GREEN WEDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN

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1 DRAFT PLAN AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT CITY OF GREATER DANDENONG PROJECT UPDATE The City of Greater Dandenong has prepared a Draft Management Plan for the municipality s Green Wedge. The plan provides a clear vision, objectives and actions for the future of the Green Wedge over the next years. The plan is structured around five key themes: water, environment, land use, access and built form and heritage. Key objectives and actions are shown on the map overleaf. The key priorities identified to implement the plan are: improve the management of flooding and inundation protect existing ecological values provide greater certainty to Green Wedge owners regarding the preferred land uses optimise the safety, function and efficiency of the road network identify, protect and promote existing heritage values. PROJECT PROCESS The project is being undertaken in seven stages, as listed below. The project is currently in its final stages (stage 6). The draft plan has been prepared in response to technical analysis and community feedback. Project stages: STAGE 1: MATERIAL COLLECTION & LITERATURE REVIEW STAGE 2: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS STAGE 3: ANALYSIS OF DATA STAGE 4: CONSULTATION STAGE 4a: FURTHER TECHNICAL ANALYSIS STAGE 5: DRAFT STAGE 6: CONSULTATION ON DRAFT PLAN STAGE 7: FINAL WE NEED YOUR INPUT The purpose of this stage is to seek feedback on the content of the Draft Green Wedge Management Plan and to pose a series of questions. We want to know your views on the draft plan - including what you like, how it could be improved and what you think Council s top priorties should be. VIEW THE DRAFT PLAN A draft plan has been prepared and is available for viewing: On our website: At Council Customer Service Centres: Dandenong: 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong Keysborough: Shop A7, Parkmore Shopping Centre Noble Park: Springvale: FEEDBACK FORM Paddy O Donoghue Centre, Buckley Street, Noble Park Springvale Road, Springvale The feedback form on the following page provides the opportunity for you to have input into the plan. Additional copies of the form will also be available at the information drop-in sessions and can be downloaded from Council s website. INFORMATION DROP IN SESSIONS The study team and Council staff will be available to answer your questions on the project at the following information drop-in sessions which include a time of formal presentations (all identical) indicated below. Thursday 8 May 5:30pm-8:30pm (formal presentations at 6pm & 7:30pm) Wednesday 14 May 3pm-7pm (formal presentations at 3:30pm & 6pm) Level 2, Civic Centre 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong

2 CITY OF GREATER DANDENONG MA NA GE ME NT P L A N SUMMARY OF THE DRAFT PLAN RT ON RO PERR Keys Road (6 ha) Burden Park D Amersham Avenue Reserve AT HO L Clarke Road (4 ha) WE AL ST 0 S RO 500m on Ri ve r Bangholme East (40 ha) HA RW OO Eastern Treatment Plant RN PO RT HW Y Y A FW rs RO SUL Pa tte TAYL OR S E N IN NP M RO O NG RO G TO MC AH S EN er rin g Cr ee k TO N DA ND EN N IN INSET: NORTHERN PORTION Eu me mm FR AN KS MOR Bangholme Lowlands (40 ha) 250 SP RI NG AB BO TT VA LE RO RO Kingswood Golf Club RO Alex Nelson Reserve L S R O FW Y IN A City of Kingston Y RO KE YS RO LAR R O Spring Valley Reserve P IL SP RO R KE AR CL O R SP RI NG GR EE NS G LA N D North HU TT ON (4 ha) RO W ES TE VA LE RO Hutton Road G IP P S HE AT HE TT DR IV E S O U TH M AR RI O D RO GL AS SC OC KS RO G S RO DA ND EN TH OM PS O NG HA ST IN Lyndhurst (40 ha) ON S RO LEGEND Green Wedge precincts (40 ha) Minimum subdivision area (hectares) Proposed Green Wedge A Zone Improve the management of flooding and inundation Protect existing ecological values Advocate for upgrades to the arterial road network Protect and promote existing heritage values Provide greater certainty to Green Wedge owners regarding the preferred land uses: Preferred land use by precinct Uses of benefit to surrounding community Open space, recreation, rural residential & less intensive agricultural uses Agriculture, other rural uses, open space, recreation & institutional uses Waste water treatment & provision of recycled water Agriculture, other rural uses, open space & low scale community institutional, recreational & tourism-related uses Open space, recreation & rural residential Agriculture, other rural uses, open space & recreation NORTH Study Area 0 STUDY AREA The Greater Dandenong Green Wedge comprises all land outside the Urban Growth Boundary within the City of Greater Dandenong in two areas shown on the map above. The main portion is located at the south of the municipality which includes parts of Keysborough, Bangholme and Lyndhurst. The northern-most portion (at the inset above top right), referred to as the Clarke Road precinct, is located in Springvale South. 1 2 kms

