Grant District Council residents are being encouraged to have their say on a master plan being drafted for inner township amenities.
Council has drafted the Inner Township Master Plan in conjunction with MasterPlan and Outerspace Landscape Architects, with drop in sessions soon to be held for residents to comment.
Council chief executive Darryl Whicker said the Inner Townships Master Plan would reflect amenity aspirations that were important to each inner community including proposed future landscaping, shared use paths, signage, play spaces and lighting.
The plan aims to create places and spaces that are accessible, connected, inviting and attractive whilst also reflecting the diverse character of each township with both short-term and generational aspirations.
Mr Whicker said there had been extensive work undertaken since the consultant team last visited the district and engaged with the community.
“Since the public consultation in December 2022, the consultant team has been working closely with council staff to collate the community’s feedback and create a draft master plan.
“Council is excited to reach the stage where the draft master plan can be revealed for further community input.
“Residents living and working within our inner townships are again encouraged to participate in the upcoming community drop-in sessions and provide their comments and feedback.”
Community members in Allendale East, Caveton, Compton, Glenburnie, Kongorong, Mil Lel, Moorak, Mount Schank, OB Flat, Suttontown, Tarpeena, Worrolong, Wye and Yahl are being invited to two community drop-in sessions which will be facilitated by the consultant team on Wednesday, May 3 at Casadio Park.
The sessions will run from 1pm to 5pm and between 6pm and 8.30pm.
Grant Mayor Kylie Boston reiterated how important the Inner Townships Master Plan was to the district.
“Council are developing this master plan to guide the future of our inner township communities,” she said.
“The plan will help shape the ‘look and feel’ of these townships, so we can create spaces for residents, workers and visitors to enjoy.
“This is a great opportunity to have your say about your community and its future direction which will also help guide council’s planning and budget allocation process.”
Following the drop-in sessions, the consultant team will work with council staff to collate all feedback received and finalise the master plan.
Residents can review the draft master plan online or at council’s Mount Gambier office from April 26 and provide feedback when consultation opens on May 3.
