear vision for growth.

Download and view the Summary and Full draft plans under Documents on this page.

It is our hope that the recently tabled ERC Growth Strategy Plan will be seen as a “living” document, open for public consultation and ideas on an ongoing basis.

The committee recognises that technological, social, demographic, and economic conditions change rapidly, and all governments struggle to keep pace with these changes. Therefore, it is important that future ERC Councils understand that this committee’s Growth Strategy Plan must be flexible, proactive, and publicly accessible, rather than static and reactive.

We hope the community will continue to contribute to this plan regularly. This plan can only succeed if the community takes ownership of its aspirations and continues to provide ideas, projects, and visions for the future.

Dear Community Members,

We are excited to announce the release of the ERC Growth Strategy Plan. This plan has been developed with the goal of guiding our community’s growth and development in a sustainable and inclusive manner.

Our vision for this plan is that it will be a “living” document—one that evolves over time through continuous public consultation and the integration of new ideas. We recognise that technological, social, demographic, and economic conditions change rapidly, and it is crucial that our strategy remains flexible, proactive, and publicly accessible to effectively respond to these changes.

The ERC Growth Strategy Plan is designed to be adaptable, ensuring that it can meet the needs of our community as they arise. Future ERC Councils will be tasked with maintaining this flexibility, ensuring that the plan remains dynamic and responsive to the evolving landscape.

We believe that the success of this plan depends on the active participation and ownership of our community. Your contributions are vital. We encourage you to share your ideas, propose projects, and articulate your vision for the future. Together, we can build a plan that truly reflects the aspirations and needs of our community.

We look forward to your continued involvement and collaboration in shaping the future of our community. Please feel free to reach out with your suggestions and feedback.

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our shared future.