Feedback sought on park upgrade

A wetlands boardwalk, more play equipment and bike hooks are set to be added to Alex Goudie Native Park in Drouin.
Baw Baw Shire mayor Annemarie McCabe described the native park as "a beautiful space in the heart of Drouin" and asked local residents to have their say on a draft masterplan for the site.
A drinking fountain, unisex toilet block and a play area for older children are further enhancements proposed for the Montague Ave park.
To help gain feedback, a drop-in session will be held at the park on Saturday, May 25 from 10am to noon.
Council stated the draft masterplan was developed to further improve the park, honour its rich history, protect its natural beauty, and enhance the overall space to provide activities and amenities to cater for the community's evolving needs.
Key elements include: landscape and environment; cultural reflection' park amenities; and, informal recreation.
Cr McCabe said a masterplan was extremely important to preserve the park and ensure it was maintained and upgraded.
She said it "contains exciting ideas about how to really maximise the space and make it even more of a drawcard for locals and visitors to Drouin".
"One of the key aims for council is to create a vibrant and resilient park that enriches the lives of our locals," Cr McCabe said. "I would love to see and hear how our residents think we can further improve it."
Public feedback is now open and will close on Sunday, June 2.
If you are unable to attend the drop-in session, visit bawbawconnect.com.au/enhancing-alex-goudie-native-park to view the draft masterplan and have your say.