Meeniyan Community Plan 2010 - South Gippsland Shire Council

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Population ProfileEmploymentOther Information Deemed Relevant by the Local CommunityIn the 2006 Census, there were 287 families in Meeniyan (Suburb), 134 Couple families with children, 120 Couple families without children, 30One Parent families and 3 stated as other.The median weekly individual income for a person aged 15 years and over who were usual residents was $402, compared with $466 in Australia.The median weekly household income was $837, compared with $1, 027 in Australia. The median weekly family income was $1, 073 comparedwith $1, 171 in Australia.There were a total of 435 private dwellings counted in Meeniyan (Suburb) including 42 unoccupied private dwellings; 99.0% being separatehouses and 1.0% were semi-detached, row or terrace houses, town houses with no flats, units or apartments or other dwellings. Of the occupiedprivate dwellings 286 were family households, 92 Lone person households and 6 groups households.2

South Gippsland Shire wide statisticsSouth Gippsland has a thriving economy with over 7,000 businessescontributing to an annual output of over $2.8 billion.South Gippsland has one of the lowest unemployment rates in AustraliaIndustry by value in Million DollarsForestry andfishing, $212Retail trade, $160The latest population estimate is 27,165 people as at June 2008.This is 872 more people in the five years from 2003 and represents anaverage annual growth rate of 0.7%. It is projected that the populationof South Gippsland will rise to 32,000 by 2031.The Shire has approximately 14,000 dwellings and about 18,500rateable properties.Agriculture, $313Oil and gas, $109Property andbusinessservices, $177Manufacturing, $694Construction, $250Meeniyan Pop Trends2001501005000-4years5-14years15-24years25-54years55-64years65yearsand over20012006120100806040200TotalfamiliesCouplefamiliesw ithchildrenCouplefamiliesw ithoutchildrenOne parentfamiliesOtherfamilies200120063

SportingfacilitiesMeeniyan Hall as thehub of the communityArt & Craft Shops& GalleriesCommunityGatheringPlacesPeople canwalkeverywhereThe environmentThe peopleVaried EntertainmentTrees in theMain StreetVibrantCommunityAttitudeSmall & friendlyeducation facilitiesThe People’sPark4

InvitationIf you would like to join any of the listedMeeniyan Community Groups—or wouldlike to be involved in any of the identifiedPriority Project teams, there are variousways to get in touch!• Contact the Meeniyan Progress Association(MPA) — their meetings areheld on the third Tuesday of each month,starting at 8.30pm at Meeniyan Hall• Pick up a ‘New Resident’ kit —availableat the Meeniyan Post Office with allgroup contact details.• Log on to the Meeniyan Websitewww.meeniyan.org.auLog on to South Gippsland Shire councilwebsite www.southgippsland.vic.gov.auand go to the community directoryCommunication• Meeniyan Newsletter• Meeniyan Business Directory• Meeniyan community noticeboards at thefollowing locations : Art gallery, Hall, PostOffice, Newsagents, Milk Bar and CraftShopCommunity Groups• Cubs & Scouts and Brownie Guides• Meeniyan Junior & Senior CFA• MADS (Meeniyan Amateur Dramatic Society)• T.O.W.N (Take off Weight Naturally)• CWA (Country Women's Association)• Meeniyan Red Cross• Tarwin Valley Primary School• Kindergarten & PreSchool• Meeniyan & District RSL• Meeniyan Progress Association• Meeniyan Hall Committee• Meeniyan Historical Society• Meeniyan Recreation Reserve Committee• Meeniyan Youth Club/Committee• Meeniyan Traders Group• Garden Club• Meeniyan Neighborhood Watch• Bridge Club• MACS (Meeniyan Area Community Shop)• Meeniyan & District Community Bank SteeringCommittee• Friends of Southern Rail Trail• Meeniyan Scouts• Lyrebird Arts Council• Meeniyan Cemetery Trust• Meeniyan TOWN Club• Stony Creek Landcare• Meeniyan Art Gallery• Meeniyan PlaygroupRecreationCLUBS:• Meeniyan Dumbalk United (MDU) NetballClub• South Gippsland Netball• Table Tennis• MDU Football Club• MDU Cricket Club• Meeniyan Bowls• Meeniyan Indoor Bowls Club• Meeniyan Golf• Meeniyan Basketball• Meeniyan Volleyball• Meeniyan Tennis Club• Meeniyan Stony Creek Pony Club• Meeniyan Archers• Stony Creek Pony Club• Stony Creek Football• Stony Creek Netball• Stony Creek Racing Club• Fitness ClassesChurches• Catholic• Uniting• Church of England• Christian Fellowship• Ecumenical Choir5

