Moorabool Shire Council is preparing feasibility studies for the following projects:
• Blackwood Hiking Hub
The project is co-funded by Council and the State Government through the Tiny Towns Fund.
The purpose of the Blackwood Hiking Hub Feasibility Study is to better understand the potential and opportunity of hiking tourism in Blackwood that benefits local businesses, contributes to health and wellbeing, supports community connections, and improves links within the region. It will also examine potential infrastructure needs, indicative costs, and any other matters or constraints that may need to be considered.
The study will also consider whether there are opportunities to link Blackwood with nearby visitor destinations such as Daylesford, Ballan, Creswick and Geelong.
The study will involve information gathering, consultation with local stakeholders, and consideration of how the concept may align with existing regional plans.
April-May 2026
June-August 2026
September-October 2026
November-December 2026
We want to hear from the community as part of this feasibility study. Your feedback will help us understand what matters to local residents, how the Hub could be used, and ensure the final concept reflects local needs and priorities. You can provide feedback until Sunday 10 May 2026.
Please note: Your responses will not be disclosed nor distributed to any third parties. The survey results will be aggregated and will not be disclosed or publicised. Confidentiality of results is ensured.
bcarey-grieve@moorabool.vic.gov.au
(03) 5366 7100
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