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FAIRBAIRN DAM REVITALISATION INITIATIVE

ENHANCING A VITAL COMMUNITY ASSET

Fairbairn Dam is an integral part of the Central Highlands. Beyond its foundational role in regional water security, the precinct holds significant social, recreational and historical value for our local residents, businesses and visitors.

As an independent, profit-for-purpose delivery platform, CHRRUP is facilitating early conversations to ensure our community has a voice in shaping the long-term vision for the precinct. We exist to build regional capacity, solve cross-sector challenges and bring people together to drive enduring social and economic prosperity.

WHY WE ARE FORMING A WORKING GROUP

The proposed Community Working Group aims to bring together a diverse range of perspectives from across the Central Highlands. By gathering input from residents, local businesses, recreational users and community organisations, we can build a shared understanding of regional priorities.

Core Objectives

  • Community Priorities. Gather feedback to understand what matters most to our local community.

  • Exploration of Opportunities. Explore potential concepts that could enhance the precinct over time.

  • Pathways and Partnerships. Identify realistic pathways for future collaboration, partnerships and collective community effort.

  • Strategic Alignment. Ensure future ideas align with broader regional growth and environmental stewardship.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

CHRRUP is committed to transparency and clear expectations across all our initiatives.

  • No Confirmed Projects. At this stage, there are no approved projects or construction plans associated with this initiative.

  • No Funding Commitments. There are currently no confirmed funding allocations or implementation commitments tied to this Expression of Interest.

  • Exploratory Phase. The purpose of this process is simply to identify individuals and organisations who wish to participate in future conversations and explore what may be possible through collaboration.

  • Future Approvals. Any future opportunities or projects will be subject to detailed assessment, statutory approvals and available resources.

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

Whether you are a local resident with ideas to share, a business owner, or a representative of a community group, we invite you to contribute your experience and voice to future discussions.

Submission of an Expression of Interest does not guarantee membership on the Community Working Group, but it ensures you are connected to the process and informed of progress.

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