West Wimmera

Yarriambiack Shire Buloke Shire Hindmarsh Shire

West Wimmera Shire The Wimmera Mallee Town & Tourism strategy acknowledges the Koori Aboriginal language groups as the Traditional Custodians for Yarriambiack, Hindmarsh, Buloke and West Wimmera and surrounding Land and Waters.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and emerging, recognising their continued spiritual relationship and responsibilities for Country. The Wimmera Mallee Town & Tourism strategy.

This Strategy also acknowledges and pays respect to Australian Indigenous Peoples who were separated from Clan and Country and also reside in Yarriambiack, Hindmarsh, Buloke and West Wimmera and surrounding communities. May these journeys of healing be acknowledged, respected, supported and become mutual objectives for all Australians.

1. Introduction 3

Integrating Level 1: Regional Strategy 4

West Wimmera Shire 5

Harrow - Town & Tourism Strategy 6,7,8

Johnny Mullagh Memorial Park Strategy 9,10

Edenhope - Town & Tourism Strategy 11,12,13

Edenhope Lakeside Tourist Park Strategy 14,15

Goroke - Town & Tourism Strategy 16,17,18

Goroke Apex Accommodation Park Strategy 19,20

Lake Ratzcastle Caravan Park Strategy 21,22

Kaniva - Town & Tourism Strategy 23,24,25

Kaniva Poolside Caravan Park Strategy 26,27

Serviceton Caravan Park Strategy 28,29

2. Regional Strategy

Town & Tourism Strategy

Local strategies proposed for locations across the region Town & Tourism Strategy Level 2 of this strategy responds to town and tourism park level opportunities, directions and learnings gathered through site visits and workshops. The Town & Tourism Strategy recommends projects to guide the revitalisation and tourism preparedness of 16 Towns and 24 Caravan Parks across four shires. These projects should be explored, prioritised, implemented and championed by the community, shires and Wimmera Mallee Tourism.

Projects at each location are generally ordered according to their priority of implementation, or their necessary chronological order. While some are ‘quick wins’, it is generally encouraged that rigorous concept planning, professional advice and community consultation is seeked out and undertaken prior to undertaking projects.

This report suggests indicative budgets (where possible) for each project at the town and tourism level. These are high level opinions of probable cost based on industry prices, and do not allow for community in kind input. As projects are developed, these budgets will be able to be further clarified.

Note that Regional Strategy icons are placed onto Town and Caravan Park maps to indicate where regionwide projects might be implemented on the ground. They are also associated with written project recommendations to indicate where they might align with - and inform - projects recommended locally.

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Town & Tourism Strategy

Regional Strategy Programs, Networks and Projects

The programs, networks and projects listed here form a set of recommended approaches across the region. These are relevant at a region wide level as they contribute to reinforcing the regional character of the visitor experience. Whilst being considered and discussed at a regional level, these icons will be used Self Contained Regional throughout Level 2 of the document to indicate where they could be implemented Accommodation Touring Routes Town Centre & Identity Liveability locally. Located on town and tourist park maps, as well as associated with specific recommendations, these icons suggest how regional level strategy can be woven through the Wimmera Mallee.

Town Centre Accommodation Where icons are found throughout Level 2, it may be useful to refer back to the Relationship with Town Cente Accommodation Network the project’s regional description to understand how the project might be applied Aboriginal community Meeting Places (Tour Groups) in specfic cases.

Materials Vacant Shopfront Electric Car Town Centre Palette Installations Charging Network Traffic Calming

Town Housing Open House/ Town Entry Committees Stock Garden Program Signage

Camping Tertiary design Universal Access Street Trees Opportunities school collaboration

Reliability and Barista availability Training of services

Dry Lake Attraction Google Maps Entries

Amenities Upgrade Competition

Requisite initial projects: These projects should be completed at the outset as they provide information and guidance that will influence the contribution of many other projects to the regionla character of the visitor experience.

Quick wins: Projects that are deemed relatively simple to implement - with low design, planning and consultation required in their implementation.

4. Patchewollock

Serviced Caravan Park Bush / Free Camp Regional Strategy Sea Lake Sunraysia Hwy Cabins Town & Tourism Strategy Proposed Cabins Yarriambiack Proposed Route Green Lake Caravan Park Existing Silo Art Trail Shire Henty Hwy Proposed Silo Art Trail

Hopetoun Woomelang Cronomby Tanks West Wimmera encompasses 9,108 square kilometres, Natural Environment including sections of the Little Desert and Big Desert National Parks, as well as over two thousand natural wetlands. The The Shire of West Wimmera local government area is located in the natural diversity of flora and fauna of the municipality is valued central to south western part of Victoria adjacent the South Australian Buloke Calder Hwy by locals and visitors alike. border. It covers an area of 9,108km2. The Shires landscape runs north south, correspondingly from the semi-arid sand dunes of Shire The main economic driver of the municipality is agriculture, the Big Desert country to the cleared pastureland West Rainbow including broadacre grain, seed, sheep and wool production, Wimmera wetland and large freshwater lake country. The Beulah as well as olive and timber. Agricultural businesses range from Wimmera is a sub-bioregion located within the Murray Darling international corporate investments, remotely managed farms, Depression bioregion. The northern area is dominated by large family enterprises, traditional mixed farms and hobby woodland and mallee vegetation communities including Shallow farms. Sands Woodland, Sandstone Ridge Shrubland, Heathy Mallee and Lowan Sands Mallee. Widespread Mallee species include The population of 3,841 enjoy a range of services, delivered Eucalyptus dumosa (White mallee), E. socialis Red mallee), E. Whycheproof through the main towns of Edenhope, Kaniva, Goroke gracilis (Yorrell), E. oleosa(Glossy-leaved red mallee), E. Hindmarsh and Harrow. Smaller communities provide a focus for the incrassata (Ridge-fruited mallee) and E. diversifolia (Soap Hwy Henty agricultural community. The amenity of these communities is Shire mallee). Co-dominants can include other Eucalyptus spp. Jeparit highly valued by residents, reflecting the natural environment with a tree form and species of Callitris, Melaleuca, Acacia, and its proud agricultural heritage. Allocasuarina and Hakea. In the south west most of this region has been cleared for agriculture. Original vegetation of the South Sunraysia Hwy The municipality is transected by two national highways West Wimmera Warracknabeal East Wimmera consisted mostly of a savannah woodland with Wimmera River Charlton (Western and Wimmera Highways respectively), is well placed Eucalyptus macrocarpa, E. largiflorens, E. leucoxylon, E. Shire Discovery Trail Calder Hwy between the cities of Melbourne and Adelaide and provides camaldulensis and Allocasuarina luehmannii. BORDER - VICTORIA AUSTRALIA SOUTH an introduction to western Victoria heading east from South Nhill Australia. The towns in West Wimmera connect closely to It is suggested that in natural areas, vehicular and pedestrian Serviceton Kaniva Western Hwy larger service centres across the South Australian border as access is rationalised so as to preserve the location’s natural Western Hwy Donald well as to Horsham. character. Recommendations made for Lake Ratzcastle indicate strategies for preserving and valuing local flora and fauna Masterplanning communites that can be used at sites across the region. Alt. Route to Horsham via.Goroke Generally, revegation of local species is recommended in areas Dimboola It was noted that West Wimmera Shire had opportunity to further where bushland has become degraded - this will maintain local develop masterplanning for towns, caravan parks and future character as well as providing ecological benefits for the region. projects. As such, key projects listed in each town and caravan park Henty Hwy refer to the master planning process that the shire and community would need to undertake with a relevant consultant to develop Silo Art Trail Rupanyup clear direction for beneficial community led projects. Without these processes, there is a risk that spatial development in the region The suggestions for West Wimmera take into account the Wimmera Hwy may be misdirected and inconsistent. planned extension of the Silo Art trail through the shire and subsequent incrased visitation. This is already in progress Connection to South Australia with Kaniva, Serviceton and Goroke Silo Art already under development. Goroke There is potential for Kaniva, Goroke, Edenhope and Harrow to Wimmera Hwy build upon their proximity to the South Australian border. Naracoorte Lake Charlegrark and the Coonawarra wine region offer convenient day trips from Lake Ratzcastle the shire and provide a point of difference for the West Wimmera regional strategy.

Touring Routes Wimmera Hwy Apsley KEY West Wimmera Shire could benefit from promoting alternate routes Newlands Lake for the Melbourne to Adelaide trip. This could bring traffic into some Serviced Caravan Park of the regional centres off the main highway. The success of these Alt Route to Melbourne via. alternate routes will depend on a consistent level of service in the Bush/Free Camp Edenhope towns it passes through including points of interest, fuel and food Edenhope and Harrow. Cabins services. Opportunities across SA border Proposed Cabins These routes could also include information for RV users about Black Range Proposed Routes Coonawarra Harrow State Park dump points and the range of camping opportunities, including free Wine Region sites. Existing Silo Art Trail Grampians National Park Proposed Silo Art Trail Dergholm 5. Regional Strategy

Town & Tourism Strategy

Town Strategy

Edenhope’s identity is linked to its Aboriginal and pioneering heritage and its Wimmera wetland landscape including Lake Wallace (est. 1870’s, pop. 691).

It is located on the Wimmera Highway approximately 30 kilometres from the South Australian border. The town has the West Wimmera Shire Council administration office and is recognised as the hub of the southwest Wimmera Mallee region.

