Council endorses 50-year strategic plan for Hanging Rock
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Published on 30 August 2018
A strategic plan to guide the future of the Hanging Rock precinct for the next 50 years has been adopted by Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
The Hanging Rock Strategic Plan recognises the state and national significance of the precinct and sets out future objectives. The plan also outlines a greater involvement for Aboriginal Traditional Owner groups in future management arrangements.
At a Special Council Meeting last night, Council resolved to adopt the Hanging Rock Strategic Plan in principle, subject to the state government agreeing to:
working with Council on an implementation plan for the immediate and high priority actions of the Hanging Rock Strategic Plan starting discussions on the future ownership of the Council-owned East Paddock providing $375,000 to support the maintenance of current infrastructure at the Rock.The Hanging Rock precinct is made up of Hanging Rock Reserve, which is Crown land managed by Council, and the adjoining East Paddock.
Council began working with the Victorian Government in 2015 to ensure the long-term protection and sustainable management of the iconic Rock and surrounds.
Extensive community consultation has taken place over the past two years and helped to inform the strategic plan.
To find out more, view the minutes of the Special Council Meeting.