Share your ideas to improve Central Springs Reserve

Published on 25 March 2021

Council is looking for great ideas from the community to help revitalise the Central Springs Reserve, near Lake Daylesford.

The picturesque reserve has a grassy area and three mineral water pumps.

“This is a lovely spot for a shady picnic, and a popular location for visitors and the community, but we think a few updates will make the space even more welcoming,” said Mayor, Cr Lesley Hewitt.

“We would like to make the reserve more accessible with better paths and landscaping, and refurbish the mineral springs pumps and surrounds,” said Cr Hewitt.

“We also see potential to install new park furniture and signs.”

Community ideas and feedback on what the community values about the area will help to inform a masterplan for the reserve, which will guide future work and improvements.

“The masterplan will include details on these elements, and how to make the most out of this popular location,” said Cr Hewitt.

“We want to hear from the community on their ideas for this reserve and its significance for our Shire.”

The reserve is in the Wombat Creek valley, south-west of Lake Daylesford, downstream from the lake wall.

A tree-damaged bandstand at the reserve was demolished in 2020.

Shelter provision will be considered as part of the masterplan, following community feedback in 2019.

Complete a survey on the reserve at https://participate.hepburn.vic.gov.au/. It is open until 5.00pm on Sunday, 11 April.