Future Nyora

NYORA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT

JULY 2016 SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL | NYORA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY - ENGAGEMENT REPORT

PROJECT CONTROL Checked Checked Status Version Date released PM PD Draft Engagement Report 1 BH JLR 06/06/2016 Final Engagement Report 2 PH BH 15/07/2016

Cover image: courtesy Brett Hume, 2016.

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CONTENTS

1 ONLINE ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNITY MEETINGS 1 APPENDICES

1.1 Online Engagement 2 A Future Nyora Survey Results 45

1.2 Project Bulletins 4 B Draft Future Nyora Strategy Survey Results 53

1.3 Community Meeting - March 8 C Summary of Authorities’ Feedback 59

1.4 Community Meeting - May 18 2 DRAFT FUTURE NYORA STRATEGY 23

2.1 Future Nyora Survey 24

2.2 Draft Strategy Survey 28

2.3 Other Submissions 32 3 WHERE TO FROM HERE? 35

3.1 What We Heard 36

3.5 Feedback from Authorities 40

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INTRODUCTION

THE PROJECT While the expected population THE METHOD This project is being undertaken in growth will increase the urgency four key stages: The need for the Nyora of these improvements, it may South Gippsland Shire Council 1. Strategic Investigations Development Strategy was also open up new opportunities to commissioned a multidisciplinary (Establish online presence, identified in the Nyora Structure fund them. team lead by Planisphere to Plan (2011, updated 2013) (the prepare a Development Strategy hold community meeting and ‘NSP’) and it is recognised that Given Nyora’s current and future for Nyora. The consultant team online survey) challenges, this strategy will help the township is predicted to comprises: 2. Preparation of the Draft Future to manage the orderly planning, experience substantial growth over Nyora Strategy ▪▪ Planisphere - Project the medium term. development and infrastructure provision in response to predicted Management, Town Planning, 3. Exhibition (Online, community In addition, there are a number of population growth. Urban Design and Landscape meeting and survey) township improvements that are Architecture, and Community 4. Final Future Nyora Strategy needed by the existing population. Consultation These include better drainage, This report summarises the ▪▪ Urban Enterprise - Property improved community facilities, engagement activities, outcomes Economics, Tourism Planning, road upgrades, town centre and learnings from Stages 1-3 and Economic Development enhancements, and pedestrian of the project. The summarised and bicycle linkages. ▪▪ Engeny - Water and findings will help inform the final Environmental Services Future Nyora Strategy. ▪▪ Traffix Group - Traffic and Transport

Planning and Urban Design Investigation (This background report)

Draft Nyora Public Exhibition Final Nyora + Development Strategy + & Council Review = Development Strategy

Infrastructure Investigations (Property and economics, drainage and tra c)

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Input from the community -- ‘Fit’ with people’s concept of has been a key element in the what Nyora should look like development of the Future in the future Nyora Strategy. The surveys and -- Create opportunities for community meetings have helped people to make the most to create a discussion focussed of growth across the on key issues and opportunities town centre and adjoining in the township, and have residential areas assisted in the prioritisation of required community and physical -- Identify services and infrastructure. infrastructure that is needed across the township A communication and engagement strategy was -- Create a list of priorities for developed at the start of the community and physical project, setting out the means (roads and drainage) of obtaining feedback from infrastructure across the stakeholders at each project township stage. Community engagement -- Create a vision for Future commenced in January 2016. Nyora that will enhance The purpose of the community the things people love engagement process is to: about Nyora now as well as catering for the future ▪ Engage with all sectors of the ▪ population. community across Nyora and, where relevant, residents from Feedback to masterplan concepts for the the future Town Centre at the first Community Meeting nearby areas ▪▪ Prioritise the delivery of innovative, community endorsed planning, urban design and infrastructure solutions that:

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OVERVIEW

STAGE 1 (STRATEGIC that are either lacking or currently ▪▪ Online survey (29 March - 22 STAGE 3 (PUBLIC not available in Nyora. April) to seek feedback on key INVESTIGATIONS) questions about the Issues and EXHIBITION) Opportunities and background Stage 1 of the Future Nyora project SUMMARY OF STAGE 1 In Stage 2 of the project, the team work undertaken by the project involved setting up the online ENGAGEMENT took the information gathered team. engagement tools (Facebook and Engagement with Stage 1 of the in Stage 1 from background a web page), and sending residents Future Nyora project involved the In addition, a project website was research, work with Council and a bulletin about the project. At following: launched by Council, containing local residents, to prepare the the same time, the project team all relevant information as to why draft Future Nyora Strategy. In undertook background work to ▪▪ Bulletin 1 (November 2015) to the project is needed and how Stage 3, the draft Strategy was understand the planning history, introduce the project. to get in touch with the project presented back to residents local issues and opportunities in ▪▪ Creation of a Future Nyora team. The website has been and other interested parties in Nyora. Public engagement with Facebook page (March 2016) systematically updated throughout Nyora, in a community meeting. the project was important to to spread the word about the project. Ongoing online engagement understand the existing needs of via Facebook and the project the project and community Throughout the project an people living in Nyora now, and to website was also undertaken to meeting. email address “FutureNyora@ hear about what people want their update people about the project, ▪ Bulletin 2 (March 2016) to southgippsland.vic.gov.au” has town to look like in the future. ▪ and two bulletins were circulated advertise the first community been used to update people to residents and landowners to At the first community meeting, meeting and update residents about the project, and to keep provide a project update. the team spoke about ‘drivers of about the Issues and them informed about community change’ such as the attractive rural Opportunities phase of the meetings. The list was populated In Stage 3, the consultation or country lifestyle in Nyora, the project. through people adding their process involved presenting the relative affordability of housing details at community meetings draft Future Nyora Strategy to ▪ A community meeting held on (compared to metropolitan ▪ and via the survey, and was also residents of Nyora (and other 16 March 2016 at the Nyora areas) and likely population added to by Council staff based interested parties), and seeking Community Hall to provide growth. People who attended on submissions. Almost 50 people feedback and further ideas and more detailed information the community meeting or were subscribed to the list at the comments that can be used to about the project and seek filled out the survey discussed completion of the project. refine the Strategy in Stage 4. feedback on the issues and their appreciation of the lifestyle opportunities that had been in Nyora, and their desire for identified. upgrades to services and facilities

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SUMMARY OF STAGE 3 THIS REPORT ▪▪ Ideas and feedback received NEXT STEPS during the two community ENGAGEMENT Stage 4 of the project is now This report presents and discusses meetings The engagement in this stage of the findings from engagement underway and will involve the project consisted of: with the Nyora community, as ▪▪ Summary of feedback received a review of all community from the surveys. feedback presented in this ▪ Bulletin 3 (May 2016) to update follows: ▪ document, as well as discussions people about the project Copies of the project bulletins, ▪▪ Chapter 1: Discussions and with government authorities and publicise the community posters and other materials have findings from the community (e.g. VicTrack, Department of meeting. been included in Chapter 1. meetings and online Environment, Land, Water and engagement These were used as a method ▪▪ Ongoing updates to the of increasing awareness of the Planning (DELWP), Department Facebook page and relevant ▪▪ Chapter 2: Discussions and project as well as providing of Economic Development, updates to the project website. findings from the two online avenues for further information Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR)), the project team and ▪▪ A community meeting held project surveys and other and engagement. The bulletins Council. The final Future Nyora on 17 May 2016 at the Nyora submissions were made available online, Strategy will be completed in July Community Hall. The meeting posted to residents using Council’s ▪▪ Chapter 3: Summary 2016 for Council’s consideration. was used to provide an update of feedback and database and put up at local shops on the development of the recommendations for how as posters. strategy, discuss feedback the final Future Nyora Strategy received so far and to receive should address people’s feedback on the draft strategy. feedback. ▪▪ An online survey (9 May - 31 This report provides a detailed May 2016) to seek feedback on summary of the engagement the draft Future Nyora Strategy. process including: In addition to being shared online, ▪▪ Material used in the bulletins the May 2016 Bulletin was also and community meetings circulated via a mail out, at the Primary School and a poster copy ▪▪ Details of the online was displayed on the noticeboard. engagement carried out ▪▪ Questions used to facilitate discussion at the community meetings

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1.1 ONLINE ENGAGEMENT

FACEBOOK Nyora Strategy (released in May WEBSITE SURVEY MONKEY 2016). During this time, regular Engagement with Stage 1 of the Facebook updates were posted South Gippsland Shire Council As detailed in the outline, the Future Nyora project involved the to keep people updated with created and maintained a web online survey platform Survey following: the project. Council also used page for Future Nyora throughout Monkey was used to collect and the project. The website contained analyse people’s detailed written ▪▪ Bulletin 1 (November 2015) to a project email address to keep the following information and was responses to both the background introduce the project. people updated. regularly updated: investigations and the draft ▪▪ Creation of a Future Nyora In Stage 3 of the project (Public Future Nyora Strategy. Detailed ▪▪ Project purpose Facebook page (March 2016) Exhibition), the following information about the survey to spread the word about information was uploaded and ▪▪ Project team contacts responses has been included in the project and community communicated via the Facebook the next chapter of this report. ▪▪ Electronic copies of documents meeting. page: (Background report, draft The Stage 1 survey received 30 ▪▪ Bulletin 2 (March 2016) to ▪▪ Bulletin 3 (May 2016) to provide Strategy, Bulletins 1, 2 and 3) responses, while the Stage 3 advertise the first community a project update, advertise the survey received approximately 39 ▪▪ Link to the Facebook page meeting and update residents draft Strategy’s release, share responses. Additional feedback about the Issues and concept images for the Town ▪▪ Information about how to received via written submissions at Opportunities phase of the Centre and notify people about participate in the project the community meeting on 17 May project. the Community Meeting (including dates to notify and via email after the meeting people about the relevant ▪ Event page for the Community ▪▪ Event page for the Community have also been summarised and ▪ Community Meetings as they Meeting that was held on 16 Meeting presented in Chapter 2 of this occurred) report. March ▪▪ Online survey (9 May to 31 May ▪▪ Information about the project ▪ Online survey (29 March - 22 2016) to seek feedback on key As previously detailed, an email list ▪ timeline and “next steps”. April) to seek feedback on key questions about the draft Future managed by Council staff was also questions about the Issues and Nyora Strategy. created using people’s details who signed up via the surveys or at a Opportunities and background ▪ Notifications and project ▪ community meeting. work undertaken by the project updates as the Future Nyora team. Strategy progressed Stage 2 of the project involved ▪▪ Advice that documents are preparation of the draft Future public and where they can be viewed.

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SCREEN GRABS FROM FACEBOOK & THE PROJECT WEBSITE

http://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/FutureNyora

https://www.facebook.com/FutureNyora/

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1.2 PROJECT BULLETINS BULLETIN 1 - NOVEMBER 2015

The project bulletins were used throughout the HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE NYORA project to update residents NYORA DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY... and landowners about community meetings, STRATEGY WHEN WILL I BE INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT? WHO CAN I SPEAK TO ABOUT THE PROJECT? other opportunities to BULLETIN 1, NOVEMBER 2015 We need to hear from you early in this project to understand You can speak to Council, the lead consultant (Planisphere) South Gippsland the issues you think affect Nyora today and how you think or a local (from one of Nyora’s community groups) about this participate (Facebook, Shire Council the town’s growth should be managed. project. Register your interest to join us at a community workshop in South Gippsland Shire Council surveys and submissions) February next year. Chantal Lenthall, Senior Strategic Planner at South and ‘next steps’. The South Gippsland Shire Council is preparing a detailed strategy for Nyora’s growth now that sewerage is being connected. Keep updated about the project by emailing us to be included Gippsland Shire Council, on 03 5662 9200 or send her an As part of this project, Council will be working with the community to manage growth and protect the town’s rural character. on the project email list. email, [email protected] Planisphere Bulletins for Stages 1-3 WHAT IS THIS PROJECT ABOUT? WHAT WILL THE PROJECT ACHIEVE? Bronwen Hamilton, Associate Director, on 03 9419 7226 The Nyora Development Strategy (NDS) project is the The strategy will identify public infrastructure needed to or send her an email, [email protected] were released between next step for Nyora’s planning and builds on the key cater for Nyora’s growing population. It will also result in recommendations of the Nyora Structure Plan June 2013. design guidelines to guide future development. The final Nyora and District Development Association (NADDA) November 2015 and May The Structure Plan sets the direction for the town’s growth. strategy will include a list of Council priorities, including Denis Casey, on 03 5659 0089 or send him an It is important to note that this project will not revisit the staging plans and designs for the town centre. Council email, [email protected] 2016. work prepared as part of the Structure Plan. expects the strategy to identify road upgrades, stormwater drainage infrastructure upgrades and the location of open This project looks in more detail at the infrastructure Nyora Public Hall Committee Incorporated space and pedestrian connectivity. needed (drainage, traffic and community facilities) and how Robyn Mills, on 03 5659 0098 or 0428 531 820. development should occur. This is important given that town Alternatively, send her an email, [email protected] sewer is already generating interest for land subdivision and WHO IS WORKING ON THE PROJECT? building in the town. Nyora Recreation Reserve Committee Council has engaged a team of consultants including town planners, designers and traffic and water engineers to work Brett Hume, on 03 5659 6451 or 0412 487 880. on this project. Alternatively, send him an email, [email protected]

