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Mount Alexander Shire Council
Harcourt Town Centre | Master Plan
March 2011
Mount Alexander Shire Council | Harcourt Town Centre Master Plan DRAFT DOCUMENT Due for Publication in 2011 by Mount Alexander Shire Council (c) Copyright SJB Urban Pty Ltd 2011 Document Ref: 66225_Harcourt MasterPlan_V4 Issue Date: March 2011 draft Prepared by, For, SJB Urban Mount Alexander Shire Council 25 Coventry Street, Southbank, VIC 3006 9 Halford Street, Castlemaine, VIC 3450 t. +61 3 9699 6688 t. +61 3 5471 1700 w. www.sjb.com.au w. www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au
contents
01 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………. 04
Background 04
Project Brief 05
02 ‘Harcourt: After the Bypass’ (May 2009)…………………………………………...... 06
Community Consultation 07
Existing Urban Conditions 07
Urban Design Opportunities 08
Township Centre Concepts 09
Land Use Planning Policy Recommendations 10
Planning Scheme Review and Recommendations 11
Municipal Policy Update 12
03 Study Area Overview……………………………………………………………………. 14
Location and Local Context 14
Harcourt Town Centre 16
Harcourt in the Planning Scheme 20
04 Consultation…………………………………............................................................. 22
Community Workshop 01 (26th Aug 2010) 23
Community Workshop 02 (25th Oct 2010) 26
05 Vision for Harcourt………………………………………………………………………. 28
Community Visioning 28
The Vision 29
06 Urban Design Principles……………………………………………………………...... 30
07 Concept Development………………………………………………………………….. 34
Broad Development Framework Concepts 35
Town Centre Conceptual Directions 37
Town Centre Master Plan Concepts 38
08 Master Plan and Implementation Strategy………………………………................. 40
Design Statement 40
Master Plan Elements 41
Master Plan Implementation 42
Short Term Strategy: 2011-2015 43
Medium Term Strategy: 2016-2020 46
Longer Term Strategy: 2021+ 48
Ultimate Town Centre Development Potential 50
Wider Development Framework 52
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01
Introduction
background
Harcourt is situated along the Calder Highway This report was completed by SED Consultants in
corridor, 30 kilometres south of Bendigo. The Calder June 2009, some months after the Freeway opened,
Highway formerly ran through the centre of the town, and is supported by Council and the MAV. After the
effectively bisecting the town centre. Construction final draft of the report was circulated for community
of the Calder Freeway (completed in the first half of comment, further feedback was received. This final
2009) has resulted in the vast majority of traffic now adopted report now forms the basis of the strategic
bypassing the town. In addition to the economic framework to guide the master planning process.
impact of the bypass, over the last few years the
community has also been buffeted by ongoing As an initial priority action arising from the report, a
drought, changing surface temperatures which Reference Group has been formed. The group acts
threaten traditional agricultural land use, and a series as a liaison, communication and reference group
of divisive social issues. between Council and the wider Harcourt community
on the ongoing implementation and review of the
The Harcourt community was proactive in coming 2009 Harcourt After the Bypass Report.
together on a number of occasions prior to the
completion of the Freeway bypass to discuss and Whilst the first and third components of the report
progressively build a shared thinking about the were generally well accepted and are progressively
challenges to be presented by the bypass, and in being implemented, the preliminary concept plans
particular, the challenges for the local economy. As for the urban design of central Harcourt, including
part of this process, the community identified the need future uses of the road space, attracted much public
for a strategic action plan to help secure Harcourt’s attention. These alternative concepts presented
future sustainability and prosperity. The outcome of absolute extremes, from closing the Highway
this was the development of a report called ‘Harcourt: carriageway off completely, to retaining the full road
After the Bypass – A Plan to Secure Harcourt’s Future’ space and were valuable in defining the parameters of
which had a focus on three key elements: the issue.
A Place to Live: strengthening the local economy
through residential growth and associated growth Council is also preparing a planning scheme
of facilities and services amendment which will advance the recommendations
The Town Centre: creating an attractive and of ‘Harcourt: After the Bypass’ Report in terms of
vibrant community space land use planning, for not only the centre of town but
Tourism: making Harcourt a destination of choice around the greater Harcourt township.
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project brief
As mentioned above, the ‘Harcourt: After the Bypass’ appropriate visitor amenities and information
Report now forms the basis of the strategic framework services;
for this project. However, further consultation with improved safe access to and management of
the Harcourt community, key stakeholders and the public transport services;
Harcourt 2020 community committee in relation to the increased safety for pedestrians and cyclists;
three urban design options included within the study acknowledgement and celebration of the heritage
has resulted in a unanimous rejection of Concept B, and legacies of Harcourt as an international
that is, there is strong support for the retention of exporter of granite and as an important apple
a thoroughfare along the route of the old Highway. growing region.