The town is flanked by the Back Swamp wetland, which together with Lake Wallace, attracts an abundance of local and migratory birds and birdwatchers. When the lake is full it is also an extremely popular fishing and water-sports destination. In 2017 overnight and day visits to Lake Wallace totalled 9,842.

There is an ongoing consultation process around planning for the Lake Wallace area and strategic planning has been completed for recreational trails in Edenhope as part of a shire- wide process. Finalising plans and implementing identified projects will contribute to the liveability of the town and make it more attractive for visitors.

The town strategy will facilitate the development of better community and visitor amenities, the promotion of Lake Wallace and the friendly active farming community. The focus of recommendations on connecting with Lake Wallace reflects the importance of the lake to the visitor experience of the town.

Following are recommendations that align with the Wimmera Mallee regional strategy for improving Edenhope’s liveability and visitor experience.

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1. Alternative scenic tourist route via Lake Wallace to Edenhope’s Town Centre $$ • Review playground equipment for all ages and abilities, consider block and caravan dump point. Lake Wallace and the Henley Park nature play opportunities to coincide with a new living stream; foreshore provide a major community and visitor facility experience Recommendation • Consider toilet block with all ability access and change facilities for Edenhope. This area is used by locals for fitness and recreation (could be Landmark brand – smaller version to Henley Park); Option of tourist scenic route showcasing Lake Wallace, providing and as the area continues to be beautified can be further promoted • Provide shelter and seating; and, as a key Wimmera Mallee tourism asset. convenient long vehicle parking near the town centre with improved • Provide similar style/branding wayfinding / interpretation pedestrian connection: to signify town trail and local wetland and living stream environmental values. Budget Through the use of simple strong wayfinding the provision of an alternative scenic tourist route into Edenhope’s commercial centre. Benefit Suggested budget (including GST) includes: • Signage will be required to signify this opportunity on both Wimmera A landscape concept for the Lions Park provides an ideal opportunity Concept Plan: $10k Highway approaches, at the 60km zone town entry, at Lake Street (northeast approach) and Churchill Street (western approach), on to provide a community and visitor rest and play stop to showcase the town and regions assets. The development of the drain into a • Wayfinding / interpretation: $50k Lake Street to designate a long vehicle parking zone and then finally • Lake Wallace circuit track seal and repair: $50k signage at Anzac Avenue indicating town centre parking. living stream will provide opportunity for adventure play, exploration and learning. • Upgrade bird hide and boardwalk: $75k • Playground facilities: 60k 1. Alternate scenic tourist route The project includes improving pedestrian links from the town centre Tourist Drive signage example to Lake Wallace. This should be provided from long vehicle parking at Budget Source: Bellingen Shire Council Lake St via Anzac Ave and the new civic centre site. The budget (including GST) outlines opportunity for staging the Lions Park construction: People already move between the main street and Lake Wallace parklands and this should be highlighted as an attractive feature of • Concept Plan - $12k the town. • Nature play using local materials: $60k • Shelter and seating: $80k Benefit • All abilities rest and change rooms: $200k A tourist scenic route and connection to town centre will provide the following benefits: • Showcase Lake Wallace to Edenhope visitors (Vision & Voice Project); 3. Lake Wallace and Henley Park Upgrades • Deliver visitors to the commercial centre and the corner of Anzac Avenue and Elisabeth Street • Town wayfinding and trail strategy (Stone Wall Entry Strategy); $$ $$$ • Provide long vehicle and convenient parking; Recommendation • Improve pedestrian connection and all abilities access from Continue upgrading key recreational areas including, however not Elisabeth Street and Anzac Avenue to Lake Wallace; limited to: • Wayfinding - consider the promotion of Lake Wallace foreshore 3. Lions Park Upgrade Budget Open living stream example Source: water.wa.gov.au Suggested budget (including GST) includes: as part of the town centre trail wayfinding – including prospects such as Park Run, a trails brochure and a phone app for town • Key wayfinding signage on Wimmera Highway, Lake Street and information and heritage interpretation; Anzac Avenue - corner Elisabeth Street: $60-70k • Wayfinding & Entry signage: $40-50k • Include interpretation at Henley Park foreshore and along the • 300 lineal metres of 2.5m wide all abilities access path to Back Lake Wallace circuit trailon Aboriginal cultural heritage and lake Swamp and along Lake Street via Lions Park to Town Centre – ecology, where and as appropriate; allow: $90k • Review and upgrade circuit track fitness stations, as required and asphalt seal last 200 metres of Lake Wallace 5.5km walking 2. Lions Park Upgrade track (pending resolution regarding land tenure); • Upgrade and promote bird hides including internal birdwatching $$ $$$ interpretation; and, • Rationalise play facilities and consider nature play options; Recommendation Upgrading the Lions Park provides an opportunity to provide greater Benefit amenity for community and visitors alike. A park plan should be West Wimmera Shire Council have undertaken a number of collaboratively developed with community representatives to provide positive improvements to Henley Park including upgraded boat concept direction and potential staging implementation of the ramp, retaining wall, disabled access, picnic facilities, new toilet following facilities: • Interpretive signage & information boards; 4. Lake Wallace & Henley Park Upgrades Wooroonook Lakes excample interpretation Relationship with Reliability & Source: Brave and Curious Regional Materials Palette Town Committees Camping Dry Lake Amenities Self Contained Town Centre Vacant Shopfront Housing Identity Aboriginal community Opportunities availability of services Opportunities Upgrade Comp. Accommodation Accommodation Installations Stock

Tertiary design Accom. Network Electric Car Open House/ Town Centre & Town Centre Town Centre Town Entry 12 school collaboration Barista Training Google Maps Touring Routes Universal Access Street Trees Entries (Tour Groups) Charging Network Garden Program Liveability Meeting Places Traffic Calming Signage Key. Regional Strategy 1. Key Project Project Area (Masterplan) S Proposed Signage Town & Tourism Strategy Key Building Main Street (Existing) P Proposed Parking

Urban Area Proposed street project Point of Arrival

Proposed Project Trail (Existing) Street Tree Planting

Proposed Landscaping/Nature Proposed trail Project

R3: Lake Wallace & To Goroke (47.4km) Henley Park Upgrades and Kaniva (81km) R1: Long Vehicle Parking

Lake Wallace R1: Pedestrian Link - Foreshore Lake to Town Centre

Henley Park S S Lake Wallace Trail To South Australian border (40km) Edenhope Lakeside P Edenhope Racecourse Tourist Park R3: Lake Wallace & Henley 1. Park upgrade P R1: Long Vehicle Parking Apex Park New Civic S R1: Alternate tourist route Building Edenhope Nature Edenhope Lakeside 3. on Lake Street Conservation Tourist Park Reserve Lake Street Henley Park Foodworks Bowling Club Lions Park P 1. S Edenhope and District R2: Lions Park Upgrade West Wimmera Memorial Hospital Wallace St 2. Shire Offices New Civic Elizabeth St S Edenhope Golf Edinburgh Rd Lions Park Building Club S Foodworks West Wimmera 2. Shire Office

R2: Lions Park (Colleraine - Edenhope Rd) Edenhope Upgrade Football Club R1: Access path linking long vehicle parking, Henley Park, Lions Park, 1. Back Swamp & Town Centre Back Swamp

Wilston St

To Harrow (35km)

Back Swamp

Powers Creek Rd

Edenhope Map Edenhope Town Centre Map

0m 100m 200m 400m 800m 1:20,000 @ A3 0m 25m 50m 100m 200m 1:5,000 @ A3

Relationship with Reliability & Regional Materials Palette Town Committees Camping Dry Lake Amenities Self Contained Town Centre Vacant Shopfront Housing Identity Aboriginal community Opportunities availability of services Opportunities Upgrade Comp. Accommodation Accommodation Installations Stock

Tertiary design Accom. Network Electric Car Open House/ Town Centre & Town Centre Town Centre Town Entry 13. school collaboration Barista Training Google Maps Touring Routes Universal Access Street Trees Entries (Tour Groups) Charging Network Garden Program Liveability Meeting Places Traffic Calming Signage Regional Strategy

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Edenhope Lakeside Tourist Park 20m0m 40m 80m 160m Masterplan

Park Summary

The Edenhope Lakeside Tourist Park is ideally located on the Lake Wallace foreshore and accessed from Lake Street. It is an open pet friendly park that is a walkable distance from most of the towns amenities including being 150 metres from the town centre - via Anzac R3: Universal Access Facilities & Avenue, on the Lake Wallace trail and exercise circuit, close to Henley Park, the swimming 5.5km Lake Trail 3. Lake Wallace link to Henley Park & Jetty (100m) pool, bowls club and golf course. K&Co Constraints include: 2. R1: Shade Trees & Bollards Immediate constraints include the provision and establishment of appropriate shade trees, a clear lot numbering system, keeping vehicles from undesignated areas and path to Henley Park including 1. access to newly established facilities. OV OV Henley OV Opportunities include: OV Park Central town location: • Walkable distance from the town centre via Anzac Avenue, • Lake Wallace trail and exercise circuit, • Henley Park, T&S T&S • the swimming pool, bowls club and golf course.

Park amenities: • Toilets including accessible toilets. Anzac Ave (250m to town centre) • Laundry;

2. Park facilities: Office R2: Buffer Planting to Lake St • Camp Kitchen; • Recreation Room; Lake St • BBQ; • Boat Ramp and Jetty; and, C New Civic Building, • Kiosk at the front office. consider pedestrian C connection to Tourist Park Park Accommodation: C • 5 newly renovated Park Cabins; C C • 3 On-site Caravans; • 26 Powered sites; and, • 15 unpowered sites.