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

AR M CH-A RP IL FE AP 2 BR RI 0 APRI U L- 1 L-M A M 6 A R A Y Y Y 2 0 2 DRAFT DOCUMENTS 2 1 0 0 NDS: PART 3 DRAFT 6 1 1 6 STRATEGY AND CONCEPT DESIGNS 6 NDS: PART 4 YOUR LOCAL WORKSHOPS Based on research and feedback FEEDBACK ON THE from the community workshop and DRAFT STRATEGY We invite you to join us at a technical analysis, the project team EMBER community workshop to discuss PROJECT STAGES OV 20 will prepare a draft strategy for the N 15 - current issues and opportunities facing Nyora township. This will include J A Nyora as it grows. N concept designs for the town centre. 2 0 NDS: PART 1 U Detailed comments and discussion will 1 A 3

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South Gippsland Shire Council PAST PROJECT CURRENT PROJECT - CONSULTATION CURRENT PROJECT WORK OTHER CURRENT PROJECT

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BULLETIN 2 - MARCH 2016

FUTURE NYORA FUTURE NYORA NYORA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

NYORA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY BULLETIN 2 | MARCH 2016 WHAT IS THE PROJECT ABOUT? CONTACT DETAILS SEWER IS HERE... The Nyora Development Strategy project is the next step for Nyora’s Chantal Lenthall, Senior Strategic Planner planning and builds on the key recommendations of the Nyora Structure (03) 5662 9200 Plan (2013). The Structure Plan sets the direction for the town’s growth. NOW IS THE TIME TO SHAPE It is important to note that this project will not revisit the work prepared [email protected]. gov.au NYORA’S FUTURE! as part of the Structure Plan. This project looks in more detail at the infrastructure needed (drainage, www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/ Come and find out about Council’s Nyora growth project. traffic and community facilities) and how development should occur FutureNyora Attend so that you can influence what Nyora will look like (density, building design etc.). JOIN THE CONVERSATION! and how it is serviced in the future. “Like” the project facebook page and South Gippsland The big question we’ll be talking about is ‘How will the follow updates at: Shire Counci l town deal with population growth in the short, medium www.facebook.com/FutureNyora and long term?’ NOV 2015-JAN 2016 WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN MY AREA? WHY SHOULD I CARE? Information Precinct A Gathering & Each precinct in Nyora is different. We want to hear you views about Where should new development be Now that sewer is being connected, you may be interested in Draft Concepts what each area should look like in the future. located in the town centre? subdividing your land now or in the future. What would you like to see happen with You might care about the impact growth could have on your the railway land and station building (managed by State government)? property / town (e.g. impacts on traffic, drainage, main street MARCH 2016 Precinct B layout etc.) Community PRECINCT D How should stormwater issues be dealt Consultation GLOVER with? (Current Stage) S R O GET INVOLVED! A D Where should new road connections go? Precincts C & D

YANNATHAN ROAD How should these long-term growth COMMUNITY WORKSHOP MARCH-APRIL 2016 areas be connected to town? PRECINCT E WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH 2016 Precinct E FORSTER ROAD Draft Strategy HATCHS ROAD PRECINCT F 5.00-7.00PM WATTS ROAD Now that sewer is connected which means that further subdivision can occur MITCH LANG LANG-POOWONG ROAD NYORA HALL ELL – should subdivision be promoted or STREET PRECINCT A should controls be put in place so things 5 HENLEY STREET, NYORA H EWSON STR GRUNDY RO PRECINCT G stay the same in the short-term? APRIL-MAY 2016 PRECINCT C EET PRECINCT B A Precinct F If you cannot attend, contact Council or view the Facebook page or Your Feedback D website to get involved. on the Draft This land is currently proposed

DAVIS STREET for rezoning and is with the State WALTERS ROAD

HENLEY STREET Strategy AD RO RA BER government for approval. G-NYO RYS R LAN O LANG AD Precinct G PRECINCT H This land has been recently subdivided JUNE 2016 and while some further subdivision may be able to occur, minimal change is

HENRYS ROAD Final Strategy expected in this precinct. Precinct H This land is zoned Rural Living, almost Please note, a street name error on the map above has been corrected no subdivision is possible so minimal from the hard copy version of this bulletin originally sent out. change is expected in this precinct.

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BULLETIN 3 - MAY 2016 (FRONT & BACK PAGE)

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BULLETIN 3 - MAY 2016 (CENTRE)

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1.3 COMMUNITY MEETING - MARCH

INTRODUCTION ▪▪ Do you like the concept of a ▪▪ If new facilities are to be built in ▪▪ Connection to sewer creates new linear park to deal with Nyora, what would you want to additional subdivision The community meeting was flooding? have first? opportunities. Should held on 16 March 2016 at the subdivision be promoted or ▪▪ How should areas of planned ▪▪ If a community centre or Nyora Hall from 5.00-7.00pm. A controls put in place so the housing growth at the edge of community hub were located brief presentation was used to town stays the same in the town be connected to the rest in the town centre, what sort of explain the purpose and aims of short-long term? the project and to provide and of Nyora? services, programs or facilities would you most likely use? ▪▪ Do you support the concept introduction to discussions about ▪▪ If new areas of public open that new subdivision should each Precinct. space are located in these areas ▪▪ Where should a community create new connections across in the long-term, would you hub be located? A series of key questions were the precinct? use them? developed to be displayed on ▪▪ What is your vision for the “feel” ▪▪ Would you consider keeping boards around the room, and ▪▪ Do you have sufficient open of Nyora’s town centre, and 4,000m2 minimum lot sizes for were designed to focus discussion space in the short term? how should it look? on the issues, opportunities, and subdivision now if it meant you ▪ Do you think there should ▪ How should stormwater issues 2 early concept plans prepared by ▪ ▪ could create smaller, 750m be another crossing over the be dealt with? Planisphere, in association with lots from your land in the long- railway line? If so, where should term? Traffix Group, Engeny and Urban ▪▪ Where should future road the second crossing go? Enterprise. connections go as subdivision ▪▪ In the future would you ▪▪ Would you support creation occurs? consider working with your QUESTIONS FROM THE of a pedestrian and cyclist neighbours to create smaller ▪▪ Where could new areas of crossing over the railway line? 2 COMMUNITY MEETING open space be located as new lots (2000m )? The key questions were: ▪▪ Where should new development or subdivision ▪▪ Would you consider working development be located in the occurs across Precinct B? with your neighbours to create ▪ What would you like to see ▪ town centre? subdivision designs that keep a happen with the railway land ▪▪ How should native vegetation “rural feel” in your street? station and building? ▪▪ If a supermarket or other be protected in Precinct facilities wanted to locate in B as new development or A copy of the display boards ▪ What is most important about ▪ Nyora, where should they go? subdivision occurs? used at the community meeting the character of Nyora that have been included across the should be protected during following pages. future growth?

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KEY POINTS RAISED traffic investigations undertaken by many residents at the meeting sizes to be protected. This tension Traffix Group, which show more pointed out the difficulty in was especially clear in Precinct E, AT THE COMMUNITY traffic management will be needed walking to town due to lack of where large lots sizes and the Low if Davis Street is to remain the paths, forcing people to drive short Density Residential Zone (LDRZ) MEETING busiest thoroughfare. distances into the town centre. currently apply. According to some Feedback from the Community This issue is particularly present residents, subdivision in Precinct E Due to the existing business of Meeting held on 16 March with movement from Precinct E will undermine the feel of the area. Davis Street as a thoroughfare 2016 has been summarised to the town centre, where there Residents stated that they moved for trucks and the V/Line bus, below under a number of key is a busy intersection at the Lang into the locality for large lots, not some people at the meeting themes that emerged during the Lang-Poowong road crossing over suburban ones. suggested there shouldn’t be discussion: the former railway and limited more commercial development Residents who gave feedback footpaths or pedestrian refuges. ▪▪ Town Centre opposite the pub/hotel building about the possibility of a (i.e. on the eastern side of Davis Some residents were interested linear park in Precinct B were ▪▪ Subdivision Street). to know whether increased concerned that there would be ▪▪ Development development would mean they limited practicality in landowners Some residents supported a focus would have individual letterboxes subdividing and integrating roads, ▪▪ Nyora’s Character of commercial development on in future. and that the linear park concept Mitchell Street and the laneway ▪▪ Former Railway Land (crossing Precinct B east-west) behind it but not on Davis Street. A lack of street lighting was would make subdivision “almost ▪▪ Roads and Footpaths pointed out as an issue in the In terms of town centre impossible”. town centre, especially near the ▪▪ Stormwater and Drainage improvements, it was highlighted bus stops. ▪▪ Community Infrastructure. that gumtree planting around the DEVELOPMENT town is suffering from blight and A preference for the “Concept 1” Discussion relating to TOWN CENTRE trees are dying/dropping limbs. town centre layout was shown at A suggestion was that some the meeting. development focussed largely Nyora residents affirmed the fact exotic and “autumnal” avenue tree on the existing need to prepare that the Davis / Mitchell Street planting should be considered in SUBDIVISION a Development Plan in Precinct intersection requires an upgrade future street tree planting. B to coordinate upgrades along and may become a big issue Feedback to the question of Davis Street as subdivision occurs, with growth. Feedback at the Residents in Nyora collect their subdivision in established areas in order to avoid a piecemeal community meeting reinforced mail from the post office as there showed that there is both an outcome. are no letterboxes. As a result, interest in subdivision and a desire for the character and large lot

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NYORA’S CHARACTER that land in the railway reserve, ▪▪ There is no link for pedestrians ▪▪ Some people in Precinct E especially on Mitchell Street between Precinct E and the were concerned and made Residents at the meeting discussed between Walters Road and town centre (there are some submissions that Grayden the need to keep a country feel in Hewson Street (the widest part small gravel path sections but Street should not be sealed and Nyora as it changes: “that’s why of the reserve) could be used for they are not sealed) opened due to safety issues we all moved here.” residential (e.g. higher density villa- accessing Yannathan Road. ▪▪ There should only be Some residents from Precinct E at style units, especially diagonally pedestrian (no vehicle) links As outlined above, it became the meeting advocated strongly opposite the Post Office). between Hatches/Forster and clear that the lack of footpaths for no or very limited subdivision There was some confusion (in new estate to north (Precinct F) is a major concern for residents, in Forster Drive/Hatches Road response to the suggestion that and that there is also a preference to preserve the lifestyle qualities ▪▪ Davis Street and from Follett the former railway buildings could for street lighting among some in that area. The discussion Street to Poowong Road be used for a community hub) that people. People living in the new suggested that lot sizes for Forster the plan would take this facility ▪▪ Joining rail trail to Grundy development in Precincts G and H and Hatches Road should be no away from the “op shop” (currently Avenue with children highlighted that and smaller than 1 acre. using the buildings). these areas are unwalkable and ▪▪ Lang Lang-Poowong Road There was a clear preference from that where people with prams and Among community members, to Follett Drive and the town some Precinct E residents that children walk on the road they are some had a perception that the centre there should be no through-roads less safe. VicTrack land in the middle of from Hatches and Forster Roads to ▪▪ North side of Grundy Avenue as Nyora is restricting the growth of Some residents suggested that the new estate in Precinct F. This there is no space for kids that Precinct (A). sand and cattle trucks and the feedback relates to an agreement ▪▪ Davis Street is very busy and V-Line frequently use Davis Street, in the current rezoning application There was a suggestion that a has no footpaths so lots of kids meaning it is too busy to become to create and maintain a tree retail area has to be consolidated walk north up the road towards a main commercial thoroughfare corridor that is “no build” behind in the middle of town (i.e. on the Grundy Avenue/school – this as well. Hatches Road as a buffer to the VicTrack land). should be a high priority new estate. Some residents requested that ROADS & FOOTPATHS ▪▪ There should be a path from all unmade roads be widened the V/line bus stops to the to a normal road size with key FORMER RAILWAY LAND A large part of the discussion surrounding residential areas feature tree species to make Nyora focussed on the need for At the meeting, opportunities attractive to residents and tourists footpaths and key path ▪▪ Grundy Avenue should have for the former railway land were in the future (e.g. Walters, Henley connections in the following more paths and join to the rail discussed. Some suggested and Davis Street, etc.). areas: trail

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STORMWATER & DRAINAGE Some landowners from Precinct B voiced interest in subdividing as Residents from Precinct B a group of landholders to include highlighted that there is no creation of a road in the middle reticulated stormwater in that of the subdivision. This could be area, meaning outlets from smaller further pursued in the next phase properties flow to low points and of the project. create to overland flow issues where water runs through and One solution to immediate over downstream properties. drainage / stormwater issues could be on-site retention could There is a property at the north- be required in order to reduce west corner of Yannathan Road the downstream impact of and Grayden Street that has stormwater. significant stormwater issues. A watercourse runs through the COMMUNITY property to the Pony Club and water runs from the roadway into INFRASTRUCTURE the property, resulting in erosion Residents told the project team problems. that the closest medical services The mandatory connection area are in Koo Wee Rup and Lang for sewerage covers the portions Lang, but these are not always of the town where lots are smaller open. It was asked that more e.g. Watts Road, Mitchell Street, health services or at least an Davis Street and part of Cornishs emergency doctor be located Road). in Nyora. They also highlighted that more retail opportunities and The project team heard that within recreation areas are needed, as the voluntary areas, sewer mains highlighted by the project team’s have been constructed along the Issues and Opportunities work. key roads to facilitate connection. Nyora residents and project staff at the Community Meeting Approximately 50 voluntary Some community members were connections have been registered concerned about a lack of local to date. police services.

