THE City of Greater Bendigo is continuing to look at ways to support the growing townships of Elmore and Goornong.<\/p>\n
Municipal director of strategy and growth Steve Hamilton said the original plan of having two township plans has changed to structure plans, and as a result, two issues and opportunities papers for the towns have been released for public feedback.<\/p>\n
\u201cBased on findings collated for the issues and opportunities papers, including community feedback and surveys, this work will inform and guide the development of an Elmore structure plan and a Goornong structure plan to manage future growth over the next 20 plus years in these areas,\u201d Mr Hamilton said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe structure plans will build on existing community strengths and qualities and establish a framework that will guide what services, facilities and infrastructure are needed to support growing and changing communities in Elmore and Goornong.<\/p>\n
\u201cProducing detailed structure plans for Goornong and Elmore provides a stronger framework and pathway for future planning amendments to be developed with community input before being added to the planning scheme.\u201d<\/p>\n
The issues and opportunities papers are based around themes including infrastructure, future growth, the town centres, public space, environment, and movement.<\/p>\n
The two communities will have the opportunity to provide in-person feedback and ask questions on the project at drop-in sessions held at Goornong Drovers Arms Hotel from 1pm to 3pm on Thursday 16 June and at the Elmore Community Centre Hub from 1pm to 3pm on Thursday 23 June.<\/p>\n
\u201c[The structure plans] will help to identify what the communities in Elmore and Goornong value and need protecting and to look at how to support a growing population over the coming years with the right infrastructure, services and facilities,\u201d Mr Hamilton said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want Elmore and Goornong to become more cohesive and connected to enhance liveability as the townships continue to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n