Three new pop-up parklets for Horsham

Thanks to funding support from the Victorian Government, Horsham Rural City Council is installing three pop-up parklets in the central activity district.

They will be located at the bus terminal in Roberts Avenue, the top end of Firebrace Street and Roberts Avenue near the corner of Darlot Street.

While they are already onsite, the parklets are still under construction with umbrellas and plants to be added in the coming weeks to provide shade and greenery.

When finished, the new parklets will help to activate the streetscape and give people a spot to meet, sit and read a book or eat with friends – and ultimately spend more time in the city centre.

The parklets are open for anyone to use at any time (not just customers of nearby businesses).

Through community consultation, it is clear that residents, visitors and local workers are overwhelmingly positive about recent outdoor dining improvements in the city including the existing Roberts Place pop-up park.

The community has told Council that more pop-up parks and parklets should be installed.

Mayor Robyn Gulline said Council had intentionally avoided having parklets in the busiest parking areas of Firebrace Street (between McLachlan Street and Pynsent Street).

At the bus terminal, a dedicated taxi bay lost to the parklet will soon be re-located to an area nearby.

“We’re very excited about the introduction of the parklets– they can temporarily transform urban spaces and extend the amount of time residents and tourists spend in an area, which is great for our local businesses,” Cr Gulline said.

“They can be moved multiple times throughout the year to activate community spaces within the municipality, and we will be engaging with the community to seek feedback on these locations in the coming months.”

“So I encourage everyone to make the most of these spaces, especially over the warmer months, and to get out and support our wonderful hospitality businesses by grabbing some take away to enjoy at one of our new parklets,” she said.

Notice Of Application For Planning Permit

The land affected by the application is: 147 Firebrace Street, Horsham.

Application details: There has been a pergola/verandah constructed as part of the City to River project that joins the front of the Horsham Angling Clubrooms and the Club wishes to extend it existing Liquor License red line to include this new area for functions and has been advised by the VCGLR that this requires a planning permit to proceed.

The applicant for the Permit is: Gary Anson, Horsham Angling Club Application reference number: PA2200533

You may look at the application and any supporting documents via Council’s website: https://hrcc.greenlightopm.com/ public/detail/1221116dxch7siSv and entering the reference number: PA2200533

You may also look at the application and supporting documents at the Civic Centre, 18 Roberts Avenue, Horsham. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions. An objection must be sent to HRCC and include the reasons for the objection.

Copies of objections or submissions received may be made available to any person for the purpose of consideration. For queries call the planning team on 5382 9798 or email council@hrcc.vic.gov.au. Council will not decide on the application before 8 February 2023

If you object, HRCC will tell you its decision.