Precinct Plan

Your voice matters!

Thank you to everyone who has contributed ideas and feedback. Your input is helping shape Croydon’s future.

Croydon Shire Council is committed to ensuring community voices guide how our town grows and develops. We are pleased to share an update on the Croydon Precinct Growth Plan.

What Has Happened So Far?

Over recent months, CultureV8’s engagement team met with residents, Traditional Owners, local businesses, service providers and stakeholders to gather feedback.
This process resulted in a shortlist of 24 priority infrastructure projects, covering parks and recreation, heritage, roads and infrastructure, and economic development opportunities.

What’s Next?

The second round of community engagement has now been completed. During these sessions, CultureV8:

• Reported back on what they heard

• Presented the 24 priority projects

• Collected feedback to help refine each project’s scope

Engagement activities included drop-in sessions, focus groups, and opportunities for written submissions.

Written Feedback

Residents were invited to view project materials at Doris Casey Hall and submit written comments in person, by postcard, or via email.

Those preferring a private conversation could book a one-on-one discussion with the CultureV8 team.

All engagement sessions were conducted by CultureV8, who can be contacted at engage@culturev8.com.au or 0400 726 329.

 

List of the 24 Priority Infrastructure Projects

1. Centenary Park Upgrade – More car parks for accessibility, nature play elements, bridges, cultural interpretation, signage and trails.

2. Cemetery Swamp Upgrade – Birdwatching area, chairs, tables, and flood resilience measures.

3. Short Term Accommodation Expansion – Expand short-term accommodation in Croydon.

4. Historic Kerbing and Bridge Preservation – Repair historic kerbing and bridges to preserve Croydon’s built heritage.

5. Landfill Upgrade – Upgrade waste facility to include fencing and pest control measures.

6. Heritage Precinct Renewal – Refurbish library and heritage buildings for improved public access, safety, pop up spaces, lighting and walkways.

7. Splash Park Revitalisation and Shading – Rehabilitate Splash Park with seating, toilets, and safety features.

8. Town Hall Restoration – Repair structural and cosmetic issues at the Town Hall.

9. Road Maintenance and Access Issues – Address local road access and maintenance needs.

10. Water Security – Lake Belmore – Review water security, including dam wall raising, dredging and alternative options.

11. Communications – Improved internet and telecommunications.

12. Lake Belmore Recreation Strategy – Boats, paddleboats, carpark, safe water access, fish cleaning facilities, camping and caravans, walking/biking trails, new playground.

13. Power Supply Resilience – Improve reliability with backup and renewable systems.

14. Footpaths and Walking Tracks – Improve local pathways.

15. Rodeo Grounds Renewal – Facility improvements at Rodeo Grounds including lighting, water, and amenities.

16. Samwell–Sircom Intersection Safety Upgrade – Intersection upgrade to accommodate heavy vehicles and reduce safety risks.

17. Stormwater Drainage Improvement – Upgrade stormwater drainage in flood-affected public areas, replace ageing pipes and filtration, improve irrigation.

18. Dual-Language and Cultural Wayfinding – Install bilingual signage, wayfinding, sound trails, and TAC monuments.

19. Truck Stop – Truck parking and toilet/shower facilities.

20. Cemetery Restoration – Restoration of the Cemetery.

21. Old Cemetery Restoration – Restoration, interpretive signage, shade, grounds maintenance, and marking unmarked graves.

22. Residential and Industrial Expansion – Plan for township boundary expansion and guide future growth.

23. Museum Upgrades – Upgrade displays and use of heritage buildings for museum purposes.

24. CWA Hall –  Explore new uses.

 

Thank you for helping us build a better future for Croydon.

For more information, contact the team at engage@culturev8.com.au or on 0400 726 329.