SMYTHESDALE is the focus of a Golden Plains Shire Structure Plan process.<\/p>\n
Similar to the Bannockburn Growth Plan, the document will map-out expansion and development pathways for the northern town\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
Exploring the areas of land availability, the environment and bushfire risks, while estimating Smythesdale\u2019s potential residential and commercial growth, the Plan could influence planning scheme changes or highlight the need for additional open and recreational spaces, developments, or public infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Golden Plains Shire mayor Cr Helena Kirby is encouraging town, and neighbouring Scarsdale, residents to share their ideas for Smythesdale\u2019s future via a Structure Plan survey.<\/p>\n
The survey is open until Thursday, 12 August and has been posted to residents.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward to hearing from Smythesdale and Scarsdale locals to ensure council develops a Smythesdale Structure Plan that meets the community\u2019s expectations and guides positive growth in the township over the next 25 years,\u201d Cr Kirby said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the past few months, we\u2019ve had some fantastic engagement with the people of Smythesdale, Scarsdale and the northern townships, with residents talking to us at Coffee with your Councillors and consultations on the Digital Hub at The Well, Three Trails Project and Northern Streetscapes Project.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is great work happening in the north of the Shire and this community feedback has had a real impact in shaping these projects.\u201d<\/p>\n