Newlands Arm Open Space Plan

Project overview

Newlands Arm has experienced considerable residential growth and changing demographics in recent years and is increasingly popular as an access point to the Gippsland Lakes.

The quiet, remote setting is greatly valued, as is the natural foreshore environment, which possesses significant ecological and cultural features.

To meet the changing needs, we ask the community for their future vision and priorities for the town. This will help us develop an understanding of what is important to the community, and how we can best plan for these enhancements.

Feedback during the initial community engagement was used to identify a range of achievable projects that aim to enhance the amenity of the township.

Community engagement

We partnered with NARRA to hold an informal gathering on 30 November 2024 at the Community Centre. Ideas with suggestions of improvements, new ideas and general discussions about the future of Newlands Arm were submitted.

In March and April 2025, we presented the initial themes to the community and asked for input. Thank you to all who participated in this community engagement, the Ideas Page closed on 11 April 2025. All feedback is now being reviewed, subject to further funding opportunities to move forward with initial themes.

We welcome your continued interest in this initiative. Updates will be provided on YourSay in the tab below, when available. Please click 'Subscribe' at the top of the page to follow this project and to receive important information directly to your inbox. Should you wish to search for other projects near you, simply type the town name in the search bar.

Privacy and Data Collection Notice:

East Gippsland Shire Council collects your information to make informed community planning decisions for Newlands Arm open spaces, and seek funding opportunities.

We may share the information you provide on the ideas page or through community feedback sessions with Newlands Arm Residents and Ratepayers Association to develop an understanding of what is important to the community and how we can best plan for these projects. This information may also be shared in possible future grant applications to seek funding for these projects, and the organisations or Departments relating to those applications.

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