Molong and Canowindra Town Centre Concept Design Project Submissions

No longer on display. Expired on 17 December 2020, 05:00 PM

Council has resolved to place the response submissions to the Molong and Canowindra Town Centre concept Design Project on display for a period of no less than 21 days.

PLEASE NOTE: Submissions closed on 18 November 2020

This document will be available for perusal until 5pm, Thursday 17 December, 2020.

CANOWINDRA

Response#

Name

Community Consultation Response

Consultants/Council Response

Recommended Changes to Plan

Ash Wright

Palm trees are not part of our native bush heritage and do not fit well with our environment. They are not of the era of the historic main street buildings, and potentially will look out of place. Palms at each end of main street not conducive to large vehicles being able to turn - suggests use of art based icons as way-finding instead, which could be fossil based to promote the area's fish fossil significance

Feedback acknowledged

Palms (Washingtonia robusta & Phoenix canaeriensis) have been selected, as part of the main street way-finding, as they are like flags which assist visitors in visually finding the main street. There are strong cultural links to their planting in Canowindra, they are iconic to the town and are not classified as a weed in NSW. Also, the Phoenix canaeriensis community donation initiative will mean that the number of Palms in Canowindra will not increase. The use of Palms has been reduced to include only critical wayfinding locations:

The Highway and Gaskill Street corner
Junction of Gaskill Street and Ryall Street
Canowindra Services and Citizens Corner
Age of Fishes at the junction of Ferguson Street

Alternative tree species, with an emphasis on suitable natives, will be used in the following locations where Palm were proposed:

Canowindra Road/ Sheps Corner on Ferguson Street
Longs Corner Road and Canowindra Road;
Showground corner and northern town entrance
Blue Jacket Motel corner and southern town entrance

Ash Wright

Lack of detail in the current plan. There are some aspects that need further specifics, such as type of planting, signage, positioning of signage, types of seating

To be determined during the detailed design process

Ash Wright

Poor attention to environmental sustainability. For example- No recycling bins, no provision for electric car chargers

Feedback acknowledged

Ash Wright

Promotion of plan to attract other users - Suggests more sculptures and artwork to attract other demographics - suggests to promote more native plantings, flora and fauna signage, and natural play areas.

Suggestion noted and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process

Ash Wright

Suggestion noted and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process.

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process

Ash Wright

Playground in Southern Canowindra (corner of Milton and Sutton St). Not addressed in the Masterplan. Needs more care and trees/landscaping to improve usage.

Feedback acknowledged - planning has focused on key areas with multiple community infrastructure considerations. At this stage, outlying singular areas have not formed part of this process but would be reviewed separately.

Ash Wright

Fisherman’s Bend area on Nangar Road. Not addressed in Masterplan. Currently is local free camp spot for travelers, and used by locals for recreation. Would be good to have linkage to town with walkway if possible. Also needs to be included in weed eradication planting (canary palms, poplars cumbungi and blackberry), maintenance of remnant vegetation and replanting of indigenous species.

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted.

Bron Newman

Not keen on having more palm trees planted in Canowindra - part of history but surely we can now find something else that would represent our town in a positive way without planting more palm trees.

Known for Fish Fossils which have worldwide recognition - use some sculptures of those as the way finder.

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted.

The Highway and Gaskill Street corner
Junction of Gaskill Street and Ryall Street
Canowindra Services and Citizens Corner
Age of Fishes at the junction of Ferguson Street

Alternative tree species, with an emphasis on suitable natives, will be used in the following locations where Palm were proposed:

Canowindra Road/ Sheps Corner on Ferguson Street
Longs Corner Road and Canowindra Road;
Showground corner and northern town entrance
Blue Jacket Motel corner and southern town entrance

Geoffrey Beath

Plans need to be revised to properly reflect legal arrangements for management of the showground and racecourse area, a piece of Crown Land managed by a statutory land manager - Canowindra Showground and Racecourse Land Manager (CSRLM). Accordingly decisions about this site are made by CSRLM not in consultation with it.

Acknowledged and will be reflected in future documents

Geoffrey Beath

Ref 0.02 - support policy for commercial use of public open space but Showground/Racecourse site is a matter for CSRLM

Acknowledged and will be reflected in future documents

Geoffrey Beath

Ref 2.01 - should refer to Council funding CSRLM to have this very necessary work undertaken. The words better management of user groups should be removed as CSRLM or Council has no control over this

Feedback acknowledged

Geoffrey Beath

Ref 5.03 - should be revised to reflect that the existing signage is a matter for CSRLM

Acknowledged and will be reflected in future documents

Geoffrey Beath

Ref 4.04 - opposes an additional caravan park due to recently improved facilities being available at Showground site

Feedback acknowledged and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process

Donna Rygate

Choice of palm trees for planting in various places is inappropriate -trees native to the area would be preferable.

