Locality Analysis - South Gippsland Shire Council

LOCALITY ANALYSIS STRATEGY VOL. 2 19/9/07
� The Recreation Reserve requires additional land, which is currently
owned by a developer and will be expense to acquire - looking for Shire
assistance to take a land contribution through future sub-division. The
addition of land will help to create and retain a centralised sports precinct.
� Have 2 services clubs, a sports stadium catering for squash and
basketball, swimming pool (seasonal).
� Primary school is looking to develop a cycling track, through Education
Dept funding. Looking at potential to connect to the Rec Reserve.
� Stadium
o Squash and basketball generally, badminton is no longer played.
Could be potential to add some new activities. Draw participants
from the neighbouring district(s). Stadium users have dropped off
over the past few years. Squash are back to 1 grade, no junior
competition anymore.
o Basketball used to have 7-8 junior teams, back to mixed junior
teams (maybe 5 or 6).
� Swimming pool
o The preference would be to retain and improve the existing
swimming pool.
o It would be expected that an improvement would be justifiable
throughout the community.
o In the short-term the heating of the pool may help to prolong the
operating season.
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� Bicycle paths and fitness centres were seen as priority facilities
to provide in Poowong if funds became available.
� Walking and cycling paths and the development and upkeep of
outdoor sporting facilities would meet recreation needs of
respondents.
� Walking was the main activity that people in Poowong would
like to do, but do not.
� Other comments included:
o Poowong community facilities are well above average
and are heavily supported financially by the local
community
o The Poowong/Nyora area is a high density horse area,
but apart from the Loch/Nyora Pony Club, Council
ignores this prominent family recreation activity
o Support for all community volunteer groups is needed.