General News
22 September, 2024
Council gives lake masterplan $770,000 cash injection
LODDON Shire Council on Monday put $767,000 towards the final stages of its Little Lake Boort masterplan that will see development of the foreshore. Council will allocate $267,910 from the Boort Ward community planning funds and $500,000 from its...
LODDON Shire Council on Monday put $767,000 towards the final stages of its Little Lake Boort masterplan that will see development of the foreshore.
Council will allocate $267,910 from the Boort Ward community planning funds and $500,000 from its community planning strategic fund.
Wellbeing director Wendy Gladman told councillors: “Whilst the preference would be to deliver the project in its entirety, the Masterplan has been zoned to allow a staged delivery if this is required.”
“The Little Lake Boort Foreshore is one of Loddon’s popular recreation precincts and highly valued by locals and visitors to the region,” Mrs Gladman said.
“The high quality green space is particularly busy in school holiday periods and a hub of activity with the various organised and passive sporting pursuits, including, tennis, croquet, boating, fishing, walking and swimming.
“The youth area set aside adjoining Nolan’s Park in the concept will likely be a ‘design and construct’ contract by a specialist provider with a focus on wheeled sports such as scooters, skateboards and bikes. This is a key element of the plan and will greatly improve the recreational opportunity for ages 8-18 years.
“Organised sporting clubs have requested that the renewal of aging infrastructure be a key focus.
“The masterplan ... is a strategic roadmap that shapes the future of this area. It balances immediate needs with long-term aspirations, ensuring the creation of a vibrant, sustainable, and well-utilised community and tourist precinct.”