28 September, 2023
Frances Community Plan
Naracoorte Lucindale Council is undertaking a review of the key outcomes from the 2019 Frances Masterplan through engagement with the community of Frances to formulate a new Frances Community Plan.
The Frances Community Plan will forecast and collate the future direction of the Frances community for the next 10 years, guiding future development, the use of public land and facilities, future sustainability, and opportunities.
The Plan will capture the community’s aspirations including future opportunities, partnerships, effective service delivery, public facilities, roads and infrastructure and the expansion and growth of Frances. The review will also assess how and when identified projects should be delivered.
The Plan aims to promote vibrancy, create a sense of place, safety and connectedness.
Consultants laimiga design studio and communityvibe have been engaged by Council to undertake the review and formulate a new Frances Community Plan.
Laimiga design studio is a familiar name in the Frances community, having most recently designed the impressive Frances Town Square in the heart of the town.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Critical to the success of this Plan is input from the Frances community, helping to shape the result.
From Thursday 28th September to Wednesday 25th October, you can share your ideas by:
- Completing a short survey available in hard copy from the Frances General Store and Naracoorte Lucindale Council offices in DeGaris Place, Naracoorte. (The survey is also being distributed to households with the help of the Frances Progress Association and Frances General Store & Post Office.) The survey can then be returned by: dropping it in the box provided at the Frances General Store; posting it to Naracoorte Lucindale Council at PO Box 555, Naracoorte, 5271; dropping it in to Council’s principal offices in DeGaris Place, Naracoorte; or emailing it to Council at council@nlc.sa.gov.au
- Completing the short survey online via Council's Your Say website platform at www.yoursay.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au
- Coming along to a free community barbecue at the Frances Netball Clubrooms at 5.30-7.30pm on Monday 30th October.
*Please note - to complete the survey online, you will need to register to join the Your Say platform, but it’s quick and easy to do!
WHAT MATTERS TO YOU
We want to hear what matters to you about the Frances community and also your expectations for the future on topics including:
- Infrastructure (roads, pathways, kerbing, stormwater management)
- Public buildings and amenities
- Parks and gardens, open spaces, walking/cycling trails
- The ‘amenity’ (look and feel) of the community
- Provision of services and expected service levels
- Recreational and sporting areas
- Business and tourism opportunities, and events
WHAT HAS BEEN ACHIEVED SO FAR
Since the adoption of the Frances Masterplan in 2019, the following projects are just some that have been delivered to the community:
- Establishment of the Frances Town Square
- Installation of wayfinding signage
- Frances Cemetery restoration
- Establishment of a walking trail from the Frances Primary School to Frances town centre
- Establishment of the Frances Progress Association to strengthen community representation
For more information, please contact Wendy Holland at communityvibe on 0438 433 555 or wendy@communityvibe.com.au
You can read through the 2019 Frances Masterplan in the Documents Library on the Frances Community Plan project page on our Your Say platform.
Media Spokespeople:
Mayor Patrick Ross - email patrick.ross@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 0427 658 049
Trevor Smart, CEO - email trevor.smart@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 87601100
General Media Enquiries:
Josie Collins, Manager Engagement & Community - email josie.collins@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 87601100