Our integrated strategic planning is a continuous cycle of listening, planning and delivering.
Council’s strategic planning is a dynamic and ongoing process – shaped by meaningful engagement with our community.
It begins with listening to the aspirations of our community, followed by thoughtful planning, and ends in the delivery of actions that reflect the Community Vision.
This cycle starts with the development of the Community Vision and captures the themes and objectives most important to the community, and continues through to the creation and implementation of three strategic management plans:
- Strategic Delivery Plan - sets out strategic approaches and priority actions focused on achieving the Community Vision
- Long Term Financial Plan – Establishes financial priorities and forecasts to sustainably delivery the Strategic Delivery Plan priorities
- Strategic Asset Management Plan – Guides how community infrastructure and assets are planned, managed and improved, and supports delivery of the Strategic Delivery Plan
Together with the Community Vision, these plans form Alexandrina 2040 Our Plan to Thrive (A2040), bringing together both local aspirations and broader priorities to set a clear and coordinated direction for Alexandrina’s future that is:
- Liveable - shaped by well-planned towns and growth and supported by a trusted and financially sustainable council
- Green - driven by strong climate and environmental stewardship.
- Connected - built on inclusive and thriving communities and transport systems that link people and places.
The Strategic Delivery Plan “anchors” our integrated strategic planning by strongly linking with the Long Term Financial Plan and Strategic Asset Management Plan, incorporates the key priorities and actions from a range of Informing Plans, and guides the development of our Annual Community Plan each year.
| Alexandrina 2040 Our Plan to Thrive | Planning horizon |
|---|---|
| A2040 Community Vision Adopted February 2025 | to the year 2040 |
| A2040 Strategic Delivery Plan 2025-2035 Adopted November 2025 | 10 years |
| A2040 Strategic Asset Management Plan 2025-2035 Adopted February 2025 | 10 years |
| A2040 Long Term Financial Plan 2026-2036 Adopted July 2026 | 10 years |
Monitoring our progress
To ensure we stay on course towards our A2040 Community Vision for a Liveable, Green and Connected Alexandrina, we will monitor performance using the Strategic Success Indicators aligned with each of the five A2040 Themes contained in the A2040 Strategic Delivery Plan 2025-2035.
Performance against the indicators will be reviewed and reported annually through the Annual Report ensuring transparency and accountability. This approach allows Council and the community to see what’s working, where progress is being made and where further action may be needed.
Previous Plans
Delivery Reports
To track the progress across the five action areas in the A2040 ‘Our Plan to Thrive’, Administration has prepared a four six-monthly report.
Council must develop and adopt Strategic Management Plans to effectively manage its area under Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1999.