Crown Recreation Reserve review incorporates community feedback Published on 07 March 2024 Community feedback was at the forefront of the Crown Recreation Reserve Master Plans 2024 review, which was adopted by Council at its meeting yesterday afternoon.  The Crown Recreation Reserve Master Plans, previously known as the Rural Recreation Reserve Master Plans Stage 2, encompasses four local recreation reserves including Darnum, Longwarry, Thorpdale, and Willow Grove, each of which are owned by the Victorian Government, and managed by volunteer committees of management.   The Crown Recreation Reserve Master Plans were developed to establish a clear direction for the future planning, provision and enhancement of community sport and infrastructure across these four key local recreation reserves in Baw Baw.   Since the Plan was originally adopted by Council in 2016, more than $3 million worth of projects have been delivered across the four sites, including a new netball and umpires pavilion in Darnum, new oval lighting and an electronic scoreboard for Longwarry, new oval lighting and renewal of cricket nets at Thorpdale and a new netball and tennis pavilion at Willow Grove.  Additionally, a further $1.5 million of projects are also in progress, including detailed designs of two pavilions at the Longwarry Recreation Reserve, and the redevelopment of the netball and tennis courts at Willow Grove Recreation Reserve.  Targeted consultation was held with the specific sporting and community groups affiliated with these reserves in mid-2023, after which the Draft Review of the Master Plans was placed on public exhibition for broader community feedback.

Council’s Youth Strategy reflects community’s voice Published on 06 March 2024 Following months of community engagement with some of Baw Baw Shire’s youngest generations, Council officially endorsed …

Council’s Community Local Law now up for review Published on 01 March 2024 Baw Baw Shire Council is reviewing its Community Local Law and we want you to have your say, your way!  The Community Loca…

Local youths lead the way for their peers Published on 29 February 2024 Nearly 40 young people from eight secondary schools across Baw Baw Shire were inducted as local mental health ambassadors today,…

The storm event on Tuesday 13 February has had a big impact on residents and towns in the Baw Baw Shire, and Council will continue to work with those who have been affected.

Major upgrades to Bellbird Park a gamechanger for local community Published on 22 February 2024 Major upgrades to Drouin’s Bellbird Park including the construction of a new multi-purpose pavilion are …

Councillor Michael Leaney chair of Peri Urban Councils Victoria Published on 21 February 2024 Baw Baw Shire Council is delighted to announce that Councillor Michael Leaney has been re-elected as Chai…

A new Fair Access Policy being developed by Baw Baw Shire Council will seek to address the barriers faced by women and girls in accessing and using community sports infrastructure and facilities.

Tuesday afternoon’s storm event has taken an enormous toll on residents and towns in the Baw Baw Shire and Council will continue to work with those who have been impacted.