It's time to think big, and build Rochester bigger and stronger.
The Rochester Place Based Plan Committee want to hear from local residents about what they love about their local community.
The committee is keen for residents to share its big ideas and have their input on future ambitions including sports fields, parks, entertainment, business and tourism development in Rochester.
Campaspe Shire Council Acting Director – Community, Mr Andrew Fletcher said there would be multiple opportunities for community members to have input into their next Place Based Plan.
"Our Community Development Team has worked with the Committee to develop a helpful 'kitchen table' conversation guide which can be completed in person, via email or as an online survey to allow everyone to be able to have their say.
"We encourage people to get together with their friends, family, neighbours, community group or colleagues and host their own 'kitchen table discussions' and complete the conversation guide collaboratively.
"The committee will also be organising and advertising community pop-up sessions for people who want to contribute ideas in person."
The engagement period will close on 31 May and following this, a draft Place Based Plan will be developed which will then be open to the community for feedback.
The members of the Committee are Dimity Pearson (Committee Chair), Maureen Chiswell, Justin Cleary, Beck Hocking, Donald Hughan, Megan Keating, Karen Laing, Amanda Logie, Peter Romer, Maree Trail, Heather Watson and Bec Wolfe.
To complete the survey and to follow for more details about the progress of the development of the Rochester Place Based Plan, click here.
