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Have Your Say

Click the engagement opportunities below to have your voice heard and help shape important decisions for our community.

Your feedback is highly valued - it helps us better understand what our community wants so we can set the right priorities and future directions as a Council.

We hope you will take this opportunity to be involved and be part of shaping Baw Baw.

Review relocation options for Warragul's taxi rank

Council is seeking community input on the proposed relocation of the Warragul taxi rank from Smith Street to North of Napier Street in Warragul.

Contribute to the Creative Communities Strategy

Through the Creative Communities Strategy, Council aims to create better communities, places where stories are shared and inspiration is found.

To ensure the Strategy will support the creation and development of laughter, memories, connection, joy and colour, you are invited to share your thoughts and ideas with us.

Consultation Closed - Help improve road safety in Baw Baw

Council is undertaking a review and update of its Road Safety Strategy.

Community members were invited to provide feedback, thoughts and ideas to help shape the new strategy and improve road safety throughout Baw Baw.

Consultation closed - Draft Annual Budget and Key Documents 2023/24

Baw Baw Shire Council has prepared its 2023/24 draft Annual Budget, Long Term Infrastructure Plan, Council Plan Annual Review, and Long Term Financial Strategy.

Consultation Closed - Community Grants program

We're looking for ways to improve our Community Grants program. Past, present and prospective applicants and community members were encouraged to get involved and provide their feedback.

Consultation Closed - Economic Land Use Strategy

Baw Baw Shire Council is developing an Economic Land Use Strategy. The Strategy will contribute to the strengthening of Baw Baw's economic relationship to the region and Melbourne while the Shire’s attractiveness as a residential, tourism and enterprise destination continues to flourish. Community members and local business owners were invited to view the document and share their feedback.

Consultation Closed - Municipal Early Years Infrastructure Plan

Baw Baw Shire Council is developing a Municipal Early Years Infrastructure Plan. Community members were invited to participate in the consultation process and provide valuable feedback to assist Council in planning for the future.

Consultation Closed - Help shape our 2023 Advocacy Priorities

Council's 2023 Advocacy Priorities is a list of the projects and areas of community need that require funding and support from other levels of government and/or stakeholders to be delivered for our community.

You're invited to provide your feedback and help shape these priorities.

Consultation Closed - Help develop a master plan for Walhalla

Baw Baw Shire Council is developing a master plan for Walhalla in collaboration with local residents, businesses, tourism agencies and government authorities. Get involved and help guide the future of the historic township.

Consultation Closed - Help shape the future of Yarragon

The Yarragon Township Plan and Urban Design Framework will provide a long-term strategic vision for Yarragon. They will consider land uses, town character, connectivity, natural environment and public spaces to guide development in the town centre.

You're encouraged to get involved and help shape the future of Yarragon.

Adopted - Drouin, Yarragon & Trafalgar Parking Studies

Council has undertaken car parking studies in Drouin, Yarragon and Trafalgar to help us understand where parking pressures lie and how we can plan to address them in the future.

Consultation Closed - Help make our dog parks perfect for every pooch

Council is upgrading three dog parks across the Shire as part of its Capital Works Program. To ensure the project is perfect for every pooch, we invited community members to get involved and share their thoughts.

Consultation Closed - Draft Memorials Policy

Baw Baw Shire Council has developed a draft Memorials Policy, which outlines Council's position on commemorative memorials on Council land. Council sought feedback from community members to ensure the draft policy meets their expectations.

Consultation Closed - Help us redesign six playgrounds across Baw Baw

Council has identified six playgrounds across Baw Baw for renewal through its 2022/23 Capital Works Program. Click here to tell us what you'd like to see included in the projects.

Consultation Closed - Governance Rules

Council sought community feedback on its draft Governance Rules. These Governance Rules support Baw Baw Shire Council in ensuring good governance and decision-making, in the public's best interests.

Consultation Closed - Environmental Sustainability Strategy

Council sought community feedback on a plan that will guide the future of Council's environmental sustainability work until 2030.

Consultation Closed - Drouin's Commercial Place Precinct

Council is revitalising the Commercial Place Precinct in Drouin. Click here to view the concept plans.

Consultation Closed - Pedestrian and Cyclist safety

Council is undertaking a study to better understand how our community feels about pedestrian and cyclist safety in the Drouin and Warragul CBDs. We'll be using your responses to help us identify projects that will improve roadside safety, click here to tell us your thoughts.

