LOCAL PROVISION TOWONG PLANNING SCHEME

21.04-4 SETTLEMENT

Urban areas overview

In 2001 the Towong Shire had a resident population of 6,127, with 42 % of the population living in the five main towns of Corryong, Tallangatta, Bellbridge, and Bethanga. Other small town or village areas are Cudgewa, Dartmouth, Eskdale, Granya, Koetong, Mitta Mitta, Old Tallangatta, Tintaldra, Towong and Walwa. Only Corryong, Tallangatta, Bellbridge and Dartmouth have both reticulated water and sewerage infrastructure. The large land area of the Shire (6,673 square kilometres) and a small population make it difficult to supply all towns and villages with community services and facilities. It is fortunate that the major towns of Corryong (population of 1139, ABS:2001) and Tallangatta (population of 923, ABS:2001) are located at each end of the Shire so that most areas can be readily serviced from these locations. Corryong and Tallangatta have an excellent range of facilities. The future of these facilities needs to be assured by focusing growth into these areas. Improvement of transport linkages and accessibility of these facilities to other villages and rural communities need to be developed as the ability to fund and build facilities in smaller settlements will be difficult. Existing urban zones within the Shire provide enough residential land in order to accommodate the future population growth of 242 people over the next 15 years. Given that demand for land is low, almost all towns have in excess of 10 years supply of residential land. At present, there is no need for the rezoning of further land for urban development. The existing townships of Corryong and Tallangatta can provide a variety of lot sizes to accommodate an ageing demographic profile. Corryong has an established rural residential area, located on the eastern urban boundary. In terms of water and sewerage infrastructure, both urban systems need augmentation and upgrading. The roads network within the Shire plays an important role in supporting development, rural industries, tourism and providing a key linkage between the urban and rural sectors and the interstate road network.

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CORRYONG

Overview

Corryong has a continuing service role for the upper reaches of the Towong Shire and for Khancoban, a New South Wales Snowy Mountains town. In 2001 Corryong’s population was approximately 1139 persons and is expected to remain at this level. This population has steadily declined from 1320 in 1981 largely due to the restructuring of government departments and the consequent loss of employment opportunities from the area. Corryong has limited infrastructure capacity to accommodate large increases in the population. There is ample land and opportunity for the development of existing residential zoned land. A strip shopping centre provides most goods and services. There is potential for redevelopment of new car parking areas behind the existing commercial areas with streetscape improvements needed to increase amenity of the commercial area. The location of a heavy vehicle by-pass is a long term option that needs to be explored in consultation with VicRoads, due to the increasing prevalence of B-double transports for both livestock and timber passing through the centre of town. Future industrial areas need to be defined to increase opportunities in attracting or providing suitable sites for new development associated with agriculture, timber or service related industries. Where necessary, appropriate buffers separating future industrial from residential areas will need to be provided. Corryong is serviced by an all weather airfield constructed in the 1950’s to service the construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric scheme. This facility is important to provide emergency access to hospital and medical facilities.

Issues

ƒ Improve infrastructure capacity to accommodate further growth and development within the urban area. ƒ Provide defined areas for Low Density Residential development. ƒ Develop a new industrial estate to accommodate service and processing industries. ƒ Develop the concept of a Corryong heavy vehicle by-pass, including the feasibility of options and possible funding scenarios.

Objectives

ƒ To ensure that development of the township is undertaken in a coordinated manner consistent with the character and township development themes for the town as expressed in the accompanying Corryong strategic framework plan. ƒ To ensure that all new use and development has regard to the presentation and appearance of the town. ƒ To ensure that use and development assists in the presentation of the main road entrances into the township. ƒ To provide sufficient land in the town to accommodate the future development over the next ten years. ƒ To ensure there is adequate levels of community services and facilities within the town.

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Strategies

ƒ Improve water and sewerage infrastructure capacity. ƒ Residential development to be focused towards the east, providing infill development behind the existing residential development fronting the Murray Valley Highway. ƒ Establish a new light industrial area to the south of the existing township along Sugarloaf Road. ƒ Develop streetscape plans to improve the presentation and amenity of the commercial centre. ƒ Improve access to commercial areas by providing access and car parking areas at the rear of the commercial centre. ƒ Prevent development that may prejudice the operation of the Corryong airfield. ƒ Improve public facilities within the township to strengthen both visitor and resident amenity.

