Community requests lead to 17 projects funded in new budget
Published on 23 June 2022
17 community-requested projects across seven townships will be funded in Council’s new annual budget as a direct result of community submissions made during the budget consultation process.
Totalling $590,000 the projects range from new footpath and park infrastructure to environmental improvements with the aim of improving user experience, convenience and residents enjoyment of outdoor environments.
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Roadside car parking beside the public toilet in High Street.
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Aberfeldy and District Association
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Footpath and nature strip improvements at the top of Helen Street.
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New access path at Sanctuary Lifestyle and Surrounding access and path improvements between Harmon Drive and the new playground.
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Sanctuary Lifestyle Drouin Homeowners Committee
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Completion of the upgrade to Civic Park Drouin including cascades, outdoor rooms and signage.
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Improvements to the wetlands, walking trails and boardwalks at Bellbird Park West.
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Concreting footpaths near the toilets at the golf club car park in Drouin.
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Development of an Active Transport Policy to guide an increase investment in key strategic active transport infrastructure (footpaths, shared paths and on-road bike lanes).
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New picnic table, vehicle safety bollards and general improvements to park area in Rawson.
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Review of the Baw Baw Planning Scheme relating to Trafalgar and Trafalgar East and their immediate surrounds.
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Construction of a walking trail between the Australian Alpine Walking Track and the Walhalla Railway Station.
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Walhalla & Mountain Rivers Tourism Association
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Safety improvements including pipe and fill to an open drain adjacent to Main Road.
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Scoping and detailed design of a footpath connection
between Serene Court with the walking trail to Martin Court and Fernery Boulevard.
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Installation of a footbridge/track that goes between the dog park and football oval at Brooker Park to connect the trail around the oval.
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Trail and drainage improvements at Brooker Park.
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Upgrades at Ellen Close Playground, clean up at the wetlands on Normanby Street and bridge upgrade.
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New shelter, table and bench facilities in Chesterfield Estate.
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Installation of a new footpath along Rodier Road between Summers Road and Loch Street.
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Yarragon Primary School Community
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A Special Council Meeting was held on Thursday 26 May to hear these community members budget submissions. Council heard from 27 submitters and considered many more written submissions.
Funding community-led projects is part of Council’s commitment to collaborating with the community to deliver the projects that matter.
To learn more about the Annual Budget 2022/23 and all the investments Council is making to build a better Baw Baw in the year ahead, visit 2022-23 Annual Budget.
Quote attributable to Mayor Cr Michael Leaney
“Baw Baw Shire is one of the few Victorian Councils to withhold funds in the annual budget to allocate after the submissions process – ensuring a truly democratic process that gives the community every opportunity to advocate for what is important to them.”
“We’re proud to be fund these projects and work towards their delivery over the next year. We thank the community groups and members who engaged with Council to advocate for the projects that matter to them.”