Community feedback sought on draft Romsey Structure Plan
Last updated on 25 August 2023
Romsey residents are encouraged to provide feedback on the draft Romsey Structure Plan, currently open for consultation until Monday 25 September.
The draft Romsey Structure Plan provides direction for the planning and development of the Romsey and the immediate surrounds in regards to housing, employment, transport, community infrastructure and the natural environment, while also determining the town’s protected settlement boundary.
The draft plan seeks to guide Romsey’s growth until 2050. It includes infrastructure suggestions, with an opportunity to advocate for and further explore a range of community infrastructure to support the current and future community needs.
The consultation period is open for six weeks, longer than Council’s standard four-week consultation period, to give sufficient time for community members to review the plan, or attend scheduled drop-in sessions and workshops for further information. Through the consultation period Council hopes to hear from the community and stakeholders about their views on shaping Romsey’s future and how the draft plan reflects this.
Council’s Director Planning and Environment, Rebecca Stockfeld said the draft plan builds on extensive consultation between 2018 and 2022 through the Romsey Issues and Opportunities Paper and Romsey Emerging Options Paper.
“Along with the feedback received from the community to date there has been an extensive amount of research and analysis that has informed the development of the draft plan over time to get to this point,” she said. “Consulting with the community is the next key stage in the process and Council welcomes feedback to help inform next steps.
“I encourage residents to have a look at the plan and take advantage of the drop-in sessions and upcoming workshop, and speak with Council officers to have their questions answered and clarify any concerns.”
Drop-in sessions will be held on the following dates where you can ask questions of Council officers, discuss the structure plan and find out more.
Please call (03) 5422 0333 or email strategicplanning@mrsc.vic.gov.au to make an appointment during any of the below times:
- Saturday 26 August, 9:30am–12:30pm at Romsey Hub
- Monday 28 August, 12pm–5pm at Romsey Hub
- Thursday 7 September, 4pm–8pm at Romsey Mechanics Institute Hall
- Thursday 21 September, 9:30am–12:30pm at Romsey Hub
Information and letters have been sent to each household in Romsey with information on how to review the plan and provide feedback. Feedback can be submitted via an online survey or a written submission.
View the draft Romsey Structure Plan, information about upcoming drop-in sessions and workshops, or submit feedback at Have your say: Romsey Structure Plan.