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Discussions and suggestions at the Future Nyora Community Meeting

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1.4 COMMUNITY MEETING - MAY

KEY POINTS RAISED and questions discussed at the NEW ROADS & PIPELINES IN COMMUNITY meeting. AT THE COMMUNITY PRECINCT B INFRASTRUCTURE THE TOWN CENTRE ▪▪ The proposed indicative ▪▪ The community need more MEETING location of drainage lines and information about how horse ▪▪ What will happen to the Watts The 17 May Community Meeting new roads in Precinct B show and large animal ownership Road industrial area? This isn’t was held to: a lot of areas that intersect with might change as more clear in the plan people’s properties, or where development occurs ▪▪ Update people on the project the road is located next to a ▪▪ Water supply in the town is ▪▪ How will interface issues with property where the landowner ▪▪ Talk about feedback received poor and needs improvement animal ownership between the so far does not want a road ▪▪ Residential development will low density, large lot areas and ▪▪ Introduce and discuss the draft need higher water pressure and ▪▪ The location of new roads and the new urban-style residential Future Nyora Strategy better service in the future if the drainage infrastructure needs areas be managed by Council? to be clearer on the plans so town grows. ▪▪ The Recreation Reserve ▪▪ Seek people’s feedback on the people know whether or not site and upgrades could be draft Strategy to plan work to improve their FUNDING combined with the need for ▪▪ Let people know about properties in the short- to ▪ More information is needed a community hub or other the survey and feedback ▪ medium-term about how new infrastructure community services (currently timeframes and other aspects of the plan ▪▪ Some of the road connections the Recreation Reserve facilities ▪▪ Let people know about the next will be paid for in Precinct B should be can cater for a group of 60 steps of the project. relocated to allow landowners people) ▪▪ What responsibility will more logical options for ▪▪ The Nyora Community Hall At the meeting, a presentation was individual landowners have to subdivision (this discussion currently has capacity for 90 given and group questions could pay for infrastructure such as was documented on a plan at people and could be used be asked. After the presentation, new footpaths? the Community Meeting and more actively with community a number of Council officers and the road location has been two project team members from ▪▪ Will people who don’t want services to subdivide their land still updated). Planisphere were at the meeting ▪▪ There should be a key focus on to discuss people’s individual have to pay for new footpaths if landowners near them are community infrastructure in the comments. This section presents Future Nyora Strategy an outline of the key themes planning to subdivide?

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▪▪ There is an existing horse riding SUBDIVISION ▪▪ Connecting Cornishs Road drainage in the township (2) loop which goes from the in the unmade section may ▪ 1 acre lots are the best and ▪▪ New areas of public space (e.g. Pony Club around Precinct F, ▪ be a good option to create larger lot sizes should be parks, green pathways) (1) around the eastern boundary emergency access from the retained of Precinct G and along the South Gippsland Highway to ▪▪ Upgrades to major intersections former railway line. At present ▪▪ It may be the case that for a 1ha Grundy Avenue, however speed (1). the area to the east of Precinct lot, depending on your zone, control for local traffic would More details about how people G, and parts of Lang Lang- a development plan may be also be required in this location responded to this question in the Poowong Road are very unsafe required to get approval from given the convenience of using survey are provided on pp. 30-31 to ride on and need to be Council for a subdivision plan this connection to access the of this report. widened or upgraded to make (e.g. to ensure the character is Primary School, Recreation the loop safe and usable again. protected and the subdivision Reserve and Speedway. PLAN REFINEMENTS layout is well-designed). At the meeting, some posters were Copies of the Precinct Plans were PUBLIC TRANSPORT put up around the room asking INFRASTRUCTURE on display at the meeting, and ▪▪ The bus stops could be better people to rate the most important PRIORITIES residents were welcome to draw located as an interchange and infrastructure priority. This on the plans and provide feedback. have a better designed pick ▪▪ Better roads are needed, if question was taken directly from Plan refinements have been taken up and drop-off point; the new and existing residents are the Draft Strategy Survey (results in into consideration (for example existing car park in the Nyora travelling to Dandenong and Chapter 2). The following priorities altered street layout for Precinct Community Park is a better as far as Melbourne for work, were selected by people at the B) and plans will be updated in the drop-off point than where the especially if Nyora is to become meeting: final Strategy. pub bus stop is now more of a commuter town ▪▪ Street tree planting (4) ▪▪ Lighting at the bus stops and ▪▪ Yannathan Road needs ▪▪ Construction of shared paths / safer paths to access them are improvements but needs footpaths (4) needed funding for this too ▪▪ Expansion of primary school ▪▪ Commuting is a fact so to incorporate an integrated infrastructure will need to children’s centre (including support the fact people are kindergarten) (3) willing to commute every day ▪▪ Improve stormwater and

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Nyora residents arriving at the Community Meeting on 17 May 2016

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2.1 FUTURE NYORA SURVEY

THE FUTURE NYORA ▪▪ Do you like the concept of crossing over the railway line? If occurs across Precinct B? a new linear park south of so, where should it go? ▪▪ Should native vegetation be SURVEY the town centre to deal with ▪▪ Would you support commercial protected in Precinct B (south stormwater management and The Stage 1 survey (“Future Nyora development on the VicTrack of the town centre) as new provide road and pedestrian Survey”) was launched based land and if so, where? development or subdivision links across Precinct B? on the questions used at the occur? Community Workshop and ran NEW SERVICES AND ▪▪ Sewerage creates additional from 29 March to 22 April 2016. A NEW AREAS FOR HOUSING FACILITIES subdivision opportunities total 30 responses were received & PUBLIC OPEN SPACES namely in Precincts A, B, E and to the survey, which contained the (PARKS) ▪▪ If a supermarket or other G. In precincts E and G, should following sections and questions: facilities wanted to locate in ▪▪ Where should areas of planned Nyora, where should they go? subdivision be promoted or housing growth at the edge of controls put in place so the YOUR NYORA the town be connected to the ▪▪ Where should a community town stays the same in the hub (e.g. library / meeting ▪▪ Which Precinct do you live in? rest of Nyora? short-term? rooms) be located? ▪▪ Do you have an interest in ▪▪ If new areas of public open ▪▪ How do you think the Watts other Precincts? If so, which space (e.g. oval) are located at ▪▪ Would you like to see a Road industrial land should be one(s)? the edge of town in the long- kindergarten and child care dealt with in the future? Should term, would you use them? centre located in the school industrial uses continue on ▪▪ Would you mind letting us precinct? Watts Road or do they need to know why you’re interested in ▪▪ Does Nyora have sufficient relocate in the long-run? the Precincts you chose? open space in the short-term? YOUR VISION FOR FUTURE NYORA THE TOWN CENTRE THE RAILWAY LINE & (PRECINCT A) RAILWAY (VICTRACK) LAND ▪▪ Where should new road connections go in the ▪▪ What would you like to see ▪▪ Do you think there should be existing township and to new happen with the railway station another road crossing over the subdivision areas as subdivision building and land? railway line? If so, where should occurs? the second crossing go? ▪▪ What is most important about ▪▪ Where should new areas of the character of Nyora that ▪▪ Would you support creation of open space be located as new should be protected during a pedestrian and cyclists only development or subdivision future growth?

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SURVEY RESPONSES ▪▪ Interested in how the retail and commercial areas will develop After providing details about and where a shopping centre the Precincts they live and are may go in the future interested in, respondents were asked to provide details about their ▪▪ The town centre commercial interest. Top responses included: area needs to develop now to accommodate sea- and tree- ▪▪ I want to influence how changers development occurs in that Precinct ▪▪ I live in the Precinct and want to know the future plan for my ▪▪ I have a rental property in that property Precinct ▪▪ I am interested in what services and facilities will be available in the future. Which Precinct do you live in (%)? (Percentage shows residents who chose Which Precinct(s) are you most to answer this question) interested in (%)?

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Precinct A Precinct E Precinct A Precinct B Precinct D Precinct E Precinct F Precinct G Precinct B Precinct C Precinct D Precinct F Precinct G Precinct H Precinct C Precinct H

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THE TOWN CENTRE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF Strategy. term. CHARACTER TO BE PROTECTED (PRECINCT A) NEW AREAS FOR HOUSING The character of Nyora was THE FORMER RAILWAY LINE & & PUBLIC OPEN SPACES RAILWAY (VICTRACK) LAND THE RAILWAY LAND AND STATION variously described as country, (PARKS) BUILDING rural, village, or small town and it was clear that this character was The survey responses made clear NEW ROAD CROSSING OVER THE highly valued. CONNECTION OF PLANNED RAILWAY LINE AND PREFERRED the importance of the railway land HOUSING GROWTH AREAS AND THE LOCATION and station building to residents From the responses, the important REST OF NYORA due to its central location and elements of this character include Almost twice as many people did No clear theme emerged from the heritage. heritage buildings, large lot sizes, not think that there should be survey responses to this question. broad streetscapes and the green, another crossing (39%) than those For many residents, the ideal Please refer to the survey results open spaces in the town. that did (23%). Lack of support for solution would be for the railway summary in Appendix A for further this concept was due to people to operate again and for the information. believing that the current crossing THE NEW LINEAR PARK CONCEPT station to reopen. was sufficient and should instead The general theme among the Comments in the survey indicated USE OF NEW AREAS OF PUBLIC be improved. widespread support for the linear OPEN SPACE AT THE EDGE OF TOWN responses was to make the most Cornishs Road was a common park concept. Those in support IN THE LONG-TERM of Precinct A by protecting the preferred location for a crossing, cited walking trails, a break in existing railway buildings and Most people indicated that they whilst others suggested a crossing residential areas and for providing attracting activity through new would use new public open should be located based on where an east-west link as reasons for uses such as a cafe, museum, space. Survey responses indicated development occurs in the future. market, accommodation and their support. However, there was that residents think new public retail. concern amongst some about open spaces would be good for the practicality of this proposal families and children, but that PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST ONLY The open space surrounding the CROSSING AND PREFERRED and whether or not horse riding the design should also consider railway station (Nyora Community LOCATION would be permissible. This, accommodating for horse riders. Park) is valued as public open coupled with comments made in In contrast to a road crossing, space and the railway itself the Community Meeting about there was majority support (75%) presents an opportunity for trails SUFFICIENCY OF OPEN SPACE IN the path of the linear park through THE SHORT TERM or a pedestrian/cyclist only and walkways. existing properties, lead to revision crossing over the former railway of the concept in the second The vast majority (91%) of people line, with 12.5% who did not phase of the project and the Draft believed that there is sufficient support to the idea. open space in Nyora in the short

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Suggested locations were in line PREFERRED LOCATION FOR A summary in Appendix A for further SHOULD SUBDIVISION BE with existing infrastructure; for COMMUNITY HUB information. PROMOTED OR SHOULD PLANNING example, where existing walking CONTROLS KEEP THE TOWN THE Similarly, there was not a SAME IN THE SHORT-TERM. paths are, or part of a the broader consistent preferred location for a PREFERRED LOCATION FOR walking network. Connecting the new community hub, other than NEW OPEN SPACE AS NEW Some responses suggested Town Centre to the north was a generally within the Town Centre. DEVELOPMENT FOR SUBDIVISION subdivision is an important way common suggestion. OCCURS IN PRECINCT B to attract residents and business The most common suggestion There was a variety of responses to Nyora. Others were concerned Many respondents suggested that was in or around the Town Hall. to this question. Drainage was about increased density and its horse riders should be considered Other suggestions were to tie the a concern and it was suggested impact on the character of the in such a proposal. hub into other facilities such as that new public open space be town. Overall, 47% supported near the future supermarket, close located on well-drained land or be the concept, while 53% did not COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON to the skatepark or as part of the implemented as part of a retarding support further subdivision or were THE VICTRACK LAND Recreation Reserve. basin. concerned about its effects. A large majority (73%) of people supported the idea of commercial KINDERGARTEN OR CHILD CARE PROTECTION OF NATIVE HOW DO YOU THINK THE WATTS development on the VicTrack land CENTRE IN THE SCHOOL PRECINCT VEGETATION IN PRECINCT B ROAD INDUSTRIAL LAND SHOULD but there was not a consistent The vast majority (87%) of people BE DEALT WITH IN THE FUTURE? Just over half of people (58%) concept about where specifically supported the proposal for SHOULD INDUSTRIAL USES agreed that native vegetation CONTINUE ON WATTS ROAD OR DO this should occur. kindergarten and child care but should be protected. Those who THEY NEED TO RELOCATE IN THE some commented that there may did not support the proposal LONG-RUN? NEW SERVICES & FACILITIES not be sufficient land to allow the suggested that the vegetation is school to grow. Over half (55%) of responses LOCATION OF A SUPERMARKET OR not significant or of poor quality. showed people think the industrial OTHER FACILITIES YOUR VISION FOR FUTURE Further investigations are required land on Watts Road should remain to determine the extent and or expand in its current location. While there was a large variety NYORA quality of vegetation in Precinct B In contrast 22% of responses of possible locations, in general and the retention of vegetation as suggested the uses should be people preferred a future PREFERRED LOCATION FOR NEW part of a development would be relocated. supermarket to be located within ROAD CONNECTIONS considered as part of a proposal the Town Centre. Mitchell Street No clear theme emerged from the for subdivision or development was the most common response. survey responses to this question. under current statutory planning Please refer to the survey results regulations.

