Lilydale - Made for Walking

A million dollar project in Lilydale is encouraging pedestrians to leave the car behind.
To understand pedestrian movement in Lilydale, Council studied the existing footpaths and surrounds, and analysed vehicle and walking routes. The results revealed that minor changes could make Lilydale much more accessible on foot.
Improvements to the John St roundabout and Kidgell St and Chapel St footpaths have been made, with another seven raised pedestrian crossings due to be completed by July.
The intersection at Albert Hill Rd and Kidgell St has also been upgraded. Wayfinding signs will be installed highlighting timed routes for to public transport and Main St.

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Warburton skate park

Work is underway on designing the Warburton Skate Park with plans to have it built as soon as possible this year.

Council recently met for a workshop with the community, including young people, to discuss what the community would like to see in the park.

We will continue discussions with a view to finalising the plans in the next couple of months and beginning construction mid year.

The design process will also take into account the whole area and include provisions for shade and drinking water.

Council is also in the process of reviewing its skate plan for the whole of the Yarra Ranges.

We hope to have a draft skate strategy to present to Council for consideration mid year.

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Queens Park skate park

Skateboarders and BMX riders in Healesville are enjoying a brand new skate park in Queens Park.
Situated next to the existing BMX track, the $300,000 project includes landscaping, shelter, seating and a drinking fountain.  

Works on the new skate park were completed in December with the old skate park near the tennis courts currently being demolished due to its poor condition.

There are six skate and two BMX parks in the Yarra Ranges.

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3...2...1 new website set to go

Keep an eye out for our new website—it’s coming soon.

Whether you’re at your desk, or out and about, you’ll be able to stay connected and find out what’s happening near you.
Share your thoughts on our online forum, find your bin or hard waste days, check the progress of your requests, make a payment and more—we’re making things easier for you.
We listened to your feedback and our new site will be full of easier-to-find information and focused on the things you want to know.
www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au

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Help develop our new environment strategy

 

We’re developing a new environment strategy—and we need your help!
Tell us what you think is important, what concerns you and what you’d like to see in the strategy.
We’d like to know: What do you like most about our natural environment? What would you like to see changed?
You can call us, fill out a form on our website, email us or write a letter— we’d really like to hear from you.
Your feedback will be used to help prepare a draft of the strategy, which will be released later this year.
There are discussion papers online if you’d like more background information.
www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/environmentstrategy

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Olinda Pool update

The Olinda Pool may be closed for this summer, but the conversation continues about its future.
Chandler ward councillor Jason Callanan is encouraging the community to start considering what they think that future should look like.
Later this year, Council officers will plan a number of consultation activities so you, the community, can have your say on the future of Olinda Pool.
We know that many of you are passionate about this pool, and we thank you for sharing your thoughts, stories and memories—some of which go back around 50 years.
It’s never easy for Council to make decisions about the future of a well loved community facility. However, the condition of the Olinda Pool and its facilities has always been the focus of discussions around this issue.
Stay tuned for more information in YR Local about how you can be involved in the future of the Olinda Pool.

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VCE Showcase

Celebrate the talents of some of Yarra Ranges’ most creative young people at the annual VCE Showcase exhibition.
Fifty-six students from 18 local schools will have their artwork on display at galleries at the Mooroolbark Community Centre, Upper Yarra Arts Centre and Burrinja Cultural Centre.
 
 

You can see the works of local students at these locations:

Red Earth Gallery

Mooroolbark Community Centre, Mooroolbark
13 March – 17 April 2014

Jarmbi Gallery
Burrinja, Upwey

14 March – 13 April 2014
 

The Studio
Upper Yarra Arts Centre, Warburton
8 March – 3 April 2014

 

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