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Wyndham West
District Plan 2015-2019
Locally-Focused - Strengths-Based - Community-Driven
Contents
04 06 08
Locally-Focused: Who Lives in Strengths-Based:
An Introduction Wyndham West: Community Assets
to Districts Demographic
Profile
14 15 31
Community-Driven: District Priorities Planned
Working Together Developments
2015-2019
Planning for the future is not easy.
The world can change fast.
Wyndham 2040 provides a direction for what
we want Wyndham to be like in the future.
It provides a guide for working together on
what’s important.
We had lots of conversations with the
community at a host of different community
events, festivals and functions over the first six
months in 2015. Those conversations helped
shape a 2040 vision.
This district plan represents the first steps in
the journey towards that vision. It outlines
what will be done in Wyndham West over the
next four years.
Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District Plan 3
Locally-Focused: An Introduction to Districts
Wyndham is moving towards a
more locally-focused approach to
planning by working at a district
level. Districts are one way of
thinking about Wyndham as a
whole which will change how
Council and community work
together to realise the future of
the city.
By grouping neighbouring suburbs together and
planning for smaller areas, Council is better
placed to partner with residents in identifying the
needs of individual communities. Partnerships
across districts help to address common issues.
District partnerships are valuable as they
empower communities to support each other by
sharing their skills, knowledge and strengths.
This creates opportunities to work together in
achieving shared goals and builds confident and
independent neighbourhoods in the process.
Wyndham West is made up of the suburbs of
Werribee, Wyndham Vale and Manor Lakes.
Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District Plan 5
Who Lives in In 2011 of Wyndham West’s population were
Wyndham West: 21% born in non-English speaking countries,
which was the largest in Wyndham
Demographic Profile 14% ofin people in Wyndham West were living overseas
2006, which was the largest in Wyndham
About Wyndham West
Wyndham West is made up of
Werribee, Wyndham Vale and 5 fastest growing languages other than English
Punjabi, Karen, Gujarati, Telugu, Bengali
Manor Lakes. In 2011 nearly
55,000 people lived in Wyndham
West, which represented one
third of the Wyndham population
and made it the second largest
district area in Wyndham. 19% of Wyndham West residents had
obtained a VCE or VCAL in 2011,
the highest in Wyndham.
Over
11%
of residents held a degree
qualification in 2011
Manufacturing
Top 5 Retail trade
Health care & social
The number of people holding a
postgraduate qualification increased by
industries that assistance over 140% between 2006 and 2011
residents of Wyndham
West work in: Transport, postal
and warehouse
Construction
An additional 800 Wyndham West households
Wyndham West residents employed as community and owned their home between 2006 and 2011
personal service workers had the largest rate of increase
In 2011 24% households rented
their home, the highest in Wyndham
• Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population & Housing 2006 and 2011.
• ID Consulting, 2014 Based Wyndham Population and Household Forecasts.
6 Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District Plan
additional Wyndham West
The future of
3,800 residents travelled to work by
car in 2011 compared to 2006 Wyndham West
By 2036 0-4 years is projected to be the
largest age group in Wyndham West (9%)
1% of the Wyndham West
population are Indigenous
By 2036, 37% will be under age of 24 years.
Between 2006 & 2011 the Wyndham
West population increased by 32%
Between 2011 and 2036 Wyndham West
is projected to have an additional
80,700 people
there was an additional 1,600 families with children
One parent family
Lone person
The top five faith groups in 2011 were: household
Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church, Islam,
Eastern Presbyterian and Reformed Group households
Couples with
dependents
Couple families
with dependents
Wyndham West had the largest %
of the population aged 75 years plus 45% 0% 10%
Wyndham
20% 30% 40%
Wyndham West
50%
people living in households as couples
with no children (32%) in 2011
Wyndham 2040
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Plan Plan
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Strengths-Based: Community Assets
Strengths-Based
In preparing this district plan, the Wyndham 2040 He went on to say, “By recognizing our individual
project team worked to build a better understanding gifts capacities and skills, we can see that the
of community strengths by finding out: neighborhood is a treasure chest. By putting the gifts
together in many different ways, we open the chest
• What people liked about Wyndham;
and use its riches.”
• What community members were good at; and
• The strengths of the people and places in the This thinking is behind an approach to planning that
community. makes best use of what everyone in the community
can do and provides a place for individuals, groups,
Community builder and academic John McKnight organisations, institutions and government to make a
(2013) wrote, “If you and the other neighbors know of contribution.
each other’s gifts, new community possibilities emerge.”
Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District Plan 9
A Place for Heritage and Culture Engaged and Connected People
Wyndham West has a long and interesting People in Wyndham West are good-natured and
past. The people have fond memories of the have long-term connections to the area. They
beginning of Werribee as a country town and have friendly neighbours and good relationships
recognise the importance of the rich Aboriginal with people they meet as a part of community
history of the area. Sharing stories about the activities. The diversity of the people in Wyndham
history of the area is important, especially as West contributes to vibrancy and supports
the area continues to grow and change. People the creation of a progressive society. People
in Wyndham West are looking for places for arts volunteer with a wide variety of organisations and
and cultural development opportunities. make contributions to important causes.
“I have lived in Werribee for over 50 years when “I have lived in Wyndham for most of my life.
Wyndham was the Shire of Werribee, Synnott Where possible I contribute to the community
Street was a dirt road and the current McDonalds by volunteering as part of local committees or
used to be the Werribee Hospital. The township’s initiatives. I love living in Werribee and I like
swimming pool was Bungies Hole.” helping to make the community an even better
place for families and future.”
“My favourite story about Werribee is growing
up in what was a country town.” “We moved here to see what it was like before
building and we liked it so we stayed. We’ve had
nothing but good experiences. My favourite thing
“The area of Wyndham was an important
is the multiculturalism.”
meeting place for the 3 Kulin Nation tribes, the
Wadawurrung, Boonwurrung and Wurundjeri.”
“Since moving to Werribee I have met some
wonderful people. After I retired I joined the
Country Women’s Association. This group of
ladies are among the best. They are community
focused and friendly.”
10 Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District PlanI worked with the State Emergency Services and prior to that I served as a Councillor for the Shire of Werribee in 1957 when there were approximately about 4000 people living here. I actively participated in raising money for building Wyndham’s first swimming pool through donations with the help of local scout groups. We collected pennies while others donated up to 2 shillings! 2 shillings was a lot of money and up to 500 pounds were raised to build the WOOP. I was also a member of the committees that started Weerama festival, ‘clean up the shire and craft festival.
Connected to the River A Developing Local Economy
The Werribee River is a place to connect with nature People in Wyndham West particularly enjoy the Watton
and the environment. For residents the river represents Street precinct and the Werribee Plaza. Window
an opportunity to be active. It is also a place to play, shopping, walking, eating at restaurants and cafes and
connect with friends and family and reflect. The enjoying local theatre are activities that people take
Werribee River provides many environmental benefits part in. There is a hope that the Werribee City Centre
and there is a need to protect and preserve it. would continue to grow to provide a vibrant night
life, choice of shops and parking. The East Werribee
“The Werribee River Association has supported Employment Precinct is an exciting development that
environmental flows released from the diversion weir will create more opportunity for people to work locally.
down the Werribee River since the 1980s. Some
flows are aimed at scouring overgrown reed banks, “I hope by 2040 Wyndham East will have work
assisting fish with breeding or migration and some for opportunities for the current younger generation.
replenishing water in deep pools. All of these flows The Werribee Employment Precinct host a number
have the potential to help platypus.” of government departments and that it would attract
employers from service industries.”
“The K Road cliffs and Werribee River are such
beautiful places to relax and think about life. One day, “Hopefully the local economy is improved by inviting
I was sitting along the bank and a couple of canoeists artisans, creative types, professionals and generally
came along and it made me realise how important this a diverse range of people to stay.”
natural asset is to Werribee.”
“I like the Werribee Plaza and Watton Street. Werribee
“Swimming as a child, trying to catch tadpoles, building Plaza gives you opportunities to socialise with people,
cubby houses and walking along the river. I like how see the changes in the way of living through the shops
they have made the walking trails along the river.” and changes in food shops.”
12 Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District PlanThe river is fantastic. The thing I love the most is the Werribee Open Range Zoo. I have an affinity for animals. My son works there as a barista. The meerkats make me laugh, they’ve got such personalities. One day I was dropping something off to my son and I accidently walked into the Meerkat enclosure! The century meerkat started calling over all the meerkats. I got out of there! Where else could you go for something like that to happen to you.
Community-Driven:
Working Together
Community-Driven
This plan was put together by stories which were John McKnight, often referenced as the founder of
collected as a part of the Wyndham 2040 project. the asset based community development approach,
The main themes were reinforced at district workshops outlined some key characteristics of successful
where residents and Council worked together to community-led action (Russell, 2009). These include:
develop the priorities for the next 4 years.