Additionally, it is important to note that all concept
plans and community feedback were undertaken and The aim of this project is to develop a spatial
received at a time before, or just after, the opening of Masterplan and implementation framework for
the new road, and were therefore largely based upon the Harcourt Town Centre that is consistent with
conjecture and expectations. Given the passage of the Shire’s strategic directions and community
time, the community has now had the opportunity to consultation that includes:
experience the “life” of the town without major traffic an overall vision, captured in a combination of
flows through it’s centre and this the next stage of words and diagrams.
work will be informed by the realities of this changed principles of development that sets down the
experience. different layers of proposed physical change –
buildings, open spaces, streets, public transport
Following responses to the initial concept plans, and other infrastructure such as utilities, telecoms
further exploration is sought to deliver increased and storm water drainage and treatment.
community, environmental and visitor amenity through: shows how the area can exploit its distinctive
reduction of the previous Calder Highway road features to give it a character of its own.
reserve (whilst still retaining a thoroughfare); explores, addresses and reconciles different
increased parkland and natural environments, requirements of key stakeholders and interested
including landscaping and tree-planting; groups, which may have conflicting yet legitimate
potential development of new township habitats, concerns.
including a wetland area to treat and manage delivery mechanisms required for implementing
road run off; the Masterplan in terms of programme, costs,
preservation and enhancement of existing natural funding and responsibility.
environments;
improved definition of activity nodes and linkages
within the township;
retention and growth of community services and
businesses by encouraging traffic flows (whilst
still retaining access to businesses and property
along the previous Calder Highway);
creation of township arrival and entry points
through road treatments and streetscape
enhancements;
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02
‘Harcourt: After the Bypass’
On 20th April 2009 the Harcourt bypass section of the
Calder Freeway project opened, creating a reduction
of approximately 9,000 vehicle movements through
the Town daily.
In response to this, the Council, in partnership with
the Harcourt community, required the development
of a strategic action plan to help identify land use,
infrastructure and socio-economic development
and tourism options to secure the township’s future
prosperity and growth over the longer term, following
the opening of the bypass. Subsequently, the
‘Harcourt: After the Bypass’ Report was produced
in May 2009.
This report focuses on three key elements:
A Place to Live: strengthening the local economy
through residential growth and associated growth
of facilities and services
The Town Centre: creating an attractive and
vibrant community space
Tourism: making Harcourt a destination of choice
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community consultation existing urban conditions
Likes: strategic location (near to Bendigo, The open woodland character to the township
Castlemaine and Melbourne); natural and clean and surrounds is desirable and attractive and
environment; and a friendly community. should be maintained and enhanced where
possible.
Dislikes: lacks connection to natural gas; too few
local services; not enough public transport; lack of There are limited architectural or urban
investment; and not enough for young people to do. elements that dominate and create a strong
urban character although the buildings are
Community development goals: more local services;
well spaced which creates an open, relaxed
more footpaths, bike / walking tracks; public transport
atmosphere.
options; improved CBD; environmental improvement;
more sporting facilities; and residential growth. The township layout does not present well
especially for first time visitors because it lacks
Community Vision: the community are very the convention of a typical rural township that is, a
conscious of the peaceful and quiet nature of the single main road and old buildings and verandahs
area, which is seen to be a greater ‘feature’ of the that face onto the street and create a sense
area in the future. People generally feel that the of ‘place’. The Calder Highway runs along the
community is friendly, has spirit and a beautiful “back” of the hotel, the ANA Hall and by-passes
natural environment. Residents would like to see the service station.
further development of local services, followed by
bike track and walking trails, improved transport The township is historically and physically
options, connection to natural gas and upgraded divided by the Calder Highway and railway line;
roads and township centre. The Calder Highway carries significant volumes of
traffic at relative speed (70km/hr).
Opportunities for project stakeholders to achieve
strategically sound ‘quick wins’ may reduce some Speed and noise dominate the town centre
community perceptions in relation to the capacity environment. It is difficult to cross the Highway at
and capability of a variety of responsible bodies to peak times. Traffic noise makes it difficult to hear
manage and community based projects. There are the natural sounds of the environment.
opportunities for local businesses to realign their
Traffic movement patterns alter significantly
retail range to meet local rather than external need
following the by-pass opening with a significant
and to encourage residents to buy locally more often.
pull to the west and very little through traffic other
Poor planning and inappropriate over-development
than local and tourist traffic.
were also concerns for residents but who still want to
retain local services and amenities. Highway infrastructure dominates the
township centre. The Calder Highway is very
wide and includes a wide centre median sealed
with gravel. Road verges are extensive gravel
expanses to accommodate large vehicles for
short term stopping. The Calder Highway at
either end of the town (north & south) has a more
appealing amenity (ie views roadside vegetation
and rolling farmland) and a more intimate scale
than the roadway within the town. The township
centre highway has a dominating scale and
limited visual appeal.
