The Sunbury community no longer has to wait to find out what the future holds for its beloved Jacksons Hill.
More than a year after investigations into uses for Jackson Hill began, the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is hosting two sessions to present a draft master plan to the community. Sessions will be held on Thursday, November 30, from 6-8pm, and Thursday, December 7, from 4.30-6.30pm.
VPA representatives will talk through the key features of the plan, answer questions and discuss the next planning stage.
Both sessions will be held at Sunbury Bowling Club and require registration, which can be done by calling 9651 9600 or online at bit.ly/2A1H3o7
Late last year the VPA began meeting with residents and community groups. Further engagement with the community resulted in feedback from 1200 people.
Accommodation, school facilities, a food precinct and a gallery were high on the list of ideas for the site.
Respondents also advocated for a performance and event space, a community shed and recreation space at Jacksons Hill.
Feedback identified a strong desire to recognise and preserve the site’s Aboriginal and heritage values and to protect the site’s heritage buildings.
The VPA’s draft master plan will be released online from Friday, December 1.
