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Baw Baw Shire Council invites community to send feedback on Walhalla traffic and parking by 12 September 2025

Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking community input on Walhalla traffic, transport, and parking as part of the draft Masterplan, with consultation open until 12 September 2025.

By news@gippsland - 25th August 2025 - Back to News

Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking community feedback on transport, traffic and car parking in the historic goldmining township of Walhalla. Council is undertaking this consultation as part of a key action in the draft Walhalla Masterplan and aims to investigate traffic movement and flow, parking requirements, assess pedestrian facilities, and explore different ideas and opportunities within the Walhalla township.

Have your say on Walhalla's transport, traffic, and parking. Council seeks feedback on challenges and opportunities before consultation closes 12 September 2025

Walhalla masterplan progress

In May 2023, the draft Walhalla Masterplan was finalised and presented to council. This plan sets out to ensure cohesive, achievable, and best-practice development outcomes to meet tourism aspirations that take into account its historical heart. One of the key actions out of the draft Walhalla Masterplan was to conduct or commission a study to address parking needs, walkability, and explore the potential for alternative transport modes.

Walhalla sits on the remote eastern edge of Baw Baw Shire and was established in the 1860s as a town operating on one of Victoria's richest gold mines, and prospered thanks to sizable gold deposits. In its hey-day, Walhalla had a population of 4,000 people, supporting 10 hotels, seven churches, and more than 30 shops.

Following the gold rush, the population declined, buildings were removed, and the township re-established itself as a tourism destination focusing on preserving the history of its mining era. Today, there remains 75 Victorian Heritage Database-listed places within the town.

Have your say

Walhalla is home to a small number of permanent residents and property owners and is a popular tourism spot for camping, fishing and 4x4 enthusiasts. Baw Baw Shire Council's East Ward Councillor Adam Sheehan is encouraging the community to have their say.

"Whether you live in Walhalla, you own a business in Walhalla or regularly visit the town, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to tell us all about the traffic and pedestrian conditions out there and how we can best improve this experience for our community and those visiting this tourism gem," Cr Sheehan said.

A short survey is available for community input, with consultation now open until 5pm on Friday 12 September 2025. For more information about this project and to provide your feedback, please visit council's online engagement platform Baw Baw Connect.

Pictures from Baw Baw Shire Council website.

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