Consultation Closed - Draft Asset Plan 2020/21 - 2030/31

Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking community feedback on a plan that outlines how Council intends to invest in its infrastructure assets to meet the long-term objectives set out in the Community Vision and Council Plan.

Adopted - Longwarry Structure (Framework) Plan

Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking community feedback on a plan that will guide the future growth of Longwarry.

Consultation Closed - Help redesign this Buln Buln Playground

Council has identified the Buln Buln Recreation Reserve playground for renewal as part of its 2021/22 Capital Works Program. Click here to tell us what you'd like to see included in the project.

Consultation Closed - Tell us what you think about the Rumble Pavilion

As part of the Bellbird Park East Pavilion project, Council received a petition to retain the Rumble Pavilion and conducted further community consultation to better understand the community’s proposal for retaining the Rumble Pavilion.

Consultation Closed - Warragul and Drouin Design Guidelines

Council is developing guidelines that will define the preferred neighbourhood character of all residential land in Drouin and Warragul.

We asked to hear your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions about what should be included and how you think the areas you live in should look.

Consultation Closed - Playground Renewal Program

Council has identified the three playgrounds in Longwarry and Warragul for renewal through its 2021/22 Capital Works Program. Click here to tell us what you'd like to see included in the project.

Consultation Closed - Economic Development & Visitor Economy Strategy

Council is currently undertaking a review of its Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy 2022-2025. We invited your feedback on the Draft Strategy to hear your thoughts and ideas on economic development and the visitor economy in Baw Baw Shire.

Consultation Closed - Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan

Council has commenced the process of reviewing and preparing Baw Baw Shire’s Domestic Animal Management Plan 2021-2025. We invited your feedback on any animal management issues that are occurring in the municipality and how you'd like them to be addressed.

Consultation Closed - Rollo Street, Yarragon - Draft Masterplan

We've listened to your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for the future use of 3-5 Rollo Street, Yarragon. In partnership with Blom Design, we've been working on a masterplan, that will guide the future use of the site, and it's now ready for your final review.

Adopted - PSP Sporting Reserve Concept Masterplans

In 2014, Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) were prepared for Drouin and Warragul which set out the growth areas, along with important infrastructure to support the increased population.
The PSPs identify five sites set aside for future sporting reserves across two towns. These sporting reserves must be developed in accordance with a masterplan adopted by or prepared to the satisfaction of Council.

Consultation Closed - Roadside and Footpath Trading Policy

Council is undertaking a review of its Roadside and Footpath Trading Policy, to ensure the policy remains current with its objectives, determine any emerging issues and identify potential improvements.

We asked for feedback from community members and businesses to make sure the policy works for everyone.

Consultation Closed - Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan

Council’s vision for Baw Baw Shire is one where we live, work, play and learn in supportive environments. Where our communities are connected, thriving, diverse and resilient and the towns, villages and countryside in our Shire are sustainable.

The Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan is one of the documents that defines how Council will deliver this vision, we asked you to have your say.

Consultation Closed - Our Vision and Plan for Baw Baw

In response to the Community Vision, Council has developed a four-year Council Plan and a 10-year Long Term Financial Plan. These documents detail how Council will address the priorities defined out in the Community Vision. These key documents were presented to the community for review and feedback.

Adopted - Community Local Law 2016 - Final Review (2021)

In 2019 and 2020, Council conducted a review of the Community Local Law 2016. Following extensive consultation and community feedback an amended draft of the Community Local Law was presented to Council and adopted on 14 July 2021.

Consultation Closed - CEO Employment and Remuneration Policy

We're seeking your feedback on the draft Chief Executive Officer Employment and Remuneration Policy. Council is introducing this policy to strengthen public accountability and transparency around all recruitment, performance and cessation of contract processes for the CEO.

Consultation Closed - Neerim South and District Community Hubs

Do you live in Neerim District, Rokeby/Crossover, Jindivick, Nayook, Buln Buln or Noojee? If so, Baw Baw Shire Council would like to know what services you need, where and when you need them. As part of the Community Hubs Strategy, we are developing a survey to find out more about your service needs.

Consultation Closed - Draft Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy

The Draft Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy aims to improve the Council's asset management functions and ensure that our assets are providing value for money. We are now seeking your input and feedback to ensure the draft Strategy meets community expectations. Click to learn more and to have your say.

