Following extensive consultation with the community, Council has developed a concept design of the proposed Smythesdale Sub-Regional Play Space at the Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve, with community members invited to provide commentary on the proposed design.
Residents and community were invited to have their say on what they would like to see as part of the design through a community survey which was open to the public in September 2022. Features included in the concept design that were identified as important to users of the Play Space include a play tower and multi-play unit, range of swings and flying fox, natural and sensory play elements, spinning, jumping and climbing play equipment, exercise equipment, sand play area, scooter circuit trail, seating and shade areas, accessible barbeques and picnic facilities and a central accessible path.
The concept design also features amenities such
as a toilet facility, accessible path connection to the Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve and BallaratSkipton Rail Trail, safe crossing points, accessible car parking spaces, a bike maintenance station, wayfinding signage and security lighting.
The concept design is on public exhibition until 5pm, Monday 29 May, with residents invited to provide commentary on the proposed design.
People can also view the concept design on Council's website, goldenplains.vic.gov.au and it's also available at Council's Customer Hubs in Smythesdale and Bannockburn.
For more information please call 5220 7111.
Golden Plains Shire Council’s Draft Budget 2023/24 (Draft Budget) was endorsed for public exhibition by Council at its meeting on 26 April. Community feedback is now invited until 9am Monday 29 May 2023.
Council is asking the community to share their views on the Draft Budget 2023/24 before the final version is presented to Council for adoption at its 27 June meeting.
The Draft Budget outlines Council’s commitments to services, projects and programs over the next financial year, under the guidance of the Council Plan 2021-2025, Golden Plains Shire community Vision 2040 and Long-Term Financial Plan 2022/22 to 2030/31.
Council encourages you to have your say on the Draft Budget.
Read Council’s Draft Budget 2023/24: Visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations or pick up a copy at Council’s Customer Hubs, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn or The Well, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
Golden Plains Shire Council is encouraging residents of Ross Creek and surrounding communities to have their say on the proposed Ross Creek Recreation Reserve Masterplan Update.
The proposed Ross Creek Recreation Reserve Masterplan Update (the Masterplan update) is now on public exhibition, with residents invited to provide feedback to ensure the Masterplan update appropriately reflects current facility provisions at the reserve, captures future participation opportunities and identifies the demand for future facility improvements.
The Masterplan Update addresses functional issues with the existing landscape with a strong focus on multi-use and fit-for-purpose recreation facilities to encourage greater participation and community use of the reserve.
The Masterplan update has been developed
in consultation with the Ross Creek Recreation Reserve Committee of Management, Community Coordinators and tenant clubs and aligns with Council’s vision for sport and active recreation, and ensures that the long-term development aspirations of the tenant clubs, community groups and residents are taken into consideration.
The Masterplan Update is now open for public exhibition until 5pm, Wednesday 31 May 2023.
For more information, contact Council’s Coordinator Recreation and Community Facilities on 5220 7111 or visit: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations
Ask Your Budget Questions: In May, Council’s Finance Team will hold an online forum to answer budget questions from residents that will assist with preparation of a submission to Council. The online forum is on Wednesday 17 May from 6 to 8pm with the link to be posted on Council’s website the day prior to the forum; visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events
Make a Budget Submission: Written submissions may be lodged by 9am, Monday 29 May 2023. Post a submission addressed to Director Corporate Services, Golden Plains Shire Council, PO Box 111, Bannockburn, VIC 3331; email enquiries@ gplains.vic.gov.au; or visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/ consultations
Present a Submission to Council: Council will hold a meeting at Golden Plains Civic Centre, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn at 6pm, Tuesday 6 June 2023 and anyone who lodges a written submission may request to present it to Councillors at this meeting.
The Draft Budget will be available online or in hard copy from 26 April until 29 May before it is considered for endorsement at the Council meeting on 27 June 2023.