Planning scheme implementation

Apply the following zones, overlays and local policies: ƒ Residential 1 Zone (R1Z) to existing residential areas. ƒ Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ) to the defacto rural residential areas located on the periphery of Corryong. ƒ Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z) to existing and proposed industrial areas around Sugarloaf Road. ƒ Business 1 Zone (B1Z) to all existing commercial areas. ƒ Development Plan Overlay’s to vacant residential (DPO1) and low density residential (DPO3) areas to co-ordinate development and provision of infrastructure. ƒ Airport Environs Overlay to the Corryong airfield and surrounds. ƒ Infrastructure policy to ensure that all forms of residential development are properly serviced with reticulated services and sealed roads to prevent degradation of water quality.

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CORRYONG STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK MAP

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TALLANGATTA

Overview

In 2001 Tallangatta’s population was approximately 923 persons and is expected to remain at this level. “New” Tallangatta was designed and planned by the now defunct Town and Country Planning Board in the 1950s. The town replaced “old” Tallangatta, which was abandoned when the Hume Weir was constructed, and the site was flooded. The “new” township was carefully designed to reflect elements of a “typical” Victorian country town, complete with wide entrance roads, a central plantation in the main street with large street trees and a well-defined town and civic precinct. As a result, Tallangatta is characterised by a number of distinctive design elements. These elements include: ƒ Street layout (including the lake front esplanade). ƒ The layout, location and orientation of its commercial core (with all shops facing north to maximise pedestrian amenity). ƒ The uniform design of the shops (complete with intact metal verandahs) and the defined nature of town (located between the lake and the Murray Valley Highway). ƒ Main street with a generous median plantation with commercial uses on the north side and civic uses on the south. ƒ Large parks and areas of open space are located around the perimeter of the town, separating residential development from the foreshore. ƒ Only two access points onto the Murray Valley Highway. The above characteristics combine to form a unique urban area, without strip commercial or residential areas abutting the highway, and sensitively located along the foreshore to a major waterbody. This design and location however does present a number of problems, including: ƒ Industrial development has been located on the southern periphery of the township, along the former Wodonga-Cudgewa railway line. Expansion and further development of this area is also constrained by the former railway line, the Murray Valley Highway and the abutting residential areas. ƒ The town’s location between Lake Hume (north) and the Murray Valley Highway (south) limits the options for the expansion of the urban area. The combined characteristics of the town (abuttal to Lake Hume, proximity to Albury Wodonga, heritage values) provide significant tourism interest and are valuable assets for the attraction of future tourism developments. The tourism potential of Lake Hume at Tallangatta is limited during summer periods, due to the large fluctuations in water levels, resulting from irrigation activities within the Murray Daring Basin. The construction of a small weir to retain water abutting the township is required.

Issues

ƒ Limited areas for further urban expansion including future industrial areas. ƒ Protection of the mid 20th century streetscapes. ƒ The need for augmentation of water and sewerage infrastructure to accommodate development. ƒ Tourism and recreation potential of Lake Hume. ƒ The need for the construction of a weir adjacent to the township to reduce fluctuating water levels.

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Objectives

ƒ To ensure that development of the township is undertaken in a coordinated manner consistent with the character and township development themes for the town as expressed in the accompanying Tallangatta strategic framework plan. ƒ To ensure that all new use and development has regard to the presentation and appearance of the town. ƒ To ensure that use and development assists in the presentation of the main road entrances into the township. ƒ To provide sufficient land in the town to accommodate future development over the next ten years. ƒ To ensure there is adequate levels of community services and facilities within the town.

