Community feedback to shape Alpine Better Places Tawonga designs

Alpine Shire Council placed concept designs for the reinvigoration of the town’s open spaces on public exhibition in mid-September, seeking community views on four key aspects of the design. 

Three of these elements - the proposed location of the pump track, proposed use of the Scout Hall site as open space and the proposed number and location of car parks - received strong support from survey respondents.

Director Assets Alan Rees said respondents were also clearly passionate about moving the proposed pedestrian crossing north of the Tawonga General Store. 

“We have heard the strong feedback on the proposed location of a crossing point along the Kiewa Valley Highway,” he said.

"A number of respondents suggested taking another look at the need to have a formalised crossing point at all, and instead considering a speed limit change to better manage crossing safety.

“We will analyse the results to gain a better understanding of alternatives and seek input from VicRoads.

“We appreciate the time the Tawonga community has taken to view the plans and let us know their thoughts.

“We received 132 responses to the survey and great insight into their views.”

Other key feedback included additional seating and shelter next to the pump track, improving footpaths, and recognising the important history of Tawonga.

Learn more and view the survey results at: bit.ly/HaveYourSayABPTawonga

Feedback from this survey will be analysed and the concept designs updated.

The final concept designs, along with the survey results and input from VicRoads, will be presented to Councillors for adoption at the December Council Meeting.