The Project

Shaping Murrindindi’s Future

Shaping Murrindindi’s Future project brings an exciting opportunity for the community to turn ideas into opportunities that will benefit the district into the future and beyond.



The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action have partnered with RMIT University, and are supported by Murrindindi Shire Council to deliver the project ‘Shaping Murrindindi’s Future’ to find opportunities for these communities going through transition.

If you’re new to the concept of Smart Specialisation (S3), we’re excited to have you on board to help us expand and strengthen this way of working across community, industry, education and government.

The S3 approach will focus closely on the strengths and assets already existing in Alexandra, Marysville, Buxton and Taggerty

We need ‘you’ as part of the community to help identify and work through potential innovation and economic transformation ideas that will help bring further sustainability to the region.

Contact Us for more information

Stage 1: Regional Context Analysis October 2023

Desktop Analysis
Community Interviews and analysis
Innovation Opportunities identified and defined
Click for link to Shaping Murrindindis Future Regional Context Analysis report

Stage 2: Entrepreneurial Discovery Process February 2024

Entrepreneurial Discovery Process (EDP) workshops to assess the viability of the innovation opportunities identified
Innovation Working Groups formed

Project Leadership Group established
Click below to view reports:

Farm Forestry

Renewable Energy and Circular Economy

Health Aged Care and Social Assistance

Tourism

Sustainable Agriculture Aquaculture and Horticulture

Stage 3: Innovation Working Groups May 2024

Innovation Working Groups test the resulting EDP propositions
Technical and specialist advice sought
Preparation and implementation of project scope

Innovation Working Groups Applications are now closed

Stage 4: Project Completion - Local Development Strategy (LDS) Complete March 2025

Ongoing governance arrangements established
Potential sources of government and private investment

Shaping Murrindindi’s Future project is proudly supported by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, RMIT University and Murrindindi Shire Council.