Feedback acknowledged

The Highway and Gaskill Street corner
Junction of Gaskill Street and Ryall Street
Canowindra Services and Citizens Corner
Age of Fishes at the junction of Ferguson Street

Alternative tree species, with an emphasis on suitable natives, will be used in the following locations where Palm were proposed:

Canowindra Road/ Sheps Corner on Ferguson Street
Longs Corner Road and Canowindra Road;
Showground corner and northern town entrance
Blue Jacket Motel corner and southern town entrance

Donna Rygate

Are the references to Belubula Creek meant to be to the Belubula River, or might at least one of them be a reference to Coocumber Creek?

Belubula River

Donna Rygate

Should Ross St be Rodd St

Rodd Street is noted in the plans

Donna Rygate

As a Robinson descendant, I would be interested to get involved in proposals re the monument as per Refs 1.15 and 1.16.

Feedback acknowledged

Donna Rygate

As per the submission from the Canowindra Showground and Racecourse Land Manager (CSRLM, formerly Showground Trust), the plans need to be revised to properly reflect the legal arrangements for the management of the showground and racecourse area.

Feedback acknowledged

Donna Rygate

I strongly support development of a Showground Masterplan as per Ref 2.01. It would be great if Council funded CSRLM to have this very necessary work undertaken

Feedback acknowledged

Donna Rygate

I don’t support the proposal in Ref 4.04 to establish another caravan park in the Railway precinct. In addition to its pre-existing caravan park, visitors to Canowindra can utilise the now excellent facilities available in the showground and racecourse area.

Feedback acknowledged

Donna Rygate

The plans need to include a major upgrade of Belubula Way from Cherry Tree Falls bridge into town. It’s the gateway for visitors from Sydney and the road is awful - dangerous, too narrow, no sides, more patch than road in most places.

Feedback acknowledged and will be passed to the appropriate area of Council for review

Nola Meggitt

Palm trees not a good option as messy, untidy and not in keeping with our heritage
Rustic carvings on poles promoting Fish Fossils suggested
Use of native trees at entry to Belubula River more appropriate

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted.

Nola Meggitt

Concrete tables with patterned top referencing Fossil Fish for picnic areas near river walkway

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process

Nola Meggitt

Business support by Council to rejuvenate the main shopping area and beautify the assets

Feedback and suggestions acknowledged - part of the aim in reviewing the design of the main street is to assist in generating activity and potential economic and tourism benefit to the towns

Nola Meggitt

Shaded parking for swimming pool, trees or awning suggested

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process

Erica Johnson

Siting of landscape elements and choice of plant species have the potential to detract from the otherwise unique existing urban fabric. There seems to a much greater opportunity in embellishing the existing landscape qualities of the town and its periphery, to that of imposing new and out of context elements in unusual settings and configurations

Feedback acknowledged

The Highway and Gaskill Street corner
Junction of Gaskill Street and Ryall Street
Canowindra Services and Citizens Corner
Age of Fishes at the junction of Ferguson Street

Alternative tree species, with an emphasis on suitable natives, will be used in the following locations where Palm were proposed:

Canowindra Road/ Sheps Corner on Ferguson Street
Longs Corner Road and Canowindra Road;
Showground corner and northern town entrance
Blue Jacket Motel corner and southern town entrance

Erica Johnson

Existing outer thresholds/gateways - already a strong sense of identiy though embellishing could be valuable

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process

Erica Johnson

New inner thresholds/gateways - establishing a 2nd set of gateways to draw into the main street

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process

Erica Johnson

Reinforcement of key civic landscapes - while masterplan points out improvement to many of these, additional historic study, mapping and analysis should be completed.

CORRESPONDENT ALSO ATTACHED A DRAWING WITH SPECIFIED GATEWAYS

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process

Matt Barker / MGA Central West

Palms are not supported - natives are preferred
Palms considered a potential weed in adjacent gardens and grassed areas
Opposed to any narrowing or blocking of the Gaskill & Blatchford St intersection as it is the main route for large ag machinery and trucks - if there was a bus parked at the stop in that location other large vehicles would not be able to pass

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted.