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urban design opportunities
The township centre provides basic facilities The Harcourt 2020 report presents three urban design
(fuel, milk bar, pub, post office and limited signed concepts, developed to enable and develop the
information). These facilities may extend in time following benefits:
as the township develops and local and visitor Increased community, environmental and visitor
demand increases. amenity through:
The High Street has an established Cedar – scales of reduction of the previous Calder
Avenue, Memorial Park and provides Highway road reserve.
opportunities for visitors to inform and – increased park land and natural
orientate themselves as to local points of environments including landscaping and tree-
interest and out of town destinations for example planting.
the cideries and vineyards. – potential development of new township
habitats including a wetland area to treat and
manage road run off.
– preservation and enhancement of existing
natural environments.
Improved definition of activity nodes.
Support the retention and growth of community
services and businesses by encouraging traffic
flows along the High Street whilst still retaining
access to businesses and property along the
previous Calder Highway.
Creation of township arrival / entry points
through road treatments and streetscaping (to the
north and Warren Street to the south).
Significantly improved safe access to and
management of public transport services.
Provide a bus interchange for commuting to
Castlemaine and secure ‘all day’ parking for
visitors.
Increased safety for pedestrians, define clear
simple patterns for locals and visitors to move
Rationalise facilities in Memorial Park by
relocating BBQ, shelter etc and reclaim part of the
Calder Highway Reserve to extend the Park to
the west.
Improve local traffic flow by rationalising the
network of roadways, with functional, simple road
patterns to improve the driving experience for
residents and visitors.
Current and future alignment with the overall
objectives of the economic and community
development and planning recommendations.
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township centre concepts
Concept A Concept B
Recommends retaining part of the existing Calder Close the Calder Highway and develop a linear
Highway as a bus route and the construction of reserve linked to other reserves and Barkers
a bus stop facility (transport interchange )with Creek to the west.
shelter and all day car and bicycle parking to
Provide limited roadway access for example court
cater for travellers and commuters.
bowls or other as required to provide access to
Redefine the High Street as the town focus private property that adjoins the Calder Highway
and direct local traffic and town visitors along road reserve.
this route. This will encourage visitation to the
Establish avenue of trees at entry points as part of
Heritage Centre and Museum (ANA Hall), the pub
town entry beautification.
and motel and other business located in the High
Street. Define bus pick up a northern entry including
shelters and nearly all day car and bicycle parking
Improve the amenity of the town centre by
for commuters along the edge of the reserve.
extending existing open spaces to create a linear
reserve, link open spaces by shared walkways. Close southern section of Calder Highway and
reclaim as open space.
De-clutter the Memorial Park by relocating
facilities and such as the BBQ and shelter to Define direct access to town centre along High
broader areas. Street.
Upgrade town centre as per Concept A by
improving amenity, Memorial Park and street
planting.
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land use and planning
policy recommendations
Concept C The review of the planning scheme and with
Retain part of existing Calder for local traffic only. consideration of the issues and recommendations
presented for economic and community development
Utilise Midland Highway as ‘in-out’ access for
and township design, the following land use and
primary bus route on the assumption that buses
planning review were developed:
will not travel along the new bypass rather than
the old Calder Highway. Council initiate an amendment to the planning
scheme to replace the Township Zone with other
Define a one-way bus drop off / pick up and
more appropriate urban zones as defined.
return look for ease of movement.
Future option is to develop this as a commuter Council amends the township boundary on the
interchange (bus to train) with all day parking if Harcourt Framework Plan to remove current
demand requires. anomalies between it and the Township Zone.
Consider defined intersection treatments for
Council ensures the township boundary is defined
example ‘T’ intersections that direct local traffic
by either a road or lot property boundary.
and visitors to the centre of town along the High
Street. The township boundary on the framework plan be
Define the High Street as the town focus to delineated by property boundaries or roads.
benefit the local businesses.
The rezoning of the north east expansion
Improve amenity of the town centre as per area (north of Craigie Street) be deferred until
Concept A and B by extending open space to significant infill development has occurred.
create a linear reserve, linking open spaces by
shared walkways and de clutter the Memorial Land south of Craigie Street be rezoned to
Park. Residential 1 Zone.