Strategies

ƒ Improve the infrastructure capacity of the urban area to accommodate further growth and development. ƒ Establish a clear urban growth area, to be located between the Murray Valley Highway and Lake Hume, and contain all development within these boundaries. ƒ The existing industrial area to be expanded onto part of the railway reserve to facilitate improved access and landscaping. ƒ Development of streetscape plans for the commercial centre to improve presentation. ƒ Encourage further tourist accommodation development within the township area. ƒ Develop a promotion strategy based on the history of the town, specifically, its relocation for the construction of the Hume Dam and its unique 1950s commercial centre. ƒ Develop a management plan for the foreshore environment below Lakeside and Queen Elizabeth Drive. ƒ Develop a management plan for the railway land to improve the presentation of the town and improve the public access to the area. ƒ Improve public facilities within the township to strengthen both visitor and resident amenity.

Planning scheme implementation

Apply the following zones, overlays and local policies: ƒ Residential 1 Zone (R1Z) to existing residential areas. ƒ Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z) to existing industrial areas. ƒ Business 1 Zone (B1Z) to the existing commercial areas. ƒ Development Plan Overlay’s to vacant residential areas to co-ordinate development and provision of infrastructure (DPO1). ƒ Infrastructure policy to ensure that all forms of residential development are properly serviced with reticulated services and sealed roads to prevent degradation of water quality.

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TALLANGATTA STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK PLAN

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BELLBRIDGE

Overview

Bellbridge is a small town located at the western end of the Bethanga Peninsula on an eastern shore of Lake Hume. In 2001 Bellbridge had a population of approximately 320 persons. The town largely functions as a commuter/retirement settlement to Albury- Wodonga and has few land uses other than residential. Most occupants are permanent residents although there is a small holiday element associated with Lake Hume summer activities. Commercial and community facilities are limited in the town because of its size and proximity to Albury-Wodonga and, to a lesser extent, its proximity to Hume Weir Village and Bethanga. The principle road access to the town is from NSW from the Riverina Highway across the Bethanga Bridge, although there are other links to Bethanga, Talgarno and Tallangatta. Travel time to Albury by car is approximately 15 minutes. Bellbridge is situated opposite Hume Weir Village. The land rises sharply from the high water mark of the lake from around 200 metres AHD to a ridgeline to the east at a height of approximately 300 metres AHD. The Bethanga Road traverses the foreshore area and the township rises uphill to the east of the road to a contour height of approximately 230 metres AHD. The majority of land has a slope of between 10 and 20 percent. The township is relatively compact and is currently contained within an identifiable urban boundary as set by its topographical constraints. The township is provided with reticulated water and sewerage systems and has limited capacity to accommodate additional development. The density of development is commensurate with other urban areas in the region with lots generally ranging from 800 to 1,000 square metres in area. The slope allows for extensive westerly views towards the Albury-Wodonga area for almost every dwelling in the township and, when combined with the proximity of Lake Hume, this provides a high level of amenity for residents. Land to the south of the township has been identified as being suitable for low-density residential development. The size and configuration of these lots when the land is subdivided will dependent upon the constraints and opportunities of the land. The location of the North East Water Authority’s Waste Water Treatment Plant uphill from the land is one such constraint.

Issues

ƒ Appropriate locations for further urban expansion of the township given the supply of existing residential land and topographical development constraints. ƒ Impact on Lake Hume and the lake foreshore. ƒ The need for augmentation of additional water, sewerage and stormwater infrastructure to accommodate long-term growth and development.

Objectives

ƒ To ensure that development of the township is undertaken in a coordinated manner consistent with the accompanying Bellbridge Strategic Framework Plan. ƒ To contain residential growth within a defined area that is determined by topographical constraints. ƒ To ensure that land use and development has regard to the presentation and appearance of the town, particularly when viewed from the entrance-ways in the vicinity of Bethanga Bridge.

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ƒ To provide sufficient land in the town to accommodate future development over the next ten years. ƒ To cater for the demand of the various residential markets. ƒ To encourage the provision of commercial facilities within the town. ƒ To provide community facilities commensurate with the needs and size of the population. ƒ To protect the water quality and foreshore of Lake Hume. ƒ To protect the hillsides and ridgelines from development that would be detrimental to the landscape of the Lake Hume environs. ƒ To avoid development on steep land.

