Gisborne to Riddells Creek off-road trail feasibility study (including Gisborne - Macedon – Woodend as per 1.1.3) Daylesford to Macedon Ranges Rail Trail inclusive of linking Woodend and Kyneton. Township specific heritage, arts or loop trails. Short Long Short Long Engineering/ Infrastructure $50,000 (planning) 1.1.2 Implement priority recommendations from the Shire’s Open Space Strategy including: Developing open space in Gisborne for sports fields function to cater for growth. Preparing a masterplan for Gisborne Racecourse Reserve and Magnet Hill. Implementing an off road trail along the Campaspe River in Kyneton. Planning and providing an off road circuit in Riddells Creek. Establishing a social family recreation space in Romsey (GRAAP). Improving facilities at Gilbert Gordon oval in Woodend. Developing social family recreation space at Lancefield Park. Preparing a masterplan for Ash Wednesday Park in Macedon. Investigating a heritage trail in Malmsbury. Most of these priority actions are underway at different stages with short term planning and medium term Recreation and Sport To be determined on a case by case basis subject to stage of implementation. 1.1.3 Support initiatives to promote the Shire as a Mountain Bike (MTB) destination. Short Economic Development and Tourism
1.1.4 Consider the establishment of a trail connection to/from Woodend Rail Station to existing MTB trails in the Macedon Regional Park and Wombat State Forest. Undertake feasibility in conjunction with Gisborne to Riddells Creek investigation (see above). Short Engineering/ Infrastructure Recreation and Sport To be determined pending feasibility of possible trail route / line marking. 1.1.5 Support provision of a broad range of physical activity participation opportunities and programs through Council’s existing leisure and community facilities (e.g. Yoga, health and fitness, etc.) Ongoing Recreation and Sport Within existing resources. 1.1.6 Provide outdoor fitness equipment / stations at key locations in major townships initially and in priority order along Jacksons Creek in Gisborne, Five Mile Creek in Romsey and Campaspe River trail in Kyneton Short/ Medium./ Long Recreation and Sport 3 x $35,000 = $105,000 1.1.7 Remain aware of partnership opportunities and innovative ways to promote increased participation in physical activity, for example involvement in the annual Victorian Premiers Active Challenge (or similar). Ongoing Recreation and Sport Council and Customer Service Within existing resources. 1.1.8 Remain aware of opportunities to partner with VicHealth to promote and deliver physical activity participation programs in the Shire. Ongoing Recreation and Sport To be determined. 1.1.8 Replace the current steel Kyneton skate park with a concrete one at the end of its useful life. Consider location at the time. Long Recreation and Sport $400,000 ($100,000 from SRV) 1.2 Facilitate opportunities to activate existing open spaces. 1.2.1 Support community-led initiatives for events, festivals and activities that promote physical activity, social gathering and community strengthening. Ongoing Economic Development and Tourism Recreation and Sport Within existing resources. 1.2.2 Support the attraction of major sport/recreation participation events in the Shire e.g. Great Victorian Bike Ride, Jayco Cycle Tour, Mother’s Day Classic Fun Run, etc. Ongoing Economic Development and Tourism Case by case
for a summary of action by Major Districts and Summary by Selected Organised Sports. Theme 3: Recreation, leisure and sport facilities. Goal: Support the sustainable provision of leisure facilities that reflect community needs, contemporary standards and facilitate physical activity participation opportunities for the community. Strategies Actions Priority Key Stakeholders (Lead in bold) Resources 3.1 Support partnerships with clubs/groups and external agencies as appropriate for the sustainable maintenance, renewal and upgrade of sport and leisure facilities in the Shire. 3.1.1 Improvement initiatives and actions are guided by the recommendations for individual sports as outlined in the Summary by Selected Organised Sports (i.e. Appendix 1). Ongoing Recreation and Sport To be determined, case by case. 3.1.2 Support staged development of two multi-use playing fields and associated infrastructure in New Gisborne. Complete detailed concept plans and design investigations to determine and guide above development. In the interim period upgrade facilities at Clifford Reserve to support over flow use. Short -Long Short Short Recreation and Sport Capital costs and staging to be determined pending feasibility study (indicative capital allowance $10M plus for full development). 2017/18 $150,000 – change room upgrade, parking/ access improvements/ oval drainage improvements/ goal posts 3.1.3 Consistent with the AFL Goldfields and AFL Central Regional Facilities Strategies investigate and support upgrade / Short – Long Recreation and Sport Allowance to address immediate safety issues at