The Community Plan is a document, which may be used as a reference for any individuals or organisations wishing to understand more about theaspirations of the Meeniyan Community. The Community Plan, which reflects the view of a wide cross-section of the Community, contains aVision for Meeniyan for the next five years.Contained in the Plan is also a list of priority areas, which the Community believes should be focused on to fulfil the Vision. In addition, suggestedactions plans, which may be undertaken to fulfil the Vision, are included.Essentially, the Community Plan looks at what we value in Meeniyan and what we want it to become.Meeniyan is committed to remaining a desirable and liveable town of quality that provides for the needs of all its residents and visitors whilstretaining the small town atmosphere and spiritMeeniyan will continue to welcome new cultures and age groups, and to encourage opportunities for all people to fulfil their potential. Thisincludes a commitment to encouraging opportunities for the young people in entertainment, education, employment and exercise. It will continueto support the cultural and artistic ambience of the community.It will work to support the planned growth of the town, with a stronger commercial centre encouraging a relevant and suitable increase ofnecessary services and businesses to provide for the community.The purpose of the Meeniyan Community Plan is to provide the opportunity for the Community to discuss and decide the future it sees for itself.The plan will provide residents with certainty in regards to growth and development in the town, the types of services that can realistically beprovided, the opportunities that are available now and in the future. It will set priorities in areas such as infrastructure, health, roads and thedevelopment of land.This plan is owned by the community and will form the basis of discussion with other interested groups such as government and business in thefuture. It is not a static plan but an evolving one which will provide us with much needed direction into what is otherwise an uncertain future. Itwill be a way of mapping the future for ourselves and our children and hopefully set a good foundation for our grandchildren.6

COMMUNITY PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION – THE PROCESSPROMOTION AND COMMUNICATION OF THE COMMUNITY PLAN PROCESS1. Pre Community Promotion and CommunicationThe major objective of the Community Plan development process has been to ensure that all members of the community had the opportunity tocontribute to the creation of the community plan for MeeniyanThe Integrated Community Plan development process for Meeniyan commenced with South Gippsland Shire Council Project Officers gathering allexisting information, reports and previous community consultations that had occurred over the past 5 years. This information was then formed intoa Community Plan Working Document and introduced at the Meeniyan Progress Association (MPA) meeting to invite the community to participatein the Integrated Community Planning process.The MPA put forward their community to undergo the process as a partnership project with the South Gippsland Shire Council. Keyrepresentatives from the community were nominated to form a Community Planning Working Group to work with Project Officers throughout theprocess to ensure the Community Planning process met the individual needs of the community.The process then included communication and involvement of the broad community of Meeniyan for the development of the Integrated CommunityPlan. This involved:• Individual presentation by South Gippsland Shire Council to the Meeniyan community• Establishment of a Community Planning Working Group• Fortnightly Working Group Meetings over a 2 month period leading up to the Community Planning Workshop• Fortnightly revised Working Document versions to reflect community consultation and feedback• Advertising and promotion to the community for the Community Workshops through the delivery of notices to householders, communitynotices, newspaper articles and newspaper advertisements• Distribution of final version Working Document to all Community Groups and Organisations and copies available from several local points• All updated versions of the Working Document available on the Meeniyan website and distributed to all Working Group members• Community workshop held and facilitated by the South Gippsland Shire Council to identify Priority Projects and Community Project Teams• Youth specific engagement sessions and meetings• Development of the Vision for Meeniyan and the Draft Meeniyan Community Plan• Presentation of the Draft Meeniyan Community Plan to community members and other key stakeholders for comment• Distribution of the finalised Meeniyan Community Plan7

