The Marysville and Triangle Phoenix Workshops are a collaborative partnership to start the journey towards a new future for Marysville and the Triangle.  It will produce a ‘final’ plan, but ideas, principles and practices for the town and region.  Within a few, concentrated, hard-working days it will build on the Marysville and Triangle Celebration Day on 3 May this year.

o        bring together the community, business, Murrindindi Shire, the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority (VBRRA), and other important agencies to work together to create a dynamic plan for the future.

o        develop an Urban Design Framework and Town Plan for the future Marysville and environs.

o        provide practical ideas and concepts for rebuilding the town and support for the community to attract businesses and investors, to rebuild community, civic projects and homes.

Written submissions

You can send a written submission on your ideas to the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority (VBRRA) by email to kerry.o’neill@dpc.vic.gov.au or post to GPO Box 4912 Melbourne 3001.

More information

• Go to www.marysvillecommunity.net ; or
• Ring John Cann (03) 9439 5368 or 0409 357 809

 MATDG AGM election results

MATDG/ACT report on rehabilitiation assessment of areas burnt in the triangle following the firestorm. Report here

• Want to become involved, have a say? See the new "Consultation" page and contact the convenors for your area of interest

Marysville Village Officially Opens

The Official Opening of the Marysville Village and the launch of the new Radio Murrindindi took place Sunday 17th May.

Dignitaries in attendance included Governor of Victoria Professor David de Kretser, A.C., The Premier of Victoria John Brumby, Jenny Macklin, Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Federal member for McEwan Fran Bailey, Ben Hardman Member for Seymour, and Mayor of Murrindindi Shire, Cr Lyn Gunter.

In his addess the Premier paid tribute to the many organisations and individuals who had worked as one to see the temporary village become a reality. He was amazed at how much progress had been made since his last visit to Marysville less than a month ago. He thanked all those who had in one way or another contributed to the construction of the temporary village.

In officially opening 'Marysville Radio" Murrindindi, Governor of Victoria Professor David de Kretser, A.C. made special mention of the work of UG Fm's Peter Weeks who had worked tirelessly to ensure the station could be on air for the opening.

At the conclusion of the offical proceedings three flags were unfurled on the temporary village site's newly erected flagpoles whilst those in attendance sang the Australian Natioal Anthem. Everone was then invited to inspect the facilities and enjoy the catering from the Marysville Lions Club.

Christine Nixon, Head of the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority adds her thanks to the many individuals and organisations who helped construct the temporary village.

During her speech Ms Nixon presented to the Premier a 100 Day Report outlining the stepsundertaken by the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority in the first 100 days since the February 2009 bushfires.

Click on this link for short video on the Temporary Village http://www.mediarss.com.au/matdg/ESA1.htm

Inspired Crowd Join In Community Planning Day

Click on the link for a short video of the day http://www.mediarss.com.au/matdg/future1.htm

A large crowd joined together Sunday 3rd May at the Marysville and Bowls Club for a day which saw much inspiration in planning the future of Marysville & The Triangle District.

The ideas flowed thick and fast all day with the aid of open forum discussions chaired by trained facilitators who donated their time freely to help.

Community Members Sign a Special Yellow Ribbon

Group Sessions provided a rich source of ideas

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