The Public Acquisition Overlay over the alignment
of the Calder Freeway where land purchase and
construction has occurred be deleted.
Council develops strategy to give preference to
the development of Areas A – H in the planning
scheme.
When appropriate and timely, Council liaise with
landowners and development stakeholders to
facilitate quality development in the Harcourt
area. This should be done on the basis of their
willingness to develop.
10 Harcourt Town Centre Master Plan | SJB Urbanplanning scheme review
and recommendations
Land Supply In regard to lot yield it is assumed a yield of 8-10 lots
State government strategy requires local governments per hectare would be appropriate with an average lot
to provide at least a 10 year supply of residential land. size of 900-1000 square metres. Reticulated services
The current dwelling approval rate of 7 per year is would need to be provided for lots of this size.
expected to rise as the benefits of the town bypass A: North of Craigie Street
and reticulated sewer are felt. For the purposes B: South of Craigie Street
of determining current land supply a figure of 15 C: South of Bagshaw Street
dwellings per year is used. D: North of Mills Road
E: South of Mills Road
In 2008 Harcourt supported 204 dwellings. By 2011 F: North of Pritchard Street
this is expected to rise to 330 or a 61% increase in G: South of Coolstores
3 years. This will not be achieved at the current rate H: Central Harcourt
of 7 dwellings per year or the anticipated 15 new
dwellings per year and therefore these projections The area bound by High Street, Bridge Street,
are too optimistic. By 2021, therefore the number of Urquhart Street and Bagshaw Street can be defined
dwellings in Harcourt would be 384, not 500 shown as central Harcourt. For the purposes of this study
as estimated in Table 1. For this reason the residential there is further development potential in this area
expansion area shown to the north east on the current but this will be primarily restricted to 2 or 3 lot
framework plan should be deferred and identified subdivisions. These will be derived from lots that run
as long term residential outside of the township from street to street and are easily sub-dividable. A
boundary. potential yield of 34 new lots could be achieved.
Key Infill Development Sites
To encourage new residential development a number
of key development site have been identified. All sites
lay within the proposed township boundary and are
able to be serviced with modest extensions of the
existing reticulated town water and sewer networks.
Each site is described below in terms of current uses,
area, constraints and preferred statutory controls.
Land that has not been identified for a non residential
use and is in private ownership is assumed to be
rezoned to the Residential 1 Zone. These key sites
should be shown on the new framework plan.
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Residential Land Demand and Supply Analysis The supply analysis undertaken in to Harcourt, found
Report that:
In September 2010 the Mount Alexander Shire landowners now have a greater opportunity to
Council published its Residential Land Demand re-subdivide and developed their land to a higher
and Supply Analysis Report, which updates the density (to a standard urban residential density).
information regarding land use planning and policy infill development is likely to account for a
recommendations in the After the Bypass Report significant proportion of future growth of the
(summarised above). township.
there are a number of larger parcels of land
This report has been compiled to inform and support that have been identified for future residential
the proposed planning scheme amendments required development as part of the Harcourt: After the
to implement the Shire’s growth management bypass study. All sites are located to the south
model, and to allow consideration of other rezoning of the Midland Highway, between the Calder
proposals. Freeway and the Calder Highway, and are ideally
located in close proximity to community facilities
In responding to local issues, the Council has such as the primary school and sports fields.
adopted a growth management model called ‘Cluster In total there is approximately 20ha of relatively
Connect and Calder Corridor’ (CCCC), whose main unconstrained land spread across four different
components relevant to this study include: sites (some will need land amalgamation and/or
balanced development building on existing land owner cooperation).
settlement patterns, with a regional focus on
Castlemaine; The key conclusion of this report, with relation
planned growth of Calder Corridor towns to Harcourt, is that there is potential to increase
(Harcourt, Taradale and Elphinstone); and the expected lot yield, responding to changing
improving transport and access connections demographics of the area and the need for urban
between Castlemaine and outlying towns. settlements to become more compact, connected
and resilient in the future.
The report examines the future population and
dwelling requirements of the municipality. The
demand analysis undertaken found that:
the municipality has an expected growth rate of
1.3% per annum to 2026.
during the period 2004 to 2009 Harcourt
had 6.8% of the building approvals within the
municipality.
projections indicate the construction of 3,463
new dwellings between 2006 and 2026 in the
municipality.
there is an increasing number of sub-division
approvals, on average 5 per year in Harcourt sinc
2004.