Key.

1. Key Projects C / OV Cabin / Onsite Van

Proposed Projects K & Co Camp Kitchen & Covered Area

Access Routes T&S Toilet & Shower Amenities

Powered Sites Proposed Planting - groundcover/ buffer planting Unpowered Sites Tree Planting Tent Camping

Tertiary design Accom. Network Electric Car Open House/ Town Centre & Town Centre Town Centre Town Entry 14. school collaboration Barista Training Google Maps Touring Routes Universal Access Street Trees Entries (Tour Groups) Charging Network Garden Program Liveability Meeting Places Traffic Calming Signage Regional Strategy

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1. Shade Trees and Bollards Suggested species include: Budget $ Suggested budget (including GST): Trees: • Amenities updgrades – variable according to identified Eucalyptus behriana Bull Mallee Recommendation opportunities - $20-100k Eucalyptus calycogona Red Mallee • All abilities access path 100 lineal metres 2.5m wide concrete To establish alternate rows of deciduous trees, feature bollards and Eucalyptus froggatti Kamarooka Mallee path – $22-25k native planting to Lake Street boundary: Eucalyptus leucoxylon pruinosa Yellow Gum Eucalyptus polybractea Blue Mallee Recommend alternate rows and species of deciduous tree planting, Eucalyptus viridis Green Mallee as follows: • Plant 4 trees per site row and alternate species for each row. Shrubs: Monitor tree health including watering, pruning and lifting the Acacia paradoxa Hedge Wattle underside of the tree canopy 2-3m. Only prune in winter; Acacia acinacea Gold Dust Wattle • Establish deciduous trees to the northern and western sides Callistemon sieberi River Bottlebrush of the cabins, suggested species include: Grevillea alpina Cat’s Claw Grevillea dryophylla Goldfields Grevillea Ulmus glabra ‘Lutescens’ Golden Elm is a golden-foliaged Elm Maireana brevifolia Small-leaf Bluebush with a wide spreading habit. A very impressive shade tree that can Maireana decalvans Common Bluebush create foliage contrast. 1. Shade Trees & Bollards Ulmus glabra ‘Lutescens’ Golden Elm Quercus palustris Pin Oak is one of the most commonly used Benefit Source: Winter Hill Tree Farm landscaping oaks due to its ease of transplant, relatively fast The use of local native shrub and small mallee tree planting along growth, and pollution tolerance. It is a medium-sized deciduous the Lake Street property boundary will provide a visual buffer to tree. Lake Street. Strong group plantings will continue to provide filtered views through to the park and lake promoting the location for Use of feature timber bollards: passing visitors only. • Suggest using solid hardwood dressed sleeper bollards (angle top for water run-off) to protect trees and non-trafficable areas Budget (1.5m apart); • Align feature timber bollards along either side of new tree Suggested budget (including GST): plantings for protection; and, • Supply (150mm pot size), plant and mulch buffer planting to • Use bollards facing the service roads to have site marker Lake Street (400 square metres): $10-12k plates or alternatively engrave site numbers in timber with arrows pointing to each site number (left or right). 3. Universal Access Benefit $$ The bollard and suggested planting treatments will help to provide a strong landscape identity and amenity for the park, making better Recommendation visitor wayfinding and camping comfort. Deciduous trees will not Improve universal access amenity at the caravan park. Review only provide shade in summer and the warming sun in winter demand for universally accessible amenity and improve 2. Lake St Buffer Planting months however seasonal colour. Acacia paradoxa Hedge Wattle accordingly – this could be a universally accessible cabin, kitchen Source: Era Nurseries facilities and improvements to existing toilet and shower amenities. Budget A key provision is an all abilities access path from the Edenhope Suggested budget (including GST): Lakeside Tourist Park along the foreshore to Henley Park. This • Supply and place 80 timber bollards (including site signage): would link with upgrades at a town level that support all abilities $12-15k access to the town centre from the caravan park. • Supply and plant 41 semi-mature deciduous trees, including 1 for each cabin: $10-12k Benefit • Provides opportunity to promote Edenhope Lakeside 2. Lake Street Buffer Planting Tourist Park as an inviting, accessible place for visitors with disabilities/challenges with mobility. This is a unique offering in the region. $ • To encourage visitors to make use of the recent Henley Park Recommendation upgrades and provide a strong pedestrian link into the town centre. Consider the path as an upgrade to the Lake Wallace Native buffer planting to Lake Street park boundary: circuit trail foreshore from the Caravan Park to Henley Park. Use endemic (local native) trees and shrub groupings and mulch to delineate and visually buffer the park boundary from Lake Street traffic. 3. Universal Access Example accessible path Relationship with Reliability & Source: Travability Regional Materials Palette Town Committees Camping Dry Lake Amenities Self Contained Town Centre Vacant Shopfront Housing Identity Aboriginal community Opportunities availability of services Opportunities Upgrade Comp. Accommodation Accommodation Installations Stock

Tertiary design Accom. Network Electric Car Open House/ Town Centre & Town Centre Town Centre Town Entry 15. school collaboration Barista Training Google Maps Touring Routes Universal Access Street Trees Entries (Tour Groups) Charging Network Garden Program Liveability Meeting Places Traffic Calming Signage Regional Strategy

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Town Strategy

The town of Goroke (pop. 219) is located at the heart of a productive and diverse farming community. The town was established in 1882 as a supply centre for local selectors – allocated for ‘free selection before survey’ as part of crown land legislation introduced in the 1860s to encourage closer settlement, including more intensive agriculture such as wheat-growing. Today the community is very active in delivering town projects through volunteer service organisations like Apex. Key projects have included the development of a town centre meeting place, managing the local caravan park and the provision of a new adventure playground for community and visitors.

Located on the Natimuk-Frances Road Goroke is only 60km from the regional municipality of Horsham. There is opportunity to promote an alternative scenic tourist route from the busy Western Highway from Kaniva through this diverse agricultural farmland and the Little Desert landscape, via Arapiles to Horsham (similar distance from Kaniva to Horsham on Western Highway).

Due to the town’s location and unique offering it is attracting a number of newcomers who are identifying potential in the town as a place to live and develop boutique business opportunities. Being central to a diverse agricultural hub there is a strong opportunity to showcase local food to plate enterprises.

Located just south of the Little Desert and close to the West Wimmera wetlands, Goroke is also attracting adventure tourism including off-road clubs and recreational hunters.

Goroke has a tight town centre with an interesting array of historic and period buildings that line the historic streetscape. Its future lies in building on its own unique character, providing services for recreational visitors, being part of the Silo Art Trail and supporting new residents, and their ventures.

Following are recommendations that align with the Wimmera Mallee regional strategy for improving Goroke’s liveability and visitor experience.

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1. Local Character Study pride, and delivers a positive message for visitors, new residents, 3. Apex Park interpretation / wayfinding signage upgrade $15- $$ including potential business ventures. 20k Budget 4. Town Heritage (or other character theme) research and walk: Suggested budget: $25-30k inc. GST $30-40k; Recommendation 5. Upgrade town centre medians including, signage, themed little desert garden planting and creative art opportunities: Goroke community to undertake a Local Character Study for town 2. Town Streetscape Improvements branding and promotion purposes: $80-100k

