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VicSmart Changes - Unintended Consequences

CROWAG recently wrote to the Minister of Planning, Richard Wynne regarding our concerns regarding proposed changes to VicSmart and the potential negative impact on the landscape of Whitehorse. Please find a copy of our correspondence here.

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The Minister's response can be viewed here.

VicSmart Changes - Unintended Consequences

CROWAG recently wrote to the Minister of Planning, Richard Wynne regarding our concerns regarding proposed changes to VicSmart and the potential negative impact on the landscape of Whitehorse. Please find a copy of our correspondence here.

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The Minister's response can be viewed here.

Combined Residents of Whitehorse Action Group (CROWAG) Inc.

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WHAT WE DO

CROWAG will advocate for appropriate and sustainable development and lobby for a balance of all development with the need to preserve and enhance the quality of life for residents and the natural landscape of Whitehorse

OUR EVENTS

CROWAG meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month with all members welcome to attend. Meetings are usually held at the Blackburn Lake Visitor's Centre from 7.30pm.

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We will also from time to time attend public events in Whitehorse, follow link for more information

VCAT DECISIONS

Follow this link to information and updates on recent VCAT decisions in relation to development applications in the City of Whitehorse

GET INVOLVED

Become a member of CROWAG. Follow this link to information about membership and / or to download a Membership Form.

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Welcome to the website for the Combined Residents of Whitehorse Action Group (CROWAG) Incorporated.

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Download our current Flier here

Incorporation Number:

A0104002.

Australian Business Number:

40385662637.

Model Rules located here

LATEST NEWS :

CROWAG supporting Eastsider News.

CROWAG and affiliate groups have submitted several articles in recent editions to this much needed local news service which is published bi-monthly on-line. Browse or sign up at: https://www.eastsidernews.org.au/

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Submission to Draft City of Whitehorse Budget
Our submission (May 22) to the Draft Budget encouraged adoption of the Urban Forest Strategy into the Planning Scheme as a key change as well as strengthening engagement, an additional $100,000 for street trees, and concrete commitment to the goals of the Urban Forest Strategy.

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Inquiry into Protections within the Victorian Planning Framework
We lodged a submission to this inquiry (Jan 22). Because of the coming November state election, there are no public hearings. Written submissions will form a report for the next government.  

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Your say on Council projects - 

We encourage Whitehorse to seek community engagement. Projects currently seeking community input can be found at 'Your Say' 

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Inquiry into Environmental Infrastructure for Growing Populations - 

Read CROWAG's submission referencing the former Box Hill Brickworks site.All community submissions can be read on the Parliament of Vic site.

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2020 Council Election:

Candidate Statements to CROWAG questionnaire are available at 'Events'.

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VicSmart Changes - Unintended Consequences

CROWAG recently wrote to the Minister of Planning, Richard Wynne regarding our concerns regarding proposed changes to VicSmart and the potential negative impact on the landscape of Whitehorse. Please find a copy of our correspondence here.

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The Minister's response can be viewed here.

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North East Link

CROWAG Member David Berry of the Blackburn & District Tree Preservation Society has prepared a presentation on the affects of the proposed North East Link. See a summary here

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