The ask - $40 million
Implementation of a sewerage system for Talbot to enable population and housing growth
The brief
The charming village of Talbot is well placed to accom modate some of the renewed regional growth, and to take advantage of economic opportunities, but is currently constrained by a lack of wastewater infrastructure.
Talbot is strategically located between Maryborough and Ballarat, with an upgraded train station, a famous farmers’ market and intact goldrush heritage to offer. A town structure plan that ties in with a sewerage service area is almost complete. Up-to-date costings for the sewerage scheme are also being finalised, which will lead to a ‘shovel ready’ project for delivering the infrastructure.
Funding the installation of a modern sewerage system would enable growth while improving the quality of life for existing residents, and allow local businesses to expand in servicing a growing population in line with the recently supported Talbot Futures Structure Plan.
The benefits
✓ Provision of sewerage infrastructure will ensure the safety and health of Talbot residents and deliver much needed population and economic growth for the township
✓ A structure planning approach in consultation with residents and other stakeholders is almost complete, with a priority of retaining the charm and heritage character that is valued by the Talbot community
✓ As a ‘village-sized’ community within the Ballarat to Maryborough corridor that already includes Creswick and Clunes, Talbot can play a role in providing much-needed housing and share the benefits of growth beyond Maryborough