Golden Plains Shire Council is inviting input from the community on the draft Tracks and Trails Strategy (the Draft Strategy) which was endorsed for public exhibition at its meeting on Tuesday 28 November 2023.
Following extensive community engagement in January and February 2023 through a series of workshops, surveys, and consultations, approximately 200 responses from the community have helped to shape the Draft Strategy.
Residents are now invited to have their say on the Draft Strategy from Thursday 30 November 2023 to Thursday 11 January 2024, contributing to the finalisation and adoption of the Draft Strategy at the February 2024 Council meeting.
The Draft Strategy aims to embrace the region’s recreational tracks and trails network; identify recommendations for addressing new trails, missing links and realignments; improve liveability and health and wellbeing outcomes for all residents; promote safe, active transport and commuting options to reducing reliance on motor vehicles; improve environmental outcomes and reflect the needs of the community.
Golden Plains Shire Council Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham encourages residents to provide their valuable input on the Draft Strategy.
At the beginning of this year we had close to 200 responses to the Tracks and Trails Strategy which has resulted in a comprehensive and inclusive strategy that promotes physical activity, outdoor exploration and environment stewardship,” Cr Cunningham said.
The Draft Strategy provides strategic direction for future advocacy and investment in a trail network to encourage safe, active transport and guides the future planning, development and activation of tracks and trails across Golden Plains for the next 10 years,” he said.
I encourage community members to view the Draft Strategy and provide feedback. Your continued involvement is vital in ensuring that our Tracks and Trail Strategy aligns with our shared vision.
The $60,000 Golden Plains Shire Tracks and Trails Strategy Project was funded by $30,000 from the Victorian Government’s Local Sports Infrastructure Fund’s Planning Category and $30,000 from Council.
The Draft Strategy and opportunity to provide feedback can be viewed online at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations or hard copies can be collected at Council’s Customer Hubs, Golden Plains Civic Centre, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn and The Well, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
For further information on the Draft Strategy, contact Council’s Manager Recreation and Community Infrastructure on 5220 7111 or email [email protected]