Goroke has a unique identity that requires to be more clearly \3. Silo Art Landscape and Connection to Town defined by the preparation of a Local Character Study. Recommendation $$ $$ Goroke Town Centre Streetscape Improvements: $$$ Local character study: 1. Supplement existing street trees by additional infill street trees A local character study is to establish what is important in a local Recommendation context and determine the identity of a community’s spaces and to slow traffic and provide a welcoming pedestrian friendly places. It enables communities and authorities to understand and environment. Suggest infill street tree species: Supplement Beautify Compston Street Silo Art stop to promote Goroke and define existing valued elements and set a desired future character verge planting by doubling Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) connect with the town centre: to guide strategic direction for their area / town. within median carparks and supplement large centre median • Connect the Compston Street Silo Art with the town centre street planting - existing Evergreen Ash (Fraxinus griffithii) through local area interpretation and a welcoming path 1. Local Character Study & 2.Town Streetscape Improvements where gaps allow with deciduous Golden Elm (Ulmus glabra NSW’s Department of Planning and Environment ‘Local Character from town centre along Station Street. Community support Interpretation example - develop according to Character Study and Place Guideline’ states: ‘Lutescens’) to provide seasonal colour and winter sun. to beautify residential frontages, especially of Main street, Source: Tourism Central Coast Alternative species - Maple (Acer campestre ‘Elsrijk’) and / or Compston and Station Streets. Character is what makes a neighbourhood distinctive and is the identity Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbdell’-Urbanite; • Provide signage at Compston and Station Street’s to of a place. It encompasses the way it looks and feels. It is created by 2. Consider a town centre key road pedestrian crossing, clearly encourage a link to and from the town centre. a combination of land, people, the built environment, history, culture and marked to ensure safe all abilities access; • Consider visitor amenity at the Silo Art location including tradition including Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, and looks at how they 3. Update local interpretation to Apex town meeting place and parking, furniture, simple landscaping beautification. interact to make a distinctive character of an area. amenities to align with town local character study outcomes; … It includes the sense of belonging a person feels to that place, the 4. Recommend heritage grant for researching interpretative Benefit way people respond to the atmosphere, how it impacts their mood, their sign and town heritage trail establishment (or relevant grant, emotional response to that place and the stories that come out of peoples’ interpretation and trail to share local character as per outcomes The Silo Art Trails have been a very successful introduction to relationship with that place. of Local Character Study) ; regional Wimmera Mallee towns and often include food and travel 5. Provide a strong overall local landscape theme to town service stopovers. A positive way to promote the town and regions Process: centre medians and suggest inspiration from the successful services and natural/heritage attractions. low native planting, timber and rocks established within the By providing clear connection to the town’s commercial and civic A typical character assessment process would be collaborative recently developed Goroke Little Desert Nature Play Space. centre that is attactive to both pedestrians and vehicles, Goroke and include representatives from the Goroke community, West Rationalise signage and include public art opportunities to can maximise the tourism benefit of the Silo Art in town. Wimmera Shire Council and Wimmera Mallee Tourism. promote town character where possible; Strong visitor amenity encourages tourists to park their car and The process steps would include: 6. Support West Wimmera Shire Council application to Vic Roads engage with the art and the wider town. to provide a 50km/hr limit to the town centre Step 1 - Hearing from your community Budget Step 2 - Identifying and map town’s local character 2. Town Streetscape Improvements Benefit Suggested budget (including GST): Golden Elm Street Trees - Red Hill Step 3 - Map local character Source: ABC Step 4 - Setting desired future character Providing a consistent attractive Goroke town centre streetscape • Concept Plan $7.5k Step 5 - Producing the character statement theme that promotes a local character and includes a pedestrian • Silo Art landscaping $60-80k friendly environment will foster community pride, providing a • Town and region road signage and Silo Art interpretation $15- Local Character Study Outputs: memorable visitor experience and encourage travellers to stop, 20k; stay and explore. • 1.8m wide all abilities access path from town centre along Local character outputs will inform how the preferred or adopted Station Street to Railway Street - 260 lineal metres $45-50k character can be achieved through town projects, inform tourist Note: Opportunity for community services group to purchase an existing promotion - including West Wimmera Shire Council and Wimmera vacant shop(s) for specialist retail or Bed and Breakfast as discussed in Mallee Tourism town development strategies. Outcomes of this Regional Strategy study are to consider the promotion of Goroke as part of a regional destination. Budget Suggested budget inc. GST Benefit • Concept Plan to direct works: $25k Towns which develop in response to an identified local character 1. Street tree infill planting including preparation of plant wells, and agreed desired future character are likely to be more watering tubes and dressed hardwood sleeper bollards sustainable, contribute to good quality of life and attract investment. 200x75mmx1200 tree protection: allow $1-1.5k each – 20 Understanding the qualities that make up Goroke encourages town trees, $20-25k 2. Town centre all abilities pedestrian crossing: allow $45-60k 3. Silo Art Landscape and Connection to Town Landscaping & interpretation to Silo Art Relationship with Reliability & Source: Tangelo Creative Regional Materials Palette Town Committees Camping Dry Lake Amenities Self Contained Town Centre Vacant Shopfront Housing Identity Aboriginal community Opportunities availability of services Opportunities Upgrade Comp. Accommodation Accommodation Installations Stock

Tertiary design Accom. Network Electric Car Open House/ Town Centre & Town Centre Town Centre Town Entry 17. school collaboration Barista Training Google Maps Touring Routes Universal Access Street Trees Entries (Tour Groups) Charging Network Garden Program Liveability Meeting Places Traffic Calming Signage Key. Regional Strategy 1. Key Project Project Area (Masterplan) S Proposed Signage Town & Tourism Strategy Key Building Main Street (Existing) P Proposed Parking

Urban Area Proposed street project Point of Arrival

Proposed Project Trail (Existing) Street Tree Planting

Proposed Landscaping/Nature Proposed trail Project

R2: Supplement existing trees & support local landscape theme Natimuk - Frances Rd

R2: Pedestrian crossings IGA and improvements TBC S Traffic calming R1: Local Character Study 50km/h zone Goroke P-12 Goroke Hotel 2. College 1. Natimuk - Frances Rd Men’s Shed Lake Charlegrark IGA Traffic calming S Goroke Hotel (23km) 50km/h Zone? R2: Town Centre Natimuk - Frances Rd Town Hall streetscape improvements Town Hall S Apex Gazebo Apex Gazebo R3: Silo Art signage Bowling & Public Toilets Club Mill St Nature R2: Improve interpretation Play and landscape character at Apex meeting place Goroke Goroke Apex Goroke Recreation Racecourse Accomodation Reserve Footpath runs from Park Strategic Plan in Silos (to be painted) place/ under ‘pool to school’ development

Natimuk - Frances Rd New Nature Play R3: Silo Art Landscaping and connection to Town Centre 3. Lions Park

Goroke Recreation Reserve

Edenhope - Goroke Rd R3: Silo Art interpretation and signage Lake Ratzcastle (14.2km) P Silo Art (to be painted) S

Goroke Map Goroke Town Centre Map 0m 100m 200m 400m 800m 1:20,000 @ A3 0m 25m 50m 100m 200m 1:5,000 @ A3

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Goroke Apex Accomodation Park 20m0m 40m 80m 160m Masterplan

Park Strategy

The Goroke Apex Accommodation Park is located within the Goroke Recreation Reserve at the western edge of town.

Opportunities • The park has immediate access to the town swimming pool, the recreation reserve oval and a newly constructed nature play park. To Town Centre (1.2km) • Larger visiting groups/clubs may be able to be accommodated within a new grandstand pavil- S ion in the adjacent recreation reserve.

Pedestrian Pathway to Town Centre Constraints R1: Shade Trees & Bollards • Lack of shade trees; • No clear caravan/camping site layout; and, K&Co • Limited ability to cater for large number of visitors. T&S 1. Natimuk - Frances Rd (Main Street) R2: Overflow camping & amenities to The park facilities include: be provided as part of strategic plan for • 4-5 powered sites; Recreation Reserve • 4-5 unpowered sites; • 2 x toilets and 2 showers • Potable water supply; and, 2. • Camp kitchen shelter.

Park fees are: • $10 per day powered site (recommend $10 powered site fee across all tourist parks) • $50 per week powered. • $5 per day unpowered • $25 per week unpowered

Goroke Recreation Reserve

K&Co T&S

Key.

1. Key Projects C / OV Cabin / Onsite Van

20m0m 40m Proposed Projects K & Co Camp Kitchen & Covered Area

Access Routes T&S Toilet & Shower Amenities

Powered Sites Proposed Planting - groundcover/ buffer planting Unpowered Sites Tree Planting Tent Camping

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1. Shade Trees and Bollards 2. Recreation Reserve facilities and integration

$ $$ Recommendation Recommendation Supply and establish 24 deciduous shade trees (including timber Ensure the new recreation reserve pavilion and strategic plan protective bollards) in an arrangement that rationalises camping considers and has facilities available for overflow camping for large sites. Recommend alternate rows and species of deciduous tree groups and large campers. planting, as follows: Benefit • Plant 4 trees per site row and alternate species for each row. Monitor tree health including watering, pruning and lifting the Strategic planning that complements the camping ground by underside of the tree canopy 2-3m. Only prune in winter; expanding its capacity through integration with the recreation reserve will make Goroke more attractive as host to larger groups 12 x Golden Elms (Ulmus glabra ‘Lutescens’); and, and events. 12 x Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) Alternative species - Maple (Acer campestre ‘Elsrijk’) and / or Ash Budget (Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbdell’-Urbanite) Budget to be included as part of overall Recreation Reserve and 1. Shade Trees & Bollards pavillion design and construction costs. Ulmus glabra ‘Lutescens’ Golden Elm Use of feature timber bollards: Source: Tourism Central Coast • Suggest using solid hardwood dressed sleeper bollards (angle top for water run-off) to protect trees and non-trafficable areas (1.5m apart); • Align feature timber bollards along either side of new tree plantings for protection; and, • Use bollards facing the service roads to have site marker plates or alternatively engrave site numbers in timber with arrows pointing to each site number (left or right).

Benefit The establishment of deciduous shade trees will provide the following benefits: • Regulate seasonal temperature; • Define camping sites; • Beautify and green park including providing seasonal colour; and, • Align with suggested town centre supplementary street tree plantings. 1. Shade Trees & Bollards Budget Tree & bollard arrangement example - Jaimieson Caravan Park Suggested budget (including GST): Source: Tangelo Creative • 24 semi-mature trees $5k; • 48 timber bollards $5-7k.

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Town Strategy

Harrow’s identity is linked to its heritage and riverland setting, its people (active community), events and stories. The town is recognised as Victoria’s oldest inland township (est. 1837). This historical character is experienced from Blair Street, in its entirety, a small town bush heritage streetscape with strong visual and physical links to its riverland landscape and the Glenelg River.

Harrow is located off the main travelling routes, however it provides good opportunity for a compelling diversion from the Wimmera Highway. The strategy recommends considering Harrow as a key tourism hub in the southern part of West Wimmera shire, strengthening links to surrounding towns, Horsham and across the South Australian border.

Harrow’s town strategy recognises the strength of Harrow’s active, creative community and relies on conserving the integrity of its heritage character and setting while considering community and tourist amenity to ensure a unique visitor experience and the progress of Harrow’s social, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing.

Following are key recommendations that align with the Wimmera Mallee Town and Tourism regional strategy, to provide the next stage in developing better town and visitor experience.

