Jacana Valley Parklands

Council is developing a master plan for Jacana Valley between Johnstone Street and the Western Ring Road. The precinct includes Johnstone Street Reserve incorporating Rotary Park, Jacana Reserve, Jacana Valley Park, Freeland Grove Reserve and a section of the Moonee Ponds Creek.

Jacana Valley

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Why develop a master plan?

A master plan gives you ‘big picture’ ideas and general layout for what and how the Jacana Valley area is going to be used in the future. This master planning process is an opportunity for Council to work with the community and stakeholders to consider the precinct’s potential in guiding the future character, functions, and desired outcomes. Developing the Jacana Valley parklands will contribute to a more liveable community for residents in Jacana, Gladstone Park, Broadmeadows and Westmeadows, and visitors to the area.

Changing Broadmeadows

Developing a master plan for the Jacana parklands supports the state government Broadmeadows Activity Area initiative. It is proposed Broadmeadows will be a regional hub for offices and employment, support by a mix supported by a mix of retail, leisure, learning, new housing and transport facilities, and become Melbourne’s capital of the north over the next 20 years. It is estimated that the revitalisation has the potential to create up to 6,500 new homes and 3,000 new jobs.

Read more information on the Broadmeadows Activity Area and Structure Plan.

Getting involved

Hume is actively encouraging residents and stakeholders to get involved in this important planning study. Throughout November and December 2011, consultation activities with residents, community groups and stakeholders sought to understand attachment to and history of place, as well as the current and future values and vision for what the study area could be.

Engagement activities included:

• Surveys distributed to over 6,800 households, and available on line targeting Hume and Moreland residents. Surveys have now closed. The winner of the draw to win a $100 gift voucher will be announced shortly
• Key stakeholder and government agency planning workshop
• Community group planning workshop
• Community picnic attracting approximately 50 residents
• Meeting with representatives of Jacana Cricket Club, Jacana Football Club and Broadmeadows Sporting Club
• Information available at the Broadmeadows Structure Plan Information Sessions and Broadmeadows Fiesta

There will be ongoing engagement of targeted stakeholders and community groups will further inform the preparation of the Draft Master Plan through the early part of 2012.

For further information on how you can get involved, continue to check this website for updates or contact Coordinator Open Space and Recreation Planning on 9205 2200 or email YourSay@hume.vic.gov.au

A vision for Jacana Valley

Feedback reflecting current and future values across the site together with a review of background documents will inform the study’s Visioning Framework. The Visioning Framework will become the foundation document guiding the development of the detailed Master Plan. It is anticipated the Visioning Framework will be considered by Council in February 2012 prior to the preparation of the draft Master Plan.