Irymple Structure Plan & Urban Design Framework 2021-2036
Current Status
Council adopted the Irymple Structure Plan & Urban Design Framework 2021-2036 at the ordinary meeting of Council on 22 September 2021. A copy of the final adopted report, in both low and high resolution, is available for download at the bottom of this page.
Community Consultation - Have Your Say
Council thanks the community and other interested parties for their contribution to the completion of the Irymple Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework 2021-2036.
Three rounds of consultation for this project were held including:
Round 3 Consultation (7 May 2021 to 4 June 2021)
Written comments from the Round 2 consultation, regarding the Consultation Summary & Emerging Directions Report (closed 28 January 2021) were considered and used to assist with preparation of the draft updated plan and new framework. The draft Irymple Structure Plan & Urban Design Framework (5 May 2021) was made available for public comment until 4 June 2021. The as exhibited draft plan and an information sheet are available for download from documents below, along with and a short video presentation to assist with understanding the draft report.
A number of submissions were received during thew public comment period, from the Irymple community and those with an interest in the future development of Irymple. These submissions were considered, ahead of a final report being presented for adoption at the Ordinary Council Meeting held 22 September 2021.
Round 2 (December 2020 to January 2021)
Feedback from Round 1 consultation was considered, themed and collated in the Consultation Summary and Emerging Directions report (the report and a video are available for download below.) The report was available for a six week public comment during Round 2 consultation. The Consultation Summary and Emerging Directions Report summarises key challenges and opportunities within the study area and identifies emerging directions, with a view to addressing community needs, enhancing town identity and improving liveability, as the population grows.
Round 1 (held September 2020)
Council conducted an initial round of public consultation in September 2020 to gather community thoughts on the future of the Irymple township, including future opportunities and residents aspirations.
Background
Council engaged Mesh Planning to assist with preparation of an updated Irymple Structure Plan (adopted 2012) and new Urban Design Framework (UDF). The plan provides for a vision and long-term economic, social and environmental objectives for Irymple, over the next 15 years. The new structure plan will also be used to update relevant aspects of the Mildura Planning Scheme.
The project also aims to provide action plans for Irymple, which will guide how the town develops, including future land use, built form and public spaces. It will focus on the area bound by Sandilong and Morpung Avenues and Fourteenth and Sixteenth Streets.
The study will include creation of a new town centre plan, providing clear actions for public realm improvements, which encompass the majority of everyday public spaces residents use to socialise, play, work, travel or exercise.
The new Irymple Structure Plan will better accommodate the changes and growth in the town since the previous plan was created in 2012.
These changes include new commercial and residential areas, changes to state and local planning policies and updated strategies which identify changes to growth patterns in the municipality.
You can find more detail about the project itself in the project brochure and other documents at the bottom of this page.
Timeline
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Event
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Date
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Background Research
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Ongoing |
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Consultation Round 1: Visioning, Issues and Opportunities including Survey and Online Community Workshop
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16 September 2020
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| Online Survey |
7-18 September 2020 |
| Round 2 Consultation: Exhibition of Consultation Summary and Emerging Directions Report |
11 December 2020 to 28 January 2021 |
| Comments received are considered and draft plan and framework prepared. |
January to April 2021 |
| Draft plan and framework available for public comment. |
7 May to 4 June 2021 |
| Comments are considered and a Response to Submissions Summary prepared. Report is finalised and prepared for Councillor consideration at upcoming Ordinary Council Meeting. |
mid- June to August 2021 |
| Council position on submissions is confirmed and draft report is adopted |
22 September 2021 |
More Information
For more information, please contact Council's Strategic Planning Team on 03 5018 8100 or email planning.services@mildura.vic.gov.au.