Volunteers are being sought to help shape the future of historic town Walhalla.
Baw Baw Shire announced nominations were open for three new project working groups, focused on tourism, infrastructure and business support.
The move follows Walhalla's Extended Long Tunnel Mine being included in a "Victorian Goldfields" bid for World Heritage status.
East ward councillor Brendan Kingwill encouraged community members to put their hand up and join a project working group.
"These new working groups are a way council can work collectively with community to pave the way for some exciting plans and initiatives in Walhalla," Cr Kingwill said.
Incorporating representatives of relevant government agencies, local businesses and community, the primary purpose of the project working groups is to identify appropriate projects to support the sustainable development of the Walhalla region.
A visit to Walhalla offers a glimpse of a time gone by. Established in the 1860s, it had a population of 4000 people in its heyday with 10 hotels, seven churches and more than 30 shops.
Frozen in time, today it offers visitors restored heritage buildings, underground mine tour, heritage railway and beautiful bushland.
The "Victorian Goldfields" bid featuring six locations - including Walhalla - was placed on Australia's World Heritage tentative list by the Federal Government in February 2025. The list represents intended nominations for the UNESCO World Heritage Listing.
A place on the World Heritage List is estimated to provide $1 billion in regional regeneration across a 10-year period to the six goldfields locations.
To express your interest in joining a Walhalla project working group, visit bawbawconnect.com.au and complete an expression of interest form.
Expressions of interest close on Sunday, November 16.