Yarra Ranges Shire Council (“Council”), acting under Section 207 and clause 9 of Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989 (“The Act”), proposes to erect permanent lockable barriers on the laneway (known as Story Lane) abutting 3375 and 3377 Warburton Highway, Warburton and shown on the plan below (“the proposal”).

The purpose of the proposal is to restrict general vehicular traffic, except for Service/Emergency authorities. The laneway would continue to provide a pedestrian link between the Yarra River/Thomas Avenue and Main Street precincts.

Further information regarding the proposal can be obtained from Karen O’Gorman, telephone 1300 368 333.

A person may make a submission on the proposal. Submissions must be submitted in writing no later than Tuesday 8 June 2021.

Any person making a submission may request in the submission they wish to appear in person, or to be represented by person specified in the submission, at a meeting to be heard in support of that submission. The proposed meeting date for the hearing of submissions is 15 June 2021.

All submissions will be considered in accordance with section 223 of the Act.

Submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and sent to mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or posted to the following address

Public Submission

The Chief Executive Officer
Yarra Ranges Council
PO Box 105
LILYDALE VIC 3140

Submitters will be informed in writing of the day, time and place of the meeting of Council or of a committee determined by the Council where submissions will be heard.

Following consideration of submissions Council may resolve to erect the barriers or to not erect the barriers.

MARK VARMALIS

Acting Chief Executive Officer