Strategies

ƒ Define the township boundary on the basis of development constraints such as slope and ridgelines rather than lot boundaries and/or land ownership patterns. ƒ Zone sufficient land for the future growth of the township. ƒ Development of streetscape plans for the Bethanga Road at the entrance to the town at the Bethanga Bridge. ƒ Encourage further tourist accommodation development within the township area. ƒ Develop a management plan for the foreshore environment below the Bethanga Road. ƒ Improve public facilities within the township to enhance both visitor and resident amenity. ƒ Urge the North East Region Water Authority to expand the infrastructure capacity of the township and its environs to accommodate further residential growth and development. ƒ Require all development to be connected to the town’s water, sewerage and stormwater reticulated or drainage infrastructure. ƒ Ensure that when the vacant land in the future residential area to the north and north east of the township is developed that the existing gully is protected from development by rezoning it to Public Park and Resource Zone once the desired road and lot layout is determined. ƒ Ensure that Planning Permit approvals for subdivision in the Low Density Residential Zone area have clearly defined building envelopes indicated so that buildings on the land can be appropriately sited to alleviate any adverse effects on views/outlooks from existing dwellings.

Planning scheme implementation

Apply the following zones, overlays and local policies: ƒ Township Zone (TZ) to existing and desired future residential areas. ƒ Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ) to the land immediately to the south of the township. ƒ Public Use Zone – Service and Utility (PUZ1) to water supply and sewerage treatment infrastructure. ƒ Development Plan Overlays to vacant residential (DPO2) and low density residential (DPO3) areas to co-ordinate development and provision of infrastructure. ƒ Local Policy for Tourist Development

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ƒ Local Policy for Catchment Management ƒ Local Policy for Lake Hume Environs ƒ Local Policy for Steep Land ƒ Local Policy for Infrastructure ƒ Local Policy for Building Lines

BELLBRIDGE STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK PLAN

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BETHANGA

Overview

The Township of Bethanga is located approximately 4 kilometres south-east of Bellbridge. The town was developed in the mid 1800s due to the discovery of gold and copper in the hills surrounding the town and high levels of natural arsenic are present. The subsequent mining that followed led to the subdivision of numerous lots throughout the town and its environs. In 2001 the town now has a resident population of 206 persons who work in the area, commute to Albury-Wodonga for employment, or have retired to live in the town. There are some commercial and community services, including a general store, a school, three churches and emergency services. The proximity of Lake Hume is an attraction to living in the town. Reticulated electricity and telephone services are available to lots in the town although reticulated water and sewerage services are not available. Dwellings have to rely on septic tank systems for their effluent disposal and the operation and maintenance of septic tanks has been of concern to authorities and the community for some years.

Issues

ƒ Pollution of the Bethanga Creek and Lake Hume catchments and lack of infrastructure. ƒ Current arsenic soil contamination from past mining activity. ƒ Future supply of water and sewerage infrastructure. ƒ Small and inappropriate lot sizes and soil types to cater for the disposal of wastes emanating from septic tanks.

Objectives

ƒ To ensure that the development of the township is undertaken in a coordinated manner consistent with the Bethanga Township and Environs Restructure Plan (when it is included in the Planning Scheme at the Schedule to Clause 45.05). ƒ To contain residential growth within a defined area that is determined by topographical constraints. ƒ To protect the water quality and catchment of Lake Hume. ƒ To protect the hillsides and ridgelines from development that would be detrimental to the landscape of the environs. ƒ To restrict development on steep land.

Strategies

ƒ Site areas for the disposal and treatment of wastes from septic tanks must be a minimum of 4,000 square metres and will vary depending on site condition and soil type. ƒ Monitor population growth, infill development and environmental affects to determine the provision of infrastructure. ƒ To provide reticulated sewerage and water infrastructure. ƒ Future infill development of land shall consist of low density residential development, where effluent from such development can be fully disposed of within the property boundary.

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ƒ Focus commercial and community facilities to reinforce the existing development at the south eastern corner of the town. ƒ Conduct environmental audits of sites within the town to monitor soil contamination. Audits will be provided for all planning permit applications, where land is proposed to be used or developed for residential or sensitive purposes. ƒ Application of alternative waste treatments, such as compost toilet systems and package treatment plants will be applied where site areas and conditions are not best conducive to disposal by septic tanks. ƒ Improve public facilities within the township to strengthen resident amenity.

