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Community feedback wanted on revitalisation of Wonthaggi Activity Streetscape Master Plan at Apex Park from 15 to 20 February 2023
Bass Coast Shire Council is seeking community feedback on a new detailed plan to revitalise the connectivity and character of the Wonthaggi township.
Urban designers, Hansen Partnership, have prepared a Master Plan for the Wonthaggi Activity Centre Streetscape to help recreate 'streets for people' with improved pedestrian access, to activate and better connect the town centre through flexible and future-proofed design solutions. This will reinvigorate the character of Wonthaggi, as identified by the Wonthaggi Activity Centre Plan and Wonthaggi Access and Movement Study.
The purpose of this Master Plan is to identify how the township centre should be developed to meet the strategic objectives identified in the 2021 Strategic Business Plan
Meeting needs and expectations
Bass Coast Mayor Michael Whelan said community input was vital to help shape the Wonthaggi Activity Centre Streetscape Master Plan, to ensure it meets the needs and expectations of locals. "This Master Plan will guide the future of the Wonthaggi township and help us to reach important strategic goals, including:
- More sustainable transport options
- Incentives to ride and walk
- Protected bike lanes for mobility scooters
- Safe pedestrian access
- Adequate car parking
"We encourage community members to share their views about the plan at our consultation events in February. We also invite feedback in writing via online submission on Engage Bass Coast." Cr Whelan said.
The study area for the Wonthaggi Activity Centre Streetscape Master Plan is bound by Murray Street to the north, Watt Street to the south, Bass Highway/McKenzie Street to the east and Biggs Drive/Billson Street to the west.
Community engagement
Community consultation events will be held at Apex Park on Murray Street, Wonthaggi on:
- Wednesday, 15 February 2023 from 10am to 12 noon
- Saturday, 18 February 2023 from 9am to 11am
- Monday, 20 February 2023 from 3pm to 5pm
For more information, please visit:
- Wonthaggi Streetscapes Master Plan | Engage Bass Coast
- Wonthaggi Activity Centre Plan
- Wonthaggi Access and Movement Study
The vision and directions are represented in a series of guiding plans, objectives, strategies and actions relating to Land Use, Access and Movement, Built Form and Public Realm.
Pictures from Bass Coast Shire Council website.
Source: www.gippsland.com
Published by: news@gippsland.com
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