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2.2 DRAFT STRATEGY SURVEY

DRAFT STRATEGY THE TOWN CENTRE ▪▪ The Draft Strategy includes A MASTERPLAN FOR NYORA traffic modelling for Nyora’s (PRECINCT A) ▪ Chapter 3 of the Draft Strategy SURVEY future population. While the ▪ contains a masterplan for ▪▪ Do you think we’ve missed numbers are high based on The second survey for this project Nyora, which shows how anything about the look and current patterns of road usage asked Nyora residents or people growth will be managed across feel of the Town Centre in the around Nyora, they show how interested in the draft Strategy the whole town, including future? roads are likely to be used to provide feedback on the draft which areas will have the most ▪ The Draft Strategy presents as the population grows in Future Nyora Strategy. The survey ▪ change. Considering that this three images about how the very long-term. Do these was launched on 9 May 2016 plan is aiming to cater for up to Nyora’s town centre might look figures reflect how you move and ran until 31 May 2016. A total 5,000 people across Nyora in in the future. Do these images around Nyora now (e.g. main of 39 responses were received the long-term, do you think the reflect the way you would like roads / minor roads)? to the survey. In addition, a plan ‘hits the spot’? number of written submissions Nyora to look in the long-term? OPEN SPACE ▪▪ The Draft Strategy includes a were made to Council after the ▪ Thinking about the Precincts ▪ number of suggested projects Community Meeting on 17 May. you are most interested in, do ▪▪ The proposed Open Space that will need to be completed These submissions have been you think the draft Precinct Network Plan shows the over time when funding is summarised in the next section of Plans strike the right balance? possible location of new available. Please rank the this report. parks or pathways that may ▪ Do you agree with Precinct following projects based on ▪ be delivered as development The draft Strategy survey E being developed as a those you believe are the most occurs across Nyora. What contained the following sections more urban-style residential important for the future of is the most common type of and questions: development in the very long- Nyora (1 = most important) open space that you currently term (e.g. beyond 2060)? YOUR NYORA use or would like to use in the ▪▪ Is there anything else you’d future (e.g. parks, skate park, like to say about the Draft ▪▪ Which Precinct do you live in? TRAFFIC trails / walking and cycling Development Strategy? ▪▪ Do you have an interest in ▪▪ In the Traffic Impact paths, etc)? other Precincts? If so, which Assessment section, there are one(s)? a number of road and path upgrades proposed for Nyora. ▪▪ Would you mind letting us Do you think we’ve missed know why you’re interested in anything in this section? the Precincts you chose?

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SURVEY RESULTS Which Precinct(s) are you THE TOWN CENTRE should be additional emphasis on interested in (%)? (PRECINCT A) greenery and open space. PRECINCTS OF INTEREST 60% PRECINCT PLANNING The most common reason for LOOK AND FEEL OF THE TOWN 50% CENTRE IN THE FUTURE expressing interest in the survey STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE was due to owning land. 40% People provided a variety of responses as to whether or not The responses indicate a tension Other people expressed a general 30% anything was missing about the between keeping Nyora alive interest in the future of Nyora as 20% look and feel of the town centre through growth and protecting well as the future provision of a in the future. Proposed additions the character and lifestyle of the supermarket and services. 10% to the concept included a Big W, town. Subdivision was a key issue The graphs on the right show the 0% a community house and a rail with suggestions ranging from spread of the Precincts people trail link. Issues of concern raised encouraging outward growth, to were interested in, showing many included parking, natural gas lines minimum lot sizes, and directing people were interested in the and funding. smaller subdivision towards the future of the town centre. The Town Centre. bottom graph shows the spread of Which Precinct do you live in (%)? THE DRAFT STRATEGY PRESENTS where survey respondents live in THREE IMAGES ABOUT HOW URBAN-STYLE RESIDENTIAL NYORA’S TOWN CENTRE MIGHT Nyora. 30% DEVELOPMENT IN PRECINCT E IN LOOK IN THE FUTURE. DO THESE THE LONG TERM 25% IMAGES REFLECT THE WAY YOU The tension between growth 20% WOULD LIKE NYORA TO LOOK IN THE LONG-TERM? and character was also evident 15% in the responses to this question. There was majority support 10% 40% agreed with the proposal, (62.5%) for the images for reasons 5% 20% disagreed and the remainder including retention of Nyora’s did not specify but rather raised 0% character, provision of amenities particular concerns and ideas. and attracting more residents. At the same time, others were concerned that Nyora’s character could be lost and some felt there

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TRAFFIC DO THE FIGURES IN THE TRAFFIC A MASTERPLAN FOR NYORA This result shows there was IMPACT ASSESSMENT THE REFLECT not much difference between HOW YOU MOVE AROUND NYORA priorities, but that most were ROAD AND PATH UPGRADES NOW? CONSIDERING THAT THE MASTERPLAN IS AIMING TO CATER considered to be important items 40% of people believed that there People used this question as an FOR UP TO 5,000 PEOPLE ACROSS needed now and into the future. was nothing missing in the Traffic NYORA IN THE LONG-TERM, DO YOU opportunity to provide additional ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Impact Assessment section but ideas and raise concerns. THINK THE PLAN ‘HITS THE SPOT’? the other responses generally Concerns raised included traffic 40% of people agreed that the People noted that the did not specify where upgrades impacts on local roads and plan ‘hits the spot’ but others development strategy will take were needed. One respondent safety of cyclists, pedestrians and raised concerns about developer some time to implement and suggested the rail trail should link horse riders. Suggestions were to contributions, the ability of the that there should be further to Lang Lang nature reserve to upgrade McDonalds track to Lang industrial precinct to expand and consultation as specific projects, the main rail trail through South Lang and to provide additional the sufficiency of services and for example the community hub, Gippsland. Concerns raised cycling and horse riding trails. facilities to cater for a population progress. included the length of time for of 5,000 people. upgrades and the suggestion that OPEN SPACE there would not be growth in the industrial area. PROJECT PRIORITIES WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF OPEN SPACE THAT YOU The priority of projects is shown in CURRENTLY USE OR WOULD LIKE the chart on the following page. TO USE IN THE FUTURE? The projects were ranked using “1” as the highest priority. The image Half of the people who responded shows the infrastructure priorities indicated that walking trails were ranked from highest to lowest. the most commonly used open Importantly, there was no “clear space. Other open spaces that leader” among the options, as all people use and wish to use in the infrastructure items had a spread future included netball courts, of priorities and almost even parks and skate parks. numbers of preferences.

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The Draft Strategy includes a school (including an Integrated number of suggested projects Children’s Centre) that will need to be completed ▪▪ Upgrades to major over time when funding is intersections. available. Please rank the following projects based on All items scored an overall rating those you believe are the most of 7 or below, meaning that important for the future of Nyora. people’s votes were quite evenly spread between the infrastructure This question asked people to priorities, and that even the rate proposed infrastructure and items with the lowest urgency services upgrades based on what were still viewed as important they saw as the most important infrastructure or services items that item for Nyora’s future. The should be explored by Council for ranking system put giving a “1” as implementation in future. the most important feature. Importantly, while the survey results show that people had difficulty prioritising infrastructure is most forimportant Nyora’s Future? What items, as many options were grouped closely together in terms of the results. While tree planting appears to be the most popular response, the following items also appeared to be high priorities for residents: Street Tree Planting ▪▪ Sealing of unsealed roads Sealing of Unsealed Roads Expansion of Primary School ▪ Construction of shared paths Upgrade to Recreation Reserve ▪ New Areas of Public Open Space Upgrades to Major Intersections and footpaths Upgrade to Nyora Community Park Construction of Shared Paths/Footpaths ▪▪ Expansion of the primary Improve Stormwater Drainage in the Township

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2.3 OTHER SUBMISSIONS

WRITTEN CHARACTER COMMUNITY SERVICES & associated rezoning of this land to Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z) Submissions emphasised the rural INFRASTRUCTURE SUBMISSIONS MADE to expand the town centre character of Nyora. For some, Some submissions emphasised commercial area. The submissions this means keeping the existing TO THE DRAFT an inclusive approach to planning, focussed on preservation of larger lot sizes. Other submissions ranging from disabled access in lifestyle opportunities in the town STRATEGY emphasised the need to retain the Town Centre, to ensuring centre. In addition to the survey other facilities in the town centre aged care facilities are provided. responses, some people established by the community, One submitter suggested that TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT provided written feedback at the which should not be lost to new an aged care facility would be Community Meeting on 17 May retail businesses. ideally located on the VicTrack Traffic and road upgrades were a 2016, and others sent letters land diagonally across from the topic for a number of submitters. or comments via email to the EDUCATION post office as the site would have The sealing of Cornishes Road project email address, managed by was a concern for two submitters Residents and interested parties good access. The submitter also Council. due to potential for increased emphasised the importance argued that such a facility would traffic and associated amenity of improvements or upgrades provide additional employment The following comments were and safety impacts. The proposed to education facilities in opportunities for the town. raised by submitters that had intersection of Grayden and Nyora, including a pre-school, not previously been raised in the One submitter called for Yannathan Road could be a kindergarten and consideration survey feedback: permanent library and other potentially dangerous intersection, of a secondary school if Nyora’s community services (as according to one submitter. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT population is to reach 5,000 opposed to mobile vans) and people. another supported the idea of a Grundy Road was also a concern The strategy should support local and it was argued that it should businesses such as the chemist/ community centre/neighbourhood ENVIRONMENT house facility. be widened and the drain covered pub and industrial development for in order to make the road safer. local employment opportunities. Planning of Nyora can contribute TOWN CENTRE In Precinct B, one submitter was to a low carbon economy through concerned that the proposed FUNDING access to all parts of the town by Some landowners in the town road will negatively impact on cycling, walking and horse riding. One submitter argued that centre were opposed to the landscaping and create uncertainty Proposed roads improvements property owners who are not possible supermarket site shown prior to the roads being were a concern for one submitter redeveloping should not have on the corner of Davis Street developed. Similarly, in Precinct B, due to the potential loss of to contribute towards roads and and Hewson Street, and the a submitter was concerned that vegetation, trees and wildlife. footpaths.

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PHOTO SUBMISSIONS: “SHARE YOUR FAVOURITE PHOTOS OF NYORA!” roads and drainage will impact on one person suggested that there the outlook and character of the should be an area where higher area. density housing can locate in order to accommodate for One submission addressed the bus ‘downsizers’ (e.g. ‘ageing in place’). stop, which should have a well-lit Another person suggested that the parking area to encourage public location of retarding basins are too transport use. close to residential development. LAND USE & SUBDIVISION ROADS On a broader scale, one submitter Submissions were received from suggested that the planning is landowners in the vicinity of unbalanced towards the north- Grayden Street, in Precinct E, and east and this could create traffic on Cornishs Road, in Precinct congestion. Topography should B. These submissions opposed be considered in the north-east construction of these roads, which and Precinct H. Alternatively, to are both closed. The submissions the west there is land that could identified safety at main road be attractive for development intersections and traffic and due to road access to the South associated impacts as concerns Gippsland Highway. for landowners in these locations. One submitter sought for In particular, strong submissions additional land to be reserved were made about safety at the for industrial uses as part of Grayden Street and Yannathan Nyora’s long-term economic Road intersection which would development. Two submitters be created if the road were advocated retaining the constructed. Residents on commercial land as it is due to Cornishs Road submitted the its location central to the Town cul-de-sac between Lang Lang- Centre. Nyora Road and Grundy Avenue In relation to residential areas, should not be opened as heavy vehicles could use it to access the Images shared on Facebook in May 2016 (clockwise from, top left): Brett Hume, Kylie Garces, Speedway. Danielle Smith, Brett Hume, Brett Hume © 2016 33

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3.1 WHAT WE HEARD

Over the course of this project, ▪▪ The former railway buildings, ▪▪ There is a need to address the ▪▪ The preferred location of the many residents of Nyora were the pub and general store are future of the former railway Community Hub requires eager to discuss the next phase important to local residents line and the possibility for further consultation and should of planning for their town. A and their value should be it to become active again, be considered in context of the number of survey responses recognised and protected. linking Nyora to key regional Recreation Reserve Masterplan and submissions provided very centres nearby, as well as to which is currently being ▪▪ Open space and greenery are detailed information and helped Melbourne. developed important features of the town, the study team to refine details and these should be looked ▪▪ There were also many ▪▪ Some submissions opposed in the Background Report and after, protected and enhanced. comments about the possibility the possible location of the Draft Strategy as a result of local of using the railway line reserve supermarket on Davis Street knowledge. ▪▪ Tracks and trails that allow or land adjacent to the tracks and Hewson Street. people to walk, cycle or ride Much of the community feedback to connect Nyora to Leongatha horses around the town are ▪▪ Some submissions opposed has reinforced issues for Nyora and other rail trails as a important for recreation, and construction or creation of that were identified in the Issues recreation corridor. for accessing key destinations road connections on Grayden and Opportunities phase of this in the town such as the Primary ▪▪ A few submissions suggested Street (Precinct E) and Cornishs report, many of which have been School, V/line bus stops and that the western areas (e.g. Road (Precinct B). long-term challenges for residents. the post office. These paths Precincts C and D) were Some feedback raised new issues need to be upgraded, extended more logical for development UPDATES TO THE FUTURE which have since been addressed and improved to meet people’s rather than Precinct F in terms in the final Future Nyora Strategy. NYORA STRATEGY AFTER needs. of traffic management and CONSULTATION Overall, the key themes that movement around town ▪▪ There is interest in attracting emerged from written feedback Feedback received in the more shops and retail to the ▪▪ There was tension between and in-depth discussions at community meetings, on town centre, but issues about people wanting more community meetings are as Facebook, via email and the two ownership, acquiring land and development to keep the town follows: online surveys has been used to commercial properties being ‘alive’ and maintaining the update and inform the Future ▪▪ The country and rural feel of developed are a challenge for rural feel, country lifestyle and Nyora Strategy. The following list Nyora is very important and residents currently living on openness that were key things is a summary of key themes that should be maintained into the Mitchell Street, Hewson Street people found important about emerged from the feedback, and future. and Davis Street. local character which have been incorporated into the Strategy:

