By JESSE GRAHAM
COLDSTREAM’S future will be discussed at a community meeting this Wednesday evening and residents are being urged to come along and put in their views.
The meeting, hosted by Yarra Ranges Council, will be held in the Coldstream Community Centre on Kelso Road from 7pm on Wednesday 11 December.
The meeting is the third in a series of community stakeholders meetings that are set to discuss the future of the town and shape a community vision statement about the path forward.
Community development officer Chris Riseley said that the key themes emerging from previous meetings have been the need for economic regeneration and development in Coldstream.
Executive manager for policy and Chief Economist for the Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry Steven Wojtkiw will speak at the coming meeting.
Mr Wojtkiw will speak on the challenges of local economic development before a questions-and-answers session on his talk.
Other items on the agenda include a discussion on the outcomes on the two previous community meetings and a slideshow of great community projects.
Mr Riseley said in a one-page summary of the Cinema Night recently held in Coldstream that there was frustration at poor bus services and a lack of facilities and services for families and young people.
He said positive change suggested by the communities could include the development of playgrounds, a skate park and community events, along with an improvement to public transport.
Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister will attend the meeting and all are welcome to attend.
For more information, call Chris Riseley on 9294 6123, email c.riseley@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or visit www.yarrarangesviews.com.au/coldstreams-future.
