Help Shape Bundalong's Future

Council has developed a draft Structure Plan for the tranquil riverside town of Bundalong to guide land use, future development, infrastructure and environmental management.

Stage 1 consultation in June 2025 gathered community submissions that informed the plan.

Stage 2, we are now seeking feedback on the Draft Structure Plan and Background Report Document, that will lead a 20-year vision for Bundalong’s future.
Tell us what matters in the survey below by 16 April.

How you can get involved

In June 2025, Council ran Stage 1 consultation, including an online survey, drop in sessions, an online session and written submissions.

We received 151 responses all of which helped shape the draft Structure Plan

What you value about Bundalong:

  • It’s natural beauty
  • The river and access to water activities
  • The village atmosphere
  • Community Spirit
  • More walking and cycling paths

Your key concerns:

  • Poor stormwater drainage
  • Power and internet reliability
  • Road safety, increased traffic, parking and trailer congestion
  • River activity management, including impacts of large wave boats.

The draft Bundalong Structure Plan has been developed in consultation with the community, and it seeks to support the future growth and change over the next 20-years.

The draft Structure Plan and Background Report will be available for community feedback until 16 April.

Read the draft Structure Plan, and the Background Report and complete the survey below.

Need a printed copy? Request one from our Customer Service Centre.

Submissions must be received by 16 April.

Speak to staff at our drop in sessions in Bundalong.

Thursday 19 March
Dan Cronin Recreation Reserve and Public Hall
Pyke Street Bundalong
5pm - 7pm

Friday 20 March
Watt's In Cafe
Murray Valley Hwy, Bundalong
9am - 11am

Need help using the online tools, prefer a printed copy of the survey, or want to discuss the Structure Plan more?

Speak with a Council staff member by contacting Council’s Customer Service Centre (03) 5871 9222 or visiting:

Cobram Service Centre
44 Station Street, Cobram
Open: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm

Strategies

The vision is supported by the following objectives.
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  • Housing

    To increase housing choices and provide a diversity of additional housing stock that meets the needs of the community.

  • Local Economy and Land Use

    To support a mix of land uses and activities to meet local community needs and grow the local tourism market.

  • Landscape and Environment

    To respect the landscape and environmental attributes while managing environmental risks.

  • Urban Design, Built Form and Heritage

    To ensure that new development respects and contributes to the preferred character and river setting of Bundalong.

  • Movement and Transport

    To improve movement connections in and around the township so that they are equitable, safe and accessible.

  • Community Facilities and Infrastructure

    To ensure that community facilities and infrastructure support a healthy, resilient and cohesive community.

  • Physical Infrastructure

    To provide the physical infrastructure and services necessary to meet the current and future growth needs of Bundalong.

Objectives and Strategies found in the draft Bundalong Structure Plan.
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  • Housing

    Objective:
    To increase housing choices and provide a diversity of additional housing stock that meets the needs of the community.

    Strategies:

    • Facilitate a greater range of housing options to accommodate residents over all life stages.
    • Manage housing growth and land supply within the established township boundary.

  • Local economy and land use

    Objective:
    To support a mix of land uses and activities to meet local community needs and grow the local tourism market.

    Strategies:

    • Position Bundalong as a key destination as part of the upcoming Murray River Adventure Trail to expand the local tourism market.
    • Ensure the ongoing viability of fishing in the rivers and lakes surrounding Bundalong.
    • Ensure access to the rivers and lakes surrounding Bundalong is maintained.

  • Landscape and environment

    Objective:
    To respect the landscape and environmental attributes while managing environmental risks

    Strategies:

    • Ensure that future development is directed away from flood prone areas.
    • Ensure that trees and vegetation are protected and enhanced for their biodiversity and ecosystem benefits.
    • Ensure that the growth of the town is directed to where bushfire risk is lowest and biodiversity constraints are minimal.
    • Ensure that new development is setback from woodland areas.

  • Urban design, built form and heritage

  • Objective:
    To ensure that new development respects and contributes to the preferred character and river setting of Bundalong.
  • Strategies:
    • Enhance Bundalong’s character through new development
    • Integrate new builds with the existing township
    • Support well‑designed buildings that strengthen identity
    • Protect First Nations heritage places
    • Maintain and improve public access to the river foreshore
    • Ensure developments benefit the public and provide active frontages

  • Movement and Transport

    Objective:
    To improve movement connections in and around the township so that they are equitable, safe and accessible.

