Wodonga Council
Belvoir and Willow Parks Master Plan

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Belvoir and Willow Parks Master Plan

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Belvoir and Willow Parks Master Plan


Closed
03
Aug

A new master plan is needed to guide the future planning for two of Wodonga’s much-loved open spaces – Willow and
Belvoir parks.

The existing master plans were created 10 years ago.

Since then, Wodonga has seen significant population growth and both parks have experienced many environmental and infrastructure changes and inclusions.

Earlier this year, in February, council and consultants ROSS Planning heard from local sporting clubs, schools and community stakeholder groups, park users and the wider community through workshops and drop in sessions in the parks.

Feedback received from community members has informed the Draft Belvoir and Willow Park Master Plan.

At its June meeting, council endorsed the Draft Belvoir and Willow Park Master Plan to go on public exhibition for community members to have their say.

Improvements proposed in the master plan are not significant and are designed to enhance existing features and improve connectivity while maintaining the natural environment of the parks.

Belvoir Park

The master plan’s vision for Belvoir Park is to further establish the site as an area for recreation pursuits and passive experiences within an attractive and natural environment.

The master plan includes:

  • Construct a boardwalk along the north-western edge of the north western lagoon, connecting to existing pathways;
  • Consider the future acquisition of the large parcel of privately owned land in the south-western aspect of the site; and
  • Upgrade/slightly increase number of fitness stations throughout site
  • Increased car parking opportunities

 

Willow Park

The master plan’s vision for Willow Park is to balance quiet natural areas with inviting play and picnic elements, ensuring that the park is attractive to a wide array of users. And to ensure sporting activities are appropriately provided for without negatively impacting on other users.


The master plan includes:

  • Extension of the pavilion with an appropriate design to include female change rooms and increased storage;
  • Upgrade the existing playground equipment and provide at least partial shading with sails consistent with those existing within the site;
  • Develop further features between the skate park and proposed nature play area that may include a learn to ride track and a combined rebound/bouldering wall (that could also include a public cricket practice net in its final design); and,
  • Develop a bush tucker garden in the south-eastern corner of the wetlands area
August 4, 2022

This consultation has now closed.

Thank you to everyone who had their say.

June 29, 2022

This consultation is now open to the public.

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Submissions can be made online (using the online form below), by e-mail or phone.

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Community influence on this project
  • Inform

    Community members have access to information that is accurate, relevant, appropriate, easy to access and easy to understand

  • Consult

    Seek and receive the views of community members on issues that directly affect them or in which they may have a significant interest

  • Involve

    Enable community members to influence the development and evaluation of policies, programs and services

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Life Cycle
  • Open

    This consultation is open for public comment and contribution between June 29, 2022, and August 3, 2022

  • Under review

    The final outcomes of the consultation will be documented here. This may include a summary of all the contributors collected.

  • Final report

    The submission period for this consultation is now closed. The project team will report back on the key outcomes.