Residents are being called upon to aid a $120,000 study into the future of Warrnambool's Flagstaff Hill.
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Mayor Debbie Arnott said the community was encouraged to share their thoughts and help guide a master plan and business case for the coastal attraction.
"Flagstaff Hill is a much loved place for many people and it's a significant part of our visitor economy," she said.
"It contains important historic attributes such as the garrison and lighthouses. It also contains the visitor information centre, some accommodation, a restaurant, the sound and light show, the maritime museum, a gift shop and of course the recreated coastal village depicting life in the 1870s.
"The master plan and business case will examine the location as a whole and identify strategic and innovative ways that will help maximise its potential.
"It's a look at the whole site, not simply the village."
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It comes after the site recorded a bumper summer which saw visitor numbers reach a five-year high.
There were 11,182 visitors between Boxing Day 2022 and Australia Day 2023, up from 9165 in 2018-2019 and 9751 in 2019-2020.
Those interested in filling out the survey - which closes on March 31 - can click here or pick up a hard copy at Flagstaff Hill's reception desk or at the Civic Centre.
Drop-in sessions will also be held at Flagstaff Hill on Wednesday March 22 (1pm-3pm and 4pm-7pm) and Thursday March 23 (9am-12pm).
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Jessica Greenan
Journalist at The Warrnambool Standard covering both Moyne Shire and Corangamite Shire Council. Sometimes court. Special interest in all things environment.
Journalist at The Warrnambool Standard covering both Moyne Shire and Corangamite Shire Council. Sometimes court. Special interest in all things environment.
