Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the community to have its final say on Maldon’s streetscape plan.
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The plan provides a strategic, planned and consistent approach to tree selection, planting, street design, furniture, and other streetscape elements to enhance the character and function of central areas in the historic town.
Mount Alexander Shire councillor Stephen Gardner said the plans were developed following extensive community consultation.
“(They) focus on bringing out the appealing qualities that characterise Maldon as a picturesque 19th Century town,” he said.
“We know that Maldon is loved far and wide for its charming store fronts with wide footpaths and heritage features.
“The streetscape plan focuses on enhancing heritage features with practical short term recommendations that could be carried out straight away and larger long term projects that can be planned over a number of years.”
High priority recommendations for the plan include improving pedestrian safety and access at key points, removing asphalt from the base of trees to improve tree health, replacing tired and outdated street furniture and restoring the historic kerbs and stone channels.
Council has worked with a planning and design consultancy on the project which focuses on the central segments of Main Street and High Street in Maldon.
Extensive community engagement via a survey, a public forum, feedback at a listening post and input from the Maldon Streetscape Steering Committee influenced the plan.
“The management of Maldon’s notable streetscapes will bring benefits to residents, business and visitors. We want to make sure we’ve got it right,” Cr Gardner said.
The plans and designs can be viewed on Mount Alexander Shire Council’s website, at the Civic Centre in Castlemaine or at the Visitor Information Centre in Maldon.
Send your feedback titled “Maldon Streetscape Plans” to info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au or post to Mount Alexander Shire Council, PO Box 185, Castlemaine, 3450 by Sunday, October 21.