Surf Coast, VIC

Surf Coast, VIC approves mobile tiny home trial in search of expanded affordable housing options

Local officials advanced the two-year pilot as Surf Coast deals with a shortage of housing for incoming workers. The council will issue temporary permits to homeowners who lease tiny homes with wheels on their properties. This program does not provide land for tiny home use nor does it authorize multiple tiny homes on a single property. The shire hopes the pilot fills gaps in existing regulations and creates new avenues for low-cost housing.

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Surf Coast, VIC

Australia

Surf Coast, VIC aligns service requests across council departments with Lodge a Request form

Surf Coast previously required different forms for 99 services that slowed processing times. Lodge a Request consolidates print, email, and phone processes for 12 service categories into a single online form. The form includes an upload option for images and an opt-in toggle for tracking notifications from council staffers. Lodge a Request is the outcome of an updated customer request management system that improves collaboration across departments.

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Surf Coast, VIC

Australia

Surf Coast, VIC installs sensors to improve parking turnover and enforcement

Shire officials approved the parking sensor network after receiving feedback on parking enforcement from business owners. Four coastal towns host 399 sensors that monitor parking bays. The network evaluates how long vehicles remain in parking spots without manual checks. Surf Coast will convert the sensors from data gathering to enforcement with public notice if excessive illegal parking is found.

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Surf Coast, VIC

Australia