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▪▪ Upgrades to community (will require Council, State Grundy Avenue linking Davis In the draft Strategy and facilities such as the Nyora Government and VicTrack Street and the town centre Background Report, three possible Community Hall, Nyora involvement) to the primary school locations were explored and Community Park and a preferred concept with the ▪▪ Support for street tree planting ▪▪ Identification of an existing Recreation Reserve supermarket in its current location to beautify the town centre and recreation loop around the was selected in the Stage 1 Survey. ▪▪ Inclusion of new community key entrances (e.g. Yannathan Nyora township which could facilities including an integrated Road, Lang Lang-Poowong be reinstated or upgraded as a The location has been chosen due children’s centre (also part of Road and Lang Lang-Nyora shared path / recreation loop in to the ultimate space requirements the Nyora Community Plan, Road) the long-term to construct a supermarket and 2014), a community hub and a logical area that can be easily ▪▪ Support for intersection ▪▪ Importance of maintaining the expansion of the primary accessed and managed in terms of upgrades, particularly at the rural feel, spaciousness and school traffic. However, development of a Mitchell Street / Davis Street country character of Nyora as supermarket in the location shown ▪▪ Inclusion of a possible intersection and the Lang Lang- new development occurs on the Town Centre Masterplan additional pedestrian and Poowong Road / Forster Road / ▪▪ Need for more facilities such will be subject to developer cyclist link across the Nyora Davis Street intersection as a doctor, expanded library interest and investment, and the Community Park to Yannathan ▪▪ Strong support for footpath services eventual developer may choose Road (possible long-term and shared path provision an alternative location within the implementation that will require ▪▪ The need to explore better across the township, and town centre. VicTrack involvement due to the water delivery (e.g. pressure identification of highest priority former railway line) and how it is provided) as the If the site is rezoned to locations for new footpaths, population expands (this will Commercial 1 Zone(C1Z) in the ▪▪ Acknowledgement and including: require discussions with South short-term, any landowner in identification of heritage -- Davis Street towards Grundy Gippsland Water, Melbourne that location will have existing buildings that could be further Avenue Water and Council as use rights to continue to use and explored in Nyora into the development occurs). develop the land for residential future -- Link between Precincts E and H to the town centre It is noted that the proposed purposes. ▪ Identification that reopening ▪ along Lang Lang Poowong indicative location of the the railway line is an important Road and to the Nyora supermarket has not been opportunity to consider Community Park changed in the Strategy. for future residents as the population grows, particularly -- Path on the northern side of if people are travelling to work

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INDICATIVE LOCATION shown as which links are likely to ▪▪ New roads or sealing existing infrastructure requirements will be OF ROADS, COMMERCIAL be needed to support increased roads and adding kerb and paid for based on four categories. development in the very long-term channel PROPERTIES AND In addition to the information (e.g. beyond 30 years). INFRASTRUCTURE ▪▪ Footpaths or shared paths below, a detailed table has been In response to safety concerns included in the Strategy which Council has asked the project ▪▪ Community facilities upgrades at the intersection of Grayden identifies funding sources for each team to prepare a strategy that or new facilities Street and Yannathan Road, the Precinct and each item listed looks at managing development Strategy has been updated to ▪▪ Public open space (parks) in that Precinct. As discussed scenarios extending very far into identify that intersection works below, no funding model that the future, including beyond 30 ▪▪ Upgrades or installation of would be required to ensure the affects landowners would be years. As a result, the existing drainage infrastructure (e.g. intersection is safe if the road link implemented without further road network has been evaluated piped underground or open is constructed in the long-term. discussions with land owners. based on the links that would be above ground) Construction of any new road needed to support development Funding Categories: will be required to comply with ▪▪ Street trees. in the very long-term as well Council’s safety standards. 1. Items needed to address as infrastructure that is needed Many people were uncertain about existing problems, or improve immediately, for the existing In the case of Cornishs Road, the how the items above would be amenity and safety (e.g. sealing community. construction and link between paid for in the future, and what of unsealed roads, dealing with the existing cul-de-sac and the their obligations would be - e.g. Implementation of indicative road flooding, providing footpaths Lang Lang-Nyora Road has been what they might need to pay for layout plans included in the Future and shared paths) updated to allow emergency or contribute to in the future. As a Nyora Strategy will be contingent vehicles, pedestrians and cyclist result of these discussions, more 2. Items needed to service new on how development occurs access only. detailed information about “who development (e.g. roads, across the township. The indicative pays” and how the funding would footpaths, open spaces) road layout and proposed be determined, has been included QUESTIONS ABOUT FUNDING 3. Improvements to existing construction of roads such as in Chapter 6 of the Future Nyora infrastructure that will be Grayden Street, and connection of As new development occurs, a Strategy. Cornishs Road, which is currently variety of funding models have needed to deal with a bigger a no-through-road between Lang been explored in the Future Nyora population (e.g. road widening, Lang-Nyora Road and Grundy Strategy. There are many items WHO WILL PAY? installation of kerb and channel) Avenue. These two items were the in the infrastructure part of the The following information is 4. General township subject of specific submissions Future Nyora Strategy that will included in the Future Nyora improvements that will benefit from landowners, have been need to be funded, for example: Strategy and explains how future both existing and new residents

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and businesses (e.g. street details that are “indicative”. The landowners to join together and in a glossary in the Strategy. trees, park and main street final location of these items will be create a development plan for The timeframe definitions put improvements). determined when landowners or part of the precinct, which would forward in the strategy should be developers decide to prepare their include details about: understood as follows: As the Strategy is a long-term DPs, in consultation with Council plan some assumptions will ▪▪ The size and number of ▪▪ Short Term: Between now and and nearby residents / landowners. need to be made, and flexibility new lots to be created in a 7 years built in, because implementation As discussed above, the Future subdivision ▪▪ Medium Term: Between 7 and will involve multiple parties and Nyora Strategy shows new roads ▪▪ The location of new roads and 15 years funding is likely to become located in existing Precincts (B, C, footpaths / shared paths available gradually over time. D and F, and Precinct E in the very- ▪▪ Long Term: Between 15 and 30 long term discussion scenario). ▪▪ The design of the subdivision years These plans are included in and connections to the existing PREPARING DEVELOPMENT ▪▪ Very Long Term: More than 30 land around the new area PLANS FOR NEW GROWTH Chapter 4 of the Strategy. At years. AREAS community meetings and in the ▪ Other design and infrastructure ▪ Initiatives planned for the very surveys, residents and people with details as required by Council. Due to the detail included in a future interest in Nyora wanted long-term are dependent on the each Precinct Plan in the Future further input into the location of Council, with the help of rate of population growth and Nyora Strategy (see Chapter 4 and these roads. service authorities such as property development over the Chapter 5), the feedback showed South Gippsland Water, will be medium to long-term. that landowners, residents and For each of the “transition areas” responsible for assessing and The time-frames referred to in future developers / investors in and “future growth areas” where approving new development the strategy are approximate as Nyora required more clarity about new roads are proposed, a plans. they depend on a range of factors where new streets would be built, Development Plan (or “DP”) must including the rate of growth where new areas of open space be prepared before development WHAT DO THE TIMEFRAMES and development and success and drainage infrastructure would starts. The DP will be used to MEAN? of funding arrangements. The be located in the future. confirm the actual location of any new roads and drainage The Future Nyora Strategy definitions above provide an As the Future Nyora Strategy infrastructure, and landowners will identifies commencement of approximate definition. is focussed on managing be involved with the process of many items as “short term”, development for the very long- preparing the DP. “medium term” and “long term”. term (e.g. between now and more Further information about For example, in Precinct B an than 20 years’ time), the Precinct timeframes has been added Plans in Chapter 4 show many existing DP policy suggests that

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OTHER SUBMISSIONS ▪▪ Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AAV) SUBMISSIONS ▪▪ The value and protection of roadside vegetation should be ▪▪ Telstra In addition to feedback from the SUMMARY & noted Nyora community, the draft Future ▪▪ SP Ausnet Nyora Strategy was circulated CHANGES TO THE ▪▪ New areas of open space ▪ Regional Development Victoria to the following authorities for ▪ should compliment, not (RDV) STRATEGY comment: duplicate, existing spaces and facilities in Nyora. ▪▪ Department of Health & Human ▪▪ Melbourne Water Services DEPARTMENT OF LAND, WATER, ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING As a result of the above feedback, ▪▪ South Gippsland Water reference has been made to the ▪▪ Department of Education and (DELWP) ▪ Port Phillip and Western Port key points in the updated Strategy. ▪ Training DELWP’s feedback contained the Catchment Management ▪ Metropolitan Planning Authority following key points: In particular, the protection of Authority (CMA) ▪ (MPA) native vegetation and habitats, ▪▪ More information is needed ▪▪ Environmental Protection creation of bio-links, protection ▪ Cardinia Shire. about protecting threatened Authority (EPA) ▪ of the Adams Creek corridor species While not all authorities provided and provision of new areas of ▪▪ Country Fire Authority (CFA) a submission to the strategy, the ▪▪ Information about the open space are items that will be ▪▪ Department of Environment, comments received have been vegetation significance, extent dealt with in more detail through Land, Water and Planning considered and some changes to and quality should be included preparation of Development Plans (DELWP) the draft Strategy were made. (DPs) as development occurs ▪▪ Adams Creek in Precinct E across Nyora. ▪▪ VicTrack For a detailed list of responses should be retained and the to authority feedback, refer to corridor protected to increase In the DP preparation process, ▪▪ VicRoads Appendix C. vegetation cover a developer would be required ▪▪ Public Transport Victoria (PTV) to provide information about ▪▪ A plan should be included to vegetation quality and value, and ▪ V/Line ▪ show possible future bio-links where vegetation is to be retained. and vegetation to be retained ▪▪ Southern Rural Water ▪ Environmental actions should ▪▪ Department of Economics ▪ Development, Jobs, Transport be included in the “Future and Resources (DEDJTR) Directions” part of the Strategy

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC for appropriate community in line with the recommendations protection be more strongly DEVELOPMENT, JOBS, purposes that do not from the Strategy. identified in the Strategy. TRANSPORT AND RESOURCES permanently impact on the A bus stop upgrade has been Additional information has been (DEDTJR) actual railway corridor and shown on the Town Centre added to the Strategy to identify surrounding open space The DEDTJR feedback contained Masterplan and infrastructure opportunities for biodiversity and the following key points: ▪▪ The map on p. 29 [of the upgrades are recommended as habitat improvements. Preparation ▪▪ Although the Cranbourne- Strategy] indicates the the population increases. of Development Plans will also former running line could require developers to assess the Leongatha railway line is The report recommends Council be converted into a Rail Trail. quality, extent and condition of closed, VicTrack has retained explore the possibility of a rail trail This would be an appropriate existing native vegetation. the transport corridor, which along the former railway corridor medium-long use as long as could be required for a railway as a long-term recreation link in the community understands it passenger and / or freight future. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION service at some indeterminate could potentially be resumed AGENCY (EPA) point in the future for public transport. MELBOURNE WATER EPA’s feedback contained the ▪▪ The PUZ-4 area is very As indicated above, the report following key points: Melbourne Water provided substantial and the former has been updated to highlight feedback on the draft Strategy and ▪▪ The industrial precinct on Watts station ground contained the possible future reopening Stormwater Management Plan. Road should be protected from substantial freight handling of VicTrack land. The report residential encroachment space that will be not used for acknowledges that the land The majority of their feedback that purpose at Nyora again is owned and managed by has implications on how Council ▪▪ The residential land VicTrack and that any activities or implement drainage and storm surrounding the industrial ▪▪ The main public transport development occurring on the water management techniques area should be kept at a lower requirement for a town with railway reservation will be subject recommended by Engeny in the density to ensure the amenity a potential population of up to that authority’s approval. Plan (2016). of residential properties in this to 5000 would be for bus area is not reduced as a result interchange/commuter parking ‘PUZ4’ relates to the railway In addition, Melbourne Water and of important local industry in the event of rail services corridor and railway land. Where other authorities (including DELWP being restored additional space won’t be used and the EPA) required additional ▪▪ Council should consider in future, it is recommended that information asked that biodiversity, whether it is appropriate to ▪▪ It is considered appropriate VicTrack explore alternative uses identification of endangered provide / protect separation for VicTrack land in the that benefit the Nyora community flora and fauna, and waterway distance around the Nyora former station to be leased

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Speedway and reduce any VICTRACK VICROADS Assessment plan. An untreated future intensification of cross road at the intersection VicTrack’s submission highlighted VicRoads’ feedback contained the residential areas around this with the Lang Lang –Poowong that the railway line in Nyora following key points: area. Road would not be acceptable. should be considered as an ▪▪ It is unclear from the report As a result of EPA’s feedback and opportunity for possible long- ▪▪ The provision of off street paths when the proposed works community submissions, more term reopening. As a result, their is the preferred option on the will be required at these information has been included in submission emphasised that arterial road. locations. VicRoads requires the Strategy regarding protection the land in the former railway a clearer understanding of ▪▪ The design of the roundabouts of the industrial area on Watts reservation should be protected when intersection works and intersection improvements Road. In future development for future use. are required and suggest will be required to be to the plans, a buffer or lower density VicTrack submitted that that an implementation plan satisfaction of VicRoads. This lots should surround the industrial community uses such as public be considered and to be must include all fees required precinct, to protect the amenity of open space / parks and any other developed between Council for design, certification and residential land and the function of proposed uses on this land shown and VicRoads works within the road reserve. the industrial area. in the Strategy must be taken as a ▪▪ The subdivisions will require ▪▪ Provide road safety audits for all guide only, as any uses would be Traffic Impact Assessments intersection improvements. NYORA PRIMARY SCHOOL subject to VicTrack’s requirements which should be reviewed Nyora Primary School’s submission and leasing agreements. In addition to the feedback above, against the ultimate VicRoads provided detailed highlighted the need for a co- Based on their feedback, the development plan requirement. located kindergarten and better comments about intersection report has been refined to This may require interim works design and standards which occasional child care services strengthen wording around and contributions for the in the town, based on existing should be adopted by Council at the possible railway reopening, ultimate design the implementation stage of the patterns of attendance at the local and the need for VicTrack to ▪▪ Funding as shown in Table 5 for proposed works and intersection playgroup. be involved as a landowner the various projects will need upgrades. in any possible future uses or to be revised. VicRoads should developments on the railway Some changes to the report, The Nyora Primary School not be nominated as a funding reserve and corridor. including changes to the proposed supported future expansion of the source Primary School as the population funding structures relating to grows. ▪▪ A future East –West connector VicRoad’s obligations have been is shown on the Infrastructure updated in line with their feedback.

