Riddells Creek
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Population fear in Riddells Creek
A Victorian Government-appointed advisory committee decision last year witnessed the Macedon Ranges Shire Council overruled once more, approving the Amess Road Precinct Structure Plan and creating the reality that Riddells Creek’s population will double in mere years to come. The fear of some is that this sets a precedent for other large blocks of land…
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Push for dine-in dogs
Should dogs be allowed in Australian cafes and restaurants? Riddells Creek resident, Kristy Gadsby, thinks it’s a move that could boost business and foster bonds with man’s best friend. She has launched a petition seeking change to legislation that currently restricts them to outdoor dining areas only, unless they are a service dog. “I went…
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Riddell to double in size
A controversial development set to double the size of Riddells Creek has been approved by Victorian Government powers against local council and community wishes. The Amess Road development will create 1360 homes for 3808 new residents on 131.8 hectares, despite substantial push-back from Macedon Ranges Shire Council and residents. Last week, Mayor Dom Bonanno said…
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Riddells Creek to double in size
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has questioned the Victorian Government’s approval of an Amess Road development, to double the size of Riddells Creek, with little change. The proposal will develop 131.8 hectares to create about 1360 homes for 3808 new residents, but both local residents and the council were united on wanting better outcomes. “This decision…
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Plans to drop road speeds
Plans to reduce speed limits in core business and activity areas of Kyneton, Woodend and Riddells Creek for are now out for public comment. The three town proposals aim to improve safety and most proposals are to reduce speeds to 40km/h. The plan is fully funded through the Victorian Government’s Safe Local Roads and Street…
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For sale: The Church of England
The historic Church of England in Riddells Creek is about to be sold to developers according to several sources and documents viewed by the Midland Express, despite efforts from the Church to keep its sale under wraps. Fr Scott Mudd has been the region’s vicar since October last year. He sent a letter on May…
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Push for park
A concept plan for Riddells Creek’s Rangeview Park has identified a series of works to improve community connectivity. The park was established as part of the Rangeview Estate development but residents say it has been underutilised due to lack of shade and incomplete areas. The area currently includes a small playground, what is described as…
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Amess Road fate close
The Riddells Creek community will soon have answers on the final direction of an Amess Road development that could change the face of their town. In October, the Minister for Planning referred both the application for a permit to build, and draft amendment C161 to the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme, to a standing advisory committee…
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Eleanor Bryant remembered
Macedon Ranges residents have shown an outpouring of support for the family and community of Eleanor Bryant who died at the scene of a truck crash at Riddells Creek last Monday. The beloved teacher’s aide was killed, and a boy injured, when a water truck veered off the road and crashed through the playground at…
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Amess Road decision imminent
A decision is imminent on controversial plans that could change the face of Riddells Creek forever. Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny will this month determine the fate of the Draft Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme Amendment C161macr at Amess Road. The amendment would allow a housing development that is anticipated to urbanise and double the size…
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Alarm raised over Amess Road consultation figures
Riddells Creek residents have raised alarm over the integrity of community consultation for a major Riddells Creek planning application conducted via Engage Victoria. Riddells Creek Planning Group has written to Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny seeking the process be immediately stopped and reviewed following a discrepancy in data. On July 19, planning group members met…
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Urban Riddell fear
Macedon Ranges Shire Council stands by its decision to reject an Amess Road development anticipated to urbanise and double the size of Riddells Creek. The council maintains the proposal would create “a totally new character” that is “closer aligned with growth areas within metropolitan Melbourne in terms of lot size, housing type and subdivision layouts”.…