Draft Woady Yaloak Recreation reserve Master Plan
Council is encouraging residents in Smythesdale and surrounding communities to have their say on the Draft Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve Master Plan (the Draft Master Plan).
The Draft Master Plan was developed following community consultation undertaken in February and March this year and is now on public exhibition with residents invited to view the Draft Master Plan and provide feedback.
The Draft Master Plan was developed in close consultation with local user groups and tenant clubs, aligning with Council’s vision for sport and active
recreation. The strategic document ensures the longterm development goals of tenant clubs; community groups and residents are carefully considered.
Feedback on the Draft Master Plan is invited from Thursday 5 June to 5pm, Friday 27 June 2025, and can be completed online at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/ consultations. The survey will also be available at Council’s Customer Hubs, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn, and 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
For further information, contact Council’s Community Projects Capital Planner at enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au or call 5220 7111.
Have Your Say: Road Management Plan 2025-2029
Golden Plains Shire Council’s Road Management Plan 2025-2029 (the Plan) is now on public exhibition for four weeks after Council endorsed the Plan for public submissions at its meeting on Tuesday 27 May 2025.
The purpose of the Plan is to establish a system for road management functions and to set a performance standard for Golden Plains Shire’s road management functions. The Plan identifies responsibilities and maintenance standards and inspection regimes for all road assets within Council’s control.
The Plan has undergone a comprehensive internal review focusing on road assets, intervention standards, heavy vehicle usage, roadside use and responsibilities, road grading and the hierarchy of roads in line with State-wide regulations.
The Plan is available for public exhibition and community feedback from Thursday 29 May until 5pm, Thursday 26 June 2025, and residents can provide feedback online at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations
Hard copy submissions can also be completed at Council’s Customer Hubs located at 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn or 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
Golden Plains Farmers’ Market Ready to Delight
The Golden Plains Farmers’ Market returns tomorrow and is full of amazing delights for visitors and regular market-goers.
Community members will be able to shop from 8.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday 7 June at the Bannockburn Heart, corner Milton and High Streets.
The monthly market features a fantastic range of locally grown, farm-fresh and homemade foods as well as unique art, handmade homewares and eco-friendly products.
With live music, family entertainment, espresso coffee and the aroma of fresh baking pastries adrift, the market offers a lively atmosphere for visitors of all ages. To learn more and for market dates, visit goldenplainsfarmersmarket.com.au
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