Coldstream Structure Plan, June 2015
Invitation for written input
Update
Work on the Coldstream Structure Plan is now in a public consultation phase following the release of the
Issues and Opportunities Paper in May 2015. On June 4 a community workshop was held at Coldstream
Primary School to explore questions arising from the Paper. Approximately 60 people attended, with
discussion focussing broadly on themes of future economic role and image, urban structure, pedestrian
and vehicle movement, landscape and public realm, and town growth options.
Key points raised in the Workshop were:
1. Population should increase in away that
respects existing character and landscape.
Some outward growth is needed.
2. Further subdivision in the estate should
generally be avoided.
3. Focal points are needed to indicate entry
and exit to the town.
4. Vacant land near the Lodge is suited to
medium density residential, with through
pedestrian connections to link the estate to
the shops (i.e. from Murac Street).
5. Pedestrian access must be improved,
particularly along Killara Rd and
Maroondah Hwy. A better connection
across Maroondah Hwy is needed at the
Lodge.
6. The Lodge and Gateway shops need to be
distinguished from each other. While views
were mixed, generally more people
preferred the Lodge as the future focus
and target of investment.
What do you think?
Do you agree with the above? Are there other opportunities these
comments and the Paper do not mention? We would like to keep the
conversation rolling by giving you an opportunity to give us your input
in writing by Monday 29 June 2015.
Coldstream Structure Plan, June 2015
Invitation for written input
Feedback is most useful to us when it is linked to background research and analysis in the Issues and
Opportunities Paper, available at www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/coldstream.
Please give us your thoughts on following topics in the Paper:
Urban Growth (pp.13-15, 32-33)
Economic Analysis (pp.16-19)
Urban Structure and Town Image (pp.20-23)
Access and Egress (pp. 24-27)
Landscape and Public Realm (p. 28-31)
Is there anything the Issues and Opportunities Paper does not consider? Please tell us.
Please send any written
submissions to:
Strategic Planning
Yarra Ranges Council
PO Box 105
Lilydale VIC 3140
Email: strategicplanning
@yarraranges.vic.gov.au
If you have any questions
or would like further
information, please contact
Ben Champion on 9294
6147.