The issues and opportunities paper, which council is seeking feedback on, will identify future land uses to meet demand for housing, jobs and services to ensure the co-ordinated growth of the town.
There will be a drop-in session at the Avenel Community Hub, 23 Queen St, Avenel on Thursday, May 18 with council planning team members available for consultation.
The consultation will help determine the direction of residential growth while protecting the township’s historical character.
The update is a joint project between the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action (DEECA), formally known as DELWP, and the council.
DEECA has appointed Mesh Livable Urban Communities to undertake the work.
Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks said Avenel was rapidly growing and becoming a desirable township, offering a rural lifestyle within a couple of hours’ drive from the Melbourne CBD.
“As a result, the existing Avenel 2030 strategy requires updating to ensure the document meets the needs of the growing community,” Cr Binks said.
“While the existing Avenel 2030 is a very good document, the strategy requires updating to better direct the residential development Avenel is currently experiencing.
Council will also discuss telecommunication improvements for the area, retaining and protecting native vegetation and neighbourhood character as Avenel grows into the future.
Visit www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to complete a survey and suggest a name for the refreshed issues and opportunities paper.
Feedback closes at 5pm on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Call the council on 1800 065 993 or email info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au to book an appointment with a council officer.
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