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Structure Plan For San Remo, Newhaven And Cape WoolamaiWork has begun on a Structure Plan for the San Remo, Newhaven and Woolamai area. The development of the Structure Plan will build on the work done under the Phillip Island and San Remo design framework. By Bass Coast Shire Council - 8th September 2006 - Back to News Council’s Strategic Planning Coordinator Lisa Dunlop said the project was a significant one, which would plan for the future of the area for the next 15 years.
"This is an area with a lot of potential, so it is important that we get this planning done," said Ms Dunlop.
"It means future decisions will be able to be based on a solid framework.
"The Structure Plan will look at issues such as residential growth, development, traffic and car parking in these three areas," continued Ms Dunlop.
"We believe it’s important to deal with San Remo, Newhaven and Cape Woolamai together as these areas do impact on each other."
Ms Dunlop confirmed that Council received $20,000 funding assistance from Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and $10,000 from Tourism Victoria to develop the Structure Plan. Council has also allocated $50,000 in the current budget towards the Structure Plan.
Given the importance of the Structure Plan for Council and the community, a consultant, Hansen Partnership, has been engaged for the project.
Ms Dunlop said Hansen Partnership had a lot of experience from similar projects.
"They have worked a lot with other Councils, including Bendigo and Mornington Peninsular," said Ms Dunlop.
"They also worked with Bass Coast on the San Remo Marine Parade Concept Plan, so they are familiar with this area.
"One of the strengths of Hansen Partnership is their approach to community consultation," said Ms Dunlop.
"Community consultation is a vital part of this project, so expertise in this area is paramount."
David Barnes from Hansen Partnership said the company was very excited to be involved in the project.
"We recognise that the San Remo, Cape Woolamai and Newhaven area is a high growth area with considerable potential," said Mr Barnes.
"We are looking to bring our experience from work in other areas along the Victorian Coast to the project."
Community consultation on the project is expected to take place later this year. Ms Dunlop said the timing would be determined based on getting maximum public input.
"It’s vital that we get a broad range of community input on this project," said Ms Dunlop.
"We will definitely be notifying the public when they can take part in the consultation.
"The plan is to hold a session over two days, where council staff and the consultants will be in the area," continued Ms Dunlop
"They’ll be available for formal and informal meetings with the community."
Key issues to be considered under the Structure Plan include:
· Where should residential growth occur;
· Where should tourism development occur;
· How do we improve traffic and car parking;
· How do we strengthen and improve retail and commercial areas; and
· Ways of dealing with environment and landscape issues.
Ms Dunlop said Council welcomed the input of any members of the public who were interested in the development of the San Remo, Newhaven and Cape Woolamai Structure Plan. Once the dates for the community consultation have been confirmed, they will be made available in the local media and on Council’s website.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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