2La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga Campus 2017 Master Plan
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Context and Analysis LA TROBE UNIVERSITY ALBURY-WODONGA CAMPUS2 2017 MASTER PLAN | MARCH 2017 | MGS ARCHITECTS | 17 2.1 Context INTRODUCTION The development of the La Trobe University Albury- ALBURY VICTORIA / NSW BORDER CHARLES STURT Wodonga campus is influenced by its strategic and - FOLLOWING THE ALBURY UNIVERSITY statutory planning context as well as internal University MURRY RIVER BOTANIC GARDENS TO LOGIC CENTRE strategic documents and policies. The successful WODONGA implementation of the Master Plan is dependent on creating the right planning framework for enabling WODONGA partnership strategies with City of Wodonga while also REGIONAL PARK aligning with long term ambitions for the growth of the University. RYAN’S LAGOON HUME HIGH RAIL LINE WAY NATURE CONSERVATION RESERVE LA TROBE UNIVERSITY Melbourne Rd Drage Rd WODONGA Lawrence St REGIONAL PARK FELL TIMBER CREEK NATURE CONSERVATION arkers Rd WEST WODONGA RESERVE P WODONGA BIRALEE PARK Fell Timber Creek Rd Melrose Dr BANDIANA Baranduda Blvd BARANDUDA REGIONAL PARK BARANDUDA LA TROBE UNIVERSITY ALBURY-WODONGA CAMPUS 2017 MASTER PLAN | MARCH 2017 | MGS ARCHITECTS | 18 2.2 Planning context STRATEGIES Hume Regional Growth Plan Upper Hume Sub Regional Plan: Wodonga Growth Strategy 2016 Plan Melbourne Refresh 2015 The Hume Strategy for sustainable communities The strategies outlined in the Hume Regional Growth The Strategy has six main strategic directions. Plan Melbourne reflects the changing economic 2010-2020 plan are relevant to the La Trobe University Albury- Below is a summary of the relevant objectives applying imperatives in Victoria and affects the Albury-Wodonga Wodonga campus in their pursuit to sustainably The Vision for Hume: “The Hume Region will be indirectly to campus opportunities and education. campus by identifying a focus on ‘national employment accommodate growth. resilient, diverse and thriving. It will capitalise on the and innovation clusters’. These can be described 1. Efficient and Sustainable Settlements strengths and competitive advantages of the four sub as where higher education, health, research and The Albury-Wodonga campus embodies the key To emphasise urban design and the principles of the regions, to harness growth for the benefit of the region associated enterprises at a range of scales have been features of the Hume region and may become a sustainable neighbourhoods when considering new and to develop liveable and sustainable communities.” co-located and have formed productive synergistic testing ground for regional endeavours. By way of development opportunities and proposals. relationships - from which innovation will drive growth. productive water and land research the Hume Region The Regional plan has 20 key directions, of which To adopt a strategic, holistic and equitable approach to Plan Melbourne Refresh gives focus to the importance seeks to modernise its irrigation networks, through direction six are directly relevant to the University. funding and delivery of infrastructure to meet the needs of partnership with local government in sub-regional water research and hydroelectric power research and Key directions: Embracing learning for life of a growing population. planning and the implementation of the plan. implementation. There is an opportunity for the La 1. Create 21st century spaces for communities Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus to support 2. Healthy, Vibrant, Resilient Communities It further outlines strategies for creating “a resilient through growth and sharing of resources this through partnerships and research initiatives. To ensure a growing Wodonga is supported by and city prepared for climate change” (Plan Melbourne 2. Provide opportunities for young people to engage has access to a range of high-quality, diverse and refresh discussion paper, 2015, p 58) and identifying The Albury-Wodonga campus landscape is considered with learning through multiple pathways and interconnected open spaces. opportunity for less urban areas to be provided with high value in the Hume region with high health and seamless transitions affordable options for living and working locally – learning facilities which provide the region with To ensure that high-quality and accessible community, especially along the regional transport corridors. economic, environmental, social and cultural resources. 