Planning scheme implementation

Apply the following zones, overlays and local policies: ƒ Township Zone (TZ) to existing and desired future residential areas. ƒ Public Conservation and Recreation Zone (PCRZ) to surrounding public lands. ƒ Restructure Overlay (RO) to ensure development is undertaken in an coordinated manner.

ESKDALE

Overview

The Township of Eskdale is located approximately 43 km south of Tallangatta. The town is situated on the Omeo Highway near the Mitta Mitta River and has both pastoral and mining heritage. The town supports dairying that is carried out along the fertile Mitta Mitta River valley. Tourist traffic to Alpine National Park and ski fields passes through the town. The town has a resident population of approximately 150 persons who are either employed in the area or commute to other towns, or have retired to live in the town. The town’s community facilities include a primary school, Murray-Goulburn general store, hotel, police station, several churches, local hall, post office, recreation area, and CFA shed. Reticulated electricity and telephone services are available to lots in the town although reticulated water and sewerage services are not available. Dwellings have to rely on septic tank systems for their effluent disposal and the operation of septic tanks has been of concern to authorities due to the small lot sizes.

Issues

ƒ Pollution of the Little Snowy Creek and Mitta Mitta River valley catchments and lack of infrastructure. ƒ Future supply of water and sewerage infrastructure. ƒ Small and inappropriate lot sizes and soil types to cater for the disposal of wastes emanating from septic tanks.

Objectives

ƒ To ensure that the development of the township is undertaken in a coordinated manner consistent with the Eskdale Township and Environs Restructure Plan. ƒ To contain residential growth within a defined area that is determined by topographical constraints.

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ƒ To protect the water quality and catchment of Lake Hume.

Strategies

ƒ Site areas for the disposal and treatment of wastes from septic tanks must be a minimum of 4,000 square metres and will vary depending on site condition and soil type. ƒ Monitor population growth, infill development and environmental affects to determine the provision of infrastructure. ƒ Application of alternative waste treatments, such as compost toilet systems and package treatment plants will be applied where site areas and conditions are not conducive to disposal by septic tanks. ƒ Improve public facilities within township to strengthen resident amenity. ƒ To provide reticulated sewerage and water infrastructure. ƒ Future infill development of land shall consist of low density residential development, where effluent from such development can be fully disposed of within the property boundary. ƒ Application of alternative waste treatments, such as compost toilet systems and package treatment plants will be applied where site areas and conditions are not conducive to disposal by septic tanks.

Planning scheme implementation

Apply the following zones, overlays and local policies: ƒ Township Zone (TZ) to existing and desired future residential areas. ƒ Public Conservation and Recreation Zone (PCRZ) to Little Snowy Creek reserve. ƒ Restructure Overlay (RO) to ensure development is undertaken in an coordinated manner.

MITTA MITTA

Overview

The Township of Mitta Mitta is located approximately 14 km south-east of Eskdale and approximately 8 km west of Dartmouth. The town is situated on the Omeo Highway near the Mitta Mitta River and has developed around timber milling, mining, and the dairying that is carried out along the fertile Mitta Mitta River valley. The town has a resident population of approximately 100 persons who either work in the area, commute to other towns for work, or have retired to live in the town. The town’s community facilities include a primary school, general store, hotel, police station, several churches, hall, post office, recreation area, CFA and SES sheds. Reticulated electricity and telephone services are available to lots in the town although reticulated water and sewerage services are not available. Dwellings have to rely on septic tank systems for their effluent disposal and the operation and maintenance of septic tanks has been of concern to authorities due to the small lot sizes.

Issues

ƒ Pollution of the Snowy Creek and Mitta Mitta River valley catchments and lack of infrastructure.

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ƒ Future supply of water and sewerage infrastructure. ƒ Small and inappropriate lot sizes and soil types to cater for the disposal of wastes emanating from septic tanks.

Objectives

ƒ To ensure that the development of the township is undertaken in a coordinated manner consistent the Mitta Mitta Township and Environs Restructure Plan. ƒ To contain residential growth within a defined area that is determined by topographical constraints. ƒ To protect the water quality of the Mitta Mitta River and Snowy Creek systems. ƒ To avoid development that would be detrimental to the landscape of the environs.

