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Help decide how $480,000 is spent making Bair Street safer, greener and easier to get around.

Why we’re asking

Council has heard from residents, traders and community groups that this area needs attention. Before we commit to a design, we want to understand which outcomes matter most to the people who use it every day.

  • Read the background documents
  • Compare the proposed options and their costs
  • Tell us what you think before consultation closes

All feedback will be summarised in a report to Council, which will be published on this page.

$480,000 to allocate across 6 options

The proposed options

  • Wider footpaths and outdoor dining

    $165,000

    Widen the footpaths on both sides of Bair Street between McCartin and Ogilvy streets, with space for café seating.

  • Street trees and garden beds

    $85,000

    Plant 40 advanced street trees with water-sensitive garden beds to cool the street in summer.

  • Raised pedestrian crossings

    $120,000

    Three raised crossings to slow traffic and make it easier to cross with a pram or mobility aid.

  • Bike parking and repair station

    $25,000

    Secure bike hoops outside the shops and a public bike repair station near the library.

  • Feature lighting

    $60,000

    Warm LED feature lighting in the trees and along the shopfronts for evening trade.

  • Public toilet upgrade

    $95,000

    Replace the Bair Street toilet block with an accessible, all-gender facility.

Your feedback shapes the final decision.

Tell Council what you think and read what other residents have to say.

Short survey

Tell Council what matters most to you.

Take the survey

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Resident discussion

Read what other residents are saying about the options and add your own comment.

Join the discussion

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Allocate the $480,000 budget

Select the options you'd like Council to fund. You can't allocate more than the total.

  • Widen the footpaths on both sides of Bair Street between McCartin and Ogilvy streets, with space for café seating.

  • Plant 40 advanced street trees with water-sensitive garden beds to cool the street in summer.

  • Three raised crossings to slow traffic and make it easier to cross with a pram or mobility aid.

  • Secure bike hoops outside the shops and a public bike repair station near the library.

  • Warm LED feature lighting in the trees and along the shopfronts for evening trade.

  • Replace the Bair Street toilet block with an accessible, all-gender facility.

Your budget

Frequently asked questions

Who can take part?

Anyone who lives, works, studies or owns property in South Gippsland Shire can take part. You don’t need to be a ratepayer.

What happens to my feedback?

Every response is read by the project team. A summary of what we heard will be presented to Council and published on this page once consultation closes.

Will my personal details be published?

No. Your name and contact details are kept private in line with Council’s privacy policy. Comments may be quoted without identifying you.

Can I give feedback another way?

Yes. Call Council on 5662 9200, email council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au, or drop in to a customer service centre.