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Every time one of the groups and associations in Penshurst apply for a grant to create something wonderful for our residents, or make repairs and upgrades to our facilities, it is in our best interests to refer to that particular idea in the town's Community Plan. The Plan is a statement by the residents of what we consider important for the place in which we were born or have moved to at various stages in our lives. It is an acknowledgement that we value our town and intend to continue living here and helping it thrive and grow. The Plan also tells people who are visiting our town, with the intention of moving here, or simply holidaying, that we value our beautiful buildings, including those that need repair or repurposing, our Reserves e.g. the Penshurst Recreation Reserve, Yatmerone and Mount Rouse, and our businesses; and that we are willing to acknowledge their importance in this very useful document. We have had Community Plans for a great many years. Now is the time to review the current one .. because its no longer current, nor did it have any reference to buildings such as our Hall, which is sorely in need of renovations. What are the important events that should be acknowledged? Do you care that we have to support our local businesses to keep them? What are you favourite clubs and locations around the town that deserve to thrive and continue to prosper? Can we afford to ignore any of this, when the money required to maintain our facilities is getting harder and harder to access? As the Progress Association for our town, we are asking each of you to attend the Penshurst Hospital Market on Saturday 16th March between the hours of 10.00am - 2.00pm to make your comments and pinpoint those assets that you think are personally important to you. It will only take a short time to do this, and then you can enjoy the stalls and car boot sales. As a thank you we will have two raffles to which you will be provided two free tickets. The gold coin entrance donation at the door goes to the Penshurst Hospital. For more information contact Ama 0402 870 738 or email Question about Penshurst Community Plan (president@penshurstprogress.org.au) |
| Priority 1: | Increase pride in our community through annual events Support the current local events Understand and value our people assets Provide opportunities for our young people Establish a Community Space/Garden Encourage Volunteering and Active Living |
| Priority 2: | Maintain quality health services with Penshurst Ensure that our schools and kindergarten are well supported Establish and maintain a banking service for Penshurst (ATM?) Support and maintain our Emergency Services Improve cycling/walking tracks Expand our Community Recreation Hub Revitalise our Streetscape Explore sewerage options for the town Increase access to public transport Revitalise our Botanic Gardens - implementing the Master Plan |
| Priority 3: | Understand our aquifers Alternative energy services generation Educate for change Improve the Mount Rouse Reserve |
| Priority 4: | Increase availability of Accommodation Host a biennial major event in Penshurst Create Branding for Penshurst Establish the Mervyn Waller Memorial Walk Support the Volcanoes Discovery Centre Promote natural assets and services |
| Priority 5: | Maintain an up-to-date and useful webpage Support our local Mt Rouse News & Views Community Newsletter Maintain professional and informative Penshurst brochures Improve Marketing/Directional signage around the town |
| Priority 6: | Ensure that the Penshurst Progress Association remains strong and effective Access training and learning opportunities that strengthen leadership skills within the community Implement the Penshurst Community Plan |
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