Strategies

ƒ Site areas for the disposal and treatment of wastes from septic tanks must be a minimum of 4,000 square metres and will vary depending on site condition and soil type. ƒ Monitor population growth, infill development and environmental affects to determine the provision of infrastructure. ƒ Application of alternative waste treatments, such as compost toilet systems and package treatment plants will be applied where site areas and conditions are not conducive to disposal by septic tanks. ƒ Improve public facilities within township to strengthen resident amenity.

Planning scheme implementation

Apply the following zones, overlays and local policies: ƒ Township Zone (TZ) to existing and desired future residential areas. ƒ Public Conservation and Recreation Zone (PCRZ) to the Mitta Mitta River and Snowy Creek reserves and surrounding public lands. ƒ Restructure Overlay (RO) to ensure development is undertaken in a coordinated manner.

VILLAGES

There are numerous villages and “paper towns” within the municipality. A summary of these small villages and areas are provided below: Beetoomba, Berringama, Golden Square, Granite Flat, Nariel, Shelley, Tallangatta Valley, Toorak and Thowgla are largely undeveloped old mining, railway or rural settlement areas. Little development of these areas has taken place. These areas are not serviced by any infrastructure and development is dependent on infrastructure being supplied for each site. Given the location of these settlements within the Lake Hume catchment, environmental issues such as the treatment of waste emanating from dwellings are critical. As there are other serviced urban settlements throughout the municipality with water and sewerage infrastructure and available land supply, there is no reason to develop these settlements given current population projections. Cudgewa is located approximately 13 km west of Corryong and is situated on the Cudgewa Valley Road south of the Cudgewa Creek. The town has developed around the

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dairying and beef production that is carried out along the fertile Cudgewa valley. The town was originally the railhead for the now disused Wodonga-Cudgewa railway line. The town has a resident population of approximately 80 persons who either work in the area, commute to other towns for work, or have retired to live in the town. The town’s community facilities include a general store, hotel, several churches, local hall, post office, recreation area, and CFA shed. Reticulated water, electricity and telephone services are available to lots in the town although reticulated sewerage services are not available. Dwellings have to rely on septic tank systems for their effluent disposal. The operation and maintenance of septic tanks has been of concern to authorities due to the small lot sizes in the town and the proximity of the Cudgewa Creek and its floodplain. Dartmouth is a small town created for the construction of the Dartmouth Dam. It has a high level of amenity with well built streets, footpaths and pedestrian routes and is serviced with both reticulated water and sewerage infrastructure. The town’s location adjacent to the dam gives it the potential for further tourist-related development. Granya is located approximately 30 km northeast of Tallangatta and is situated on the Granya Road 2 km south of Lake Hume. The town has developed around the agriculture and forestry that is carried out in the area and has a history of past mining activity. The town has a resident population of approximately 40 persons who either work in the area, commute to other towns for work, or have retired to live in the town. The town’s community facilities include several churches, local hall, pioneer museum, recreation area, and CFA shed. Reticulated electricity and telephone services are available to lots in the town although sewerage services are not available. Some lots have reticulated water by private supply arrangement. Dwellings have to rely on septic tank systems for their effluent disposal and the operation and maintenance of septic tanks has been of concern to authorities due to the small lot sizes. Old Tallangatta is located approximately 9 km east of Tallangatta adjoining Lake Hume at the intersections of Jarvis Creek Road, Georges Creek Road and Lake Road. The township is located on the upper area at the site of the original town of Tallangatta that was relocated in 1956 prior to the water level of Lake Hume being raised. The town has a resident population of approximately 30 persons who either work in the area, commute to other towns for work, or have retired to live in the town. The town’s community facilities consist of tennis courts and a CFA shed. Reticulated electricity and telephone services are available to lots in the town although reticulated water and sewerage services are not available. Dwellings have to rely on septic tank systems for their effluent disposal and the operation and maintenance of septic tanks has been of concern to authorities due to the small lot sizes and the proximity of Lake Hume. Tintaldra is located approximately 23 km north of Corryong and is situated at the intersection of the Murray River Road and the Cudgewa Valley Road. The town adjoins the Murray River and has developed around the agriculture and tourism. The town has a resident population of approximately 25 persons who either work in the area, commute to other towns for work, or have retired to live in the town. The town’s community facilities include a hotel, caravan park, bed and breakfast accommodation, local hall and post office. Reticulated electricity and telephone services are available to lots in the town although reticulated water and sewerage services are not available, although some lots have water supply from the nearby Murray River by private arrangement. Dwellings have to rely on septic tank systems for their effluent disposal and the operation and maintenance of septic tanks has been of concern to authorities due to the small lot sizes and the proximity of the Murray River floodplain.

