By KATH GANNAWAY
A COMMITTEE tasked with revitalising the Powelltown, Three Bridges and Gilderoy townships has released a draft plan for comment.
The Little Yarra Valley (LYV) Community Committee has been working on the project for almost two years, gathering ideas and looking at the needs and aspirations of the LYV communities.
About 500 people live in the district.
LYV committee member Vanessa McDonald said the draft had been distributed to residents and that copies would be available at the Powelltown Community Market on Sunday 10 April.
Committee members will also be there on the day to discuss the plan and ideas.
“We want to get the draft out as broadly as possible so people can look at what we have so far and make any suggestions they would like to finalise the draft,” Ms McDonald said.
Some of the proposals include better road signage to direct people to the area, self-guided walks, including a Town Walk into History which could include interpretive signage around landmarks such as the historic church and hall and the old school.
“We are looking also at more activities such as markets, social events and more community use of the hall, as well as local community needs such as better transport options,” Ms McDonald said.
“We have school buses to the high school and to Gladysdale Primary School, but no other public transport.
“If you don’t have a car, there are not very many ways at all out this way of getting around.”
The draft plan is also available on littleyarravalleycommunity facebook, or by emailing thelittleyarravalley@gmail.com.
