THE Moyne Shire Council is asking the community to help shape the vision for the future uses of Port Fairy’s heritage listed railway goods shed.

A consultation and visioning process with the local community and other stakeholders is now underway and will provide an opportunity to share their ideas and discuss options for the future use of The Goods Shed and upgrades that could potentially be undertaken.

Mayor councillor, Ian Smith said two drop-in sessions were planned as well as focus groups and one-on-one discussions with stakeholders.

“We’ve completed the exterior restoration and it’s been great to see the shed have some use already, now we want to look to the future and determine how the space can be best used,” he said. 

“This work won’t undo or replace any of the other consultations that have happened, it will simply provide an opportunity to share up-to-date ideas and vision for the future use of the Goods Shed and to hopefully spark renewed discussion and interest.”

Cr Smith said the drop-in sessions would be held on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23, from 10am-12pm both days at the Council Office, Corner of Cox and Princes Street in Port Fairy.

“If you’re not able to make those sessions, there is a survey on Engage Moyne, where you can share your thoughts and ideas,” he said.

“A number of focus groups are also planned with key stakeholders across a range of areas including economic development, history and heritage through to youth and we can arrange one on one conversations as well.”

Cr Smith said information about the consultation process and the online survey could be found on engage.moyne.vic.gov.au/goods-shed