Council is currently preparing a township strategy for Euroa, where as a first step in the process an Issues & Opportunities Report has been prepared. The Issues and Opportunities Report is now being released for community consultation and input. The purpose of the Issues and Opportunities Report is to allow the early consideration and confirmation of key directions by Council and the community, prior to detailed work being undertaken as part of the formation of the Township Plan.

This project needs input from everyone who has an interest in the future of Euroa as the Plan will draw heavily on the thoughts, aspirations and ideas of the community. Council is seeking input on all aspects of the document, but in particular is seeking detailed input regarding what can potentially be undertaken to improve the function and feel of the Euroa Town Centre (aka Binney Street) and its surrounds.

Some key questions Council are seeking feedback on are listed below, however Council welcomes and encourages all community comments and inputs regard the future of Euroa.

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* 1. Should the town centre/ Binney Street be redesigned and upgraded with new paving, seating, public space etc?

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* 2. If yes, what suggestions might you have?

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* 3. Would it be appropriate to reduce parking spaces to create more public/ community space within the town centre/ Binney Street?

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* 4. Is more weather protection such as shade / rain structures within the town centre/ Binney Street needed?

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* 5. If yes, where?

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* 6. Is increased landscaping and canopy tree planting within the town centre/ Binney Street needed?

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* 7. If yes, where?

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* 8. Should pedestrian access within the town centre/ Binney Street be prioritised over cars?

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* 9. Should pedestrian links between the town centre/ Binney Street and McGuiness Street and Kirkland Avenue be upgrades and improved?

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* 10. Should larger parking spaces for large recreation vehicles/ motor homes/ caravans be provided within the town centre/ Binney Street?

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* 11. If yes, where?

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* 12. Is the range of current commercial activity, business and services adequate for day-to-day needs?

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* 13. If no, what types of commercial activity, business and services are wanted/ needed?

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* 14. Are alternate forms of housing (dual occupancy, villa units), needed in Euroa to provide diversity in types of housing provided?

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* 15. If yes, what types of housing are needed?

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* 16.  Should alternate forms of housing (dual occupancy, villa units) be encouraged within a short walking distance of the town centre/ Binney Street?

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* 17. If yes, where?

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* 18. Is providing upgrades to the pedestrian links/ access across the railway tracks a community priority?

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* 19. If yes, what is the preferred method of providing this connection?

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* 20. Should Council invest in developing a priority pathway network to connect and improve linkages to key community assets located throughout the town?

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* 21. If yes, which streets should be nominated as part of the priority pathway network?

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