Golden Plains Shire Council is encouraging residents in Smythesdale and surrounding communities to have their say on the future of Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve (the Reserve).
Council is developing a Master Plan which will help improve and develop the Reserve to meet the evolving needs of users and the growing community in the north of Golden Plains Shire.
The Master Plan will establish a shared vision for the reserve, driven by the input of key stakeholders and the broader community. It will provide a clear roadmap for future development, guide Council decisions regarding the reserve’s use and identify potential funding opportunities for improvements.
Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Sarah Hayden emphasised the importance of community participation and encourages northern communities to share their aspirations for the Reserve.
Council is committed to creating a Reserve that meets the needs of all users. This Master Plan will guide improvements to the Reserve to better serve key user groups and our community, Cr Hayden said.
The Master Plan will consider a range of factors including broader community demand, population forecasts and Council’s priorities for sport and recreation. Your input is valuable and will greatly assist us in identifying the priorities for the Reserve.
Feedback on the development of the Master Plan is invited from Thursday 27 February to 5pm, Thursday 20 March 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.
Following the consultation period, Council will begin the development of the draft Master Plan and will keep the community involved in this process with further community consultation scheduled for mid-2025.
For further information, contact Council’s Community Infrastructure Planner at [email protected] or call 5220 7111.