2. Post Community Plan Promotion and CommunicationOnce the Draft Community Plan was developed, the plan was distributed to members of the community to allow for review and feedback. After anagreed review period any changes were incorporated and the finalised version of the Community Plan available to the broad community ofMeeniyan.3. Community Plan Distribution and ActionThe completed Community Plan will be available for all members of the Meeniyan community. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed tosupport the community of Meeniyan and the project action teams to action their Priority Projects outlined in the Community Plan. The communitywill be regularly informed of progress in relation to the Community Plan.WHO WAS INVOLVED IN DEVELOPING THE COMMUNITY PLAN?4. Community Organisation and Working Group TeamThe Community Plan process began with the presentation of the Integrated Community Planning Process to the Meeniyan community in November2009, to confirm involvement of the Meeniyan community in the Integrated Community Planning project. The Community Planning Working Groupwas the contact organisation for the process. The Working Group consisted of 4 representatives from the community and South Gippsland ShireCouncil staff members. The Community Planning Working Group members were as follows:Community Representatives: Council Staff MembersAvril van Wamel Marzia Maurilli - Project OfficerSally Hoskins John Ernst - Project OfficerJohn Cocking Barbara Look - Project OfficerClive Hope5. The CommunityThe Community Plan has been developed with those members of the community who have an interest in the future of Meeniyan. People involvedin the community meetings and workshop session included permanent, part-time and previous residents of the local community and surroundingareas.8

Community PlanningWorking GroupFormed 19/1/2010CommunityIdeasAcknowledgementof all previousreports(See Bibliography)CommunityConsultationAn ongoing processDecisionMakingCommunityPlanning Workshop27/3/2010First &SubsequentCommunityPlan DraftsProposedactionsFinalCommunityPlanOngoingReview andReporting onprogressIdentificationof PriorityProjectsFormationof ProjectTeamsImplementationof actionsforPriority ProjectsApproximately 70 community members attended the Meeniyan Community Planning Workshop held on Saturday March 27th 2010.All previously identified community ideas collected during the consultation process of the community planning were on display duringthe workshop. Each community participant was given five dots to place next to the projects that they considered to be communitypriorities. All dots were then added and the projects receiving the most dots were identified as the priority projects. The results are asfollows:9

LiveabilityObjective : Meeniyan is committed to remain a desirable and liveable town of quality providing for the needs of all its residents and visitors whilst maintainingthe small town spirit and atmosphere.Key ProjectsPriorityVotesWho will work on it• Upgrade of unsafe roads & side streets eg: Ross Street 25 Traffic Management Project TeamformedStatusHas been listed by Cr Newtonas a Priority to be sealed• South Gippsland Hwy, Whitelaw St, Geale St & Hanily Stintersection9 Traffic Management Project Teamformed• Seal the drive around the Recreation Reserve & bowlingclub7 Project Team formed• Speed restrictions on town fringe roads 4 Project Team formed• Medical centre—reinstate weekly visits from doctors 4 Project Team formed• Parking near Tanderra Park and a toilet block at the back ofTanderra Park3 Project Team formed• Pedestrian crossing in town 2 Letter from Vic Roads advisingthat this is not planned• Hard Rubbish and Garden Rubbish Kerbside Collection 2• Better public transport 1 Project Team begun• High Speed internet/broadband Project Team formed10

Natural & Built EnvironmentObjective: To protect & enhance the rural town that combines urban amenities, rural environment and atmosphere, and native flora and fauna.Key ProjectsPriorityVotesWho will work on itStatus• Cleaning road & fallen trees from roadsides & eliminatingfire hazards4• Road upgrade and more adequate roads maintenance 2 Traffic Management Project Teamformed• Have land adjacent to the Recreation Reserve and RailTrail open for development• Further development of wetlands (Boardwalks & birdhides) after this has been established as part of thesewerage system, making them an education/wildlifeinformation center, including picnic facilities22 Wetlands Project Team formed• Develop the area opposite the Kuhne’s residence(DSE/Vic Roads?) as rest area for travellers and/or wildlife reserve/nature strip to complement the wetlandsnearby1 Wetlands Project Team formed• Swimming Pool 1 Project Team begun11

