A master plan for Lal Lal Falls Reserve and a feasibility study for the Ballan Cycling Hub have received state government funding.
Under a state fund that aims to support projects in communities with populations below 5000 people, Moorabool received $50,000 for the Lal Lal Falls Master Plan, with council contributing $20,000 towards the plan.
According to the council, the master plan is a vital initiative for this well-used but ageing reserve and the project will provide council with essential insights through community consultation and engagement with the local Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP), ensuring that future planning reflects the values, needs and aspirations of both the community and Traditional Owners.
It will serve as a foundation for future upgrades and enhancements to the reserve as a community space and visitor destination in Moorabool.
Moorabool also received $37,500 towards a feasibility study for the Ballan Cycling Hub, with the council contributing $12,500.
The study will assess how cycling infrastructure could boost visitor numbers, provide economic benefits and create opportunities for local businesses to provide cycling-related services.
According to the council, the project will consider the needs for improving infrastructure and liveability in growing areas like Ballan, particularly through active transport options such as cycling.
