Kilmore Creek Landscape Master Plan

Consultation on the draft landscape master plan has finished. We are now preparing the next stages of this exciting project. 

• Why has a plan been prepared?

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  In order to respond to Kilmore’s population growth, Mitchell Shire Council adopted and implemented the Kilmore Structure Plan and the Kilmore Town Centre Plan to guide the future growth and development of Kilmore.

  The need to prepare a Landscape Master Plan for Kilmore Creek is a key action identified within the Structure Plan.

  Council has prepared a Draft Landscape Master Plan to highlight the importance of the Kilmore Creek.

  The Draft Plan outlines a vision for the creek to become the primary recreational open space for Kilmore. The Draft Plan aims to improve local shared path connections, guide public outdoor space improvements and manage the environment within land adjoining the creek.

  The final Master Plan will include several design concepts for priority projects along the Creek.

• What does the plan cover?

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  The Kilmore Creek Precinct Landscape Master Plan consists of a Site Analysis and Assessment, Guiding Principles and General Actions and Recommendations. These have been grouped themed into themes:

  • Open space, access and movement
  • Drainage and flood management

  
  

• Open space, access and movement

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  Community infrastructure such as outdoor furniture, picnic benches, public barbeques and shelters and bike facilities are proposed along the creek.

  Right now there are numerous gaps in the paths network along the creek and the existing paths vary greatly in terms of material, condition and width.

  The Landscape Master Plan aims to establish a continuous three-metre wide concrete path from Willowmavin Road to Tootle Street, and develop and implement consistent signage throughout the precinct. The signage will direct people to Kilmore’s facilities and highlight Kilmore’s indigenous and post-contact heritage which contributes to the town’s identity.

  By producing a Cultural Heritage Management Plan and consulting with the Taungurung Land and Waters Council, the creek’s Eastern and Western Tributaries can be formally named. This may provide the opportunity to organise a cultural day or event that focuses on the Creek.

  
  

• Drainage and flood management

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  Flood modelling identifies areas of significant inundation along the Creek between Union Street and Bourke Street as well as near Willowmavin Road.

  Best practice Water Sensitive Urban Design will deliver improved waterway health and environmental outcomes. The Draft Plan recognises that detailed mapping of drainage outlets and identification of areas in need of water quality improvement are key to improving the environmental health of the creek.

  
  

• How can I provide input?

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  You can lodge a submission or complete a survey online here.

  Please lodge your submission or complete the survey by 9am, Monday 7 October 2019 to ensure your views are considered.

  Submissions

  Submissions can be provided:

  • online here
  • by email to mitchell@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au or
  • post to Mitchell Shire Council, Reply Paid 70358, Strategic Planning Department - Kilmore Creek Landscape Master Plan 113 High Street, Broadford, VIC 3658 (no stamp required)

• Find out more

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  Read fact sheet and master plan

  We've prepared a fact sheet with a summary of the key elements of the master plan.

  Attend a drop in session

  Council Officers will be available to discuss the Draft Kilmore Creek Landscape Master Plan at a drop in session in Kilmore on Thursday 19 September from 1.30pm to 8pm at the John Taylor Room, Kilmore Customer and Library Service Centre.

  Contact Council

  For further information please call the Strategic Planning Department on 5734 6200.

• Copies of the master plan

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  The master plan is available to download on this site. Please note, due to the maps, some of the files are quite large.

  Hard copies can be viewed at:

  • Wallan: Mitchell Shire Planning and Building Office, 4A and 4B, 61 High Street
  • Kilmore: Customer and Library Service Centre, 12 Sydney Street
  • Broadford: Customer and Library Service Centre, 113 High Street