Engaging our YouthObjective: To provide a range of opportunities for young people and their families, including education, employment, entertainment, and exercise (healthy lifestyle);to encourage youth retention in the area; to counter the “Online but disconnected” aspect.Key ProjectsPriorityVotesWho will work on itStatus• Playground at Recreation Reserve 10 Playground Project Team formed• Safe place for kids to skateboard and blade 6 Skate Park Project Team formed• Youth Hall restoration 3• Skate park to competition standard; BMX track foryouth2 Skate Park Project Team formed12

Town InfrastructureObjective: A strong, bustling community; desirable for growth; stronger commercial centre and more services.Key ProjectsPriorityVotesWho will work on itStatus• Retirement Village 12 Retirement Village ProjectTeam formed• Sewerage dump station for campervans and caravans 9 Camping/Caravan ProjectTeam formed• Road at the back of the shops—recognised, maintainedand sealed9 Traffic Management ProjectTeam formedIn hand already• Assistance in maintenance of the Meeniyan Hall & FinishHall Project5 Hall Project Team formed• Development of permanent ‘market’ site for midweekmarket4 Project Team begun• Upgrade Recreation Reserve 3• Town Zoning Project team already inexistence.In hand already13

TourismObjective: To have good amenities for locals and visiting tourists and to keep the town attractive for all.Key ProjectsPriorityVotesWho will work on itStatus• Re-open camping ground 12 Camping/Caravan ProjectTeam formed• Make Meeniyan an RV friendly town (provision of caravanpark and/or dumping stations for motor homes & caravans)5 Camping/Caravan ProjectTeam formed• Internet Café and better facilities for tourist information 5 Project Team formed• Signage 2 Project Team begun• Parking for caravans and boats 1 Camping/Caravan ProjectTeam formed• Tourist/Community Park including rotunda & play areanear CFA/Rail Trail1• Annual Festival 1• Guidelines/restrictions for shop frontages 114

Business GrowthObjective: A tidy town with good quality developmental guidelines and sustainable businessesKey projects we Need!PriorityVotesWho will work on itStatus• Community bank 20 Community Bank Project Teamformed• Importance of retaining pharmacy and service station 5In hand already• Establishment of New Supermarket 1 (currently in progress)• Regional Art Gallery 115

Liveability Town InfrastructureKey ProjectsStatusKey ProjectsStatus• 24 hour policing• Bigger School• Walking Trail—stadium to recreationreserve & join to rail trail• Fix BBQ-Rotunda in people’s park• More Street Lighting• Restricted parking signs/bus parkingonly outside toilet blockTourism• Sewerage—upgrading and effects onthe town’s public healthKey Projects• Tourist Guide UpgradeStatusNatural & Built Environment Business GrowthKey ProjectsStatusKey ProjectsStatus• Maintain Bicentennial Walk/Walkingtracks• Visiting services—legal, Centrelink,Seniors’ advice etcEngaging our YouthKey ProjectsStatus• Retaining Service Station andPharmacy; Developing awareness ofall businesses• Playground at Tanderra Park16

These projects were identified as priorities by the Meeniyan Communityat the Community Planning Workshop Saturday 27th March 2010.Traffic Management and Upgrading of unsafe roadsCommunity BankRetirement VillageCamping and Caravan Park(including RV Sewerage Dump)Playground at Recreation Reserve& Skate ParkMeeniyan HallWetlands at Stony Creek(These are not in any priority order)17

COMMUNITY PROJECT ACTION PLANSPRIORITY AREAS AND ACTION PLANS TO DELIVERThe following tables outline the initial action plans developed for each of the priority areas as astarting point for projects.The Community Action Plans are developed to provide the community with a broad guidelinetoward achieving its objectives and overall goals over an initial five year period. TheCommunity Actions Plans are developed and owned by the community for the community as ashared vision for the future and are the responsibility of the community and shared partnershipswith Local, State and Federal Government.For each priority project the Meeniyan Community Plan Project Teams in consultation withSouth Gippsland Shire Council, District Community Groups and other Key Stakeholders asrequired, will manage and initiate implementation of projects as agreed. The following actionplans will be reviewed by the Meeniyan Community Plan Project Teams and also by thecommunity on an annual basis.18

