What is happening in Sandy Creek?
A new approach to engaging small communities was adopted for Sandy Creek. The 'small towns approach' involved condensing several months of consultation into two whole community meetings, while allowing the community to determine how these sessions would work best for them, and what format the plan they produce would be in.
A project brainstorming session was held in late 2011, which produced numerous ideas for the advancement of Sandy Creek. These ideas were distributed around the community, and prioritised over a BBQ dinner at a second session. The top project priorities are as follows:
- Improve communications with upgrades to mobile phone reception and optic fibre cabling
- Build a changeable communtiy events noticeboard or sign
- Have the reservoir classified as a nature reserve
The communtiy decided that they would like their plan to be a single A3 sheet, that could be displayed easily on a wall. The plan that was drafted is currently open for comment until March 1. A copy of the plan can be download below.
Sandy Creek Community Plan Draft
If you would like to comment on the draft, provide feedback, or request any further information about the Sandy Creek Community Plan, please phone Community Strengthening Project Officer Scott Landells on 1300 365 003, or email slandells@indigoshire.vic.gov.au.