Consultation closed - Warragul CBD Streetscape Stage 9 - Queen Street

Queen Street Streetscape Project is the 9th and final stage of the Warragul CBD Streetscape Project commenced in 2016, and sets out to improve the pedestrian amenity and accessibility of Queen Street, renew the public toilet block in the Queen Street Park as well as make improvements to on road medians, pedestrian refuges and line marking.

Consultation Closed - Draft Road Management Plan

We’re seeking community feedback on Baw Baw Shire Council’s draft Road Management Plan. The plan aims to keep our local roads and footpaths well-maintained and meeting community needs for years to come.

Every single member of our community makes use of our road network, which includes approximately 1770km of roads; we want you to have your say on this important plan.

Consultation Closed - Warragul and Drouin Character Design Guidelines

Whether you live in a newer area of Drouin or Warragul, or one that’s been established for decades, we’d like to hear from you. We’d like to know what works, what doesn’t and what kind of residential development you would like to see in your neighbourhood.

Survey Closed - Have Your Say on a new Community Vision for Baw Baw

Dear Baw Baw, we want each and every one of you to tell us your priorities for the Shire for the next thirty years. Our new Community Vision will be led by you and will directly guide the development of the Council Plan 2021-2025 and Financial Plan 2021-31. Click here to take part in this very important survey, open until 2 April 2021.

Consultation Closed - Baw Baw Civic Precinct Draft Masterplan

We’ve developed a draft masterplan to create a thriving civic precinct in the heart of Baw Baw Shire. It proposes a variety of options to bring together civic and community spaces, improve open spaces and create opportunities for our community to connect.

Consultation Closed - Draft Waste Management Plan

The Waste Management Plan is an essential document for Council to ensure we are equipped to manage the variety of waste services provided to the community.

To ensure the community is provided with an opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Waste Management Plan, as well as the changes required under Recycling Victoria, Council undertook extensive community consultation.

Consultation Closed - Draft Community Engagement Policy

Council has prepared a new principles-based Community Engagement Policy to outline our commitment to informed, representative and supported engagement and outcomes with the Baw Baw Shire Community and want your input on the Draft Policy.

Consultation Closed - Tree Inspection Policy and Guidelines

Council’s draft Tree Inspection Policy and Guidelines outline the approach for the management and maintenance of trees in our Shire. A draft policy has been prepared and prior to further consideration by Council.

Consultation Closed - Longwarry Playground Renewal Project (Phase 1)

Baw Baw Shire Council is planning to renew the play space at Memorial Park in Longwarry, with works planned to begin in early-mid 2021.

To make sure the renewal is in line with community expectation, we’re asking all interested community members to have their say on initial designs.

Consultation Closed - Yarragon Playground Renewal Project (Phase 1)

Baw Baw Shire Council is planning to renew the play space at Howard Park in Yarragon, with works planned to begin in early-mid 2021.

To make sure the renewal is in line with community expectation, we’re asking all interested community members to have their say on initial designs.

Consultation Closed - Yarragon Dog Park design (Phase 1)

Community members are invited to provide their feedback on the draft concept design for the new fenced dog park at Dowton Park Reserve in Yarragon.

To make sure the project is delivered in line with community expectation, we’re asking all interested community members to have their say on initial designs.

Consultation Closed - Planning Scheme Amendment C139

An amendment to the Baw Baw Planning Scheme is being proposed. The public consultation period for the amendment closed on 20 November 2020.

Consultation Closed - Warragul Parking Study

Tell us how we can make the most of our current parking resources and plan for our future communities’ parking needs.

Consultation Closed - Drouin Community Hub

We're seeking community feedback on the best location for a Community Hub for Drouin and the priority functions it should serve. A short-list has been developed based on previous consultation and we're inviting you to have your say in the decision making process.

Consultation Closed - Warragul & Drouin PSP Review 2020

The Warragul and Drouin Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) are currently being reviewed to improve their efficiency to achieve intended orderly development outcomes. We want your input. Click to learn more and to have your say.

Consultation Closed - Drouin Township Plan

The Drouin Township Plan 2020-2036 is being developed to provide an updated strategic approach to projects and initiatives for Drouin over the coming years, reflecting the changing and growing needs and aspirations of the town and community.

General Feedback

If you have general feedback, including questions, complaints, problems or praise, submit the online enquiries and complaints form at Enquiries and Complaints.