1. Traffic Management and Unsafe RoadsProject Name: Traffic Management and Unsafe RoadsAim: To address issues of concern, to make Meeniyan a safer place for all.Actions Timeline Status Partnerships Resources Barriers Responsible1. Seek additional information fromrelevant authorities regarding criticalelements of each action area to enableprioritising and to determine futureactions2. A Roundabout at the intersection ofthe South Gippsland Highway, GealeStreet, Hanily Street.3. A pedestrian crossing across SouthGippsland Highway.4. Walk through from the Tarwin ValleyPrimary School to the RecreationReserve5. Ross Street:• Improved maintenance• Widening• Sealing• Speed Restrictions6. McIlwaine Street:• Improved maintenance• Speed restrictions• Altered traffic management signage toensure safety• Deletion of this route from the satelliteNavigation System maps to eliminatenon-local through traffic7. Sealing of the road between theshops and the rail trailIn handVic Roads/SGSC/DSE/HallCommitteeRail Trail AuthorityTarwin Valley PSRec Reserve CommitteeVic RoadsSGSCYouth Committee addressingthis action—this groupwill offer their assistanceto them.N u m b e r o fpotential stakeholdersinvolvedEthel to researchschool bus routesand safety withMackie Bus LinesAvril to check withVic Roads re roundaboutsand crossingsAvril to check withVic Roads re roundaboutsand crossingsDavid to establishownership of roadswith SGSCLyn to enquire respeed restrictionsDavid to establishownership of roadswith SGSCLyn to enquire respeed restrictionsSally to research SatNav upgrades19

2. Community BankProject Name: Community BankAim: To start a Meeniyan & District Community Bank in MeeniyanActions Timeline Status Partnerships Resources Barriers Responsible1. Pledge Process Next 8 months Over halfway there Individuals, Communitygroups, local businessSteeringMembersCommitteePopulation area wehave is defined byother communitybanks being close2. Feasibility Study 4 weeks Selected consultantarranged financeRSD, Steering committeemembers, R egionalDevelopment VicRegional DevelopmentVic, Pledgees,Steering CommitteeMembersReturn rate onfeasibility studiesR S D , S t e e r i n gCommittee, BendigoBank3. Prospectus 12 weeks After Feasibility stage RSD, Bendigo Bank,Pledgees,Community Members,BusinessesRSD, Bendigo Bank,Other CommunityBanksApathy in thecommunity,R S D , S t e e r i n gCommittee, BendigoBank4. Training & Fit out 6 weeks After prospectusStageBendigo Bank, OtherCommunity banks,Businesses, RSDBendigo Bank, OtherCommunity banks,Businesses, RSD,Board MembersL o c a t i o n , S t a f fselection / EmploymentMeeniyan & DistrictCommunity BankBoard, Bendigo Bank5. Launch 2011 After training & fitout stageMeeniyan & DistrictCommunity Bank Board,Bendigo BankMeeniyan & DistrictCommunity BankBoard, Bendigo Bank,Media, CouncilB e n d i g o B a n k ,Council,Meeniyan & DistrictCommunity BankBoard, Bendigo Bank20

3. Retirement VillageProject Name: Retirement VillageAim: To explore the potential for establishing a Retirement Village in Meeniyan.Actions Timeline Status Partnerships Resources Barriers Responsible1. SGSC Positive Ageing Strategy—currently on hold, when it resumes,Meeniyan’s project will be addressedOn holdSGSCDHSDPCDShire wide study ofageing needs, servicesinfrastructure etcCurrently on hold2. Location for Retirement Village inMeeniyan—need for independent studyNo identified locationat present3. Research other locations state andnationwide that have established aretirement village4. Consider a private operator comparedto publicRetirementassociationVillage21

4. Camping/Caravan ParkProject Name: Camping/Caravan ParkAim: To establish camping and caravan facilities for Meeniyan and its visitors.Actions Timeline Status Partnerships Resources Barriers Responsible1. RV Dumping station—waiting approvalfrom DSE2. Establish a Camping Ground that isRV FriendlyCurrently onholdIn handO n g o i n gdiscussionsDSE/SGSCSG WaterRec Reserve CommitteeMPACMCA*DSE/SGSCRec Reserve CommitteeLocationRec Reserves arepublic placesDSE maintain RecReserves as publicand RV friendly —c a m p s i t e s a r emanaged and notpublic* CMCA = Camping & Motorhome Association22