3 SUMMARY OF THE DRAFT PLAN Overall Vision Review in 20 years The Greater Dandenong Green Wedge will provide a green, spacious relief from surrounding urban development. It will support a range of activities agriculture, water treatment, recreation, education, and rural living that are carefully located and designed to respect the important environmental, cultural heritage, water management, landscape, and amenity values and functions of the region. Vision by Themes Review in 20 years A: DRAINAGE & WATER MANAGEMENT B: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT C: LAND USE D: TRANSPORT & ACCESS E: BUILT FORM & HERITAGE Water processes are managed to support environmental values, enhance amenity and recreational opportunities, improve water quality, and protect infrastructure assets and private property. Indigenous vegetation provides a rich and connected habitat for fauna that supports the biodiversity of the broader metropolitan area with priority given to the protection and management of ecological areas of highest value. Land use is carefully located and managed to complement the values and functions of the Greater Dandenong Green Wedge. The movement network supports vehicles and active transport in a safe, efficient and legible manner. Cultural heritage and landscape values are understood and respected.

4 SUMMARY OF THE DRAFT PLAN Objectives Review in 5 years A: DRAINAGE & WATER MANAGEMENT B: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT C: LAND USE D: TRANSPORT & ACCESS E: BUILT FORM & HERITAGE Council s Top 5 Priorities Improve the management of flooding and inundation. Protect existing ecological values. Provide greater certainty to Green Wedge owners regarding the preferred land uses. Optimise the safety, function and efficiency of the road network. Identify, protect and promote existing heritage values. Improve water quality within and downstream of the Greater Dandenong Green Wedge. Reinstate and reconnect natural waterways. Enhance the role of the Greater Dandenong Green Wedge as a water security asset. Enhance ecological values and improve connectivity. Increase community awareness and involvement in ecological improvements Expand and diversify agricultural activity. Protect the ongoing viability of regionally significant assets. Strengthen the educational, recreational, sporting and cultural role of the Greater Dandenong Green Wedge. Manage risks associated with former land uses and soil conditions. Improve walking, cycling and horse riding opportunities. Advocate for better public transport coverage. Maintain open landscape-dominated vistas throughout the Greater Dandenong Green Wedge. Encourage an enhanced understanding of Aboriginal cultural heritage values and legislative requirements. Actions for all stakeholders Found in the body of the plan at the end of the chapter for each theme Review in 5 years WATER-RELATED PROJECTS Council is currently seeking expressions of interest from land owners in the Green Wedge regarding drainage improvement works and/or opportunities to use alternative water source for irrigation. If you are interested in either of these projects please contact Council s Strategic Drainage & Water Management Planner on or greenwedgeplan@cgd.vic.gov.au.

5 FEEDBACK FORM Q1. Do you agree with Council s vision for the Greater Dandenong Green Wedge? Q2. If not, what would your vision be? Yes No Q3. What do you like about the Draft Greater Dandenong Green Wedge Management Plan? Q4. How would you improve or change the draft plan? Q5. Do you agree with Council s top five priorities to implement the draft plan? Yes No Q6. If different from those of Council, what are your top five priorities? If you would like to be placed on a database to be kept informed of the project, please complete the following. (PLEASE PRINT) Name:... Address:... Phone No: If you have any queries, please contact a member of Council s Strategic Planning Team on (03) or greenwedgeplan@cgd.vic.gov.au. Feedback strictly due by Friday 13 June Send feedback forms and written submissions by: Mail: COGD Green Wedge Management Plan PO Box 200 Dandenong, VIC 3175 (in envelope supplied) greenwedgeplan@cgd.vic.gov.au In person: Any of Council s customer service centres This survey can also be completed online at: and downloaded from Council s website.

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