• A long term vision;
Council’s role is to plan for the future by reaching • Always widening who is involved in helping to plan;
agreements with external organisations and State and • Developing new ways to connect people; and
Federal Government that ensure we have the funding
• Having small grants for individuals to do things in
and resources required to continue to develop local
their neighbourhood.
infrastructure and services.
Wyndham 2040 has aimed to develop or emphasise
However, Council cannot do this work alone. these types of opportunities as a part of implementing
Many of the challenges ahead will require Council a strengths based approach to planning.
and community to work together to build stronger
neighbourhoods and developing local responses. Reporting on actions in this plan will be supported by
the establishment of District Advisory Committees.
Going forward there will be more ways for members of
the community to shape and influence local actions.
14 Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District PlanDistrict The following pages detail
the actions that we will take
Priorities over the next 4 years to
work towards making the
2040 vision a reality.
Like most planning
documents this district
plan does not capture the
complete work of Council or
the community. Its purpose
is to make more visible
some of what is happening
and invite more people to
the cause of building great
neighbourhoods.
Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District Plan 15Our Goal
Improve the ability of residents to move
within and outside Wyndham using a
variety of transport modes.
Who We Work With
• State Government
• Federal Government
• VIC Roads
• Public Transport Victoria
• Local Developers
• Local Schools
• Local Residents and Resident’s
Groups
• Local Community Centres
Transport
Wyndham’s transport system will be efficient. People will be able to
move around Wyndham easily. There will be more ways to connect
to greater Melbourne.What Council Will Do Examples of What it Will Look Like
Community-Led Action
1. Advocate for infrastructure • New funding for transport
developments to improve rail and bus • Design a community campaign to infrastructure.
services and ease road congestion. advocate for transport priorities in • New services or infrastructure for
2. Advocate for ongoing connectivity to your area. transport.
Geelong corridor via Duncan’s Road • Develop partnerships between • More people walking and cycling.
plus direct public transport. Wyndham resident’s groups to
advocate for whole of Wyndham • New strategies for improving
3. Increase access to the Werribee
issues. transport.
CBD by supporting walking and
cycling and the provision of car • Develop campaigns to promote • Ongoing conversations about
parks. safety for vulnerable road users our transport needs.
4. Construct Armstrong Road south of such as pedestrians, cyclists and
Greens Road to provide an important motorbike riders.
north south link. • Develop groups to promote active
5. Implement the Active Travel around travel and advocate for the needs of
Schools project. bike users.
6. Develop, review and implement • Grow participation in school active
the Wyndham Integrated Transport travel programs.
Strategy.
Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District Plan 17Events Wyndham will celebrate culture and art. We will share stories that challenge and inspire. Local events and attractions will build Wyndham’s reputation as a place to visit and be a source of community pride.
Our Goal What Council Will Do Examples of What it Looks Like
Community-Led Action
Greater diversity of local events that 1. Deliver high profile events including • New major events established in
contribute to cultural, community and Children’s Week Picnic, Fromage a • Run local events to create a sense Wyndham.
economic development. Trois and Australia Day. of activation in the Werribee City • Growing reputation of events held in
2. Deliver local events as a part of the Centre. Wyndham.
Who We Work With Midsumma arts and culture festival. • Host an annual Clean Up Australia • Growth in arts and cultural events
3. Support the development of Day event to build connections and held in Wyndham.
• Parks Victoria
community led events. pride in local areas.
• Local Businesses • Local events that attract attendance
4. Provide sponsorship for high • Establish parkrun events to provide a from people living outside of
• Local Residents
profile events that attract visitors to place for people to meet and get fit. Wyndham.
• Community Groups and
Wyndham. • Support the development of local
Organisations
5. Develop, review and implement festivals and events.
• Wyndham Business and Tourism
Association the Wyndham Tourism and Events • Further establish and promote school
Strategy. fetes and festivals as opportunities
for local communities to meet
together.
• Establish new festivals that celebrate
local identity.
Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District Plan 19Employment
Our city will offer varied and plentiful local
employment options. It will be a place of choice
for businesses of all sizes and have a thriving
network of small business operators.
Our Goal What Council Will Do Examples of What it Will Look Like
Community-Led Action
New and established businesses are 1. Promote Wyndham business • More local jobs.
supported to grow and develop. prospectus “Your Business • Provide input to Council and other • New developments in the Werribee
Destination”. local authorities to support business City Centre and East Werribee.