5 (a) Playground at RecreationProject Name: Playground at Recreation ReserveAim: To establish a playground at the Meeniyan Recreation ReserveActions Timeline Status Partnerships Resources Barriers Responsible1.Bank Account; two signatories;Youth Committee—structured.In place Sub-committee ofM e e n i y a n R e cReserve & HallCommittee2.Fundraising/Sponsorship opportunities,awareness raising and public discussion;Community Support—petition with 400+signatories2010 andearly 2011In place M e e n i y a n R e cReserve Committee,MPABricks; donation tins;sponsorship levelsetcNeed for Publicliability insurance?Incorporation?3. Finalise the location of the playgroundand Skate Park at the RecreationReserveA t t h eM e e n i y a nR e c r e a t i o nR e s e r v eC o m m i t t e emeeting onWed 9 th JuneMeeniyan RecreationReserve CommitteeFaye (Playground) &Kevin (Skate Park)4. Website In place5. Tarwin Valley Primary School JuniorSchool Councillors will run anawareness-raising campaign at theschoolTerm 3 2010 T a r w i n V a l l e yP r i m a r y S c h o o lJunior School CouncilBrett (Principal ofTVPS)6. Provide quotes for consultants toundertake concept plan to MeeniyanYouth Committee for Pla nningDevelopment Study applicationDue 30 th July2010MeeniyanCommitteeYouthSouth GippslandShire Council Grants7. Assist with preparation of futuregrants, including Victorian Sports &Recreation GrantEnd of March2011MeeniyanCommitteeYouth23

5 (b) Skate ParkProject Name: Skate ParkAim: To establish a skate park at the Meeniyan Recreation ReserveActions Timeline Status Partnerships Resources Barriers ResponsibleA. Finalise the location of the playground At the MeeniyanM e e n i y a n R e c r e a t i o nand skate park at the Recreation R e c r e a t i o nReserve CommitteeReserveReserve Committeemeeting onWed 9 th JuneB. Decide on specific plans for the skateparkC. Talk to construction designersregarding the skate park (re. estimate ofcosts to do this planning)At June meetingfor the Skate Parkworking groupBefore July SkatePark workinggroup meetingSkate Park Constructioncompany (eg. Convic)D. Provide specifications & quotes toMeeniyan Youth Committee for PlanningDevelopment Study applicationDue 30 th July2010Meeniyan Youth CommitteeE. Continue to raise funds, awarenessand public discussion for the projectThroughout 2010and early 2011Meeniyan Rec. ReserveCommittee,Meeniyan Progress Assoc.G. Organise an event that raises fundsand awareness with the young people ofMeeniyan and surrounding districtsLate 2010 South Gippsland YouthCouncilH. Assist with the Expression of Interestapplication for Community FacilityFunding, SGSC, linked to a VictorianSports & Recreation grantEnd of March2011Meeniyan Youth Committee24

6. Meeniyan HallProject Name: Meeniyan HallAim: To establish a low-maintenance Hall for the futureActions Timeline Status Partnerships Resources Barriers Responsible1. To continue the Hall upgrade—working with SGSC to exploreapplications for leveraging funding tofinance further works30/7/2010 South GippslandShire CouncilGrants Officer2. Decide on re-cladding hall with newmaterial—exploring further relevantstate funding - with potential leveragefundingAfter theD e c e m b e rA n n u a lmeeting andthen as soonas grants areapprovedDSESouth GippslandShire CouncilHall Committee25

7. Wetlands at Stony CreekProject Name: Wetlands at Stony CreekAim: To encourage wetland planting and development for public useActions Timeline Status Partnerships Resources Barriers Responsible1. To form a project team—as a subcommitteeof MPA)2. Define steps to initiate planting anddevelopmentNext meeting10/6/10I n f a n tWelfare CentreSG Water/ SGSCRail Trail CommitteeLandcare/SchoolsNature and bird clubsTourism groups3. Form planting groups4 . O n g o i n g m a i n t e n a n c e a n dsustainability—foundation of ‘Friends of’group26