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Due to the scale of the For intersection upgrades IMPLICATIONS Many of the key points roundabouts in the town centre in the proposed locations, above will be addressed as and the need to accommodate Council will need to undertake As a result of the detailed authority development occurs, and as part heavy vehicles (e.g. trucks), some further investigations in the feedback outlined above, some of Development Plans which are land acquisition may be required implementation phase to assess changes and updates have been to be prepared by developers in the vicinity of the proposed the best solution once funding is made to the Strategy. However, a as development occurs. These upgrades. This will require further secured. number of the comments made detailed assessments are investigation by Council when relate to work which is yet to recommended in the Strategy, and The preliminary designs (refer to preparing to undertake works, and occur, and is outside the scope will be guided by the overarching Appendix D of the Strategy) may public consultation will also be of the development strategy principles contained in the not represent the final design needed. This discussion has been including: Strategy. and are an indication of how included in the updated Strategy roundabouts may be used at the ▪▪ Detailed flora and fauna For further information (refer to the “Movement” section in intersections. Given the long term assessments regarding the individual authority Chapter 2). nature of the proposed upgrades ▪▪ Protection of native vegetation submissions, refer to Appendix As suggested by VicRoads, further and the possibility for other and detailed audits about the C of this Engagement Summary detailed work and safety audits solutions to eventuate in time quality and extent of native Report. will be required to implement the as design solutions change (e.g. vegetation proposed works. Channelised Right Turn, splitter islands for ‘T’ intersection), the ▪▪ Habitat protection Following further discussion with solution for these intersections will VicRoads about the proposed ▪▪ Waterway corridor protection be considered in detail at a later roundabouts and in response and improvement date in consultation with VicRoads to feedback from community and adjacent landowners. ▪▪ Traffic safety audits for members, additional wording individual intersection upgrades has been added to the report to emphasise that the roundabout ▪▪ Detailed funding mechanisms concept designs and proposed for implementation upgrades, including the type of ▪▪ Use and management of solution proposed, are subject to the VicTrack land and railway change. corridor.

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FUTURE NYORA SURVEY RESULTS

FUTURE NYORA THE TOWN CENTRE ▪▪ Create a horse trail alongside ▪▪ Parks, open spaces and the railway tracks greenery (SURVEY 1) (PRECINCT A) ▪▪ Make the station a heritage ▪▪ Broad streetscapes WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE precinct as the centre of the PRECINCTS OF INTEREST ▪▪ One respondent did not HAPPEN WITH THE RAILWAY LAND shopping area think that the buildings were Precincts A and H were first equal AND STATION BUILDING? ▪▪ Create a park to the south and of historic or architectural as the location of where people The majority of respondents did develop the northern side of significance and that there lived (26%), followed by Precinct not answer this question (66%). A the railway with shops. should be a greenfield G and outside of the study are as number of respondents wished for approach to new development. third equal (15%). the railway station to reopen and WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT ABOUT for the train serves to restart. Other The precinct which attracted THE CHARACTER OF NYORA THAT DO YOU LIKE THE CONCEPT OF the most attention was Precinct ideas included: SHOULD BE PROTECTED DURING A NEW LINEAR PARK SOUTH FUTURE GROWTH? A (67%), followed by Precinct B ▪▪ Create a rail trail with cycle OF THE TOWN CENTRE TO DEAL WITH STORMWATER (50%). Note that people could paths to Korumburra or Lang 61% of respondents rated the indicate multiple precincts that MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDE Lang country character of Nyora as the ROAD AND PEDESTRIAN LINKS they were interested in. most important character element ▪▪ Expand green public open ACROSS PRECINCT B? Reasons for interest in particular of the town. This was alternatively space with a small retail area Two thirds of those that responded precincts ranged from living or described as a village, rural or including a café answered ‘yes’ to this question. owning property in a particular, small town character. Associated operated a business, were part ▪▪ Retain the train station as an with the country character, was Supporting reasons included: of a community activity or were op shop and develop into a a sense of community that was ▪▪ The concept would be popular generally interested in the future heritage area with potential for valued by some respondents (11%). a research centre or museum. for access and walking development of Nyora. Other character elements ▪ Would break up the residential ▪▪ Develop the north of the included: ▪ railway station as an open air area and provide greater green market or an event venue ▪▪ Heritage, in particular the pub open space and train station ▪▪ Develop the railway turntable as ▪▪ There is a need for an east-west a permanent historic site with a ▪▪ The serenity of the town road system between Davis Street and Walters Road small camping/caravan area ▪▪ The large lot sizes of the surrounding area

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Concerns raised about the NEW AREAS FOR HOUSING suburbs living on top of each could result in the loss of a club concept included: AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACE other). to a new facility. ▪▪ How this would be achieved ▪▪ A second and third oval could due to the number of owners WHERE SHOULD AREAS OF IF NEW AREAS OF PUBLIC OPEN be developed if the speedway PLANNED HOUSING GROWTH AT SPACE (E.G. OVAL) ARE LOCATED AT was relocated away from the ▪▪ An overpass over Poowong THE EDGE OF TOWN IN THE LONG- THE EDGE OF TOWN BE CONNECTED Town Centre. Road is needed TO THE REST OF NYORA? TERM, WOULD YOU USE THEM? ▪▪ Land should be reserved for ▪▪ No changes are needed yet Two-thirds of respondents stated There was not a consistent theme a second oval but it is not that they would use new areas of ▪▪ If horse riding would be among those who responded needed yet. public open space, 20% advised allowed, then there would be to this question. In general the that they would not and the greater support. responses included: remainder did not specify. DOES NYORA HAVE SUFFICIENT ▪▪ Develop Precinct B first OPEN SPACE IN THE SHORT-TERM? Additional comments from those ▪▪ The proposal for development who stated that they would use Of those who responded to this to the north within the new public open space included question, no one stated that they town boundaries should be that they would be good for believed that there was insufficient supported but with controls families and children, should open space in the short term. on minimum lot sizes to avoid include safe areas for horse riding 91% believed that there is and the small lots (perhaps less than and tie up areas. One respondent remainder were not sure. 500sqm). advised that they would use the Additional comments included: ▪▪ Create an overpass over new public open space if they had ▪▪ Only in the short term Poowong Rd a family. ▪▪ The current ratio of open ▪ Barry’s Road should be included Areas of concern and additional ▪ space to population should be within the growth area comments raised included: maintained as the population ▪▪ At T-junction locations and sites ▪▪ There should be good grows with good visibility pedestrian and cyclist access to get to public open spaces ▪▪ Public open space is ▪▪ Short direct links for cyclists underutilised and pedestrians could augment ▪▪ An additional oval should be ▪▪ Public open space could be linkages considered in consultation with the Recreation Reserve as it improved. ▪▪ Avoid higher density (don’t have

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THE RAILWAY LINE AND ▪▪ At the op shop Only if horse riding was ▪▪ The railway may start operating permissible again in the future. RAILWAY (“VICTRACK LAND”) ▪▪ Henley Street, if this were to become a retail strip. Those opposed to the idea stated DO YOU THINK THERE SHOULD BE that: ANOTHER ROAD CROSSING OVER WOULD YOU SUPPORT CREATION ▪▪ Upgrade existing THE RAILWAY LINE? IF SO, WHERE OF A PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLISTS SHOULD THE SECOND CROSSING ONLY CROSSING OVER THE RAILWAY ▪▪ There is one already. GO? LINE? IF SO, WHERE SHOULD IT GO? 39% of respondents did not think Three quarters of respondents WOULD YOU SUPPORT COMMERCIAL there should be another road supported the proposal, 12.5% DEVELOPMENT ON THE VICTRACK crossing and 23% believed that disagreed and the remainder were LAND AND IF SO WHERE? there should. Reasons against the unsure. 73% of respondents supported proposal were that the current the proposal, 13% did not and the Preferred locations included: crossing should be improved remainder were unsure. instead and that one was not ▪▪ Henley Street connecting to Preferred locations were: necessary. Yanathan Road ▪▪ Mitchell Street Areas for where there should be ▪▪ Where the existing walking path an additional crossing included: is ▪▪ Henley Street near the Town Hall ▪▪ Use the second crossing at ▪▪ Depending on what the Cornishes Road to the east of attraction points are located ▪▪ Around the station the Town Centre. This could be connected with a connection ▪▪ In line with the station off ▪▪ To the north of the station Yannathan Rd. to Poowong Road near ▪▪ In Watts Road to the north Patterson’s Road ▪▪ Within 100m of the road ▪▪ Abutting Poowong Road ▪▪ The disused road reserve crossing. Concerns and opposition to the connecting to Poowong Road Conditional support included: proposal included: ▪▪ Extension of Cornishes Road ▪▪ Only if it were part of a broader ▪▪ The area would be a valuable walking network and addressed ▪▪ Crossing to the west of the tourist precinct Town Centre if this land is to be the conflict between horses/ developed pedestrians and cyclists ▪▪ Only the railway station should be developed

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NEW SERVICES AND ▪▪ In the town centre (1) ▪▪ In the Town Centre for the school to grow (20% of respondents) FACILITIES ▪▪ Fronting Poowong Road (1) ▪▪ Near the future supermarket ▪▪ Should be linked ▪▪ Next to the park (1) ▪▪ Wherever it is decided to locate IF A SUPERMARKET OR OTHER retail development ▪▪ Would be convenient for FACILITIES WANTED TO LOCATE IN ▪▪ Opposite the general store in families and also have access to NYORA, WHERE SHOULD THEY GO? the park land (1) Additional comments sports facilities accompanying the responses ▪▪ Mitchell Street (4) ▪▪ Paddocks opposite the railway included: Alternative locations for both station (1) ▪▪ Henley Street (1) childcare and the school included: ▪▪ Just expand the current ▪ Hewson Street (1) ▪ WHERE SHOULD A COMMUNITY HUB facilities ▪▪ Opposite the hotel and adjacent to the rail land ▪▪ Groups of shops spread around (E.G. LIBRARY/MEETING ROOMS) BE ▪▪ Would need a lot of LOCATED? town (1) consultation. Have previously ▪▪ To the north of the rail station. ▪▪ Toby’s Paddock (1) ▪▪ Around the town hall (2) discussed the Recreation Reserve and Community ▪▪ Opposite the pub ▪▪ Corner of Mitchell and Davis Centre and needs to have Streets (1) ▪▪ Precinct B proper planning and debate on any proposals. ▪▪ Wherever the commercial area ▪▪ On crown land on corner of is decided (1) Henley and Hewson Street WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE A ▪▪ Precinct C (1) ▪▪ On VicTrack land on Mitchell KINDERGARTEN AND CHILD CARE ▪▪ Where the current takeaway Street to the west of the Village CENTRE LOCATED IN THE SCHOOL shop is (1) Green PRECINCT? ▪▪ Vic Track land to the south (1) ▪▪ Could be part of the Recreation 87% of respondents supported the Reserve idea, 1 respondent was opposed ▪▪ Use the Community Hall (1) and 1 was not sure. ▪▪ Close to the skate park to try to ▪▪ As close as possible to the Post include young people Additional comments and Office (1) concerns raised included: ▪▪ In the paddock opposite the ▪ Opposite or close to the Nyora ▪ Post Office to the right of the ▪▪ Supported idea but questions Pub (2) Telstra box whether or not there is space

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YOUR VISION FOR NYORA drainage line which can double SEWERAGE CREATES ADDITIONAL ▪▪ Precinct A/B and F should be as open space SUBDIVISION OPPORTUNITIES priority areas NAMELY IN PRECINCTS A, B, E AND WHERE SHOULD NEW ROAD ▪▪ Precinct C G. IN PRECINCTS E AND G, SHOULD ▪▪ Subdivision should be CONNECTIONS GO IN THE SUBDIVISION BE PROMOTED OR accompanied by upgrades to ▪▪ On well drained land so it can EXISTING TOWNSHIP AND TO CONTROLS PUT IN PLACE SO THE facilities and strict controls over NEW SUBDIVISION AREAS AS be used yearlong TOWN STAYS THE SAME IN THE housing quality SUBDIVISION OCCURS? ▪▪ Around the top of Walters Road SHORT-TERM? ▪ Development should be well This question did not attract near the cemetery ▪ Less than half (47%) of structured and staged, e.g. many responses, with 73% of the ▪▪ In Precinct B behind the houses respondents believed subdivision develop centre first before respondents skipping the question. bound by Hewson, Henley and should be promoted (generally expanding outwards Ideas that were provided include: Davis Streets. with conditions) and one third ▪▪ Section E should be subdivided ▪▪ Improve and extend Cornishes believed that the town should be because it is close to the Town Road to the east and connect kept as it is. The remainder did not SHOULD NATIVE VEGETATION BE Centre. to Poowong Road near PROTECTED IN PRECINCT B (SOUTH provide a direct response. Patterson’s Road OF THE TOWN CENTRE) AS NEW Comments opposed to the HOW DO YOU THINK THE WATTS DEVELOPMENT OR SUBDIVISION proposal included: ▪▪ A T-intersections and sites with OCCUR? ROAD INDUSTRIAL LAND SHOULD good visibility ▪▪ Keep the town the same in the BE DEALT WITH IN THE FUTURE? 58% of respondents agreed, 17% SHOULD INDUSTRIAL USES ▪ Provide short, direct links for short term ▪ disagreed and the remainder CONTINUE ON WATTS ROAD OR DO cyclists and pedestrians provided conditional answers. ▪▪ Subdivision will clutter the town THEY NEED TO RELOCATE IN THE Comments included: and it should instead expand LONG-RUN? WHERE COULD NEW AREAS OF outwards One third of respondents believe OPEN SPACE BE LOCATED AS NEW ▪▪ There is no significant DEVELOPMENT FOR SUBDIVISION vegetation in the area ▪▪ Precinct G should not be the industrial uses should OCCURS ACROSS PRECINCT B? subdivided because it has no continue, 22% believe it should ▪▪ The vegetation is poor quality sewerage. continue and expand, 22% The majority of respondents (73%) and focus should be on new believed it should relocate and the Comments in support included: skipped this survey question. planting remaining answers were unclear. Those who did answer provided ▪ Subdivision will attract more ▪▪ The vegetation is regrowth ▪ Arguments in support of relocating the following suggestions: residents and support local bush of little value. included: ▪▪ Create a retarding basin for the business

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▪▪ They are an eyesore and don’t present a good image as one enters the town ▪▪ It would be a good supermarket location On the other hand, those who believed the industrial area should remain or expand included: ▪▪ Extend area to the west of Watts Road to the adjacent farm land at the end of the road ▪▪ It is not impacting the town. One respondent believed that the best outcome is for industry to all be in one area, so if the consequence of it remaining is a split industrial precinct then it should be moved to the outskirts.

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DRAFT NYORA THE TOWN CENTRE ▪▪ It appears that the country PRECINCT PLANNING character is retained DEVELOPMENT (PRECINCT A) ▪▪ The pub and shop are retained THINKING ABOUT THE PRECINCTS YOU ARE MOST INTERESTED IN, DO STRATEGY (SURVEY 2) DO YOU THINK WE’VE MISSED ▪ Additional amenities and ANYTHING ABOUT THE LOOK AND ▪ YOU THINK THESE PRECINCT PLANS services are provided STRIKE THE RIGHT BALANCE? PRECINCTS OF INTEREST FEEL OF THE TOWN CENTRE IN THE FUTURE? ▪▪ It would attract more people to Most people who answered The most common area in which There were a range of ideas that live in Nyora this question provided qualified respondents live was Precinct E respondents provided, including: Concerns raised by both those support. The issues raised (24%), followed by Precinct A (22%) included: and from people outside of the ▪▪ Plan for a large store like a Big who supported the images and study area (22%). W those who did not included: ▪▪ There should be as much development as possible to ▪ Include a community house ▪▪ The Town Centre needs a Precinct A attracted the most ▪ keep the town alive attention with 57% indicating an supermarket ▪▪ Include a rail trail link to the interest in the precinct. ▪▪ The rural atmosphere could southern end of Nyora ▪▪ Greenery, open space and rural be lost due to subdivision. One Owning land in Nyora was the lifestyle should be protected Concerns raised included: respondent suggested a 1 acre most common reason for interest ▪▪ The country feel could be lost lot size in Precinct E. in the strategy, followed by interest ▪▪ Lack of parking in developing the Town Centre ▪▪ More parking, including parking ▪▪ Smaller lot subdivision should ▪▪ No natural gas lines with a supermarket and services. lane should be provided be closer to the Town Centre ▪▪ How the development will be ▪▪ The Mitchell Street image does with north of Grayden Street funded. not include current housing limited to a minimum of 2,000sqm lots ▪▪ Funding DO THESE IMAGES REFLECT THEY ▪▪ Retain housing on Mitchell WAY YOU WOULD LIKE NYORA TO ▪▪ Falling tree branches Street as people will not LOOK IN THE LONG-TERM? want to move. Instead put The majority of respondents services into the general store, (62.5%) supported the look of the which will be at risk when a images. supermarket is constructed. Some of the reasons people liked ▪▪ Expand the commercial zone the images were: to more than what is proposed

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in the draft strategy TRAFFIC DO THE FIGURES IN THE TRAFFIC OPEN SPACE IMPACT ASSESSMENT THE REFLECT ▪▪ Ensure that the park is kept. HOW YOU MOVE AROUND NYORA IN THE TRAFFIC IMPACT NOW (E.G. MAIN ROADS / MINOR WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON ASSESSMENT SECTION, THERE ARE TYPE OF OPEN SPACE THAT YOU DO YOU AGREE WITH PRECINCT ROADS)? A NUMBER OF ROAD AND PATH CURRENTLY USE OR WOULD LIKE E BEING DEVELOPED AS A MORE UPGRADES PROPOSED FOR NYORA. Few people directly answered TO USE IN THE FUTURE (E.G. URBAN-STYLE RESIDENTIAL DO YOU THINK WE’VE MISSED PARKS, SKATE PARK, TRAILS / DEVELOPMENT IN THE VERY LONG- the question but did use the ANYTHING IN THIS SECTION? WALKING AND CYCLING PATHS, TERM (E.G. BEYOND 2060)? question as an opportunity to raise ETC)? 40% of respondents did not concerns and provide ideas. These 40% of people agreed with the believe anything was missing. included: Cycling, walking and horse riding proposal, 20% were opposed The remainder provided these activities were the most common and the remainder provided ▪▪ Upgrade McDonalds track to comments: activities used in public open qualified support or had particular Lang Lang space. Half of the respondents concerns. ▪ The Traffic Impact Assessment ▪ ▪▪ Opposition to Yannathan Road indicated walking trails as the suggests that there will be “no Common concerns were the lots traffic due to Grayden Street most common open space being growth in industrial areas” and of acreage with some suggesting and Forster Road being used to used. Two respondents used the implies that the land will be minimum lot sizes and others access the Town Centre skate park most commonly and rezoned, which was a concern recognising that subdivision is ▪▪ Concern that additional one was opposed to the skate necessary even though they do ▪▪ Use the rail trail to link into Lang vehicular traffic will impact park. One respondent indicated not wish to see it happen. These Lang nature reserve and into on the safety of cyclists and that the netball courts were most concerns generally related to how the main rail trail through South pedestrians. Additional cycle commonly used by them. subdivision will impact on the Gippsland. and horse tracks should be Some responses did not directly character and lifestyle of Nyora. ▪▪ Upgrades will take too long. provided. answer the question but took the One respondent suggested that opportunity to advocate for more 2060 is too far in the future and walking, cycling and horse riding the plans should be brought trails, more open space generally forward. Another was concerned and parks. One respondent used about a perceived lack of attention the question to advise of their to the industrial area and how concern about the area behind it will be separated from the Follett Drive and suggested this residential areas. area be converted to parkland.

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A MASTERPLAN FOR NYORA THE DRAFT STRATEGY INCLUDES ▪▪ Concern that the process is A NUMBER OF SUGGESTED being driven for additional rates PROJECTS THAT WILL NEED TO CONSIDERING THAT THE BE COMPLETED OVER TIME WHEN ▪▪ Subdivision may impact on MASTERPLAN IS AIMING TO CATER FUNDING IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE the ability for people to have FOR UP TO 5,000 PEOPLE ACROSS RANK THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS animals on their land NYORA IN THE LONG-TERM, DO YOU BASED ON THOSE YOU BELIEVE ARE THINK THE PLAN ‘HITS THE SPOT’? THE MOST IMPORTANT FOR THE ▪▪ There should be more opportunities for outdoor 40% believed that the plan ‘hit FUTURE OF NYORA. activities the spot, 10% did not and the Refer to the body of the report, remainder provided qualified which graphs and analyses the ▪▪ The bus stop by the pub needs support or advocated for a responses. to be relocated to a safer place. particular element of it. Comments and ideas included: IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D ▪▪ Developer contributions should LIKE TO SAY ABOUT THE DRAFT only be used for community DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY? infrastructure, not civil works. There was not a common theme ▪▪ Industrial area should be able to amongst the additional comments, expand. other than people noting that it the proposal will take some time ▪▪ If target population is 5,000 to implement and will require then the area for retail, careful planning to protect the community facilities and town country character of Nyora. centre will be insufficient. Other specific comments include: ▪▪ Support for a supermarket ▪▪ Nyora needs development to ▪▪ The masterplan needs further attract more families consideration. ▪▪ There should be further community consultation surrounding the proposed community hub

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SUMMARY TABLE: AUTHORITIES’ FEEDBACK

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Department of Land, Water, Environment and Planning (DELWP)

1 More information is needed about protecting identified Importance of maintaining and protecting Section 1.5 (Future Directions) updated to include environment and threatened species vegetation and existing corridors – p. 8 biodiversity actions as suggested by DELWP and as discussed in the precinct sections Giant Gippsland Earthworm habitat shown on Open Space & Landscape Features (p. 10) Biodiversity/threatened species to be further identified, managed and protected through preparation of Development Plan and work required Discussion relating to the environment and at that stage landscape features is also included in the Background Report (p. 14) Update implementation section to reflect this Species list expanded following Council’s early Include more actions / strategies for biodiversity and add strategies for commentary each precinct that further work about vegetation condition and extent, presence of native fauna and habitat protection etc. Vegetations extent shown on Figure 4 (Open Space & Landscape Features, p. 10) taken from See also – Row 34 in this table and comments from Melbourne Water Council’s GIS layers regarding references to biodiversity and habitat protection 2 Sand reserve mentioned but no detail provided Introduction / context section (p.2) – reference to Sand reserve well beyond the boundary of the township Gippsland Regional Growth Plan which talks about No further reference needed in the context of this plan some of Victoria’s best sand reserves located to the west of Nyora

3 Vegetation type or significance – discussion lacking Significant remnant vegetation listed as mentioned This information would require further detailed study and can be above (see Row 1) addressed in the Development Plan process as required All remnant patches of vegetation would be considered significant by the Department Implementation – part of preparing a development plan 4 Adams Creek area within Precinct E should be planned to be Future development designed to protect Methods of protection, enhancement and further planting will be retained and built upon to increase vegetation cover to the significant vegetation and create more open established via Development Plan per implementation chapter scientifically recommended 30% cover in the landscape space links etc. (p. 8) Map – vegetation and bio-links could be shown on a Path Networks or Not enough information about how vegetation will be protected added to the proposed Open Space Network map but further detailed in future work should be undertaken to establish significant vegetation to be retained via a Development Plan Map should be included to show potential bio-links and vegetation to be retained Add note in text that future development should be design to protect this waterway but further investigation also required

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No. COMMENT EXISTING REFERENCE RESPONSE / IMPLICATIONS 5 Page 13 – Future Directions section should include an Update Section 1.5 to more explicitly refer to environment actions and environment actions section to include retaining key vegetation protection of biodiversity opportunities (p. 13) remnants and identifying bio-links in future development 6 Value and protection of roadside vegetation should be noted Update in relation to Figure 4 and Future Directions 7 Preparation of a native vegetation precinct plan could be Likely that this would be dealt with via Development Plan requirements considered as an avenue if this stage of planning is not to for relevant sections include vegetation classification and protection Update implementation / actions to reflect biodiversity and significant vegetation as elements of Development Plan that will be required 8 Public land: there are varying degrees of ownership and Implementation section (Chapter 6) – update to reference need to management and stakeholder groups should be involved in engagement with stakeholder groups implementation of the plan in future Strategies in Town Centre masterplan section (p. 49) and Precinct B strategy section (p. 56) – include reference to engagement with authorities and stakeholder management groups to implement upgrades 9 Council must work in partnership with relevant stakeholder / Appendix A sets out responsibilities for funding in Chapter 6 – include governance commentary about Council / community management groups to achieve upgrades listed in infrastructure table, detailing some claims to asset Stakeholder and Authority relationships in implementing the strategy plan (e.g. p.28 and Table 21) ownership / management 10 Precinct F open space should compliment not duplicate other Reference to new open space design, p. 60 Add note in Strategies for Precinct F that new open space shouldn’t facilities in Nyora duplicate existing services in the township – p. 60

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

11 EPA note the importance Council are placing on ensuring the Precinct E plans reference interface design for Noted Industrial development in Precinct E does not diminish the higher density in this area adjacent to existing Update strategies to include reference to EPA (p. 69) amenity of the surrounding residential area. IN3Z (p. 17) These interface issues are also managed by the IN3Z requirements and P. 69 – strategy to manage public realm Clause 52.10 of the South Gippsland Shire Planning Scheme which improvements in the IN3Z area (street trees, paths, manage industrial emissions (existing statutory controls) etc) and manage interface between IN3Z and LDRZ Reference about IN3Z interfaces included in report 12 Council should also seek to protect industry from encroachment IN3Z – “important economic asset for the Note importance of protecting IN3Z for local industry and local and/or intensification of residents around the interface of this township” on p. 16 economy into future in strategies for Precinct E (p. 69) zoning.

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No. COMMENT EXISTING REFERENCE RESPONSE / IMPLICATIONS 13 Council should also consider whether it is appropriate to Noted – add discussion into strategies for Precinct B (p. 56) provide/protect separation distance around the Nyora Speedway Precinct G and H not planned to become significantly more dense and reduce any future intensification of residential areas around so interface issues shouldn’t be exacerbated by more development in this area. buffer around speedway 14 Council would be best placed to identify potentially Noted contaminated sites based on previous uses.

Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDTJR)

16 The PUZ-4 area is very substantial and the former station ground Possibility for part of the PUZ4 land to be used for Need to note the reserve (PUZ4 land) being owned by VicTrack but that contained substantial freight handling space that will be not used open space – referenced on p. 29 in Open Space the possibility for it to be used (like the rail trail further east) in the long- for that purpose at Nyora again. Network Plan (Figure 9) and discussion on p. 28 term is feasible The main public transport requirement for a town with Noted and as above (see direction in Row 15) a potential population of up to 5000 would be for bus interchange/commuter parking in the event of rail services being restored. 17 It is considered appropriate for VicTrack land in the former See note above station to be leased for appropriate community purposes that Reference to use of the former railway station buildings for community do not permanently impact on the actual railway corridor and purposes is noted in the text and Background Report surrounding open space. I note the map on p. 29 indicates the former running line could be converted into a Rail Trail. This would be an appropriate medium-long use as long as the community understands it could potentially be resumed for public transport. 18 I suggest that Council may wish to seek VicTrack’s advice in VicTrack have made a submission (see below) relation to potential leasing and/or sale of parts of its land holdings that are no longer required for public transport purposes. 19 Alteration to current V/Line Bus in Davis St V/Line contacted in June 2016 (no feedback received) The V/Line bus service is managed by that organisation, and it is Add note in text – any plan to relocate bus stops or create new suggested they be contacted direct to discuss the proposal. interchange would require coordination between Council and the relevant authorities Amend Town Centre Masterplan and precinct plan as inconsistency in location of bus stops shown on the plan

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Melbourne Water

20 If Council requests Melbourne Water to reactivate the Modelling work was provided to MW for review in June 2016 Development Services Scheme investigations to service future greenfield development we can review this with the progression of the structure planning for the township 21 If alternative drainage strategies for the future development of Add note in text to create opportunity for Council and MW to work on the township’s greenfield areas are a preference for Council to drainage strategy in future pursue and manage, this is also acceptable to Melbourne Water 22 MW request to review the RORB model to confirm the Refer to note in Line 20 modelling results 23 MW request the flood mapping data from Engeny with Council’s As above permission to install on our GIS system for future use once verified 24 It is assumed when development occurs that all farm dams will Discussion in stormwater issues / infrastructure section – add need to be decommissioned and demolished decommission dams for safety reasons as relevant (p.25 and make sure Figure 8 (Stormwater and Drainage Plan) is updated if relevant – p. 27) 25 It is assumed that existing flooding behind railway lines and Per note above (Line 24) major infrastructure is likely to remain in the landscape and should be considered with any future development of the area 26 Any dam / de facto retarding basin to remain as a result of the Per note above (Line 24) above two points should: be either formalised as retarding basins or remain in their current status with the appropriate planning overlay applied to that land (i.e. LSIO or UFZ) so that they are not developed upon 27 Large dam in NE catchment the developer, (Wallis Watson Per note above (Line 24) and probably needs to be included in Chapter Development) should decommission this dam and provide 6 in funding discussion as well. an end of line Q 100yr ARI retarding basin downstream with constructed waterway to convey the flows subject to flood mitigation standards, environment and Council’s planning requirements 28 Melbourne Water generally supports various stormwater quality Noted treatment and retarding recommendations proposed if adopted by Council for their drainage system

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No. COMMENT EXISTING REFERENCE RESPONSE / IMPLICATIONS 29 If Development Services Schemes are implemented for the Changes / additional text to be added in Chapter 5 (pp. 28-32). greenfield areas of the township then agreements between Melbourne Water and Council should be pursued to confirm the stormwater quality treatment and flood retarding and mitigation measures to ensure public safety and the protection of the natural environments, waterways and native reserves. 30 Melbourne Water wishes to avoid twice charging a developer Noted with any possible scheme contributions or works if alternative stormwater quality treatments requirements and charges are already applied to developments by Council 31 Not supportive of keeping farm dams in the future development Changes / additional text where relevant added to Chapter 6, estates as Melbourne Water assets to maintain for any drainage (implementation charts / text) or stormwater quality treatment function Additional text added to Infrastructure Section (Chapter 2) with input from Council based on their policy to decommission farm dams in new development 32 Online constructed wetland systems are not a Melbourne As above Water preference for stormwater quality treatment if they are Text amended where relevant to acknowledge offline or end of line to become Melbourne Water assets services greater than 60 ha constructed wetlands are more appropriate catchments (Melbourne Water servicing jurisdiction) 33 Where practical constructed wetlands should be located offline As above to the waterway with sufficient access for maintenance etc. Please see Melbourne Water’s Constructed Wetlands Manual on our Land Development Website. This publication assists developers in the design of these assets. 34 Melbourne Water acknowledges the protection of native As above vegetation and the legally protected species such as the Giant These references covered off with additional “Environment” strategies Gippsland Earth Worm and Growling Grass frog and additional text throughout strategy, per notes in Line 1 of this table and associated responses to DELWP’s comments (above) 35 Waterway reserves are often requested for Melbourne Water As above waterways for environmental and social purposes and would be requested through the structure plan / PSP process by our Services Delivery Team (ex River Health Team)

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VicTrack

36 The NDS shows the railway line and station as public open space Various – context and issues/opportunities section Note that any changes to the VicTrack land shown are indicative and and does not show consideration for future reopening of the rail as well as Town Centre Masterplan VicTrack retains the right to determine the highest or best use of the line and the associated requirements land (lease or sale) in the future Refer to Line 15 (in DEDJTR feedback responses above) and relevant text changes listed above 37 Location of railway turntable and proposed future uses / Add note in report that the turntable may be a heritage asset and its preservation not discussed / shown protection / recognition and preservation may be appropriate in future Location of turntable – can VicTrack provide this in future? See above and refer to Line 15 (above) for recommended text changes Identify Stage 1 (significant) heritage buildings from Council’s study and show on plan to be added to Strategy 38 This Council Strategy should therefore be treated as a guide only Add note in report that future reopening of the railway line may impact on future land uses so our valuable landholdings are not locked the area of public open space shown due to station operations, parking, in by this Strategy ensuring that VicTrack can determine the bus connections and other space requirements highest and best use (Lease or Sale) of our lands in the future 39 Concern that the line and VicTrack land is discussed as a barrier Precinct-based issues and opportunities consider Feedback from the survey showed people were generally supportive of to north-south movement and the open space envisaged for the the former railway line as a barrier to north-south a pedestrian / cyclist link over the railway line land movement from an urban design / human scale Any discussion about the link or creation of new links can be updated to perspective include a disclaimer about the possible future reopening of the railway There are opportunities for greater pedestrian / line cyclist connections in the short- to medium- term Refine discussion about the railway land as a barrier to movement given and enhancement of an existing crossing to the comment above east of Davis Street

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West Gippsland Library Corporation

40 Support intention of draft NDS with its acknowledgement that a P. 6 – Nyora Today (Section 1.3) Expand reference to mobile library service in report – p. 6 (Section 1.3 Mobile Library Service is run on a fortnightly basis Nyora Today) 41 The current service can provide sufficient services and facilities As above until the population reaches 2,500 people (up to 15 years) 42 A reliable, fast 4G internet connection is essential for current and As above future library service provision Add reference to this in community hub discussion on p. 28 43 The Library Corporation supports the priorities identified and As above, reference added on p. 28 notes the strong potential for efficiencies, partnerships and the development of key services for the provision of early years, youth and health services through the development of a Community Hub in Precinct A 44 The Mobile Library service to Nyora has the potential to build As above to a weekly service as population grows and if funding became available, bridging mobile services and a larger, static service 45 Support proposed location in town centre as part of a Noted community hub / service centre per the Community Infrastructure Plan 2014 46 The Library Corporation would strongly support a static library Noted – can be included in implementation / community services co- located in a future Community Hub next to the existing where relevant community centre, with a proposed building area of 1,400m2 (page 38). It should be noted that the minimum required floor space for a static library service within the proposed Community Hub would be 190m2

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Nyora Primary School

47 Playgroup attendance for Semester 1, 2016 (similar pattern over Add additional commentary around primary school numbers and previous years): demand for playgroup, after school care resources and day care as the population increases and more people move to the area but work in Mean 16, peak 20, lowest 11 other towns / cities Enrolment at PS – 52 at enrolment census, some have moved since then 48 Existing information to add to report as relevant: Noted – add into Nyora Today (Section 1.3) and community infrastructure sections as relevant Prep enrolments (approx. 12 per year): 11 (2016), 14 (2015), 12 (2014) Childcare facilities are needed as there is currently no day care or occasional care in the town The primary school doesn’t have enough resources to provide before and after school care They run “Sporting Schools” three nights a week after school (mainly younger kids attend) which is funded by the Federal Government Some parents would have private after school care arrangements (e.g. grandparents) 49 The lack of childcare is a disincentive for people who are looking Noted to build in Nyora Lang Lang currently has day care and a kindergarten (which provides an additional day care service) Some people to look for day care on their commute (e.g. where they work) which is also challenging / competitive 50 There are other human services lacking in Nyora such as Noted – reflected in community feedback and issues / opportunities medical / doctor discussions throughout report

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VicRoads

51 It is unclear from the report when the proposed works will This feedback relates to the Movement Section of be required at these locations. VicRoads requires a clearer the Strategy (Chapter 2), and to the Traffic Impact understanding of when intersection works are required and Assessment prepared by Traffix Group (Appendix suggest that an implementation plan be considered and to be D). developed between Council and VicRoads. The draft Nyora Development Strategy says the following in relation to the timing of intersection works at Table 21:

▪▪ Lang Lang-Poowong Road/Davis Street/ Forster Road = short-term, development of Precinct F

▪▪ Davis Street/Mitchell Street/Grundy Avenue – long-term, development of supermarket 52 The subdivisions will require Traffic Impact Assessments which For this and comments below, existing should be reviewed against the ultimate development plan information is included in Appendix D of the requirement. This may require interim works and contributions Strategy - Traffic Impact Assessment (Traffix for the ultimate design. Group, 2016) 53 Funding as shown in Table 5 for the various projects will need Funding table updated to remove reference to VicRoads, as required. to be revised. VicRoads should not be nominated as a funding source. 54 Consideration of the development of a SMARTROADS Road Use Noted - This approach can be taken as more detailed plans are prepared Hierarchy plan for Nyora. for implementation of the various road and intersection upgrades. It is also recommended that Council consider adopting the SmartRoads plan as something for the Shire as a whole. 55 A future East –West connector is shown on the Infrastructure Reference to Figure 6 - Movement Network Plan Although, this plan indicatively shows a cross-intersection, other more Assessment plan. An untreated cross road at the intersection detailed plans in the report show this as staggered T-intersections. with the Lang Lang –Poowong Road would not be acceptable. An untreated cross-intersection with Davis Street would be unacceptable, however, a roundabout or appropriately staggered T-intersections would be appropriate outcomes.

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No. COMMENT EXISTING REFERENCE RESPONSE / IMPLICATIONS 56 The provision of off street paths is the preferred option on the Discussion in Movement section of the Strategy - Noted - Council will consider implementing this approach in future as arterial road. refer to Chapter 2. required and in consultation with VicRoads. The provision of paths in this manner is proposed 57 The design of the roundabouts and intersection improvements Noted - Existing intersection concept designs included in Appendix D of will be required to be to the satisfaction of VicRoads. This must the Strategy are initial and indicative only and will be subject to further include all fees required for design, certification and works within consultation with VicRoads and the community in future. the road reserve. Add reference in Strategy to detail this response. 58 The use of desirable limits for the central islands of roundabouts Noted - All proposed infrastructure is required to meet VicRoads and will need to be adopted on the arterial road. This means that Council standards at the detailed design phase. 12m should be adopted in a 60km/hr speed environment. Both roundabout concept layouts have a central island radius of 10m which accords with absolute minimum under the relevant AustRoads standard. In this instance, 10m was found to work satisfactorily based on our swept path analysis using the necessary design vehicles for each movement. In relation to the Davis Street/Mitchell Street/Grundy Avenue design, the roundabout was designed to minimise size and land acquisition impacts and provide a better outcome for pedestrians. Both intersections are currently cross-intersections, so the introduction of roundabouts as proposed would not only be acceptable in a design sense, but also improve the existing function and operation of the same. 59 Provide 3.5m approach lanes unless agreed with VicRoads. The concept plans are indicative only, but are satisfactory and have had consideration to all matters such as existing lane widths, speed limit, land take, etc. More specific requirements can be addressed in the future when formal application plans are submitted. 60 A minimum of 5m width between kerbs on intersections will be The concept plans are indicative only. required. More specific requirements can be addressed in the future when formal application plans are submitted. 61 Allowance for vertical geometry regarding intersection Noted - As above. improvements and land acquisition.

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No. COMMENT EXISTING REFERENCE RESPONSE / IMPLICATIONS 62 Splitter islands for ‘T’ intersection at Hewson Street. This is The pedestrian crossing length across Hewson Street on our concept required for pedestrian safety if nothing else. plan is only approximately 10m. Although a splitter island would provide a benefit for pedestrian safety, we note that it would likely mean that land acquisition is required from the two corner properties to provide larger splays. 63 Provision of CHR(s) treatment at Hewson Street. This is a safer The Hewson Street/Davis Street concept layout was designed with the treatment than the one shown. aim of minimising works/costs by retaining the existing pavement whilst still providing an appropriate outcome. Providing a channelised short right-turn lane as requested by VicRoads would require road widening and potentially land acquisition. 64 Two driveways opposite the Hewson Street intersection will be These are existing driveways and it is not unusual for a driveway to be impacted. located opposite a unsignalised T-intersection. The driveways will not be impacted in terms of permitting all turning movements including right-in and right-out. Further investigation into these impacts and proposed methods to address this issue will be required to be investigated by Council in consultation with landowners at the detailed design phase, in future. 65 Provide road safety audits for all intersection improvements. This work will be undertaken by Council at the detailed design phase and in consultation with VicRoads, as required. This is a typical requirement which can be addressed in the future when formal application plans are submitted.

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