    Strategies:

    • Ensure that road intersections in Bundalong are safe.
    • Improve pedestrian linkages within Bundalong to allow people to walk around the township more easily and safely.
    • Link Bundalong to surrounding walking and cycling trails including the forthcoming Murray River Adventure Trail.
    • Manage the impacts of additional visitor movements on the township.

  • Community Infrastructure

    Objective:
    To ensure that community facilities and infrastructure support a healthy, resilient and cohesive community.

    Strategies:

    • Provide and maintain community facilities and infrastructure that meet the needs of the local community.
    • Ensure residents have adequate access to open space.

  • Physical infrastructure

    Objective:
    To provide the physical infrastructure and services necessary to meet the current and future growth needs of Bundalong.

    Strategies:

    • Protect river health by requiring that all new developments are properly sewered, minimising the risk of pollution entering the waterway.
    • Manage stormwater runoff to ensure no adverse impacts to the surrounding river systems.
    • Appropriately sequence new development to allow for efficient connection to utilities and other infrastructure.

Survey Stage 2

  1. Find the "LOG IN/JOIN" button at the top right of the page and click it to start registering.
  2. Select "LOG IN" if you already have a profile on OR select "SIGN UP" to create a new profile.
  3. To create your profile you will need to add: Screen name, email address, password, full name and postcode. Check the boxes that apply and click "CREATE ACCOUNT".
  4. You can now continue with your submission

Moira Shire is home to a diverse community, and we want our engagement to reflect that. By creating an account and sharing a little about yourself, you help us understand who we’re hearing from.

This helps us improve how we involve the community and make decisions that benefit as many people living, working, and visiting Moira Shire as possible.

Your details will only be used for engagement purposes.

Drop-in Sessions

Key Dates

Thursday 19 March 2026 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Drop-in Session 1

Drop-in Session 1:
Thursday 19 March
Dan Cronin Recreation Reserve and Public Hall
Pyke Street Bundalong
5pm - 7pm

Friday 20 March 2026 09:00 am to 11:00 am

Drop-in Session 2

Drop-in Session 2
Friday 20 March
Watt's In Cafe
Murray Valley Hwy, Bundalong
9am - 11am

FAQs

A structure plan outlines how a town will develop and change over time. It provides guidance on how to manage and facilitate change within a town or area. It includes a vision along with strategies and actions to achieve the vision. This includes how land can be used, what facilities and infrastructure are required to support the town and how challenges and opportunities will be managed.

Bundalong is a small township nestled within the relatively unspoilt environment of the upper reaches of Lake Mulwala and the Ovens River. Home to approximately 512 people, it is also a popular second home and holiday destination where people can enjoy the environment and take part in water-based activities.

The structure plan considers how to make the most of the many attributes of the area while managing the impacts of tourism, a changing climate and growth.

The structure plan ensures that any changes are well considered and planned to maintain and enhance Bundalong’s character and vibrance.

The draft structure plan has been developed in consultation with community members. Stage 1 Consultation occurred during June and July 2025 and included an online survey, two drop-in sessions in Bundalong and one online information session.

The results of this engagement are summarised in the Community Engagement Report and have been used to shape the draft structure plan.

A background report outlines all the research and data to support the recommendations of the structure plan. This provides the foundation for the development of the structure plan.

The Draft Bundalong Structure Plan is now available for community comment.

Once community comments have been considered the final structure plan will be developed and presented to council for formal adoption.

Stage 1 Engagement

In June 2025, Council ran Stage 1 consultation, including an online survey, drop in sessions, an online session and written submissions.

We received 151 responses all of which helped shape the draft Structure Plan

Stage 1 Engagement

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Stage 1 engagement

    Tuesday 03 June - Tuesday 01 July 2025

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Structure Plan Development

  • Timeline item 3 - active

    Stage 2 draft review

    Thursday 05 March - Thursday 16 April 2026

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Adoption Bundalong Structure Plan

    TBC