Yarra Ranges residents’ stories about the Yarra River could inform Melbourne Water’s management of the iconic waterway for years to come.
Melbourne Water is engaging with residents to develop a shared community vision for the Yarra River, following the Yarra River Protection (Willip-gin Birrarung murron) Bill passing parliament in September.
Their consultation asks residents to share their stories about the Yarra River and will inform the Yarra Strategic Plan, which sets a vision for the river and its surrounds for the next 50 years.
Representatives will be gathering stories at a pop-up information stand at the Wandin Silvan Field Days event on Friday 13 October and at a number of Yarra Stories community forums.
The first forum will be held at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre in Warburton on Saturday, 14 October and in Healesville at the Healesville Scout Hall on Sunday, 15 October, both from 11am to 4pm.
Stories will also be gathered from 15 to 22 October at the Healesville Library’s History Week events.
O’Shannassy Ward Councillor, Jim Child, encouraged residents to share their stories about the Yarra and to give their feedback to Melbourne Water in person or online.
“Your thoughts, stories and feedback will help to form Melbourne Water’s vision for the Yarra River for decades to come,” Cr Child said.
“The Yarra River is an integral part of the valley and towns like Warburton. It’s important that residents who live with this incredible piece of nature get to have their say.”
Melbourne Water’s second round of engagement will follow in the New Year.
For more information or to make a submission, visit imaginetheyarra.com.au.
