Koondrook and district residents will spend the next two years developing the Koondrook Local Development Strategy, which will support the town’s transition from the dependence on the native forest timber industry and towards new and sustainable industries.
The State Government provided Koondrook with $500,000 from its Community Development Fund in mid-2024 to assist with this transition process, with Council and the community working with Urban Enterprise and a local advisory group to see this project come to fruition.
As part of the development of the strategy, various community engagement opportunities will occur.
Stage 1 - Community survey
As part of what is the first stage of the community engagement process, residents are able to complete a five-minute survey that will enable you to:
- Outline the strengths of Koondrook as a place to live, work and visit;
- Identify main opportunities for local economic development;
- List key issues and barriers for local economic development and growth; and
- Highlight any specific projects, infrastructure and/or facilities that will contribute to a more diverse and innovative local economy.
Opportunities to complete the surveyor or to discuss your ideas with Urban Enterprise will also be available during community pop-up sessions occurring on the following dates:
- Monday, 11 November (3pm-4.30pm): Outside Koondrook Primary School (Punt Road).
- Wednesday, 13 November (9am-11am): Outside the Koondrook Post Office (corner Main and Thompson streets).
- Monday, 18 November (2.30pm-6.30pm): Willow Park (corner Forest and Thompson streets).
There will be many other opportunities for residents to contribute to the development of this important document, which Council will promote when these arrangements are confirmed.