3. Foster a Culture of excellence and aspiration in health and education services are available to the The Hume Regional Growth plan outlines its strategy to learning community as Wodonga grows. For a more comprehensive analysis find ways to conserve and develop ‘regional hubs’ (such In addition, the following strategies have been identified 3. Mobile and Connected Region refer to Appendix 1: Planning. as the La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus) for as significant to the Upper Hume sub region: To ensure land use planning considers transport the longer term. objectives and provides opportunities for sustainable 4. Investigate and prepare assessments for Albury 2030 Community Strategic Plan transport options. This plan also identifies the potential for transport establishing or further developing existing centres The Albury 2030 vision was created in 2009 and improvements, as with the Hume highway and rail for higher education and research in upper Hume To improve the accessibility of public transport and outlines community aspirations for Albury until 2030. It corridors with directly affect the campus location and in the areas of health and community services, as encourage the use of the public transport network as an takes into account the community’s location, lifestyle connection. Regionally supported community initiatives hubs for research, training and development. alternative mode of transport in and around Wodonga. including the Wodonga rail bypass corridor for an and heritage. 5. Support expansion of courses at La Trobe University 4. Thriving and Dynamic Economy improved bicycle network as well as the key freight The report covers four key themes: A Growing Albury-Wodonga, Wodonga TAFE and Albury- 5. Healthy Environment and A Celebrated Heritage Logic Centre in Wodonga create employment and Economy, An Enhanced Natural Environment, A Caring Wodonga community college to meet key learning 6. Sustainable Rural Communities boost the local economy which in turn supports the Community and A Leading Community. Specifically, and skills gaps. regional growth and development. this report looks at social justice and sustainability in an 6. Support the needs of the Upper Hume sub region’s attempt to preserve the local identity, attract visitors, culturally diverse communities in ensuring equity growing the economy and care for the environment. of access to high-quality education for children and young people. WODONGA GROWTH UPPER HUME SUB REGIONAL pLAN STRATEGY The Hume Strategy for sustainable communities PART 1 Executive Summary SUMMARY 2010-2020 w LA TROBE UNIVERSITY ALBURY-WODONGA CAMPUS 2017 MASTER PLAN | MARCH 2017 | MGS ARCHITECTS | 19 2.3 Regional Environmental context ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT Ephemeral wetlands and campus connection to Murray River Area Strategic Plan 2010 to 2022 eco-corridors. Parklands Albury- Wodonga Murray River Area Strategic Wodonga is situated just south of the Victoria and New South Wales The ephemeral wetland retention basin to the north Plan 2010 to 2022 details a vision to ‘establish a series border north-east of Melbourne. The Albury-Wodonga campus sits provides: of bush parks featuring the unique, bio diverse nature of the region’. This could be reflected within the Albury- in a rural setting, with mountain ranges towards the east and south, – Identified bird species and bird hides for watching Wodonga campus landscape. including Kosciuszko National Park, Snowy River National Park and the wildlife as well as other fish, frogs, invertebrates, Alpine National Park. mammals, reptiles and other diverse native flora and The following initiatives are planned: fauna. Within a 5km radius, the campus has proximity to the native Wonga – The Murray River Adventure Trail 2012-2015. – An Aquatic Environment Education Centre, with – An adventure trail from Barnawartha to Lake Hume Wetlands; the Murray River; Wodonga Regional Park the Albury- research information and materials for fieldwork (as at December 2013). This plan will travel along the Wodonga Hills; and Fell Timber Creek Nature Conservation. and laboratory work, provides tours for schools, Murray River past the Wonga Wetlands. community groups and universities; these include – The Murray Parkways Corryong to Wodonga to La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus is situated south of La Trobe University, Wodonga TAFE, Charles Sturt Wahgunyah the Murray River on a 28 hectare site in West Wodonga. Established University, CSIRO and Monash University. – A Fell Timber Creek pontoon bridge developed in in 1991, the campus currently caters for approximately 900 students partnership with Wodonga TAFE as a workplace Fell Timber Creek and specialises in fields that are relevant to the area, such as fresh volunteer project. water ecology, resource management and policy, and aging in rural Fell Timber Creek runs in a north-south direction, through Wodonga TAFE campus towards the Walsh communities. Wodonga quarry. The campus is relatively flat with the exception of a smaller hill Wonga Wetlands towards the interface with Victory Lutheran College (VLC). There is a Albury’s Wonga Wetlands Tourism Product fairly large ephemeral wetland north of the existing built core which