Making South Taranaki the "most liveable district in New Zealand" is the guiding vision behind the South Taranaki District Council's proposed long-term plan.
The document was adopted for public feedback at a special meeting last Friday.
South Taranaki District Mayor Ross Dunlop says the council has identified a number of priorities to work towards achieving this vision, including building the new centre for heritage, arts, library, culture and information (CHALCI).
Ross says previously, the council's focus has been on upgrading the district's water infrastructure, key community facilities and implementing projects designed to make South Taranaki a desirable place to live and do business.
"We are now in the enviable position of having completed many of the costly upgrades that a lot of councils' are still facing.