The City of Port Phillip has always been an attractive destination for residents, businesses and visitors. We have 11 kilometres of bay foreshore, beautiful tree lined streets and many attractive parks and open spaces. As Victoria’s most densely populated municipality, sustainably managing growth is a key challenge for the City of Port Phillip. Resident growth is projected to increase by a further 23% by 2027, taking our resident population to 136,300. In addition, worker growth is set to increase by over 30,000 additional jobs just in the Fishermans Bend precinct alone by 2050.

We welcome this growth, but managing this sustainably to keep the City of Port Phillip beautiful, liveable, caring, inviting, bold and real has never been more important. Our sustainable growth challenge is compounded by the effects of a changing climate including lower than average rainfall and rising temperatures.

The challenge of environmental sustainability is not just limited to the City of Port Phillip, it is a worldwide issue. This strategy not only outlines our leadership and the contribution we can make at the local level, but also underpins our commitment to the International Compact of Mayors who are creating a more sustainable future for cities world-wide.

We are seeking to ensure a sustainable future for the City of Port Phillip by creating a city that is greener, cooler and more liveable; a city with lower carbon emissions, a city that is adapting and resilient to climate change; a city that is water sensitive with a sustained reduction in waste. A Sustainable Future enables Council to work towards this vision.

A Sustainable Future was developed in line with the Council Plan 2017-27. Council are committed to a continuous cycle of planning, implementing, reporting and review of the Council Plan’s achievements to ensure it is delivering the best outcomes for the community. The Council Plan is now one year old and up for its first round of amendments. To view the amendments and provide feedback on the changes, please visit the Council Plan and Budget consultation page (LINK).The Council Plan engagement also allows you to comment on the draft A Sustainable Future (Sustainable Environment Strategy) and draft Creative and Prosperous City Strategy.

The Council Plan engagement also allows you to comment on the 'A Sustainable Future' (Sustainable Environment Strategy) and Creative and Prosperous City Strategy.