We represent 198,000 Victorians covering an area of 11,000 square kilometres.
About the Peri Urban Councils Victoria
We are leaders in advocating for support and solutions for the Victorian peri urban region, at the local, state and national level. We speak with one voice and advocate for solutions to shared issues.
The five member councils are:
Bass Coast Shire Council;
Baw Baw Shire Council;
Golden Plains Shire Council;
Moorabool Shire Council; and
Surf Coast Shire Council.
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Stronger Together
Since 2007, the councils of the peri urban region of Melbourne and Geelong have been working together to deliver a comprehensive vision for Victoria’s peri-urban communities.
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Rapid Growth
Our member councils are some of the fastest growing in Victoria and expect to grow by more than 100,000 residents by 2036. We are working to meet the challenges of this growth.
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Diverse and Resilient
Generating more than $5.3 billion of Gross Regional Product annually, these shires are home to industries that include agriculture, food manufacturing, construction, mining, timber, wholesale trade and tourism.
Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation Peri Urban Councils Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