The Highway and Gaskill Street corner
Junction of Gaskill Street and Ryall Street
Canowindra Services and Citizens Corner
Age of Fishes at the junction of Ferguson Street

Alternative tree species, with an emphasis on suitable natives, will be used in the following locations where Palm were proposed:

Canowindra Road/ Sheps Corner on Ferguson Street
Longs Corner Road and Canowindra Road;
Showground corner and northern town entrance
Blue Jacket Motel corner and southern town entrance

Matt Barker / MGA Central West

Finns corner ramp removal - prefer it to be made compliant as a ramp OR left as is rather than removed

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process

Matt Barker / MGA Central West

Showground masterplan is applauded but should be engaging with Crown Land Manager not Council

Acknowledged and will be reflected in future documents

Matt Barker / MGA Central West

Industrial Land - writer sees real need for a masterplan here as the are has evolved without consideration to major services needed such as sewerage, storm water, kerb and guttering and street lighting

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted.

Matt Barker / MGA Central West

Sportsground Trust shold be consultated more for any proposals for change in that area

Ref 2.16 suggests a specific Master Plan for the Sport precinct be undertaken - this would be under the proviso that the Sports Trust be the key to that process should it be undertaken

Janeen Wright

Palm Trees near swimming pool are considered inappropriate for Canowindra and sculptures are suggested intead.

Palm trees at junction of Gaskill & Ryall and Gaskill & Blatchford Streets - both locatoins do not need an obstruction in the centre of the road. Both T intersections carry large trucks which would find it difficult to negotiate.

Feedback acknowledged

The Highway and Gaskill Street corner
Junction of Gaskill Street and Ryall Street
Canowindra Services and Citizens Corner
Age of Fishes at the junction of Ferguson Street

Alternative tree species, with an emphasis on suitable natives, will be used in the following locations where Palm were proposed:

Canowindra Road/ Sheps Corner on Ferguson Street
Longs Corner Road and Canowindra Road;
Showground corner and northern town entrance
Blue Jacket Motel corner and southern town entrance

Janeen Wright

Cement slab outside the pharmacy in Gaskill St takes up at least one parking space and should be removed.

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process

Janeen Wright

Finn's Store ramp - should remain as a ramp not steps

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process

Janeen Wright

* Supports additional seating and garbage bins in proposed styles

* Swinging Bridge development is supported

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process

Janeen Wright

Ramps from footpath to road need to be identified with yellow lines to stop cars obstructing pedestrian access.

Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted

Janeen Wright

Many residents are aged and rely on mbility aids - priority should be to make the streets easy to negotiate

Feedback acknowledged howewver pedestrian movement is captured on a wider scale in the Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan (PAMP) which was recently updated and re-consulted with the community

