What is happening in Beechworth?
The Beechworth Community Planning meeting was held on Monday December 6, 2010 to discuss ideas around the following themes
- What projects could we undertake to keep our community thriving?
- How can we keep tourism and business thriving?
- How can we keep our community healthy and active?
A number of projects were identified through these discussions.
Below: L-R: Kath Chivers, Iris Mannik, Doreen Blake, Roberta Baker, Charlie Robinson and Rob Holden discuss potential projects for Beechworth.
Feedback on these projects revealed that many residents were more interested in finding additional support for existing projects, rather than starting new ones. A second round of consultation was begun to find projects currently, or about to be underway, that were in need of further support.
The projects identified for further support are as follows:
- Assisting the establishment of the Beechworth Men's Shed
- Assisting the Beechworth Community Support Group to stage a series of 'Know You Neighbour' events
As the process undertaken in Beechworth has differred from other towns in the Shire, the document summarising the Community Strengthening activities has been labelled a Community Vision. The Vision has been drafted, and includes the outcomes of both rounds of consulations.
The Vision is open for public comment until March 1, 2012, and can be downloaded below. Feedback can be mailed to Chris McGorlick, Community Strengthening Project Officer, 34 High Street Yackandandah, 3749, or via phone or email on the details below.
Draft Beechworth Community Vision
For further information on Community Strengthening activities in Beechworth, please contact Chris McGorlick on 1300 365 003, or via cmcgorlick@indigoshire.vic.gov.au