Rutherglen Recreation Reserve draft master plan

Rutherglen Recreation Reserve has been identified as a significant recreational asset for Indigo Shire. we have allocated funding in 2023-24 to develop a master plan for the reserve based on the significant amount of volunteer time being invested to support the community site, and the diversity of groups utilising the site.

The master planning process

The development of the master plans involves:

• Undertaking a brief analysis of the site’s catchment area and identifying existing and future trends that may impact upon the growth or decline of specific recreation activities, including sustainability of user clubs
• Identifying development priorities for the future planning, development and/or upgrade of existing and/or new recreation facilities within the Reserve in response to identified needs
• Developing a masterplan which links to existing plans and strategies, and is responsive to community expectations, as well as being achievable, realistic and attainable within Council’s budgetary framework

Have your say

The community consultation process has been developed into specific phases:

1. Primary and secondary stakeholder consultation
2. Group stakeholder engagement
3. Broader community consultation (Now Open)

Following this extensive consultation period with Council, committees, user groups, associations and community members, the draft master plan will be submitted to Council and made available for public exhibition and comment for a period of 30 days. This is scheduled for September 2024.

The final master plans incorporating community feedback will be submitted to Council for adoption in December 2024.

Feedback is currently being sought on the draft master plan.