6. Regional Strategy

Town & Tourism Strategy

1. Town Heritage Design Guideline enjoyable to residents and visitors - critical to the development of • Stage 2: Concept Plan ($10k), road and verge treatments competitive and resourceful towns. ($300-350k) + soft landscape art and furniture ($100-150k) $$ Budget 3. Glenelg River Access Boardwalk Recommendation Suggested budget inc. GST: $38-45k - potential to split into two parts A Harrow Town Heritage Design Guideline and assessment tool $$ is to be prepared with the objective to define, protect and guide the development of the town’s unique built and natural environment. 2. Town Centre Streetscape Improvement Recommendation This strategy recognises that Harrow’s community and visitor The provision of a universal access and all-season path and qualities rely on the conservation of Harrow’s built and natural $ $$$ raised timber walkway / viewing platform leading from Harrow’s environment that has unique heritage qualities. The strategy also town centre to the Glenelg River. The path would be in keeping recognises that good places do not just occur, however require the Recommendation Stage 1Stage 2 with town heritage character, and include artistic and interpretation ongoing interplay between continuity and change to deliver upon The streetscape immediately in front of the Discovery Centre opportunity, seating and shade amenity. meaning and direction for Harrow’s past, present and future. and the The Hermitage Hotel opposite is Harrow’s town centre for community and visitors. The strategy suggests applying a Benefit The strategy recommends a collaborative approach for developing temporary/testing stage of town centre improvements prior to The Glenelg River Access Boardwalk will provide immediate benefit the heritage guideline and assessment tool. Key members of this developing and applying a more permanent construction solution. for community and visitors, as follows: collaboration may include a project manager and support staff It is recommended that the town centre is clarified and improved from the Shire of West Wimmera, a town steering group consisting through: road pavement/surface treatment (to indicate a slow • Provide a universal access experience in the town centre 1. Town Heritage Design Guideline of a limited number of town stakeholders and interest group Harrow Town Heritage example vehicle and pedestrian shared use zone), the offer of welcoming • Provide a clear connection to improve community and visitor Source: Joe Bean representatives and a qualified urban design practitioner in the role tables, chairs and umbrellas, feature planting and shade trees and interaction with the riverfront and improve Harrow’s amenity as project facilitator, planner/designer, town heritage guideline and heritage interpretation signage and artwork. as a ‘river town’ assessment tool developer. • Provide a central, short term attraction and activity for visitors These improvements can be initially tested through road line on a short term stopover The strategy suggests a staged codesign process to develop the marking (pavement paint) and testing moveable items such as • Boardwalk & viewing platform provides opportunity for guideline, as follows: trees, colourful plants in large pots on pallets (protected by frangible attractive design and river views that would drive social media bollards with traffic reflectors) and heritage styled timber tables, posting and improve organic wider town marketing. 1. understanding the planning context, opportunity and chairs and umbrellas that provide an on street welcoming alfresco • Communicate wider town heritage and contemporary activities constraints; feel. All improvements are to align with the heritage town character as part of boardwalk artistic interpretation 2. identifying the town’s heritage values; and use natural ‘bush’ materials as much as possible. • Ensure all season access to the river - opportunity to 3. exploring and testing options; experience the river in flood 4. draft guideline and assessment tool development, settling on Over an agreed period of time a more permanent undertaking an approved direction; and, can occur through the preparation of a Harrow town centre plan, Budget 5. Harrow Town heritage guideline and assessment tool delivery. including detailed designed and construction works overseen by a Suggested budget inc. GST: qualified Landscape Architect practitioner. The brief is to include full • Concept Plan $5k The projects brief is to consider addressing Victoria’s Department universal accessibility treatments, nib kerbing, a section of stone • Assume design and construction of 60 lineal metres of 3 metre of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) recently rumble pavement and permanent street tree planting. wide decorative concrete path $20-25k developed Urban Design Guidelines, addressing the principles • Design and construction of 35 lineal metres of 3 metre wide set out within its Urban Design Charter, in particular addressing Note: the street is wide enough for single two-way traffic lanes raised timber boardwalk including amenity $75-80k inc. GST ‘Continuity and Change’ and town ‘Sense of Place’ Principles. including parallel parking, therefore verge widening (if agreed) 2. Town Centre Streetscape Improvement should not exceed 2.4m or width of parallel parking bays. The two 4. Landscape Treatments Sidewalk Cafe - precedent image Sense of Place Melaleuca sp. trees in front of the Old Bank are to be pruned to Source: Inlander ‘Places are valued because of the individual qualities that make provide maximum views to the Discovery Centre forecourt. them distinctive from other places – because of their character. $ The form and character of urban areas is an expression of our Benefit needs and aspirations. In addition to our own will, it can express The Harrow town centre improvements will provide immediate Recommendation our respect for nature, heritage and other people...Urban design benefit for community and visitors, as follows: Removal of the treated pine bollards fronting the reserve and the should understand, protect, develop and celebrate local character.’ • Provide a welcoming meeting place amenity for community provision of an all abilities access path to the Caravan Park. This (DELWP Urban Design Charter Principle) and visitors; could be staged initially as a 2 m wide compacted gravel (5% • Enhance street activation and indicate ‘point of arrival’, cement stabilised with hardwood timber edge). Benefit • Opportunity to develop all ability access opportunity within the The benefits include the provision of a guiding document and town centre; Benefit town heritage assessment tool where community are central to • Slow passing vehicle traffic and safer pedestrian crossing This provides a quick streetscape beautification win for the town dentifying and conserving the existing values of Harrow heritage (shared use zone); main street and invitation for locals and visitors to use an all abilities town, moreover, capacity and understanding is developed as they • A place to commence town and river heritage trails (trail head); access path to the Reserve and Caravan Park. take part in developing a critical and sensitive assessment tool to • Promote the town through signage of events, services, guide local government in evaluating future commercial, residential, interpretation and artwork. Budget streetscape and open space development in Harrow. Suggested budget inc. GST: Budget • Removal of treated pine bollards: allow $2-3k The outcomes include ensuring the community is central to Suggested budget inc. GST: • The provision of a 300 metre long granitic fines 2m wide path: developing a high-quality town that is safe, healthy, functional and • Quick win: Stage 1 temporary interventions budget $10-15k allow $9-12k 3. Glenelg River Access Boardwalk Example image Quibray Bay viewing platform Relationship with Reliability & Source: National Parks NSW Regional Materials Palette Town Committees Camping Dry Lake Amenities Self Contained Town Centre Vacant Shopfront Housing Identity Aboriginal community Opportunities availability of services Opportunities Upgrade Comp. Accommodation Accommodation Installations Stock

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Urban Area Proposed street project Point of Arrival

Proposed Project Trail (Existing) Street Tree Planting

Proposed Landscaping/Nature Proposed trail Project

To Mount Arapiles To Edenhope (60.8km) (35.9km)

Harrow - Clear Lake Road 1.

Proposed project outline Key building Key Street (Existing) Proposed street treatment Urban area Existing trail Proposed trail Proposed project

S Proposed Parking Highway entry P Proposed planting 1. Rationalise signage S Proposed Signage R2:Town Centre Streetscape Old Log Jail Hermitage Hotel 2. Improvement

Cafe Harrow Hermitage Hotel Discovery Centre

Harrow Discovery Centre P R3: Glenelg River Access Public Toilets Town Hall Boardwalk R1: Prepare Town Heritage 3. Design Guideline for Blair Street Town Hall 1. 4. R4:Remove bollards to memorial S garden. Retain concrete rustic Connect to existing Glenelg River bollards throughout town. walk trail Johnny Mullagh Memorial Caravan Park 4. R4:Pedestrian pathway to Southern Caravan Park (500m) Casterton Road Grampians Shire Harrow -To Mount Arapiles (60.8km)

Harrow Map Harrow Town Centre Map

0m 100m 200m 400m 800m 1:20,000 @ A3 0m 25m 50m 100m 200m 1:5,000 @ A3

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Johnny Mullagh Memorial Park 20m 40m 80m 160m Masterplan

Park Summary S Access routes to be considered, 4. retain landscape where possible R4: New cricket pavillion req’d (w/ camp amenity, location TBC) The Johnny Mullagh Memorial Caravan Park is located at the southern entrance to Harrow between Blair Street and the Glenelg River. The park is part of the Johnny Mullagh Memorial Reserve that is located on crown land and managed by DEWLP.

(500m to town centre) The park is immediately linked to the town by its national cricket heritage and constant community recreation and event use. The Johnny Mullagh Memorial Caravan Park is Blair St enthusiastically managed by the community and is an essential part of the towns character. 2. R1: Consider 6x new powered camp sites Existing cricket pavillion Constraints include: • Seasonal flooding (August - October) part of the park being on the Glenelg River flood plain; • Ongoing tree risk (Eucalyptus sp.) and weed management (Phalaris sp.); R2: New septic treatment 3. • Park facilities - Require upgrade to cater for more sites and provide better visitor amenity; and, facility • Park services - Harrow is not on a town sewerage system or has access to potable water. R3: Upgrade existing toilet/ T&S shower facilities Note: Town water is sourced from the West Wimmera Groundwater Management Area (GMA) and is not safe for drinking. However, this water can still be used for household activities such as watering gardens, flushing toilets, irrigation and laundry. You can also use it for showering or bathing, as long as you’re careful to avoid swallowing the water. Potable drinking water for park users is carted in 1. and stored within a site tank. This capacity will need enhancing to support the proposed upgrades. C C R1: Expand unpowered camp sites on DWELP Crown New Children’s Playground Opportunities include: Land as part of overall masterplanning exercise (Funding in progress) • High ground reorganisation - for facilities and services that are required to be above the flood

Approx. boundary plain; • Park expansion - available to expand the camping area further southwest across the ‘Old Improve amenity for town use, Chinaman’s Garden’ area and potentially further onto an adjacent block of private land for self- consider fire pit contained and powered sites for peak period events (Christmas and Easter); and • Park/Community Facilities – the provision of a new community cricket pavilion, community fire pit and upgrade shade sails for swimming area. R1: Consider opportunity to expand into Chinaman’s Gardens as part of overall masterplanning exercise. Park amenities: Toilets, showers, laundry Potable water tank BBQ Fireplace Glenelg River Swimming Hole Children’s playground River swimming area Oval Key. Shelter

1. Key Projects C / OV Cabin / Onsite Van Accommodation options: Powered sites Proposed Projects K & Co Camp Kitchen & Covered Area Unpowered sites Tent camping Access Routes Toilet & Shower Amenities T&S Long vehicle parking

Powered Sites Proposed Planting - groundcover/ buffer planting Park Fees: $20 for a powered site, $10 unpowered Unpowered Sites Tree Planting Tent Camping The key recommendations discussed here work in tandem with the Wimmera Mallee region, West Wimmera Shire and town revitalisation / tourism strategy - focused on developing better town and visitor experience.

