Applications are open to join the established Goornong Community Reference Group and get involved in shaping the Goornong Structure Plan over the next 20 years.
The City of Greater Bendigo is developing a Structure Plan for Goornong to set a long-term vision for the town.
The Community Reference Group members take part in meetings, share community perspectives, and collaborate with City officers to inform and shape the structure plan. The group was created in 2020.
The Structure Plan will detail a long-term vision to guide change in Goornong that respects the existing character and qualities of the town. It will identify growth opportunities and make recommendations that respond to its future needs such as facilities services and infrastructure to support a growing town.
Other reports will also inform the Goornong Structure Plan:
- Wastewater study: Goornong currently uses on-site septic systems to manage wastewater. The City is working with Coliban Water to investigate potential future wastewater options for the town
- A Goornong Flood Study is on track for completion later this year. This study will inform the Structure Plan
- The City is also undertaking a review of rural areas, which will have a relationship with the Goornong Structure Plan
Manager Strategic Planning Anthony Petherbridge said the structure plan project was moving to an important stage, with significant input from reference group members.
“As work begins on drafting the Structure Plan, the City is inviting more community members to join the reference group to help shape Goornong’s future,” Mr Petherbridge said.
“Expressions of interest are now open, and I encourage people who are interested in the future of Goornong to apply. There is capacity to expand the reference group to include six additional members.
“Most of the technical studies that inform the Goornong Structure Plan are progressing well and the project is moving to a critical next stage.
“The Reference Group is important because it brings the community, landowners, businesses and organisations together to develop an achievable plan which will guide Goornong over time.”
Applications close on Monday March 16, 2026.
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