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
Draft Lockington & District Place Based Plan opening soon for comment
After several months of extensive community consultation and engagement, the Lockington & District Place Based Plan Committee has approved the draft Lockington & District Place Based Plan for the community to review.
The Lockington & District Place Based Plan Committee worked alongside independent consultant Cred Consulting to guide the development of the plan. During Janurary and February a number of drop in sessions were held so that the community could read and provide feedback on the draft plan. There was also a survey for providing feedback.
The next step will be reviewing and incorporating feedback before it is presented to Council for adoption.
You can read the draft Lockington & District Place Based Plan here(PDF, 30MB), or in person at Council’s Customer Service Centres or the Lockington Business Centre.
For more information you can contact the Community Development Team or any of the Place Based Plan Committee members.