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?
Nominations for the Lockington Place Based Plan committee opened in 2022, but due to the October 2022 flooding event the formation of the committee was delayed. In January 2024, nominations for committee Lockington were reopened.
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
- John Ciurleo
- Joseph Halloway
- Janelle Mancer
- Wendy Sims
- Dan Walker
- Graeme Wood
Township Facility Planning
Township Facility Planning looks at the future of the town's assets and identifies whether a facility should be renewed, upgraded, repurposed or retired. Lockington is yet to start Township Facility Planning.