Allans Flat Waterhole and surrounds draft master plan

Consultation process

In October 2023, we sought community feedback on the draft masterplan for the Allans Flat Waterhole and its surrounds.

Why did we consult?

The draft plan was developed following extensive research to understand how the waterhole and recreation reserve was being used by the community and to identify gaps in infrastructure and stakeholder engagement with key user groups and governing bodies, including:

• Allans Flat Recreation Reserve Committee of Management
• Allans Flat Tennis Club
• Allans Flat Recreation Reserve Community Representatives
• Albury Wodonga Triathlon Club
• Yackandandah Fishing Club
• Gap Flat Landcare Group
• Allans Flat CFA
• Osbournes Flat Primary School
• The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DECCA)

Following this process, we invited broader community input to ensure the draft plan represented the community's vision for future of the site.

What did we find out?

We had 29 responses to our survey, with 100% of respondents supportive of the overall proposed plans. Respondents indicated that they were most supportive of the proposed amenity improvements, followed by pontoon and jetty developments, vegetation and wetland and beach safety improvements.

What happens next?

The final plan was presented to Council in December 2023. It was then placed on exhibition. Should there be any submissions received, these will be considered and presented to Council. If not, it will be adopted with no changes.