Crago Mill Precinct Masterplan Now on Public Exhibition

Council is now inviting the community to have their say on the Crago Mill Precinct masterplan.

Brewster Hjorth Architects (BHA) prepared a number of options that identify the functionality and spaces that are required within the new precinct, and presented these options to Council at its May 2021 meeting. From the ten choices, Councillors stated their preferences were Option 1b with Option 5b as a potential staging arrangement.

The Masterplan includes the following elements as well as the proposed layout on the Comur Street site:

• Council Chambers and community meeting space
• Council office facilities
• A modern community library
• Commercial space for small business start-ups and ecommerce co-working facilities

-Self-contained accommodation for short term specialist council workers and new council staff while waiting permanent accommodation

• Re-use of the Heritage listed Crago Mill as a community hub and café.

Council’s General Manager, Chris Berry said that the community consultation process is vital, especially regarding the Crago Mill and the use of the commercial space.

“We have started consulting with community members who have made previous submissions and we have also been speaking with the Yass Historical Society and Yass Valley Business Chamber, now we’re looking for broader community feedback before we move on to developing a concept design,” Mr Berry said.

Funding for the design of the project has been included in the 2020/21 budget. Any decision in relation to the funding and construction of the project will be considered in future budgets.

The community are invited to view the masterplan design options and provide feedback by visiting https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/article/1199.

Submissions close 5pm Friday, 18 June 2021.

• Topics:

• Local Council
• Community