Urban Growth Management Strategy

The population of Victor Harbor, and the surrounding suburbs, is expected to grow by approximately 8,000 people over the next 25 years. It is important that we manage growth over this period to remain a thriving community with a strong economy, without losing the character that makes Victor Harbor unique.

To do this, the City of Victor Harbor is embarking on a review of its Urban Growth Management Strategy (UGMS) to guide growth to 2050.

Last year a draft UGMS was prepared based on extensive investigations and community engagement. The draft UGMS was released for community and stakeholder consultation in October 2024 for a six week period. After considering what we heard through this consultation period, a number of changes have been made to the draft Urban Growth Management Strategy.

Before Council finalises the Strategy, we want to hear your feedback on the changes. A report outlining what we heard during the community consultation and a summary of the key changes to the draft UGMS have been prepared to assist you provide feedback on the updated draft UGMS.

Have Your Say

The Council wants to hear your feedback on the changes to the draft UGMS.

You can have your say by:

• Attending a Community Open Day session held at Council Chambers in the Civic Centre, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor on:
  • Saturday, 28 June 2025 between 9.30am and 12.30pm
  • Tuesday, 1 July 2025 between 3pm and 6pm.

Please register your attendance here: https://bit.ly/UGMS-Open-Days-Registration

• Completing our short survey before 5pm on Thursday, 10 July 2025.
  
  
• Making a written submission and return it before 5pm on Thursday, 10 July 2025 and return it by:
  • Email to localgov@victor.sa.gov.au
  • Post to City of Victor Harbor (UGMS Consultation), PO Box 11, Victor Harbor SA 5211
  • Hand deliver to the City of Victor Harbor Civic Centre, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.

Got a question? Contact the project team by emailing localgov@victor.sa.gov.au or calling (08) 8551 0500.