Who We Work With 2. Promote the Werribee City Centre conditions locally.
• A wide range of workshops and
• State Government and the new East Werribee precinct • Advocate for change on issues seminars for small business.
through the “Grow Werribee” relevant to local businesses.
• Local Businesses
campaign and prospectus. • Increased networking opportunities.
• Lead West • Support the development of a culture
3. Implement the Werribee City Centre of innovation and entrepreneurship. • A greater diversity of job
• Western Melbourne Regional
Strategy. opportunities.
Development Authority • Identify opportunities for idea
• National Growth Areas Alliance 4. Deliver a wide range of workshops incubation hubs.
and seminars to assist small and
• Local Learning and Employment • Explore and report on how other
medium-sized business.
Network communities have developed new
• Wyndham Business and Tourism 5. Develop, review and implement industries.
Association the Wyndham Tourism and Events
• Engage new businesses and industry
Strategy.
partners in working to develop new
6. Support the development of the workplace learning and employment
Mambourin East and Wyndham opportunities.
Junction Precinct Structure Plans to
establish a new employment zone.
Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District Plan 21Education
and Training
Wyndham will be known for
great schools and universities.
There will be lots of ways
for people to learn and gain
employment. Wyndham
libraries will support learning
for everyone. Residents
will be able to share skills
and build knowledge at
community centres.Our Goal What Council Will Do Examples of What it Will Look Like
Community-Led Action
Widen the availability of quality 1. Undertake detailed planning and • New facilities for learning.
education and training opportunities design for the Wyndham Integrated • Broker new partnerships to support • Funding to enhance and improve
Learning Hub. young people in transitioning from current services.
Who We Work With 2. Advocate for Early Years Education education to employment.
• A wide range of learning
• Local Education and Training and Early Intervention funding and • Revise and review the education opportunities available at Wyndham
Providers local service delivery. and training strategies to support Vale and Werribee libraries and local
• Community Groups and 3. Deliver informal learning programs integration and alignment of community centres.
Organisations through Wyndham West community services.
• New strategies for supporting
• State Government centres and libraries.
learning.
• Federal Government 4. Maintain a physical and digital
• Local Service Providers resource collection to support
lifelong learning goals at Wyndham
• Local Businesses
Vale and Werribee libraries.
• Local Residents
5. Develop, review and implement the
Wyndham Learning Strategy.
Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District Plan 23Natural Environment Our natural environment will be respected, preserved and protected.
Our Goal What Council Will Do Examples of What it Will Look Like
Community-Led Action
Safeguard natural assets and plan for 1. Create a greater focus on the health • Healthy waterways and coastlines.
new parks and open spaces that build of our waterways in particular the • Promote local environment groups • Reduced litter and rubbish dumping.
on Wyndham’s strengths. Werribee River, specifically for as an avenue for local residents to
environmental flows, litter prevention improve the natural environment. • Greater diversity of native wildlife.
Who We Work With and monitoring.
• Support the ecological life and • Strong and active environmental
2. Implement the Habitat Heroes biodiversity of the river. groups.
• State Government
program to create a network of • New strategies to reduce waste and
• Local Residents • Organise environmentally focused
wildlife friendly habitats adjacent to support sustainable living.
• Local Environmental Groups such as community activities on topics like
the Werribee River.
Beach Patrol 3030, NatureWest and energy efficiency, recycling, organic
the Werribee River Association. 3. Develop, review and implement gardening.
the Environment and Sustainability
• Community Groups and • Promote community garden,
Strategy.
Organisations workshops and volunteer
• Local Businesses. 4. Develop Wyndham Park to feature opportunities.
the benefits of the Werribee River
• Develop local habitats for native
and provide an inviting place for
birds and wildlife.
community to gather.
• Support the expansion of tree cover
5. Support local environment groups to
and other vegetation on riverbanks
look after local waterways and other
and broad acreage adjoining the river.
natural assets.
Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District Plan 25Culture and Heritage
Wyndham will celebrate culture and art. We will share stories that challenge and inspire.
We will acknowledge the Aboriginal heritage of the land. The country beginnings of our
towns and shire will be remembered.
Our Goals What Council Will Do Examples of What it Will Look Like
Community-Led Action
Deliver community arts experiences 1. Explore options to upgrade the • Infrastructure that support arts and
in partnership with local artists and Wyndham Cultural Centre to • Share and develop your artistic skills cultural development.
industry partners. enable a wider range of cultural through participatory arts projects. • Growing reputation of local artists.
development activities.
