Connecting Gannawarra project

Ongoing consultation

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Residents living in six communities are encouraged to work with Council to develop community plans that reflect their uniqueness and priorities.

Funded by the Agriculture-Dependent Community Resilience Project, the Connecting Gannawarra project will build on community planning work undertaken since 2008 and will empower communities to plan for their future whilst building resilience.

Project facilitators will work with residents from the Lakes District, Lalbert, Leitchville, Macorna/Tragowel, Murrabit/Myall/Benjeroop, and Quambatook during the first half of 2023 to develop these community plans, with various options to participate available.

How you can participate

There will be various ways you can participate in the Connecting Gannawarra project:

Community drop-in sessions and meetings - Second round

Community meetings will be held in May and June to share what we have heard so far and to check that the community priorities you have identified are right.

Sessions will be held in the following locations:

Lalbert

Details to be confirmed

Leitchville

Wednesday, 7 June: Leitchville Rural Transaction Centre (6pm-7pm)

 

Meeting have also been held on the following dates:

Monday, 15 May: Murrabit Playgroup Centre, Gonn Aveue

Tuesday, 16 May: Tragowel Hall

Monday, 22 May: Quambatook Tennis Club rooms

Tuesday, 23 May: Lake Charm Hall

          

Feedback was also collated in the following ways:

Community drop-in sessions and meetings - First round

Drop-in sessions and community meetings to gather residents' views were held in the following communities:

  • Kerang Lakes - 14 March
  • Murrabit - 20 March
  • Macorna/Tragowel - 23 March
  • Quambatook - 27 March
  • Lalbert - 28 March
  • Leitchville - 5 April

 

Social Meal sessions

Residents were able to contribute to the Connecting Gannawarra project by visiting Social Meals session during March.

Held once a month, these Council Community Care-run sessions are a great way for people to socialise and enjoy a home-cooked two-course meal for just $11.

Complete a survey

During March and April 2023, residents were able to complete a 14-question survey regarding the community that they live in. The survey was able to be completed online or at the locations listed below:

  • Lake Charm Service Station
  • Feelgood Shop, Lalbert (up to 28 March 2023)
  • Lalbert Recreation Reserve (from 28 March 2023)
  • Leitchville Post Office
  • Murrabit Trading
  • Mystic Park Hotel
  • Quambatook Stores
  • Sir John Gorton Library, Kerang 

 

Share your ideas

During March and April 2023, residents were able to share their ideas by completing a feedback sheet and submitting it a box located at the following places:

  • Lake Charm Service Station
  • Feelgood Shop, Lalbert (up to 28 March)
  • Lalbert Recreation Reserve (from 28 March)
  • Leitchville Post Office
  • Murrabit Trading
  • Mystic Park Hotel
  • Quambatook Stores
  • Sir John Gorton Library, Kerang