Ash Bolt
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback to help shape a new vision for Myers Reserve in Bell Post Hill through a new master plan.
Deputy mayor Trent Sullivan said the new draft master plan would establish the vision, goals and recommendations to guide the future infrastructure developments at the reserve.
“We want to refresh the 2005 Myers Reserve Landscape Master Plan and provide a contemporary vision for the reserve for the next 10 years,” he said.
“Your feedback will help us make sure Myers Reserve remains a welcoming place that meets the needs of the local community.”
Cr Sullivan said Myers Reserve was a key asset within the northern suburbs’ sport and recreation network that was highly utilised.
The reserve is close to capacity and is in need of a long-term plan to meet current and future sporting and recreation needs.
In developing the master plan, the City will consider current and future population demands, the fit-for-purpose condition of facilities, and the exponential growth in female sports participation.
The reserve has a large range of user groups including bowls, cricket, football, netball, soccer, and community groups.
The reserve is close to Covenant College and provides open space parkland for recreation opportunities for residents.
“The master plan will aim to protect and celebrate the reserve’s cultural, recreational and heritage values, while improving and protecting it for future generations,” Cr Sullivan said.
“The reserve is a vital public meeting place, treasured by so many. We are keen to hear what the community thinks about how it is used.”
The master plan will provide the City with a strategic document to advocate for state and federal government funding to help implement the vision for the reserve.
The City is taking feedback via the Have Your Say page until 5pm on Sunday, March 13.
