Council formally adopted the Woodend Racecourse Reserve Master Plan at the March 2026 Council meeting.
The Plan has been developed to present a clear, planned and staged vision for the future of the site. It is informed by a comprehensive review of existing facilities and spaces, together with engagement with user groups, local residents and key stakeholders.
Recommendations have been designed to provide sport, government and community stakeholders with a schedule of prioritised Reserve improvements, along with stakeholder responsibilities, estimated costs and potential funding opportunities.
Adopted Plan - 2026
The Plan provides a sound base for Council and the community to work together to advocate to the state and federal governments for funding assistance for proposed works.
It should be acknowledged that priorities can change and are based on funding availability. The presentation of new or unknown opportunities or changes in community demands can also alter priorities.
Draft Master Plan - 2025
What we consulted on
Informed by earlier community feedback, the plan proposed improvements to sport and recreational facilities to meet the needs of a growing community, enhancements to the site's heritage value and ongoing protection of the grasslands.
Feedback was invited from 1 - 28 September 2025.
A Draft Concept Plan showing key features outlined in the Draft Woodend Racecourse Reserve Master Plan.
Issues and Opportunities - 2024
What we consulted on
Council sought feedback on the issues and opportunities identified for the Woodend Racecourse Reserve, which included two potential concepts for either keeping limited equestrian facilities on site, or relocating them elsewhere.
This paper is available to download below and read in full. The map below also helps to outline some of these potential changes in a visual sense (noting that the map is roughly interpreted and that full details are reflected in the paper).
Feedback received during this consultation period was considered by officers and helped to develop a draft Master Plan, which is now available for feedback in the next tab on this page.
You can still review the below map, or download and view the full Issues and Opportunities paper.
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