Cobram 2025 Cobram Strategy Plan - Moira Shire Council
Cobram 2025 Cobram Strategy Plan - Moira Shire Council
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<strong>Cobram</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
Final Report<br />
− <strong>Council</strong> should take a lead role in the preparation of the Development <strong>Plan</strong>s in<br />
consultation with relevant land owners and service authorities.<br />
12.2 Recommendations for Commercial Land <strong>Strategy</strong><br />
12.2.1 Amendment to the <strong>Moira</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning Scheme<br />
− Amend Clause 21.04 to replace the existing Settlement Strategies with the<br />
revised Settlement Strategies as per Section 13<br />
− Amend Clause 21.04 to replace the <strong>Cobram</strong> Structure <strong>Plan</strong> with the <strong>Cobram</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> as per Figure 12 in Section 13<br />
− Rezone land as per the recommendations of the Industrial Land review by<br />
Maunsell Australia, and as identified in Figure 9 to Business 4 Zone<br />
12.2.2 Other Actions<br />
− Undertake a Retail/Business Floorspace Analysis for <strong>Cobram</strong>.<br />
− Continue discussions with VicTrack in regard to the railway land<br />
− Facilitate the implementation of the recommendations of the <strong>Cobram</strong> Urban<br />
Design Framework, prepared by David Lock & Associates<br />
− Undertake an assessment into the feasibility of relocating the <strong>Cobram</strong><br />
Saleyards to the identified site in <strong>Cobram</strong>-Koonoomoo Road.<br />
− Encourage the relocation of bulky goods and other such retail outlets from the<br />
town centre.<br />
− Ensure the requirements of the Development <strong>Plan</strong> Overlay (as recommended<br />
in Section 12.1.1 above) include provision for appropriately located local<br />
neighbourhood convenience centres.<br />
− Investigate the establishment of a ‘<strong>Cobram</strong> Business Park’ in the triangle<br />
defined by Ritchie Road, <strong>Cobram</strong>-Koonoomoo Road and the Murray Valley<br />
Highway. The demand for such will be identified through a floorspace analysis<br />
(As per the above recommendation). If this area is to be developed for a<br />
business park, a Business 4 Zone is recommended, as is a Design and<br />
Development Overlay.<br />
12.3 Recommendations for Industrial Land <strong>Strategy</strong><br />
12.3.1 Amendment to the <strong>Moira</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning Scheme<br />
− Amend Clause 21.04 to replace the existing Settlement Strategies with the<br />
revised Settlement Strategies as per Section 13<br />
− Amend Clause 21.04 to replace the <strong>Cobram</strong> Structure <strong>Plan</strong> with the <strong>Cobram</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> as per Figure 12 in Section 13<br />
− Rezone all current rural land north and south of Karook Street to Industrial 1<br />
Zone, except Oasis Village, which we recommend to be rezoned Mixed Use<br />
Zone<br />
− Extend the industrial zoning west of Richie Road to encompass the abattoirs<br />
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