The Housing Blueprint has Landed!
The Blueprint, it is a valuable step forward in addressing the region’s housing crisis. WDA are projecting a 1.9% regional population growth over the next 15 years, highlighting a need for innovative housing and regional infrastructure solutions to support this growth target.
Short-Term Accommodation Options for New Employees
Finding a house when you are new to the Wimmera Southern Mallee (WSM) region can be a challenge.
The area has the highest non-real estate agent (“informal”) housing rental market in the state. If you are an employer or an employee part of a small to medium WSM business, have you considered local accommodation businesses for the first weeks or months?
WSMD has identified over 30 motels across the region who would welcome a block booking for a few months. Download the flyer to share or contact Mark Fletcher.
Revitalising Wimmera’s High Streets
The latest small business pulse check report is now available.
Our latest report highlights the actions required to help and support small businesses within the region prosper. Staff availability, housing and childcare are considered the most critically limiting challenges to business growth, demonstrating the need for innovative solutions to assist business recovery post the COVID-19 pandemic.
Download the flyer to share or contact Mark Fletcher.
Housing Review
The Housing Blueprint was developed in response to the Wimmera Southern Mallee Development housing review from December 2020, which highlighted the significant housing challenges facing the region. The assessment found that housing is inhibiting liveability and economic strength of towns in the Wimmera Southern Mallee. There was an obvious need to act to address the critical housing issues.