Harcourt potential residential growth areas
(page 24)
12 Harcourt Town Centre Master Plan | SJB Urban‘An Integrated Response’
This report recommends the following integrated
response, relevant to this study, for the economic and
community development of the Town:
Tourism Infrastructure and services
Pursue opportunities to improve overall tourism With the DoT, investigate options for re-opening
signage (both directional and interpretative) within Harcourt station to passenger and / or tourism
Harcourt and the wider area. based rail activities and services particularly
Establish a purpose built tourism information linking to Bendigo.
facility near to the ANA Hall which could include Assess the service delivery and patronage for
the sale of regional art and crafts. the broader retention and improvement of public
Develop a business case for the attraction of transport services for Harcourt.
investment into tourism accommodation and in Assess the development of a transport
particular quality camping, caravan park and / or interchange in the township as recommended
wilderness lodge type accommodation. in the Town Centre Concepts presented in this
report, providing for car and bicycle parking
Mount Alexander Regional Park facilities, taxi rank, bus shelters and public
Improve MARP signage (both internal and transport information displays.
external) to increase the profile of this natural
environment and to improve access and amenity
for visitors.
Investigate the options for creating greater
physical connection between the MARP and
Harcourt and in particular walking and cycle trails
running east to west.
Seek to increase the economic / tourism leverage
off the Great Dividing Trail and the Chinese Trail.
Business
Undertake strategic planning for a community
‘store’ featuring local produce and art on
the proviso that this does not create unfair
competition or put at risk similar existing private
commercial operations and businesses;
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Study Area Overview
location and local context
Location
Harcourt is located in central Victoria on Barkers
Creek, approximately 8km north of Castlemaine and
27km south of Bendigo, within the municipality of
Mount Alexander.
Local Context
Harcourt is a long established fruit growing district,
especially famous for its apple production and the
Bress Wine and
extraction of granite which began in the 1860s. A Cider Produce
prominent landmark within the area is the Mount
Alexander Regional Park (MARP), located to the east Henry of
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Movement & Access
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Population
In 2001 Harcourt had a population of 420 residents
(160 households). This is projected to increase to
750 residents (330 households) by 2011 and 1100
residents (500 households) in 2021.
Land Use
Land use in the Town predominantly consists of low
density, sprawling residential. There are a few local
services including a school, a post office, a service
station, a local shop and public pool. Land around the
Town is employed for horticulture or industrial uses.
Built Form
Built form in the Town Centre is predominantly single
storey, with the ANA Hall…
Transport Network
The Old Calder Freeway runs north-south through the
Town and was once the connection from Castlemaine
to Bendigo. This has now been replaced by the
Calder Freeway Bypass which opened in April 2009
and has created a daily reduction of 9,000 vehicle
movements through the Town.
Public Environment
There are a number of designate parks and open
spaces within the Town, including Memorial Park,
James Park, Stanley Park, Barkers Creek, the bowls
club, the recreation reserve (next to the school) and
the public pool.
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Existing shop on the Old Calder Highway Old Calder Highway reserve
Post office on High Street Existing bus stop on the Old Calder Highway
ANA Hall Harcourt Station
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Zoning
Harcourt is almost completely covered by a Township
Zone, whose purpose is to provide for residential
development and a range of commercial, industrial
and other uses. Exceptions to this township zoning in
the centre, is the Public Use Zone covering the school
and a Public Park and Recreation Zone covering the
recreation reserve.
The town is completely abutted by Farming Zones.
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development adjacent to highways is carefully (HO800) and Harcourt Uniting Church (HO785).
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Consultation
The core aim of these community consultation A structured timetable of consultation events was
workshops was to raise awareness of the best completed. This schedule of public consultation was
practice principles of sustainable urban design and to undertaken as follows:
explore how they may be applied, through stakeholder
Inception meeting with Council officers (26th
participation, to develop ideas and solutions for the
August 2010)
future development Harcourt Town Centre.
Community Reference Group Meeting (26th Aug
2010)
Prior to the community workshops a full review of
Community Workshop 01 (26th Aug 2010)
background documentation (‘Harcourt 2020: After
Community Workshop 02 (25th Oct 2010)
the Bypass’ Report) was undertaken by SJB Urban
Council representatives… (4th Nov 2010).
(SJBU) to ensure that the sessions hit the ground
running.
ARUP (transport and pedestrian planning) also
participated to contribute and apply specific
knowledge and a broader understanding to the
development and implementation of the concept
designs.
