GLENELG Shire Mayor Cr Anita Rank has been elected chair of the Great South Coast group of councils.
The Great South Coast Group is an alliance of government, industry and community representing the Corangamite, Glenelg, Moyne, Southern Grampians and Warrnambool municipalities, implementing projects, identifying partnerships and advocating for the region’s key priorities.
Cr Rank said as chair, she would ensure key priorities for greater connections, education pathways, digital upgrades, eco-tourism, renewables, jobs and industry support were raised with key Ministers and industry groups at a state and federal level.
“The Great South Coast region is incredibly well positioned in terms of affordability and liveability, however we still require substantial investment and infrastructure upgrades to maximise our true potential,” she said.
“There has never been a more opportune time to capitalise on growing and diversifying our region and all that it has to offer, following a behavioural shift in working patterns and lifestyles as a result of the pandemic.
“The spotlight is well and truly on regional living and I look forward to seeing what the next 12 months will bring for the Great South Coast region.”
