Loddon Tracks and Trails Strategy - Loddon Shire Council

5.0 Vision and Principles
5.1 Our Vision
Loddon Shire contains a series of tracks and trails that link key facilities and attractions
within townships and across the municipality, promoting physical, social, environmental
and economic benefits for residents and visitors to the region.
5.2 Our Principles
Loddon Shire Council will consider the following planning principles when making
decisions about upgrading existing tracks or trails or developing new tracks and trails:
Principle Description
Access and equity Upgrades and developments that allow for greater access to
tracks and trails for people of all ages, genders, abilities and
socio-economic backgrounds.
Sustainability
Partnerships
Linkages
Community
connectedness and
strengthening
Diversity of
Experience
Community benefit
Provision of a safe
environment
Enhancing the
natural and cultural
environment
Initiatives, that following suitable planning and research, are
considered sustainable from participation, longevity, economic,
environmental, maintenance and social perspectives.
Initiatives that include a range of relevant partners, so that
limited resources are maximised and facilities are not
duplicated.
Initiatives that connect trails with key community and tourism
infrastructure through a series of self-contained loops.
Initiatives which encourage the community to be involved in
the planning, implementation and management of tracks and
trails wherever possible.
Initiatives that are dispersed throughout the municipality
offering participants opportunities to experience diverse
landscapes, cultural aspects, flora, fauna and vistas by foot,
wheelchair, cycle, horseback, canoe or kayak
Initiatives that provide physical, social, economic and
environmental benefits to the community.
Initiatives that encourage a safe environment that adheres to
Australian Safety Standards, Healthy By Design Guidelines
and other relevant industry standards concerning safety.
Initiatives that provide opportunities to improve understanding
and greater appreciation of natural and cultural features of the
Shire through education and interpretation
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