Table of Contents - Nillumbik Shire Council

Hurstbridge Township StrategyHousing Strategy (2000) Nillumbik Shire CouncilThe Housing Strategy provides a strategic framework for future Council decision-makingrelating to settlement and housing within the Shire and to facilitate the planning of futurehousing so that the needs of future households are met. The Strategy recognises theimportance of housing and residential development in the Shire, however, any housingdevelopment needs to occur within the context of protecting the green wedge andmaintaining environmental values. The Strategy recognises however, that declininghousehold sizes, an aging population and an unmet demand for more affordable housingindicate the need for a greater diversity of housing in the future.Recreation Strategy (2000) Nillumbik Shire CouncilThis document was prepared to identify the needs of the Nillumbik community in relationto the provision of recreation and leisure facilities. The Strategy provides a strategicframework for recreation and leisure planning in the Shire over the next five to ten years.An inventory of all existing recreation and leisure facilities has been compiledincorporating community halls, ovals and indoor sporting stadiums. Communityconsultation was undertaken to determine participation trends of recreation and leisurefacilities in the Shire and to gain feedback regarding the condition of current facilities andperceived need/desire for new facilities.Diamond Creek Trail - Diamond Creek to Hurstbridge Feasibility Study (July 1999)ParklinksThis study was commissioned by Nillumbik Shire Council to determine the feasibility oflocating a bicycle trail between the Diamond Creek and the Hurstbridge townships. Threepossible alignments for the trail were considered being along the rail reserve, the DiamondCreek or the roadside. Each option was rated having regard to connectivity, amenity,experience, cost, safety, achievability, access to attractions, security and environmentalimpact. The final recommendation was for an alignment, which incorporates componentsfrom all three options and is staged to enable some sections to be developed as the need andthe opportunity arises.Yarra Catchment Action Plan (1999) Department of Natural Resources and EnvironmentThis plan has been developed as the ‘first ever Management Plan for the Yarra River,involving a total review of the policy objectives for the entire length of the Yarra andleading to a long term strategy for the river’. An assessment of catchment issues (criteria)affecting the 19 sub-catchments has been undertaken and included strategic land useplanning and development, stormwater management, sewage management, nativevegetation and fauna habitat enhancement, recreation and tourism and weed and pestanimal management. Criteria for each issue are reviewed in the context of community andagency experience and result in six sub-catchments being identified for priority action ofwhich includes the Diamond Creek sub-catchment. The Diamond Creek was included dueto the consistently high number of problems identified. These include severe waterwaydegradation, pressure for urban expansion along the corridor and nutrient problemsassociated with septic tanks and urban run-off.Disability Needs Analysis Final Report (February 1998) J. Prideaux and AssociatesThis report covers the whole of the Nillumbik Shire to provide Council with information forthe development of a policy to support best practice services and well focused programs forpeople with disabilities living in the Shire. Hurstbridge is identified as not being wellserviced by disability services and access. The report recommends improvement toeducating the community about local services and facilities. In summary the report foundthat there is a need for improved access to public transport and to develop communityawareness about individual local communities.Nillumbik Shire Council – March 2002 12