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1. Park and Reserve Concept Plan Budget • outdoor stage and seating; To be advised by engaged sewerage treatment consultants. • hosting visitor activities at peak periods etc. $$ Noted $60-80k in meeting with town representatives. Budget Recommendation To be considered as part of the collaborative design process. The development of a park concept plan by a qualified recreation 3. Upgrade High Ground - Powered Sites, Toilet Suggested budget: $300k- $1m inc. GST for design and planner/designer. The masterplan process is to be collaboratively Amenities and Potable Water construction cost. developed with support of the Shire of West Wimmera and $ $$ $$$ members of the community who represent and manage the Johnny Recommendation Mullagh Caravan Park and Recreation Reserve. The Caravan and Reserve high ground is to be planned for upgrade The concept plan brief at a minimum is to request the following: of the following facilities, including: • a scaled concept that locates hard (facilities) and soft • Six new powered sites; (landscape) elements, including wayfinding opportunities; • A new town playground (recommend nature play - using local • a staging plan and aligned order of magnitude costing; natural materials); • recommendations for staged project funding; and, • Renovate and extend existing toilet and shower facilities; • recommendation for maintenance requirements including • Consider potable water capacity and take-off point(s). managing public risk. 1. Park and Reserve Concept Plan • Consider location and number of additional self contained Example concept plan: MONA Campground cabins Benefit Source: Brave and Curious The considered planning and upgrade of the reserve high ground Benefit will provide the following benefits: A masterplan process and outcomes will provide: • Increase park capacity; • a long term vision, location and town connection of community • Increase facilities and amenity for tourist park and community and visitor elements for the Johnny Mullagh Park Reserve; events; • a considered an agreed plan for park development and project • The provision of a better visitor experience. staging; and, • the formalisation of required maintenance plan Budget Suggested budget inc. GST: Budget • Potable water additional tank and 4 take-off points $6-9k Suggested budget including GST • Six powered sites $10-15k • Indicative Concepl Plan: $10k • Nature play (5 items - local material) $60k • Detailed Concept Plan: $25-30k • Toilet and shower upgrade and extension $150 – 200k (WMT & Shire to select level of detail required) 4. Cricket Pavillion 2. Provide Sewerage Treatment Facility $$$ (Potable Water) 3. Upgrade High Ground - Toilet Amenities $$ Recommendation Wooroonook Lakes Amenities - precedent Recommendation The provision of a new cricket pavilion/ alterations and additions Source: Greg Grabasch The provision of a new sewerage treatment facility to be located to the existing pavillion at the Johnny Mullagh Memorial Reserve. above the Glenelg River flood plain. A dump point for park users Works would improve amenity of the current pavillion as a multiuse only, to be included as part of the treatment facility. Note: RV’s facility for the community and visitors of Harrow. This is to be are discouraged to use this facility and recommended to use achieved through a community collaborative design process with designated dump points located within towns on route to Harrow a qualified designer (Architect), from concept through to facility (i.e. Edenhope). realisation.

Benefit Benefit A new sewerage treatment plan will benefit the park in the following Harrow’s identity is strongly connected to the Johnny Mullagh ways: Memorial Reserve and cricket ground. The benefits of a new • Accommodate additional sites and visitors - especially at peak pavilion will act as a multiuse town and sporting hall for both local times (town events, Christmas and Easter) and visitor use, including however not limited to: • Lower the environmental risk / impact - being located above • Town / music events; the Glenelg River flood plain; and, • sporting events; • Provide a sewerage dump point for park users only. • recreation activities; • indoor / outdoor films;

4. Cricket Pavillion Kinley Cricket Club - precedent Relationship with Reliability & Source: Winter Architecture Regional Materials Palette Town Committees Camping Dry Lake Amenities Self Contained Town Centre Vacant Shopfront Housing Identity Aboriginal community Opportunities availability of services Opportunities Upgrade Comp. Accommodation Accommodation Installations Stock

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Town Strategy

Kaniva (pop. 626, est. 1881) is a rural town in the Wimmera Mallee region northwest Victoria. It is a border town located on the busy Western Highway 25km from South Australia and first stop for travellers entering Victoria. Being a major transport route from Adelaide to Melbourne, Kaniva provides the ideal stopover gateway to promote Victoria, the West Wimmera Shire and Wimmera-Mallee region. From Kaniva visitors can be provided with a choice of alternate scenic routes through the picturesque and diverse Wimmera Mallee region.

The town’s economy is heavily based on sheep, cattle and grain farming. The wool industry is celebrated with Kaniva’s ‘sheep art’ statues dotted along the main street, QR ear tagged and brightly painted by a very active local community. In 2004 when the local fuel station was threatened with closure the Kaniva Community Co-operative was formed and a decision was made to raise the money, over $400k to buy this essential town business. The Kaniva Community Roadhouse (KCR), locally known as ‘Wimpy’, is today a valued community asset and testament to how local community action is being used in small communities reviving town facilitates and services across the Wimmera Mallee region.

Kaniva’s identity is strongly linked to its farming heritage and noted by a number of windmills in Kaniva, including an artistic eastern entry statement that celebrates the regions groundwater in which the local town and farming industry depends. There is also a number of interesting heritage buildings located on the highway and within the town centre i.e. Kaniva Town Hall corner Commercial and Baker Street and the Commercial Hotel (located on Commercial and Madden Street roundabout).

The opportunity to attract traveller stopover interest is to be further investigated, including simple and effective ideas like the ‘kaniva break’ promotion, i.e. ‘kaniva break’, ‘kaniva drink’, ‘kaniva rest’, etc. This may include a number of simple billboards prior to entering town. The town centre is located on the Western Highway (Commercial Street East) from Madden Street roundabout (western point of arrival) and extends to Baker Street (eastern point of arrival). To enter these side service streets is not clear for a new visitor. There needs to be clear prior warning of these slip lanes to access the town centre parking. If visitors miss these they may then make the decision to continue onto the next town.

The Kaniva region is home to several unique and rare flora and fauna species including the south-eastern red-tailed black cockatoo. The town recognises its strong connection to nature and wildlife through its town parks and trails (Kaniva Wetland and Fauna Park, Billy Ho Bushland Reserve - 10km south), and the use of local trees throughout the town. This connection can be strengthened by developing strong links from the town centre to the wetland and fauna park.

Kaniva is soon to become part of the Silo Art Trail with the silos located on Progress Street, one street north of the town centre. From here it will be possible to provide a trail head for Silo Art and other developing heritage, nature and food trails around the town and across the region.

The town revitalisation strategy relies on attracting stopover visitors and wayfinding to promote the Kaniva’s connection to farming, nature and its gateway location to the Wimmera Mallee region, ready for discovery.

Following are recommendations that align with the Wimmera Mallee regional strategy for improving Kaniva’s liveability and visitor experience.