• Explore options to develop heritage • Local opportunities to participate in
Who We Work With 2. Curate the Wyndham Vale Arts signage to mark places of historical arts projects.
• Local Artists Space as a part of the Wyndham interest.
Arts Spaces program to highlight • Increased number of arts and
• Local Businesses • Research, preserve and make
local artists. cultural events.
• Local Residents available stories of Wyndham’s
3. Establish an arts project space history.
• Community Groups and Organisations
at Werribee Old Shire Offices to
• Local Historians and Groups like the • Promote locally produced
support Werribee City Centre arts
Werribee Historical Society publications and reference guides of
activation and local participation in
Wyndham’s history.
the arts.
• Provide educational lectures to local
4. Deliver local events as a part of the
schools on local history.
Midsumma arts and culture festival.
5. Develop the online history portal to
promote the work of local historians
and historical groups in sharing
stories about Wyndham’s past.
Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District Plan 27Community Engagement Our city will be home to passionate residents who are always having conversations about how to build a better community. Residents will seek out ways to use their skills, knowledge and passion to build the community we have envisioned.
Our Goal What Council Will Do Examples of What it Will Look Like
Community-Led Action
New tools and structures enhance 1. Establish a placed based governance • Ongoing conversations about how to
communication between Council and group to advise Council on Wyndham • Celebrate the stories of local improve community life in Wyndham.
community. West issues and report on Wyndham community led action online through • New and effective advisory
West priorities and activities. photography and storytelling. committees that work closely with
Who We Work With 2. Conduct Neighbourhood Listening • Grow the membership of residents’ Council
• Local Residents Posts in Wyndham West to update groups and organisations to provide • Increased understanding of the
residents on local plans and hear an avenue for residents to raise
• Local Schools roles of residents and government in
about local issues. issues to all levels of government.
• Local Community Groups and building community.
Organisations 3. Establish the Wyndham Vale • Support engagement with the local • More ways to share views on local
Community Learning Centre as a communities that are not represented
• Local Residents and Residents’ issues.
mini town hall, enhancing direct strongly in community activities.
Groups such as the Manor Lakes
customer services and engagement
Residents’ Association • Join local groups and committees
opportunities.
that reflect your interests.
4. Develop an online engagement tool
to compliment information provided
on Council’s website regarding public
consultations
Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District Plan 29Our Goal Examples of
Expand opportunities for young people Community-Led Action
to share and build on their life and
• Fundraise to provide free spots for
leadership skills.
children who can access sports clubs
Who We Work With • Establish new sporting clubs and
groups to involve young people in
• Local Schools
organised sport.
• Local Community Groups and
• Develop the range of youth
Organisations
mentoring and leadership programs
• Local Young People
available locally.
• Local Residents
Young People
What it Will Look Like
What Council Will Do
• New programs for young people
1. Expand the range of youth programs
developed and established.
and support services at the Wyndham
Vale Community Learning Centre. • Strong relationships between young
people, schools, parents and youth
Wyndham will be a family friendly city. 2. Develop programs in partnership
workers.
with local schools.
Relationships between family members will be strong. 3. Develop local opportunities to
• Young people are celebrated.
celebrate young people. • Young people participating in
The people of Wyndham will be connected to each 4. Expand the Wyndham Vale Youth
committees.
other. Our communities will be welcoming. We will be Committee to provide more leadership • New services for young people.
opportunities for young people.
known for listening to and learning from the diversity
5. Support youth focused community
of all residents. services operating in Werribee City
Centre.Wyndham West:
Planned Development
1 Galvin Park Master Implementation
2 Cherry Street Car Park
3 Wyndham Park Master Plan
4 Eagle Stadium Stage 2 Development
5 Presidents Park Synthetic Hockey Pitch
6 Wyndham Intergrated Learning Hub
7 North Cottrell Street Werribee River
Pedestrian Bridge
8 Wyndham Vale South Reserve 5
Broadwalk
1
9 Riverwalk Pavilion and Oval
10 Chirnside Park Precinct Development
7
4 6 2
8 3
10
Rail 9
Urban Growth Boundary
Wyndham Rural District
Wyndham 2040 | Wyndham West District Plan 31Further Information For more information please contact: Wyndham City Community Planning and Development P: 9742 0777 E: mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au W: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/wyndham2040
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