Following the Ordinary Council Meeting on 25 March 2025, the Council has released the draft Mount Barker Public Realm Strategy. This strategy aims to create a cohesive framework to enhance the town’s public spaces, making them more functional, enjoyable and accessible for the community and visitors.
This strategy focuses on improvements in and around the Mount Barker townsite, by creating a more connected and cohesive town centre. Enhancing liveability by prioritised health, safety, aesthetics, and biodiversity. It will improve physical connectivity, ensuring that the town’s movement network supports the daily lives of both residents and visitors.
The Public Realm Strategy seeks to create safe, inclusive spaces where everyone, regardless of gender, age, ability, background or circumstances, can live, work and visit. Improving overall quality of life and experience for all who visit or reside in Mount Barker.
The Shire is seeking feedback from the community on the proposed concepts. We look forward to your community feedback on the expression and celebration of Mount Barker’s unique narrative and cultural identity.
The draft document can be viewed via this link Mount Barker Public Realm Strategy or in the Shire Administration Office foyer and the Mount Barker Public Library. Feedback and comments can be submitted in writing to the Shire of Plantagenet, PO Box 48, Mount Barker, WA, 6324 or via email to [email protected]
Submissions close 4.00pm Thursday 24 April 2025.
The results of the community consultation will then be presented to the Council for review and decision.