INTEGRATED COMMUNITY PLANNING STRUCTURECOMMUNITYPLANNING WORKSHOPSee also the CommunityPlanning Processflowchart. (p9)COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVEBODY*INTEGRATEDCOMMUNITYPLAN (ICP)PROJECT TEAMSIdentified Partners:- Strategy partner- Relevant Council Representative/OfficerPROJECT ACTION PLAN(Use template) attach to ICPOUTCOME: Well targeted resources.* This might be a town association or a group made up of several community groups.27

PLANPROJECTSPROJECT TEAMSEvery sixmonthsMonitor progress of projectsSupport and assist implementation of projectsReporting:• Action Plan template• Public information promotionalEverytwelvemonthsEvaluation/Review of Priority ProjectsCompletion of Priority ProjectsUpgrade existing projects as new prioritiesInclude newly identified projects or changingprioritiesINPUTMEENIYANCOMMUNITYMEENIYAN PROGRESSASSOCIATION (MPA)VIASOUTH GIPPSLANDSHIRE COUNCILEveryfiveyearsReview existing Community PlanCommunity Consultation ProcessRevise/Update Community PlanNewslettersMeeting minutesNoticeboardsEtc!28

This section lists documents used as reference materials in developing the Community Plan and key Counciland other government strategies that are relevant for the Meeniyan community.• 2000 South Gippsland Shire Cherettes• Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006 Census (held on 8 August 2006)• Meeniyan Public Meeting—1 August 2000• Meeniyan and District Recreation Network Planning Meeting December 2004 outcomes• 2009 Carnivale Workshop— ‘wish list’• Feasibility Study Submission for Meeniyan to provide a Tourism Information Centre29

Grants to the community over the past 5 years04/05Meeniyan Cemetery Trust Shelter construction for cemetery $ 3,625.00Meeniyan Mechanics Institute Inc. Crockery $ 1,150.00Meeniyan Mechanics Institute Inc. Chairs $ 1,500.00Meeniyan Pony Club Inc. Construction of arena $ 5,000.00Meeniyan Progress Ass. Meeniyan Tourist Pamphlet05/06MDU Football Netball Club Kitchen Crockery $ 1,237.50Meeniyan & District Tennis Club Replace Fence $ 5,000.00Meeniyan Art Gallery Air conditioner $ 1,320.00Meeniyan Bowling Club Wheelchair Access $ 1,266.00Meeniyan Community Garden Inc Garden Setup $ 2,400.00Meeniyan Mechanics Institute Curtains $ 1,400.00Meeniyan Pony Club Equipment Trailer06/07Meeniyan Art Gallery IncEstablishment of Print Making Studio atMeeniyan Art Gallery $ 1,445.00Meeniyan Bowling Club Inc Heating/ Cooling system $ 2,900.00Meeniyan Mechanics Institute Purchase of Tables $ 1,230.00Meeniyan Progress AssociationTwin Electric BBQ and stainless steel tofor Tanderra Park $ 4,702.0007/08Meeniyan Pony Club Amenities Toilet Block $ 5,000.0030

08/09Meeniyan Amateur Dramatics Society Inc Establishment of Meeniyan Amateur Dramatics Society $ 5,000.00Meeniyan Art Gallery Inc Construction of secure room for the storage of Art works $ 2,824.00Meeniyan Bowling ClubKitchen improvements, including purchase and fitting ofdishwasherMeeniyan Cemetery Trust Fence the perimeter of the Cemetery Grounds $ 5,000.00Meeniyan Recreation Reserve Committee Jim Goldsmith Memorial Gate & Access Track09/10Meeniyan Dumbalk United Football Netball Club Purchase of Kitchen crockery and utensilsMeeniyan Art Gallery Tables and Chairs $ 600.00Meeniyan Bowling Club Purchase ride on mower $ 1,995.00Update of electricity power boards at clubhouse, workshop,and pump shed $ 2,052.00Meeniyan Golf ClubMeeniyan Mechanics Institute Ongoing general repair, painting and upkeep. $ 5,000.00Meeniyan Pony Club Kitchen upgrade $ 500.00Meeniyan Progress Association Inc Meeniyan Newsletter $ 2,650.00Meeniyan Recreation Reserve Committee ofManagement 2nd entrance for Rec Reserve31

South Gippsland Shire Council, through the Community Strengthening team, proudly supporting the Meeniyan Community in the Community Planning Process.