| Mario Galteri, Brett Spurling & Peter Wal |
| Mario Galteri, Brett Spurling & Peter Wal |
In recent times there has been heated discussion around Coldstream in relation to Dual Occupancy housing blocks. These discussions have divided the community in regards to Dual Occupancy but from these discussions there seemed to be general support for increasing the size and population of Coldstream provided it did not change the character of the existing township.
From this and other factors, the “Coldstream 2020” group has been formed.
The aims of this group are:
Firstly: see if the community of Coldstream want Coldstream to expand, and
Secondly: with community support, this group will lobby the Shire of Yarra Ranges, councilors and the State Government to try and make it happen.
This group believes what Coldstream needs is more housing and an increase in population. This can be done by moving the Green Wedge boundary and rezoning of farming land.
By increasing the population, the whole of Coldstream will benefit. Increased population creates stronger schools, sporting clubs, community groups and community services. Business will also benefit and may attract more business and services to the area.
As the average age of the population of Coldstream gets higher many young people will be forced to leave the area, breaking the family dynamics. Increasing the number of housing sites will create housing options for the young adults of Coldstream as well as the elderly wishing to downsize.
This group proposes that the Post Office becomes the new centre of Coldstream as this area (around the Post Office) has room for further retail expansion and contains small shops as well as a supermarket.
Attached is a map of the suggested changes which shows the land that we would be suggesting be rezoned. The zoning of this land would enable Coldstream to double in size.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
In order to go to the next step we need to get the community viewpoint. Whatever your opinion please have your say.
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