Working Issues and Projects

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This page will inform members and the public of the current major issues coming to the attention of the BDCA. 

Warrenheip Street Upgrade

It was announced in May that significant State Government funding has been granted to make improvements to the Warrenheip Street shopping strip.  BDCA has had this as a priority for some time, and its advocacy was significant. This project will go to community consultation before final plans are drawn and BDCA will provide major input to the consultation

Planning Applications

On August 18 2021 VCAT confirmed Council's decision that a planning permit for tourist accommodation on Mt Buninyong ("Sky Barrels") would not be granted.  BDCA lodged an objection to the planning application and presented its case to VCAT as part of the hearing.  A copy of the BDCA objection can be found at the following link:
bdca_objection_to_plp2020-332_-_yendon_no_2_rd_buninyong.pdf

Off-Lead Dog Park

Council has allocated funding to establish an off-lead dog park at James Reserve.  BDCA advocated for this through 2019.