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1. Develop Kaniva’s town tourism strategy 2. Town Centre Wayfinding and Tree Planting 3. Kaniva Wetlands and Fauna Park Overnight Stopover $$ $$$ $$ $$$ $ $$ Recommendation Recommendation Develop Kaniva town tourism strategy to focus on the visitor Town centre wayfinding and tree planting: Recommendation stopover and regional gateway experience: The town centre includes Commercial Street West between Kaniva Wetland and Fauna Park is a key town attraction located Madden Street roundabout and Dungey Street intersection. Provide 400m west of the town centre on Commercial Street West (Western Kaniva community together with Wimmera Mallee Tourism and the clear and safe entry from Highway to services roads (Commercial Highway towards Adelaide). West Wimmera Shire Council are to develop the towns theming and Street East) and provide street tree pedestrian and vehicle amenity Investigate free overnight stopover for self-contained campers wayfinding strategy to focus on the visitor stopover and gateway as follows: on the existing large pavement area at the end of Commercial opportunities and experience. On the back of the new Silo Art Trail • There needs to be clearer early warning signage for visitors St West. Extend access path adjacent road kerb to appropriately consider promoting Kaniva as the western gateway to Victoria, planning to stop in the town centre, especially to be aware of service overnight self-contained campers. This area is adjacent the the Wimmera-Mallee tourist region and West Wimmera Shire - side service road slip lanes; Western Highway and the rail line so while adequate for overnight heritage, nature and food trails. Consider promoting proposed stops it is not attractive for longer stays. alternative Western Hwy tourist routes northeast and southeast to • Furthermore, the service road turn-offs are complicated and regional attractions i.e. heritage, nature and food trails to Horsham not welcoming, with side street through-road intersections at Dungey and Baker Streets. A reconfiguration of intersections Benefit 1. Signage & Interpetation via a diverse farmland landscape, Little Desert, wetlands, Goroke, Tourist strategy mock up Edenhope, Harrow, Arapiles etc. or clear way for visitors to safely enter the town centre side This Overnight Stopover opportunity takes advantage of the Kaniva Source: Brave and Curious streets is to be considered, may include give way road and Wetlands & Fauna Park amenities and close proximity to the town Part of the strategy is to develop a town walk and associated signage marking to side street through traffic; and, centre, including the following town and community benefits: interpretation that links in with key town attractions including the • The town centre is compact and includes well landscaped • Provide opportunity for overnight self-contained camping to New Silo Art, Town Centre (‘Sheep Art’), Kaniva Wetlands and centre medians. The verge would benefit from mature benefit town centre traders; and, Fauna Park and key heritage buildings, about 8-10 attractions in tree planting within the town centre road verge to provide • Low infrastructure cost for encouraging overnight stay in the total. pedestrian and vehicle safety and amenity. Suggest planting town, and; of deciduous trees with timber bollard protection established • Provide universal access path connection for overnight visitors Utilise the town’s name as a catchy gambit to encourage stopovers within paved angle parking areas and framing each trader and community to town trails and wayfinding strategy; – Kaniva break? Kaniva coffee? kaniva walk? etc. store. Tree species suggestions to be approved by West Wimmera Shire Council - Maple (Acer campestre ‘Elsrijk’) and Budget / or Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbdell’-Urbanite) Suggested budget (including GST): Benefit • Wayfinding interpretation and overnight camping signage on Having a more developed visitor strategy that focuses on visitor Benefit town entries and Commercial Road West service road turn-off: stopover and Victorian gateway opportunity allows Kaniva to benefit Town centre wayfinding and tree planting benefits include: allow $12-15k from providing essential wayfinding tourist, visitor and traveller • Upgrade existing path to universal access standards and services. This will include the opportunity to gain funds to promote Clear early town centre service road signage, safe access onto extend 150m x 2m path to park; $25-30k. regional trails and attractions and develop the local strategy around service roads and street tree planning will provide a safe and theming, wayfinding and signage to gain greater benefit from being welcoming amenity for visitors. located on the border and on the busy Western Highway. 2. Town Centre Wayfinding & Tree Planting Example - Framing of building facade using deciduos trees (Beechworth) Deciduous street tree planting to Kaniva town centre will provide Source: Explore Beechworth Budget the following benefits; Suggested budget (including GST): • Define the town centre by contrasting the native tree median • Strategy facilitation $20-25k ; planting within the residential areas leading up to the town • Town walk and key attraction interpretation 10 locations: $35- centre; 40k; • Planting in road pavement with timber bollards protects • Signage/wayfinding budget including 6 x possible highway vehicles and pedestrians; billboards and Silo Art interpretation $150-250k; • Regulate seasonal temperature; and, • Offers town centre seasonal colour to complement service road median planting. Budget Suggested budget (including GST): • Concept Plan: $20k • Clear town centre service road signage and service road entry improvements: allow $150-250k; • Supply and plant 24 x trees (semi-mature); $15k; • Supply and place 48 x timber bollards: $10-12k; 3. Kaniva Wetlands and Fauna Park Overnight Stopover Example - Lions Club Bathurst RV ‘Extended Parking’ signage Relationship with Reliability & Source: Caravan Park Photos Regional Materials Palette Town Committees Camping Dry Lake Amenities Self Contained Town Centre Vacant Shopfront Housing Identity Aboriginal community Opportunities availability of services Opportunities Upgrade Comp. Accommodation Accommodation Installations Stock

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Urban Area Proposed street project Point of Arrival

Proposed Project Trail (Existing) Street Tree Planting

Proposed Landscaping/Nature Proposed trail Project

Yearinga Rd

Silos (to be painted) R2: Town Centre streetscape improvements, 1. rationalise & improve entry to Commercial St East from Western Hwy

R2: Town centre S R1: Town tourism strategy to wayfinding and tree Commercial consider stopover trail Hotel planting experience to build upon Windmill & Western Highway S Windmill Cafe Kaniva Sheep Art, Silo Art and 2. Puppet Shop Wetlands. To South Australian Border & Serviceton R1: Town tourism strategy to Caravan Park support and build upon Sheep 2. (26.5km) Art & Silo Art, emphasising Kaniva visitor stopover experience Shire Hall Silos Heartfelt (to be painted) Commercial 1. Cafe Hotel 2. Western Highway 3. Community S Roadhouse Heartfelt Club Hotel Kaniva R3: Kaniva Wetlands and Cafe Kaniva Shire Hall R2: Deciduous tree Fauna Park Overnight Supermarket Community planting to town centre R2: Town Centre Stopover inc. path Roadhouse 1. median strip streetscape improvements, extension S Western Highway rationalise & improve entry Dungey St to Commercial St East from Western Hwy

Kaniva Baker St Caravan Park R1: Town tourism strategy on approach and exit to town, consider alternate route to Horsham via Little Desert & Goroke

Kaniva Caravan Park

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R1:Wayfinding from Wimmera Hwy onKaniva Baker St Poolside Caravan Park 0m 20m 40m 80m 160m Masterplan

Park Summary

The Kaniva Poolside Caravan Park is a pet friendly park located off Baker and Budjik Street on the southern edge of town. It is 300m or a 5 minute walk from the Kaniva town centre. Being off the main Highway the park relies on adequate signage for visitors to navigate quiet streets to the park area.

The Park is not managed on a daily basis and therefore unable to take bookings or reserve

Baker St sites. Visitors arrive and leave the fee in the honesty box, or alternatively at the pool kiosk (350m to town centre) during swimming season.

Kaniva Swimming Pool The Kaniva town strategy suggests a free overnight stopover location at the Flora and Fauna Park. If this is to be brought into effect, the Kaniva Poolside Caravan Park and the recommendations listed are to consider the additional amenity available on site for paying tourists. R2: Amenities upgrade, new kitchen and Opportunities: covered area The area is quiet, overlooking farmland to the south; 2. Has some shade and a good lawn cover; and, K & Co T & S The park has immediate access to the town swimming pool. R1:Wayfinding to town centre Constraints: S Requires more shade trees; 1. Reasonably high rates, no bookings and an honesty box system; Large sites however require drive through capability; and, Camp kitchen requires an upgrade, including location of wash basin outside men’s toilets. S 3. The park facilities include: R1:Wayfinding to caravan park at Budjik St Toilets, 2 Showers (non-disability) Madden St/Wimmera Hwy via Budjik St Coin operated washing machine R3: Define sites, provide shade RV dump point trees & explore opportunity for Children’s playground drive through parking Pergola and BBQ / camp kitchen area

The park accommodation options include: 18 Powered Sites 4 Unpowered Sites

Park fees are: $21 - 2 people un-powered plus $7 extra per person over 6 years $27 - 2 people powered plus $8 extra per person over 6 years Key. $100 - Weekly un-powered site $141 - Weekly powered site 1. Key Projects C / OV Cabin / Onsite Van Kids under 6 stay free No public holiday or school holiday surcharges apply. Proposed Projects K & Co Camp Kitchen & Covered Area Showers are also available for day use at a nominal fee of $2.00 payable in the honesty box in the laundry. Access Routes T&S Toilet & Shower Amenities

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1. Park Management & Wayfinding 2. Upgrade Camp Kitchen 3. Shade trees and bollards $ $$$ $ Recommendation Recommendation Recommendation Consider leasing the park or a contract management arrangement Irrespective of future management options, the camp kitchen The provision of deciduous shade trees and establishing drive to establish a permanent and proactive management presence on requires upgrading and relocation. This would involve moving through sites: the site. kitchen & washing facilities away from park toilet amenities. A Recommend alternate rows and species of deciduous tree planting, sheltered, partially enclosed structure (such as the gazebo) as follows: Over time invest in the park to make a high value proposition as could be refurbished with low maintenance benches, barbeque compared with the proposed free camping site at the edge of town. and sink would provide the required amenity to the campsite. Plant 2 trees per site and alternate species for each row. Monitor Ideally the infrastructure, plumbing and electrical work for the tree health including watering, pruning and lifting the underside of Park management is to consider more effective signage & toilet block and laundry room will be upgraded and/or replaced at the tree canopy 2-3m; lighting from the highway via Baker St and Budjik St (via the same time. Following are recommended deciduous tree species: Madden St South) and to the caravan park entry on Baker • Maple (Acer campestre ‘Elsrijk’) Street and the inclusion of wayfinding and town interest Benefit • Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbdell’-Urbanite) interpretation at the park. Upgrading camp kitchen amenities provides better camping • Golden Elm (Ulmus glabra ‘Lutescens’); and, • Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea). experience for visitors - improval communal interaction and 1. Park Management & Wayfinding Benefit• As a more actively managed business the park could upgrade a sheltered place to cook. Wayfinding signage examples facilities, take bookings, secure sites and provide a higher Define sites and protect trees by using bollards: Source: National Direct Signs level of visitor service and experience. Budget • Align timber bollards along either side of new tree plantings for protection; and, • Increased visibility from the highway can generate increased Suggested budget: awareness and business. • Provide signage on bollards facing the service road to indicate site row/number including arrows pointing left / right. • Suggested budget: $300-400k inc. Budget • Provide a number of caravan / long vehicle drive through GST sites, where possible. Suggested budget: • Wayfinding signage & lighting: $10-15k inc. GST Benefit • Deciduous tree planting will regulate seasonal temperature. The tree planting bollards will define camp sites. • Drive through sites allows a stress-free parking option for long vehicles and overnight caravan users including overnight stopover to keep van / trailer connected.

