Yarra Ranges Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of the town centre in Upwey.
Feedback received will help with the development of the Upwey Town Centre Masterplan, a document which will help guide the council in reinvigorating the public areas of the township.
Streeton Ward Councillor, Jeff Marriott, said that the draft Masterplan was a vital step in ensuring that Upwey continues to thrive.
“Upwey is one of our most tight-knit communities, with a strong sense of identity,” Cr Marriott said.
“What we want this draft Masterplan to do is honour that identity while also planning for the future needs of the community, local businesses, and making the town as accessible and welcoming as possible.
“I strongly encourage anyone who calls Upwey home, or travels through the area often, to view the plan, see if we have got it right, and offer any other thoughts or ideas that may help us achieve a strong long-term vision for Upwey that we may not have captured.”
The Masterplan is a direct response to strong community advocacy and builds on the momentum of the Upwey Community Plan (2023), which was developed following a community-led Planning Day in February 2023.
This plan reflects the community’s aspirations for a vibrant, accessible, and welcoming town centre that supports local businesses and enhances the unique “village feel” of Upwey.
Key focus areas of the draft Masterplan include streetscape improvements, pedestrian movement and accessibility, drainage and infrastructure upgrades, recreational open space, parking and integrated transport, and community services and facilities.
The draft Masterplan will guide Council’s decision-making and help attract future funding for public space improvements. It will also continue the implementation of an integrated community space at the Upwey Tecoma Community Recreation and Social Hub (UT CRASH) in the Upwey Recreation Reserve which opened in 2018.
To get involved and provide feedback, visit shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/upwey-town-centre-masterplan
