Input wanted on draft master plan to shape Seven Creeks

 After extensive review and consultation with the community the draft Seven Creeks Master Plan presented to Tuesday’s Council meeting is now open for broad community consultation and feedback. 

Improving tracks and trails, vegetation management, replacing or upgrading Twomey’s bridge, improving lighting, a nature play space, education and signage are just some of the things identified as priorities in the draft Seven Creeks Masterplan. 

The master plan forms part of the shire-wide Play and Open Space Strategy, recently opened for public comment. 

Administrator Peter Stephenson said Council had consulted widely in the community to understand how people currently use the spaces and facilities around the Seven Creeks area and what they would like to see in the future. 

“Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback and in particular the Friends of the Sevens group, Euroa Chamber of Commerce, local schools, kindergartens and those who took the survey on the Share Strathbogie engagement hub,” Mr Stephenson said. 

“It is clear that the community loves the Seven Creeks area. They are passionate about ensuring this unique environment is protected, maintained and enhanced, while still providing a place for the community and visitors to enjoy.” 

Administrator Stephenson said the development of an updated Masterplan was the result of a Pitch My Project proposal from the Euroa Community Action Group with $15,000 allocated to this work in the 2022/23 budget. 

‘This is a great example of community action to progress important local projects,’ he said. 

The final Seven Creeks Masterplan 2024 will be provided for consideration to the incoming council in December 2024, subject to their priorities. 

For more information visit Share Strathbogie engagement platform at share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/seven-creeks-masterplan or contact Council. 

Public comment closes 5pm on Wednesday August 16.