22 Harcourt Town Centre Master Plan | SJB Urbancommunity
existing conditions in harcourt
workshop 01
This session was held at the ANA Hall in Harcourt on Council not making the area sustainable – rates
the 26th August 2010, and attended by Council, the too high, not enough local services, zoning not
consultant team, the Community Reference Group flexible or looking to the future.
and additional members of the local community. Business closures (e.g. antique store, fruit stalls)
Loss of 34 houses and associated residents
The structure of the community workshop was during freeway construction, although replaced
designed to engage its members and to get them within central Harcourt which has had a positive
thinking about the Town in terms of how it could or impact on population critical mass and density.
should be in the future. As a group we discussed: Doesn’t look or feel like a town as there is no
main street.
the Town’s existing conditions
It is not a convenient place for older people to
a vision for Harcourt
live – no footpaths, not enough public transport
issues
or any medical services.
opportunities
Movement through the town has changed from
north/south to east/west.
Access to sporting facilities is poor.
The local population isn’t sufficient to support
local services – there needs to be planned
advertisement as to the provision of investment
in the Town.
Young families are a minority.
An accurate traffic count needs to be
undertaken, as the old counts don’t reflect the
current trends – there is increased east/west
traffic, which is set to increase with all of the
housing development occurring from Bendigo
down to Sutton Grange, and also on Mt Barker.
The community felt dissatisfied with the
consultation process for the ‘After the
Bypass’ Report, particularly in regards to
consultation and opportunity to give feedback
between seeing the first draft, and the final draft
being handed into council. Harcourt would like to
see more opportunity to discuss with consultants
issues that may arise in the first draft.
Existing community facilities include: play area,
pool, scout hall, bowls club, Pony club, leisure
centre, recreation reserve, pre-school and
primary school.
SJB Urban | Harcourt Town Centre Master Plan 23issues
The community identified the following issues Memorial Park is too pokey, too cluttered, not
of problems affecting Harcourt. The issues are dignified.
categorised in three main themes: Public and private land delineation is poor –
buildings and activities need to ascertain what public land there is along
public environment the creek.
movement and access Street lighting exists on various corners but
heavily trafficked intersections are not adequately
Buildings and Activities lit.
There is not enough local population to
develop or sustain businesses. Movement and Access
Need to release more land to accommodate There is poor traffic management and road
housing – subdivide into smaller township zones safety.
(current township zone very small). No connection from the railway station to the
Zoning hasn’t been well thought out based upon Town Centre.
land capability. No proper footpaths on key streets such as
There is no defined town centre and no main Market Street, Buckley Street and the link to pool
street – need a core, a centre to attract people. on east side of High Street.
Poor mixed demographics of residents –not Local trails / walking routes aren’t advertised and
enough young people/families. are under-utilised.
No access to local health services and facilities Speed limits are too high in the Township –
(currently accessed in Castlemaine). should be lowered to 50 in the town centre.
Limited or no services such as shops, banks, Traffic is predominantly east-west and no longer
cafes etc. north/south through the Town.
The school and recreation reserve are two Poor / infrequent public transport
isolated focal points of the Town. connections – only three daily buses to
The road configurations are a dividing issue in Castlemaine and school buses. Other intermittent
the township. services include V-line coaches, airport transfers
Limited lifestyle development – restricted by and the football bus.
Council to protect agricultural land. Currently some large vehicles pass through / use
the town centre, such as fruit trucks and quarry
Public Environment trucks.
Scout Hall is currently only used by lions club, The intersections of High Street / Market Street
there are no scouts in town. and High Street / Bagshaw Street are road safety
The pool is currently under-utilised and needs issues for residents.
to be maintained and properly managed so in The extension of the Midland Highway (running
tune with community needs. between the Calder Highway and High Street)
Open spaces such as Memorial Park and St needs to be reopened to traffic from the Calder
James Park are compromised by drainage Highway.
problems. Lack of parking provision along High Street
James Park is under-used, not inviting, poorly and the Calder Highway.
designed and too undulating.
Stanley Park is unpleasant, inadequate,
narrow, dominated by traffic noise.
24 Harcourt Town Centre Master Plan | SJB Urbanopportunities
The community identified the following opportunities Opportunity to expand Stanley Park to the west,
for Harcourt. These are again categorised into three extending past the Pony Club to Craigie Street
main themes: East, where there is an existing walking track
buildings and activities which is well maintained.
public environment Opportunity to redesign James Park, properly
movement and access planted and inclusive (potential to relocate BBQ’s
from Memorial Park here)
Buildings and Activities Build new facilities for young people adventure
Establish co-op shop area to act as a gateway park, basketball court, rollerblading / skating
to Harcourt (local produce, tourism information, / bmx areas – facilities which don’t rely on
ATM, etc) economics.
