Enhancing Alex Goudie Native Park

Consultation has concluded

The consultation phase for this project has ended, and we're deeply grateful for your valuable contributions. We'll now review all responses to finalize the master plan. The Engagement Summary Report is now available on Document Library for those interested.

Stay updated on our progress through our website and social media. If you have any questions or need updates, please email us at Open.space@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au .



Alex Goudie Native Park is a cherished green space at the heart of Drouin. We are improving the Alex Goudie Native Park to honour the park's rich history, protect its natural beauty, and enhance its activities and amenities to cater to the evolving needs of the Drouin community.

Background

In December 2023 we collected some improvement ideas for the Alex Goudie Native Park through the interactive map incorporated in the Open Space Strategy Community Consultation program, we have reviewed community requests and met with involved community groups to better understand the needs and potential for improvement in this park.

Through the development of the Master Plan, we aimed to further solidify the park's place as a cherished gathering space, a hub for outdoor recreation, and a symbol of Drouin's commitment to preserving its natural treasures while welcoming new developments.

We are seeking your input to ensure we have got your needs right.

Key elements of the draft Master Plan

Informal recreation:

  • A proposal to extend the current playground and improve with more play elements.
  • A proposal for a sand and rock area for children.
  • A proposal for a play area for older kids including gender-inclusive challenging play elements.

Landscape and environment:

  • Plant native species, restore ecological balance and reinforce and improve the habitat.
  • Maintain the landscape character of the site, utilising natural materials to enhance the natural feeling and connection to nature.

Cultural reflection:

  • Proposed iconic spaces and elements such as memorial poles and ceremonial gatherings.
  • Showcasing Aboriginal art and language at various locations.

Park amenities:

  • Waste and recycle bin.
  • Bike hooks.
  • Drinking fountain.
  • A unisex-accessible toilet block.
  • Additional seatings
  • A proposal for a 2m width path to improve connectivity through the site and expand the path network with the 1.8m boardwalk attachment passing through the Bush area of Snake Gully with a viewing platform.

How you can get involved

Please read the Alex Goudie master plan report uploaded in the Document Library of this page and let us know your thoughts by completing the survey below which will be available until Sunday 2 June 2024.

If in-person is more your style, check out the consultation calendar to find a drop-in session date and time.

The consultation phase for this project has ended, and we're deeply grateful for your valuable contributions. We'll now review all responses to finalize the master plan. The Engagement Summary Report is now available on Document Library for those interested.

Stay updated on our progress through our website and social media. If you have any questions or need updates, please email us at Open.space@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au .



Alex Goudie Native Park is a cherished green space at the heart of Drouin. We are improving the Alex Goudie Native Park to honour the park's rich history, protect its natural beauty, and enhance its activities and amenities to cater to the evolving needs of the Drouin community.

Background

In December 2023 we collected some improvement ideas for the Alex Goudie Native Park through the interactive map incorporated in the Open Space Strategy Community Consultation program, we have reviewed community requests and met with involved community groups to better understand the needs and potential for improvement in this park.

Through the development of the Master Plan, we aimed to further solidify the park's place as a cherished gathering space, a hub for outdoor recreation, and a symbol of Drouin's commitment to preserving its natural treasures while welcoming new developments.

We are seeking your input to ensure we have got your needs right.

Key elements of the draft Master Plan

Informal recreation:

  • A proposal to extend the current playground and improve with more play elements.
  • A proposal for a sand and rock area for children.
  • A proposal for a play area for older kids including gender-inclusive challenging play elements.

Landscape and environment:

  • Plant native species, restore ecological balance and reinforce and improve the habitat.
  • Maintain the landscape character of the site, utilising natural materials to enhance the natural feeling and connection to nature.

Cultural reflection:

  • Proposed iconic spaces and elements such as memorial poles and ceremonial gatherings.
  • Showcasing Aboriginal art and language at various locations.

Park amenities:

  • Waste and recycle bin.
  • Bike hooks.
  • Drinking fountain.
  • A unisex-accessible toilet block.
  • Additional seatings
  • A proposal for a 2m width path to improve connectivity through the site and expand the path network with the 1.8m boardwalk attachment passing through the Bush area of Snake Gully with a viewing platform.

How you can get involved

Please read the Alex Goudie master plan report uploaded in the Document Library of this page and let us know your thoughts by completing the survey below which will be available until Sunday 2 June 2024.

If in-person is more your style, check out the consultation calendar to find a drop-in session date and time.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Complete this short survey and tell us what you think about the master plan. The survey is estimated to take between 5 - 10 minutes to complete.

    Consultation has concluded