Overview
Lockington presides on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta. Historically, settlers flocked to the area of Lockington during the Victorian Gold Rush in the 1850s.
The district features an extensive irrigation network, leading to the growth of dairying and orcharding. Local myth says the channels are home to the infamous 'Loch Ness Yabby.' In recent history, Lockington has become famous for the town's community owned hotel and Lockington and District Living Heritage Complex.
A community that comes together during times of crisis, Lockington boasts a consolidated school, several sporting clubs, a community centre and a hotel.
Place Based Planning
Place Based Plans focus on making places better. The process involves looking at, listening to, and engaging with community members who live, work and play in a particular place (from a street to an entire town) to understand their needs and aspirations. Ultimately, what do you want your town to look like, to feel like?
Campaspe Shire Council is working with local residents and businesses to develop the Lockington & District Placed Based Plan. The plan will be for the town of Lockington and its surrounding district, including Bamawm, Bamawm Extension, Kotta, Pine Grove, Milloo, Diggora and Tennyson. The Place Based Plan will establish a vision, identify the parts of the town which are important and valued by the community, and set out local priorities and aspirations.
The Lockington Place-Based Plan committee was appointed in April 2024 with a nine-member committee comprised of a diverse group of community members, including individuals involved in sports clubs, agriculture, arts and culture organisations, local businesses, schools, and community groups. The committee will work collaboratively with the community, consultants and Council to develop the plan.
The Lockington Place Based Plan committee is made up of nine members as follows:
- Colin Bacon
- Bridie Boyle
- Monica Brereton
- Joseph Halloway (co-chair)
- Janelle Mancer
- Wendy Sims (co-chair)
- Dan Walker
- Graeme Wood
Have your say!
We want to hear from you! Tell us what you love about your local community and share your ideas and needs for future places, spaces, infrastructure and initiatives in Lockington and it’s district
You can get involved by:
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Completing the survey online or downloading a hardcopy below
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Have a discussion with your friends, family, neighbours, community group or colleagues using our survey for talking points
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Attending a community pop-up Lockington Supermarket from 11am - 2pm on Wednesday, 31 July OR at Lockington Rec Reserve from 11am - 3pm on Saturday, 10 August
Click here to complete the survey
Click here to download and print a hard copy survey(PDF, 140KB)
The consultation period will close on 25 August.
For more information you can contact the Community Development Team or any of the Place Based Plan Committee members.