News Have Your Say: Shaping Wollongong for Tomorrow Cities aren’t built overnight. They are shaped, piece by piece, by the choices we make today. Right now, Wollongong City Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of the city, and it’s an opportunity that could ripple into generations to come. A series of important draft plans are now open for public comment. Each one holds a piece of Wollongong’s next chapter: from building better infrastructure and community facilities to protecting natural spaces and planning for sustainable growth. At Healthy Cities Australia, we believe healthy communities are the foundation of thriving cities. Participating in shaping these plans is one of the most powerful ways to ensure the places we live continue to support wellbeing, connection, and opportunity for all. Planning for the Future: What’s on Exhibition Several key strategies are now open for your feedback: Draft Our Wollongong Our Future 2035 Community Strategic Plan A 10-year plan that identifies the community’s vision for the future. It outlines the aspirations of the community, and the vision, goals, objectives and strategies to achieve our community’s desired future. Read herePublic exhibition closes 7 May 2025. Draft Delivery Program 2025-2029 and Operational Plan 2025-2026 and Draft Resourcing Strategy 2025-2035This plan looks at how Council will manage and allocate its resources (finances, assets, workforce and technological) to implement the Delivery Program. The draft Resourcing Strategy includes the following elements: Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2035 Draft Asset Management Strategy 2025-2035 Draft Workforce Management Plan 2025-2029 Draft Digital Strategy 2025-2029 Read herePublic exhibition closes 7 May 2025. Draft Infrastructure Delivery Program (IDP) 2025-2026 to 2028-2029This plan focuses on things Council will build, fix or renew across our city over the next four years. Read herePublic exhibition closes 7 May 2025. How to Get Involved You can view and comment on all draft plans now by visiting Wollongong City Council’s ‘Comment on Our Plans’ page. Feedback is open until 7th of May for most plans but check each plan’s page for specific closing dates. It only takes a few minutes to add your voice, and it’s a step toward creating a healthier, more liveable Wollongong for everyone.