Goornong & District Community Group Inc. (GCG)
next meeting Monday, December 10th at 7.30pm
at the Rec Reserve ALL WELCOME
07.02.2012 NOTICE SENT TO COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CLUBS
CLICK HERE for the minutes of our AGM, 2012
CLICK HERE for our current Community Plan
CLICK HERE to contribute your ideas online.
Revised Goals from the Goornong Community Plan (Draft)
“Getting Goornong Going!”
Support the Development of Infrastructure, Industry and Economic Development
Goal: Advocate for updated infrastructure and service provision to Goornong Township residents.
Strategies:
· Form partnerships and undertake lobbying for ongoing maintenance, extension and linking of cycle and walking paths.
· Upgrade footpaths between commercial and public areas.
· Liaise with relevant authorities to enhance road safety in the local area, such as signage, turning lanes and speed restrictions.
· Continue advocacy for provision of sewerage service to residences in the township.
Time Line:
Partners:
Community Champion(s): Ruth Jenkins
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Promote areas in and around Goornong as venues for tourists and local visitors
Promote areas in and around Goornong as venues for tourists and local visitors
Goal: Publicise and further develop facilities to promote and encourage visitors to stay.
Strategies:
· Signpost and advertise local attractions, including places of interest, historical sites and camping locations in public places, such as the town entrances and using other media.
Time Line:
Partners: CoGB (Tourism); Regional Tourism; RACV
Community Champion(s):
Preserve the Natural Environment
Goal: Beautify and plant trees in selected central locations.
Strategies:
· Form suitable collaborative partnerships such as with school groups, to undertake planting and regular maintenance in selected sites in the town.
Time Line: ongoing
Partners: Goornong Community / Schools; ? Mining Companies as a source of funds
Community Champion(s):
Maintain existing facilities and develop additional opportunities for Sports, Recreation and Leisure
Goal: Maintain and upgrade existing recreation and sporting facilities that are fully utilised.
Strategies:
· Identify repair and maintenance needs and priorities for existing sports and recreation facilities.
· Develop management plans for the ongoing maintenance and financial viability of existing sporting facilities.
Time Line: Immediate – 1 year
Partners: Recreation affiliated groups
Community Champion(s): 1. Angie Kennedy; 2. Deb Sturt / Ross McKinstry
Goal: Develop and / or maintain opportunities for local events and celebrations that bring the community together.
Strategies:
· Investigate the wider use of existing public and private community facilities for community sports and other recreation activities such as Playgroup, bowls, communal meals and events.
Time Line:
Partners:
Community Champion(s): Vanessa Hawkins