MOLONG

Response#	Name	Community Consultation Response	Consultant/Council Response
1	GROWMOLONG	Ref1.07 - it would be a shame to remove part of the hedge and plant an unknown species to try and improve the visual amenity for pedestrians	Ref1.07 -Planting species TBC in detail design stage
	GROWMOLONG	Ref1.03 - The tree species and the colour of the pots have not been listed. What are they? The shape of pots need to have a wide base to reduce being knocked or blown over.	Ref1.03 - Ornamental tree in pots are Largerstroemia indica 'Sioux' which set fruit 8-10mm diameter. The fruit opens up whilst attached to the tree, so the the seed capsule which falls is open and dry verse a hard round ball It was discussed in the Molong Town Centre presentation of plans (28/10/20) that representatives from the community would select two colour pots: 1) main street 2) laneway. Each pot will then be trialled to gauge community response and allow feedback before installing throughout the main street
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 1.01 - The tree species and native plants are not identified. Ref 1.01 & 1.03 - Species of plants to be used need to be identified, as we do not want to replace golf ball sized seedpods with a ball bearing sized pedestrian hazard eg ornamental pear, Zelkova Zerratta, Crepe Myrtles. Ref 1.01 We like the idea but what happens to the current Liquid Ambers trees? We assume with all their dangerous attributes they will be removes ASAP. The new tree species for the centre of the road (5) has not been determined, nor will they provide shade for shoppers, a compromise we can live with. It is important not to replace golf ball size seed pods with ball bearings	Ref1.01 - Main street trees species proposed are Zelcova serrata 'Green Vase' which has innocuous seeds. These trees are being used on George Street (Sydney) as they don't interupt traffic, overhead wires and non-noticeable seeds. Their mature spread is 10 metres so will offer amenity and shade
	GROWMOLONG	Ref1.08 - In the development of this plan a water fountain for drinking, refilling water bottles and water for dogs should be included	Suggestion noted and to be considered during the detailed design process
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 105 - New seats/benches should be of wood and metal construction which have arms to assist people to lower and rise from the seat.	Selection of seating to be progressed further at the detailed design stage
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 102 - The current trees and plants from these gardens should be transferred to a suitable public location.	Suggestion noted and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 102 - The current trees and plants from these gardens should be transferred to a suitable public location.	Suggestion noted and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 101 - There is no Council/Community Centre in this block of Bank Street.	Feedback acknowledged
	GROWMOLONG	Ref107 - This has developed into a very pleasing feature of the street and connects the east and west blocks of Bank Street improving the overall visual amenity. The species, Beschorneria yuccoides 'Flamingo Glow', Rosa 'Floral Carpet Pink', and Carex appressa are not very attractive species when you already have a well established garden with red roses.	Suggestion noted and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 3.03 - Which heritage colour would that be?	To be determined during the detailed design process
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 3.02 - Nice idea, this area could also be used for some large public artworks eg Packham Pear Sculptures, as found in Canberra near the Art Gallery. The interpretative signs could also explain the history of the Packham Pear any visitors could utilise outdoor seating to rest or picnic in Molong, a water drinking fountain could be available for people and pets.	Suggestion noted and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 3.01 - Early road signage on the approaches to town is needed to indicate this Parking facility. The traffic flow should be One Way in this area, Entry from the North and Exit at the Southern end. This would also work in with coaches utilising the same area. The privately owned land on the Southern end, if available, would allow a greater number of parking spaces for cars and longer vehicles.	Suggestion noted and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 2.11 - This will be another asset to the CBD of Molong - one proviso is that those businesses affected by this plan are consulted early in the process and not left to agree at the end when things are nearly finalised. It will also assist those who need to collect their mail from the relocated Post Office boxes. Ref 101 - On the northern and southern side of this diagram the trees are not located in the centre of the road but close to the footpath.	Ref2.11 - Subject to detail design in consultation with landholders
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 0.12 -Great, in several locations? Can you also put up new and appropriate signage as it is needed eg Parking, Historical Museum. Public artworks.	Suggestion noted and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 0.14 - Great news, the document “Enhancing the Visual Amenity of Molong Masterplan” written by Les Dean is our plan. We are available to collaborate with Council, the community and consultants on any future developments for Molong.	Feedback acknowledged
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 0.15 - How does this work in with the al Fresco dining along the street which is also encouraged with the COVID guidelines?	To be determined during the detailed design process
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 0.16, 0.17 & 0.18 - Les Dean, TAFE Advanced Certificate in Urban Horticulture and landscaping, is keen to be a representative on this committee or consultation group. Proper research is required to eliminate the current situation where tree plantings pose a threat to pedestrian health and safety. Many commercially available street trees produce hard seed pods likely to cause slips, trips and falls, therefore a comprehensive risk assessment is required. However, often a species hybrid that eliminates seed production may be available.	Further consultation with interested parties will be scheduled through the detailed design process.