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Towong is located approximately 12 km north of Corryong on the Murray River Road adjoining the Murray River and the historic Towong Racecourse. The town has developed around agriculture, horse racing and tourism. The town has a resident population of approximately 50 persons who either work in the area, commute to other towns for work, or have retired to live in the town. The town’s community facilities include a recreation reserve and local hall. Reticulated electricity and telephone services are available to lots in the town although reticulated water and sewerage services are not available, although some lots have water supply from the nearby Murray River by private arrangement. Dwellings have to rely on septic tank systems for their effluent disposal and the operation and maintenance of septic tanks has been of concern to authorities due to the small lot sizes and the proximity of the Murray River floodplain. Walwa is located approximately 46 km northwest of Corryong on the Murray River Road south of the Murray River. The town has developed as a service centre around agriculture that is carried out in the area. The town has a resident population of approximately 135 persons who either work in the town, commute to other towns for work, or have retired to live in the town. The town’s community facilities include a primary school, police station, hospital, aged care units, hotel, post office, a number of shops, credit union, service station, machinery repairs, panel repairs, estate agent, veterinary clinic, churches, CFA shed, recreation reserve, tennis courts and local hall. Reticulated water, electricity and telephone services are available to lots in the town although a reticulated sewerage service is not available. Dwellings have to rely on septic tank systems for their effluent disposal and the operation and maintenance of septic tanks has been of concern to authorities due to the small lot sizes and the proximity of the Murray River floodplain.

Issues

ƒ Lack of infrastructure and pollution of the Lake Hume, Mitta Mitta River and Murray River catchments. ƒ Lack of government policy on the provision of stock and domestic water supplies, taken from rivers and bores to service the various villages. ƒ Small and inappropriate lot sizes and soil types to cater for the disposal of wastes emanating from septic tanks within village areas.

Objectives

ƒ To ensure that the development of villages is undertaken in a coordinated manner consistent with the character and township development themes for each village. ƒ To ensure that all new land use and development has regard to the presentation and appearance of the village. ƒ To ensure that land use and development assists in the presentation of the main road entrances into the village. ƒ To provide sufficient land in each village to accommodate future development for at least ten years.

Strategies

ƒ Consolidate growth within the village to the area that can be serviced with reticulated water and sewerage.

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ƒ Site areas for the disposal and treatment of wastes from septic tanks must be a minimum of 4,000 square metres and will vary depending on site condition and soil types. ƒ Monitor population growth, infill development and environmental affects to determine the provision of infrastructure. ƒ Promote Dartmouth as a base for eco-tourism. ƒ Develop appropriate policies for the provision of stock and domestic water supply at Towong. ƒ Application of alternative waste treatments, such as compost toilet systems and package treatment plants will be applied where site areas and conditions are not conducive to waste disposal by septic tanks. ƒ Improve public facilities within villages to strengthen both visitor and resident amenity.

Planning scheme implementation

Apply the following zones, overlays and local policies: ƒ Township Zone (TZ) to urban and village areas. ƒ Restructure Overlay (RO) to identify old and inappropriate subdivisions that are to be restructured in accordance with restructure plans. ƒ Township boundary policy to ensure that urban development does not impact on water quality, that incompatible land uses are clearly separated and to improve town amenity and streetscapes. ƒ Infrastructure policy to ensure that all forms of residential development are properly serviced with reticulated services and sealed roads to prevent degradation of water quality.

MUNICIPAL STRATEGIC STATEMENT - CLAUSE 21.04-4 PAGE 17 OF 17 15 APRIL 2004