Goulburn Valley
Facts
The Hume region comprises twelve local governments and is grouped into four sub regions with distinct geographic, environmental, economic and social characteristics.
- Goulburn Valley comprising Greater Shepparton City and Moira and Strathbogie Shires, (as well as Campaspe Shire in the Loddon Mallee Region).
- Shepparton, Mooroopna, Echuca and Yarrawonga have culturally diverse populations, including a large Indigenous population.
Economic Base
- Shepparton, the largest city in Hume Region, is the primary location for tertiary, health, cultural and higher education services.
Challenges and Opportunities
- Flood plains of the Murray, Goulburn and Ovens rivers provide fertile agricultural land, desirable tourist locations and an important habitat for native species and ecosystems.
- The area is of national significance for dairying, horticultural production and secondary processing, with a strong rural economy based on irrigated and dryland agriculture. Local investment of $2 billion is occurring through the Northern Victoria Foodbowl Irrigation Modernisation Project to secure water savings and drive industry efficiency into a new era of competitiveness.
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Following is the Goulburn Valley Sub-Regional plan as presented to the Victorian Government:
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Download the Goulburn Valley Sub Regional Strategic Plan - August 2010 (PDF 3.7 MB) |