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 0.19 - Improve the presentation of the CBD with a standard concrete stencil surface as is outside the Council Chambers. It will cover all previous minor works, level and unify the pavement. This work will need to be done as a final project after all other works in the street are finished.	Suggestion noted and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 1.10 - From a Town Maintenance perspective, Les worked as the Town Maintenance Ganger for 35 years says, it is impractical and expensive to maintain a good visual impact of grasses/reeds in the gutters and remove the garbage that they collect. Water filtration works would be more appropriate located at the storm water outlets to the Molong Creek.	Ref1.10 - Recommended that this treatment is trialled so success can be monitored
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 0.22 - There are already some at Mr Caldwell’s business on the Mitchell Highway. In reference to the Railway Precinct, the pear sculptures could be utilised as noted in Les Dean’s “Improving the Visual Amenity of Molong” document.	Suggestion noted and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 0.09 - This will be very important in the future as Molong develops more activities for tourists and becomes a destination for visitors.	Feedback acknowledged
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 0.10 - Members are pleased with this concept to help improve the riparian zone of Molong Creek and improve the flow of water and storm/flood water through the town. It will attract people to utilise the riverside parkland along the creek.	Feedback acknowledged
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 0.11 - This action is supported to reduce the hazard risk for anyone along the Creek and enjoying the sporting and recreational areas of Molong. However, the land between the railway and the creek bank is owned by State Rail and requires fencing in order to be safely used by the public.	Feedback acknowledged
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 2.02 Provide a safe pedestrian crossing to RMS standards at the Highway to improve safety and linkages between the Main street and recreational areas.	Feedback acknowledged
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 2.03 - Place imprinted patterns and designs in the concrete surface eg Orange Hospital to create interest with tourists and children which will enhance this area and could be used as part of a tourist activity for children.	Suggestion noted and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	GROWMOLONG	Ref 2.10 - In Sydney, they have similar barriers along the expressway with colour and patterns in the concrete. However, given the prior attempts to dress this concrete wall, with anything that could be seen as distracting to motorists has been rejected. Our proposal to get some artwork on the railway tank has been rejected by the RMS , so good luck.	Feedback acknowledged
	GROWMOLONG	Any street furniture and additional features eg garbage bins, bollards should blend in with our heritage listing of the main street and our modern times *Research is needed to find tree species that do not cause a hazard. Many species eg. crepe myrtle, may have a hybrid variety that does not produce seeds	Suggestion noted and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
2	SALLY AND SAM KIRBY	Trees in the middle of Bank St are a ‘nice’ concept, however concerns are held around congestion, visibility and safety. Also survival with regard to collisions, compaction, vandalism.Maintenance is also a concern - if deciduous trees there will be complaints about leaves and fruits falling on the street and then maintenance becomes an expensive and complicated exercise.	The treepit design (a tree vault) will ensure the long term health & vitality of the trees. Procurement of advanced tree stock will reduce vandalism and collision risk, in conjunction with bollards on each garden bed corner. Visibility and safety considerations have been incorporated in the design. Formalising SPAR carpark to the rear and treating Bank Street east and west as one street will assist in reducing congestion.
	SALLY AND SAM KIRBY	Council should concentrate efforts maintaining the natural assets we already have – the bike path for example, maintain the footpath and vegetation along that track.	Feedback acknowledged
	SALLY AND SAM KIRBY	The car park behind SPAR is a fantastic idea as it is increasingly difficult to get a park on the main street. Trees and planter boxes in that lane way would be a great improvement.	Feedback acknowledged
3	CHRIS BROWN	Overall Plan, Bank Street Explanation of strategic principles & themes is not considered sufficient	Feedback acknowledged
	CHRIS BROWN	Ref 0.13 - vague and lacks explanation - what would it achieve that local planning framework does not?	Feedback acknowledged
	CHRIS BROWN	Ref 0.14 - should be made more specific to the town centre	Feedback acknowledged
	CHRIS BROWN	Ref 0.15 - plan does not appear to reflect the existing conditions or likely social demand	Feedback acknowledged
	CHRIS BROWN	Ref 0.20 and 0.21 - strongly supported	Feedback acknowledged
	CHRIS BROWN	Ref 0.22 - installation of scupltures is supported but intent is unclear and should be clarified in the final plan. Preference not to be animals on bikes related as they have their own out of town identity	Suggestion noted and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	CHRIS BROWN	Ref 1.08 - impression that the village green is to become something different - a square as opposed to a green? Intention to prepare a masterplan for the area is supported	Feedback acknowledged
	CHRIS BROWN	Ref 1.13 -strongly supported	Feedback acknowledged
	CHRIS BROWN	Pedestrian link, park, RV parking and expansion/improvement to the caravan park is strongly supported	Feedback acknowledged
	CHRIS BROWN	Ref 2.02 -proposed pedestrian crossing point too close to to bend in Mitchell Hway - suggest in front of 12 Watson St instead. If the crossing point is further west aternative options for the informal carpark and layover area outside the pool may need to be reconsidered to reduce the risk of conflict between active transport and vehicular transport	Suggestion noted and to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	CHRIS BROWN	Ref 3.01 - strongly supported Ref 3.02 - should be broadened to include alternatives to a fountain Ref 3.04 - strongly supported Should include the addition of comfortable, sheltered seating for those using the bus stop Should investigate measures to improve safety of pedestrians crossing at Euchareena Rd at the Watson/Mitchell H'way intersection	Feedback acknowledged
