Murchison Community Plan 6 Year Review

The Murchison Community Plan plays a vital role in the Murchison community: the plan provides a live statement of community priorities in the district, including the need for high value community services and infrastructure. The Community Plan and its subsequent priorities can be used as an advocacy platform for acquiring funding, whether that be through Council, the State/Federal Government or philanthropic agencies.

The Murchison Community Plan was developed in 2011 based on extensive community consultation that identified and prioritised an array of projects and support activities that were important to the future of the area. Since its inception, the Murchison Community Plan Committee has worked with Council, State/Federal Departments, other organisations and the wider Murchison community to complete several projects, including:

-Rail Trail construction
-Heritage Centre extension
-Playground construction and fencing
-Community noticeboard
-Playground shade structure (due 2017)
-Footpath in Station Street (due 2017)

After six years, it is time to revisit the priority projects and activities of the original plan with new ideas and suggestions!

We invite you to complete the survey below by Thursday 23 February 2017 to help guide our priority activities and projects for the next 5 years. Completed surveys can be dropped at the boxes in the Post Office, Neighbourhood House, School or Bakery. If you would like more information or would like to provide one-on-one feedback, please contact Greater Shepparton City Council on 5832 9506.

A draft of the updated plan will be available for viewing in April for further community feedback.

PLEASE NOTE: An electronic version of this survey is located at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/murchison2017.

The original 2011 Community Plan is available for viewing at http://greatershepparton.com.au/community/neighbourhoods/community-plans/murchison-community-plan

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* 1. The Murchison Community Plan Committee takes active responsibility for high priority community projects (e.g., rail trail, playground infrastructure in the park). Do the following projects and activities retain a high priority and relevance in Murchison?

Extend the Rail Trail to Murchison East

Creation of 4 iconic town entrances

Footpath, curb and channel installation and upgrades

Extend the Rail Trail to Rushworth

Engage with recreation reserve and Council to develop a master plan for the Recreation Reserve.

Support Murchison youth through active Community Plan support and engagement with the Murchison youth SPOT project

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* 2. The Murchison Community Plan Committee takes an active partnership role for high priority community projects or proposals that are undertaken by other groups or individuals in Murchison (e.g. netball court renewal at the Recreation Reserve, Heritage Centre extensions). Do the following projects/activities retain a high priority and relevance in Murchison?

Support the provision of children's services, facilities and community education programs through, for example, active participation in the creation of the Murchison Youth SPOT

Support the swimming pool committee

Support the building and development of the Murchison Men's Shed

Support all community events (e.g. Christmas)

Support the opening and development of Days Mills

Support the development of accommodation options for older adults and low income earners in partnership with local groups

Support the development of a tourism strategy for Murchison (i.e. signage, website, heritage tours, tree heritage map)

Support a cleaner, greener Murchison (i.e. Clean up Murchison day)

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* 3. Do you have any new ideas for projects or activities aimed at improving social connections in Murchison?

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* 4. What infrastructure, facilities or services do you see as important to the future of Murchison?

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* 5. Do you have any new ideas for projects or activities aimed at improving community support for businesses in Murchison?

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* 6. Do you have any new ideas for projects or activities aimed at improving the enjoyment or presentation of Murchison's natural assets?

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* 7. How do you find out about what's on in Murchison?

The newsletter 3610

Word of mouth

Greater Shepparton City Council's website

The community noticeboard at the Post Office

The www.murchisonvictoria.com.au website

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Do you have any other feedback?

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* 9. What is your postcode?

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* 10. Are you:

Male

Female

Prefer not to identify

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* 11. Please indicate your age:

0-11

12-17

18-24

25-34

35-49

50-59

60-69

70 & over

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* 12. The Community Plan Committee is made up of local, passionate residents who work together to progress actions within the plan. If there is an idea you raised or a project you would like to help with, please leave your details below and a member of the committee will contact you: