South Gippsland Shire Council

7 Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan | Context Report
3 Background
3.1 Korumburra Township Structure Plan
Korumburra has previously been the subject of a substantial planning effort. The focus
of these efforts has been to plan for future growth and to ensure that development
creates the strongest and most sustainable township for local residents. Most notably,
the KOrumburra Structure Plan was prepared by Council in 2010.
Following a request from Council, the Minister for Planning’s Priority Development Panel
(PDP) agreed to provide advice relating to the future direction and content of the
Korumburra Structure Plan, and in particular the future role of the Korumburra Town
Centre and the former municipal saleyards site. The PDP prepared a detailed report
titled Korumburra Town Centre and Structure Plan, May 2010.
In response to the PDP’s recommendations, the Structure Plan was amended and a
planning scheme amendment process commenced. Following further consultation with
the community and a Panel Hearing, the recommendations of the Structure Plan were
incorporated into the South Gippsland Planning Scheme in February 2013.
The Structure Plan is a comprehensive study of Korumburra and provides a strategic
framework for the future physical development of the township over the next 20 years. It
identifies a future vision for the town that captures the community’s objectives and
aspirations for Korumburra. It also provides a series of planning, design and
development objectives that will be upheld in order to attain the vision. The Structure
Plan was informed by an extensive process of community consultation and background
research, as well as the PDP’s report.
In regard to the Town Centre, the Structure Plan identifies the specific issues and
opportunities it faces, and the important and ongoing social, economic and
environmental role that the Town Centre will have in the future of Korumburra. The
Structure Plan seeks to maintain the primacy of the Town Centre as the location for
retail, business, leisure, entertainment, community, civic, cultural activities, services and
facilities. In regard to commercial areas outside the Town Centre, such as the
Saleyards and the Mixed Use Zone, the Structure Plan designates these areas as the
preferred location for non Town Centre retail uses such as trade supplies, hardware and
timber, agricultural and machinery sales and service businesses.
The PDP recommendations similarly provide further guidance on detailed issues to be
addressed in the Town Centre and made the specific recommendation for Council to:
Undertake as a priority preparation of a detailed framework plan for the Town Centre
(consistent with the broad guidance of the Structure Plan) to establish an inclusive and
integrated approach to the design, development, operation and management of the
centre.
3.2 Korumburra Central
Korumburra Central is a group of key projects Council is working closely with the
community on to improve the growth and strength of the Town Centre and make it an
attractive place to live, work and shop. The Town Centre Framework Plan is major
initiative of Korumburra Central.
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3.3 The Vision for the Korumburra Town Centre
A vision for the Korumburra, rra, including
the Town Centre, was developed with the
community as a part of the Structure Plan process:
Vision
A thriving and sustainable town, where the rural town
characteristics and a relationship to the rolling
agricultural hills of South Gippsland have been
retained and are valued.
Having a vibrant Town Centre as the primary
location for business, retail, entertainment and
community activities, providing a full range of
goods, services and facilities for the local and
regional population, and tourists.
Providing its community with a comprehensive range
of health, education, leisure, recreation and social
facilities.
Providing residential accommodation for all age
groups, family types and lifestyles.
Having strong transport linkages to Melbourne and
Gippsland.
Having a strong and distinctive sense of community
pride that reflects the rich cultural, social and
environmental heritage of the town.
Having a road traffic network that appropriately
manages heavy vehicle movements through the Town
Centre.
A community where all residents have access to a
quality pedestrian and cycle network linking them to
key services and facilities.
An attractive and vibrant tourism destination.
Having a sustainable economy providing employment
for the local community and region.
A community, which minimises energy requirements
and is committed to environmentally sustainable
development principles.