Budget Suggested budget: • 30 deciduous (semi-mature) trees $9-10k inc. GST; • 60 timber bollards $7-9k inc. GST; 2. Upgrade Camp Kitchen Example kitchen - Settement Camground, Springbrook Source: My Walkabout Plants

3. Shade Trees Maple - Acer campestre ‘Elsrijk’ Relationship with Reliability & Source: Trees Online Regional Materials Palette Town Committees Camping Dry Lake Amenities Self Contained Town Centre Vacant Shopfront Housing Identity Aboriginal community Opportunities availability of services Opportunities Upgrade Comp. Accommodation Accommodation Installations Stock

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Park Strategy

The Lake Ratzcastle Camp Ground is located off the Edenhope-Goroke Road, approximately 4. 10km south of Goroke. The reserve sits within a broad agricultural farmland area however R3: Boundary bollards 1. R4: Alternative exit road campers are secluded by a wide bushland reserve that surrounds the lake (wetland S depression). Informal camping opportunities line the north eastern lake foreshore with the R1: Wayfinding signage majority of the area left as native bushland.

3. Main Access Track to Edenhope - Goroke Rd The camp ground is managed by an enthusiastic local community team and does not have formal camp fees but there is a donation box on site. Recommend a daily camp fee to be collected in an honest box.

Opportunities R1: Interpretation signage Attractive qualities of this popular camp ground include: 1. • The lakes natural bushland seclusion; S R2: Amenities upgrade • Commanding views over the lake from a high foreshore bank; T&S 2. • A simple and informal bush camping layout; and, • The local native flora, fauna and birdlife.

Constraints • Amenities are in a basic condition; • Camping has the ability to sprawl into bushland; and, • Need for flora, fauna, bird and heritage interpretation. • Limited access and egress - only one main entry route (requires improvement for fire safety) • Alternative access roads are unmarked, unsigned and overgrown, frequently causing problems with cars becoming bogged.

The park facilities include: • Non-Potable water from solar bore; R3: Boundary bollards • Toilet and shower amenities; and, • Camp kitchen / shelter.

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1. Signage & Interpretation 3. Boundary Bollards 5. Pa’s Point Bird Hide

$ $ $$ Recommendation Recommendation Recommendation Site specific wayfinding and information signage describing park The camp ground requires limited timber bollards indicating the The construction of a raised timber bird hide (approx 4mx2m floor layout, facilities and Lake Ratzcastle required to be developed for north and south extents of the camp ground (creek crossings). area or thereabouts), short board walk and internal interpretation at entry. • Suggest using solid hardwood dressed sleeper bollards (angle Pa’s Point. Utilise existing track as path to the bird hide. top for water run-off, 1.5m apart) to protect trees, indicate Interpretation of natural features and ecology to be provided near dangerous tree fall zones and indicate non-trafficable areas Benefit the lake shore. Potential to use existing design of flora and fauna • To cater for serious and amateur bird watchers and align the signage as prepared by West Wimmera Shire for nearby locations. Benefit Lake’s use with campers who value the conservation value of • Bollards will protect the local bushland, whilst keeping intact Lke Ratzcastle. The primary purpose of a hide is to enable the Benefit the relaxed bush camping environment by only loosely observer to get closer to his objective than could otherwise can be achieved, and to allow observation of bird or animal A simple yet well designed information and interpretation signage indicating where campers cannot camp, allowing them to find over a period of time without alarming the subject. will be able to provide information on: their preferred spot within a designated zone • Views to the bird hide also provides a photo opportunity for • Park layout, facilities and camping boundaries; • Indicate dangerous trees fall zones, as required sharing/promoting Lake Ratzcastle Reserve. • Flora, Fauna and Birdlife; and, 1. Signage & Interpetation • European and Aboriginal heritage. Budget Interpretive signage precedent - Windsor Downs Nature Reserve Budget Source: The Interpretive Design Company Suggested budget: Budget Allow for supply and erect up to 40 x dressed hardwood sleeper Suggested budget: $30-50k inc. GST. Suggested budget: bollards 200x75mmx1200 @ 1.5m spacings, $4-5k inc. GST Supply and erect signage as per West Wimmera Shire Council specifications $10-15k inc GST; 4. Alternative Exit Road $$ 2. Amenities Refurbishment Recommendation $$ There is currently only one all weather, all vehicles access road in and out of the Lake. It is recommended that an all weather, alternative exit route is established on existing tracks moving Recommendation south west around the northern side of Kangawall Lagoon to The camp ground toilet and shower amenities require internal provide additional access and egress in the case of emergency. refurbishment. This should be designed and implemented by a This alternative route is to be established by upgrading an existing building professional and include: new roof, new internal lining to track through widening, clearing and providing a graded gravel walls and ceiling, new sinks, doors and toilets, new lighting and road base. Provide clear signage at campground to indicate the signage (where deemed necessary). alternative exit route. Retain existing primary access road as the primary tourist entry and exit and ensure that signage indicates 3. Boundary Bollards Example timber bollard placement Benefit this. Source: WanderWisdom Refurbishment of existing amenities will provide the following benefits: Benefit • Reduced maintenance; • An alternative safe access and egress track ensures that there • Reduced cleaning requirements; are options for evacuating the site in the case of emergency. • Provide better camping experience for visitors. • Improved emergency services access • Directing vehicles north of the Kangawall Lagoon protects Budget fragile ecological systems on the shores of both the lagoon Suggested budget: and the lake • $45-65k inc GST; • Having a clear primary tourist access track controls movement throughout the park, minimising access to more sensitive areas of the bush and means that clear wayfinding and interpretation can be deisgned to suit this access point.

Budget Suggested budget: Clearing, widening and supply of gravel road base to 1500m of existing overgrown track: allow approx. $35-$45k, Signage: $5k 4. Pa’s Point Bird Hide Turkey Flat Bird Hide Relationship with Reliability & Source: NSW National Parks Regional Materials Palette Town Committees Camping Dry Lake Amenities Self Contained Town Centre Vacant Shopfront Housing Identity Aboriginal community Opportunities availability of services Opportunities Upgrade Comp. Accommodation Accommodation Installations Stock

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Serviceton Caravan Park 20m0m 40m 80m 160m Masterplan

Park Summary

Serviceton Camping Ground is a quiet, pet friendly site located 1 km south of the To Serviceton Town Centre Serviceton township at the Serviceton Recreation Reserve. The camp ground sits aside and Railway Station (1.7km) the previous Community Clubrooms that are now used for the camping facilities. The Recreation Reserve and Camping Ground is well signposted from Serviceton, but not from the Western Highway.

The area has a rich farming and train service history and has the opportunity to build on Baldocks - Grossers Rd S this heritage. Serviceton is close to the South Australian border, within the disputed territory, and you only have to move slightly east from the tennis courts to change your time zone on your phone. Due to the hard open area the camp ground is ideal for caravans 1. R1: Signage on Western Hwyand long vehicles. Local attractions include: R3: Historic Interpretation Panel • Serviceton Historical Railway Station - 1 km N • Serviceton Reservoir - 5 km N 3. • Mooree Nature Reserve - 17km SE • Teatrick Lavender Estate - Wolseley - 10km W S R2: Shade Trees & Bollards • WWII Fuel Tanks - Wolseley - 7 km W

2. Opportunities: • Quiet, remote camp ground that is ideal for group or club camping; • Club rooms provide opportunity for diverse use of facilities; • Area is rich with farming and train history.

Constraints: • Camp ground contact offsite through general store (and Post Office in town); • None or limited signage from Western Highway; • Water is from a bore and is not suitable for drinking • Hard open pavement that has no shade; and, • Limited camp sites.

Park facilities: • 8 powered sites (more can be arranged, as required); • Toilets and showers; • Games Room; • Oval; • Tennis Courts; • Bowls (summer); and, Key. • Golf (winter). Park fees: 1. Key Projects C / OV Cabin / Onsite Van Powered site $20 per night; and $15 unpowered site. Proposed Projects K & Co Camp Kitchen & Covered Area

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1. Western Highway Signage 2. Historic Interpretation Panel

$ $ Recommendation Recommendation Serviceton Camping Ground signage located on Western Highway Incorporate a high standard park interpretation panel that describes or within adjacent farmland: the site’s rich history - particularly the proximity to the Victoria/South Australian border, the history of it’s formation and the railway line. Wimmera Mallee Shire Council to support recommendation to VicRoads for the provision of Serviceton Camp Ground signage on Benefit the Western Highway. Promote the area’s rich history, services and attractions and link to interpretation at railway station. Benefit Signage will assist in clear direction for visitors to the town of Budget Serviceton and the Camp Ground. Suggested budget (including GST): Budget • Research and graphic design $1-1.5k Suggested budget (including GST): 1. Western Highway Signage • Supply and placement; $4-5k Example highway signage • 2 x signs on Western Hwy: $6-8k Source: Nambucca Guardian

2. Historic Interpretation Panel Example historic interpretation panel and industrial equipment

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