Masterplan for Municipal Animal Pound site open for community feedback

Masterplan for Municipal Animal Pound site open for community feedback

Published on 20 April 2020

Council is seeking community feedback on a proposed masterplan for the current Municipal Animal Pound site located at 61 Princes Way, Longwarry North.

Development of a master plan for the 2.023 hectare site will set a strategic direction for proposed improvements and future opportunities for the site.

The area of the property which houses the Municipal Animal Pound is only a portion of the overall site presenting other opportunities for future uses on the site. These include potential expansion of the Municipal Animal Pound to cater for future growth, a dedicated pet adoption service, dedicated stock areas, Council operations and/or other community related uses.

Actions and recommendations in the draft masterplan include but are not limited to:

Improvements to the pet adoption room including access pathways and ramps Improvements to car parking area Relocation and development of new dog exercise area Expansion of cat isolation bays Demolition and removal of the existing dwelling for future storage and shedding Installation of new and improved agricultural fencing and access gates Expansion of pen areas to cater for future increased capacity Installation of acoustic cladding for reduced noise emissions New security fencing along gravel road Additional site and new storage/shedding for future municipal depot operations Removal of old septic tank and rehabilitation of the area Relocation and improvement of existing water tanks

Proposed actions and recommendations in the masterplan will require capital funds to be allocated by Council for implementation.

Have your say

Community members are invited to review the complete draft masterplan and provide feedback using a short online survey available at www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/HaveYourSay

This consultation opportunity is open for four weeks, closing on Friday 15 May 2020.

Following community feedback, Council Officers will consolidate comments and feedback and consider all submissions to assist in making further recommendations to Council.

Community consultation for a proposed masterplan for the site was a resolution passed at the 25 March 2020 Council Meeting.

Quotes attributable to Mayor Cr Danny Goss

“Unfortunately, when this site was first purchased, no long term masterplan was put in place. By now developing a masterplan, we want to create a long-term strategic roadmap to improve operations and maximise value of the site."

"Having a clear plan will ensure the site is utilised to its full potential well into the future. All options are on the table, so we encourage everyone to review the proposed masterplan and have their say.”

Image: Masterplan site at 61 Princes Way, Longwarry North.

Image: Potential new animal exercise area.

Image: Potential site for future Council operations.

Image: Existing dwelling for potential demolition and removal.

Image: Existing car parking area for potential improvement.

 

Image: Additional paddock area available for future operations or lease for agricultural purposes.