Develop and attract business and commercial Setup permanent public performance space in
enterprise. the Town for local gatherings.
Redevelop the timber yard for housing / Restore the Bridge Street bridge to a useable
business development. structure.
Create a tourist information bay to inform Build a communal wood-fired oven as a venue
visitors of local attractions. for weekly bread making and communal cooking.
Develop a storage extension on Southside of Reconfigure and landscape Memorial Park
ANA Hall. so its de-cluttered, the War Memorial could be
Develop the local population with increased relocated to a more respectful area and used as
numbers of young families. a gathering space on Anzac Day, Australia Day
Need a commercial hub with shops/banking/ (community breakfast), Carols by Candlelight.
other services (hairdresser, supermarket etc) Unify town appearance of road reserves by
Locate an RV Dump site in town to make having uniform planting regime.
Harcourt a RV friendly location, possibly near Look to areas behind the old Tearooms and
the Swimming Pool, to take advantage of the general store, to develop into picnic areas and
sewange and water available. walking tracks that link Vick’s Viaduct to the town
Reclaimed part of the Calder Highway for centre.
development, encouraging economic growth and
creating a centre to the Town.
Public Environment
Utilise the Harcourt granite in the park features
(i.e. sculptures, retaining walls, garden edging)
Add street lighting along the main streets of the
Town.
More signage is required for visitors to navigate
them to the local attractions in the area.
Encourage better use of the footbridge across
the Creek, through landscaping of the Creek
corridor.
SJB Urban | Harcourt Town Centre Master Plan 25community
workshop 02
Movement and Access This session was held at the ANA Hall in Harcourt
Create longer term parking facilities to on the 25th October 2010, and was attended by
encourage the use of public transport and for 18 members of the local community, together with
visitors and RV’s. 2 council representatives and 3 members of the
Encourage the large cycling fraternity in Bendigo consultant team.
and Castlemaine to come through and stop in
the Town by providing cyclist facilities and In response to the community inputs from Workshop
dedicated laneways. 01, SJB Urban and Arup prepared a concept design
Define a clear movement route through the for the town centre with supporting information, which
Town for vehicles. was presented at Community Workshop 02.
Reduce the width of the Calder Highway from
four lanes and a median strip, to two lanes with This informal and interactive Workshop involved
some parking. the presentation of the draft concepts and report,
Increased road signage, especially for local together with the rationale for the design and planning
attractions. approach. This presentation was followed by review
Establish frequent local bus services for and discussion of the plans, and the implications for
Harcourt to Castlemaine and Bendigo. the future of the Town Centre.
Retain the airport bus and footy bus stops.
Provide a free weekly bus service to Castlemaine This workshop sought to:
(particularly for the elderly) introduce and explain the urban design
Investigate the opportunity to reopen Train principles.
Station and connect the Town. allow the participants to respond to the concept
Develop a designated bus terminal with proper design.
bays, shelters, public toilets and parking. help participants to understand the development
Provide footpaths along the key streets in the opportunities and constraints of the town
Town, such as Market Street, Buckley Street and centre and how the concept designs may be
extending the footpath on High Street down to implemented.
Bridge Street linking the pool to the parks.
Establish public walking paths and trails
through the Town, with provision for links to the
many walking tracks that are already in the area,
connecting with local attractions.
26 Harcourt Town Centre Master Plan | SJB Urbancomments from the community
Local land owners are keen to sell their farmland How would the staging of the Master Plan work
to help increase residential development. – beginning with streetscape and public realm
Remove landscaping in the median of the Old upgrades is good for local residents and to
Calder Highway for better views across the encourage new development.
street. More detail required for northern section of town
Like the removal of the slip lane from the Midland including the pool and scout hall.
Highway to the Old Calder Highway. Need to consider the flood plain of the Creek
Want confirmation as to the best use of the focal with regards to any proposed new development.
intersection of the Midland Highway and the Old Like to illustrate the attractions of the Town out
Calder Highway – a roundabout, traffic signals, or with the centre itself.
maintain t-junction. Detail to show the connection of pedestrians and
Need to be able to accommodate large vehicles cyclists to and from the wider area – ‘goldfields
which need to use the Old Calder Highway, track’.
within road narrowing, or is there another way for Is the town capable of the development
them to go? envelopes proposed – positive support to grow
Want recommendations as to the preferred the town from the centre.
lot sizes for new residential and commercial Need a feasibility study to understand the
development. economic implications of the Master Plan.
Is the Bridge Street bridge going to be
redeveloped / upgraded?
