DOOKIE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY PLAN

The Dookie and District Development Forum in partnership with the Community, have over manyyearsachieved many of the goals identified in the Dookie and District Community Plan 2012 and its previous editions.

The periodical review of the actions from the Community Plan is a key goal within the plan and we are now seeking your assistance to do this on an annual basis. The feedback period will run from 2nd September to 23rd September.

Below is a list of the remaining goals from the 2012 DookieCommunity Plan. The group would welcome your feedbackto assist in prioritising these goals and ensuring that they are still current and meetingthe community’s vision for the town.

Please indicate your top six priorities (1-6) or if you prefer please feel free to rank all items.

Goal - Action / Priority 1-6
HERITAGE AND ENVIRONMENT
Mt Major - Re-opening and public use of Mt Major.
Rail Trail - Continued development of the Rail Trail.
Walking/Riding Tracks - Network of tracks that are environmentally friendly and incorporate development of wildlife corridors with a focus to include direct access between Dookie College and Dookie township based on the Dookie Walking Trail and Mountain Bike Park Master Plan.
Local Natural assets–Document (audit) local natural assets and develop usage plan so we have greater awareness of what we haveand are able toundertake ongoing promotion of the district’s environmental and heritage assets.
Historical trail - Document local historic buildings and develop historical trail.
Home for Heritage Assets - Heritage assets of Dookie district housed and displayed in secure and accessible location and the development of a bank of stories of local and historical significance.
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Support and maintain vibrant local businesses - An audit and directory of local businesses.
Encourage new and niche enterprises - An increase in the number of local business including agricultural enterprises, smaller cottage industries and tourism.
Encourage more intensive agricultural enterprises - Ongoing commitment to grain handling operations in Dookie.
University of Melbourne Dookie Campus and Dookie Community relationship - Increased activity at the Dookie College Campus incorporating the local community.
Develop a Management Plan that supports existing and new uses of the Dookie freight and railway system to ensure its viability - Utilisation of the Dookie railway line for both agricultural and tourism purposes.
Facilities and Events - Promote and provide facilities and events that attract visitors to the area including the support provide for Dookie Arts projects.
Communications and other technology - Support access to advances in communications and other technology.
COMMUNITY AND RECREATION
Local Pride - Recognition of the positive community attributes of Dookie and district that are valued.
Maintain the range of community and viability of sporting opportunities - Support the strategies of sporting /community groups.
Major Saddleback News and website - An annual list of community groups and current contacts, encourage contributions to the Major Saddleback News, the Lifestyle Dookie calendar and ongoing web site reviews.
Local Town Beautification Committee - The delivery of the local Beautification Committee goals including the upgrade of the town entrance signs.
Development of facilities for youth–Development of a skate park, improved park facilities and fencing to ensure a safe play area,continued development of the community centre and recreation reserve.
Identify the development constraints for the Dookie Township - Alignment of local Council plans and zoning with local community needs.
Development of a sustainable water management plan that addresses grey, black and storm water - Waste water treatment and reuse system for Dookie township
Local roads and roadside maintenance/vegetation, footpaths and street lighting - Publish GSCC contact details relating to individual issues such as road maintenance.
Aged persons housing in Dookie - Development of a plan and implementation strategy for aged persons housing in Dookie.

Is there anything new? Are there issues in the town that could be brought forward?______

Dookie and District Development Forum welcome new members, our next meeting will be held on Monday 30th September from 7.15 at the Community Centre.

Would you like to be involved in actioning some of these great priorities?

Contact Details:______

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PHONE: ______

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Other ways to feedback

Email:

Mail: Dookie Community Plan

Greater Shepparton City Council

Locked Bag 1000

SHEPPARTON VIC 3632

On-line:

Feedback boxes at The Emporium.

Feedback period: 2nd September – 23rd September

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