	CHRIS BROWN	On-street parking - the notion of nose in parking should be revisited	Nose-first street parking in Bank Street has not been presented and should be developed as an option for community comment.
	CHRIS BROWN	Molong Creek Corridor - appears overlooked and although references 0.03, 0.04, 0.10 and 0.11 are identified measures it falls short of clearly identifying the corridor in its own right	Feedback acknowledged
	CHRIS BROWN	Consideration of the wider pedestrian context is recommended - draft plan goes part way to addressing pedestrian movement and road hierarchy a more comprehensive approach should be adopted	Feedback acknowledged however pedestrian movement is captured on a wider scale in the Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan (PAMP) which was recently updated and re-consulted with the community.
	CHRIS BROWN	Ongoing communication and engagement - considered the engagement to be at a relatively modest level and suggests a robust communication and engagement strategy be developed with suggestions such as: formation of a dedicated committee/review panel ideas competitions for individual projects.planning elements dedicated town centre program shopfront in the main street (temporary) appointment of a single point of contact within Council for the town centre improvement program to facilitate ease of communication recommend road-testing some improvements where possible - eg street furniture, to foster further community engagement before finalising design and procurement	Feedback acknowledged
4	MARGARET DEAN	Too many trees proposed - too much maintenance required and risk to stormwater disbursement Crossing point on Bank St is supported but not indication of where disabled parking spots will go if the crossing point is installed as indicated Suggest main part of CBD is 40kmph limited and designated as a shared area- between Gidley St and MItchell Hway Concern that parking and vehicle movement in lower bank st will be affected by the proposed tree planting - particularly delivery drivers double parked and larger SUV/s or utes that require all the current space for reverse parking Concern that central tree line will reduce ability for emergency vehicle access in a flood situation	Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	MARGARET DEAN	'Prettying up' concrete barrier is supported Proposed crossing point at the end of the lane and across to the pool is considered a good position for visibility for motorists or pedestrians Hedge around caravan park - in a flood prone area a hedge would likely hold up water and debris Railway Apron in front of station needs upgrading and maintaining - the current trees and tree roots are an example of what happens when trees are not maintained or wrong varieties are planted No mention of the area being a stopping point for coach services on the plan	Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	MARGARET DEAN	SPAR/carpark area - no clear indication if there has been an allowance for tricks to easily access the loading dock	Subject to detail design in consultation with landholders
	MARGARET DEAN	Garden beds - rose plantings should be left as they are Footpath widening supported and path along the creek behind the pool should be upgraded and maintained Proposed bicycle lanes - how will this be done and what effect on traffic and parking	Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
5	MOLONG PROBUS CLUB	Objects to trees in the middle of the street with concern for traffic movement, large vehicle accessibility, delivery trucks/vans and ability for elderly drivers to park in the correct manner when losing space to the centre of the road.	Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	MOLONG PROBUS CLUB	The blisters at the corners of that block are well estabised and should remain.	Feedback acknowledged
	MOLONG PROBUS CLUB	A safe crossing point is supported with the suggestion of a raised crossing on Bank st between the highway and Gidley St	Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	MOLONG PROBUS CLUB	Existing trees are supposed to give shade to the parked cars and trees in the centre would not be beneficial	Feedback acknowledged
	MOLONG PROBUS CLUB	Connection to the pool is positive but there would need to be a marked pedestrian crossing on the highway	Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	MOLONG PROBUS CLUB	Removal of the double white lines in the centre of the road is fully supported	Feedback acknowledged
	MOLONG PROBUS CLUB	Replace current Jacaranda (sic) trees at the edges with potted suitable varieties - does this mean a potted suitable variety tree at the edges plus the porposed trees in the centre of the road?	Current trees are Liquid Amber variety and would be replaced in the way described however potted varieties would be placed off the roadway.
	MOLONG PROBUS CLUB	60 degrees reverse parking on Bank St is considered to be beneficial and if more parking is available at the rear of SPAR it would allow for more parks in Bank St	Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	MOLONG PROBUS CLUB	Nose-in parking is not supported	Nose-first street parking in Bank Street has not been presented and should be developed as an option for community comment.
	MOLONG PROBUS CLUB	Seating and street furniture - are the existing brck garden pots and steel seats staying or are they to be replaced with something more suitable? Steel is too hot and not shaded	Feedback acknowledged and suggestions noted - to be taken under consideration during the detailed design process
	MOLONG PROBUS CLUB	Estimated cost is considered to be substantial and could be spent in other areas instead. Suggestions noted are: murals on buildings depicting heritage, hanging baskets on shops/pubs, encouraging owners of buildings to keep them maintained and not restricted to heritage colours	Feedback and suggestions acknowledged - part of the aim in reviewing the design of the main street is to assist in generating activity and potential economic and tourism benefit to the towns.