Need more street lighting at main road
intersections.
like the two new pedestrian crossing points next steps
identified over the Old Calder Highway, could
they be zebra crossings and therefore self-
sustained. These concepts will be presented to Councillors,
Want to accommodate footpaths right through before any further work is undertaken.
the town centre, connecting to important
locations such as the school and recreation SJB Urban will utilise the information and inputs from
reserve to the south and the pool and scout hall this workshop, as well as subsequent community
to the north. feedback and Council inputs to further develop and
Could there be a negative effect of one road refine the plans and report content.
access point to development west of the Creek?
What is the likelihood of land acquisition, will it be An implementation strategy will also be prepared, for
compulsory? inclusion in the final Master Plan Report document,
Need to look more closely at the reconfiguration and to provide guidance towards development in and
of the intersection of High Street and Bagshaw around Harcourt’s town centre.
Street – can it be closed off for the greater
community good, can there be a change to The outcomes of this Master Plan Report will inform
the angle of the exit point or are there other Council’s future investment in the Town and any
alternatives. Community are keen for this not to Planning Scheme Amendments.
connect to the Old Calder Highway at all.
council
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The Vision for Harcourt
community visioning
A community vision is often defined as a broad attract more tourists to the Town to help boost
statement of how the community views itself as it the local economy, with attractions such as:
moves towards its future. A community vision is an Mount Alexander; wineries and cideries; the local
ideal and unique image of that future to transform a reservoirs for fishing; local architecture (bridges,
dream into action. The members of the workshop telephone towers); and the local geological
discussed as a group what they wanted for Harcourt features of the area (granite/ stone masons).
in the future and a list of initiatives and opportunities Harcourt to be a commercial centre, with a
were identified including: commercial basis.
capitalising upon a strategic location – only more activities for younger people after school
1½ hours from Melbourne CBD and within close – shops, play areas, a bmx track.
proximity to Castlemaine, Bendigo and the more local services to enable the town to
Airport. become self supporting – café, medical services,
more people, increased residential population. IT services.
We want a mixed residential demographic – a safe and pleasant place to live and raise a
younger people and families. family.
rationale planning to accommodate the Master Plan to be visible, to attract people
residential, industrial and service growth and investment.
(council land use study to be undertaken after
the Master Plan).
the railway station to be reopened and
operational.
28 Harcourt Town Centre Master Plan | SJB Urbanthe vision
By 2025 Harcourt will be larger in size and more diverse in population.
Harcourt’s strategic location and community dynamic will be strong, making it
a place where residents and visitors are:
Welcome via a range of community spaces, where all
people feel they belong.
Diverse a historically and culturally rich place with an
increasing mix of residents, visitors, services and
experiences.
Sustained through an active street life, strengthened
transport and communications infrastructure, and
a vibrant local economy of tourism, facilities and
services.
Contented a well-maintained, safe, and friendly place, that the
community are proud of and visitors are impressed
by.
Accessible a Town which is within reach to everyone –
attractive, integrated and vibrant, a focal point for
world-class tourism, dining, produce and outdoor
adventure pursuits.
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Urban Design Principles
Through careful analysis of the project brief, the
background documentation and consultation
activities, together with the existing site conditions, a
series of six (6) key Principles were identified, to guide
the design and planning work. These Urban Design
Principles are as follows:
Principle 01: Integration and Connections
Principle 02: Creating a Centre
Principle 03: Facilitating Economic Development
Principle 04: Population and Residential Growth
Principle 05: Improving the Urban Environment
Principle 06: Stageability
30 Harcourt Town Centre Master Plan | SJB Urbanprinciple 01: integration and connections The Town’s existing character is defined by loose organisation and distribution of elements, lack of order, and expansive, underutilised spaces, creating an ‘empty’ feel. The dominance of the Old Calder Highway forms a physical barrier and is a constraint to movement and access. Developing initiatives to help re-integrate the urban areas on each side of the highway is a key requirement for this project. To create an active, vibrant, dynamic, exciting and safe centre for the Town, new development should focus on integration and connection, or bringing things closer together, while still providing adequate space for the various functions and activities. Public transport services and facilities are currently inadequate and infrequent, and pedestrian conditions are poor, especially at key nodes within the Town. Therefore, making substantial improvements to accessibility, especially for pedestrians, is a key objective for this project. principle 02: creating a centre Harcourt presently lacks a defined centre or ‘heart’, a focal point for the urban area. An urban centre, perhaps comprising public space, community facilities shops, play area, seating and café, provides a recognisable place for meeting, social interaction and civic life (events, gatherings and meetings). SJB Urban | Harcourt Town Centre Master Plan 31
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