Council is in the process of developing the Brooklyn Improvement Master Plan, a long term strategic framework for guiding the future of Brooklyn.
Your opportunity to have your say
Brooklyn Spring Fair
When: Sunday 25th September, 10am - 4pm
Where: Brooklyn Oval
Representatives from Council as well as our consultants will be on hand to hear your ideas and answer questions.
What is the purpose of the Brooklyn Improvement Master Plan?
The purpose pf the Master Plan is to provide a comprehensive blueprint for the future of Brooklyn, taking into account all the factors that impact local residents and visitors.
It includes:
- Comprehensive consultation that will include feedback from workshops and stakeholder participation;
- Analysis of opportunities and constraints;
- Tourism and economic growth analysis;
- Traffic and parking analysis
Why is Council developing an Improvement Master Plan for Brooklyn?
In a 2014, Brooklyn residents and businesses were surveyed on their vision for the future of the community. They identified the need to improve public facilities and amenities, and also flagged the opportunities to further develop tourism and the local economy.
Concerns were also raised around growth, impacts of development, heritage, increased traffic, demand for parking, and river access.
A Master Plan will consider all these issues and provide a framework for adressing them.
Where are we up to?
Currently Council and it's consultants are in the first stage of preparing a draft Master Plan. We are preparing specialist studies (eg Economic Strategy), and consulting the community and stakeholders.
Stage 2 will involve developing a shared vision and principals.
Stage 3 includes developing a series of strategies and ideas to address the needs of the community.
Stage 4 involves the preparation of a Draft Master Plan which will submitted to Council for consideration.
Information for Community Reference Group
The first Community Reference Group (CRG) meeting was held in August 2016. The next meeting will be held in late October. The date, venue and information pack will be provided 1 week prior.
Background
July 2016
Work begins on Community Communication Strategy, and Economic Strategy.
June 2016
Council selected consultants McGregor Coxall to develop the Brooklyn Improvement Master Plan.
Decemeber 2015
Community and Agency Reference Groups were established based on expressions of interest from community groups, businesses and individuals.
November 2015
Submissions from suitably qualified and experienced consultants were sought by open tender to develop a draft Brooklyn Improvement Master Plan.
November 2014
Council surveys residents and visitors on Brooklyn's Future. Download Brooklyn's Future - A Community Survey - Summary of Responses - 4.7MB
September 2015
Council resolves to survey community and visitor views to identify the community’s vision for Brooklyn’s future.