The Truganina Heritage Network Strategy went live on April 14, and is giving locals a chance to share their thoughts, stories and memories of Truganina and Tarneit.
The new strategy intends to better recognise and celebrate heritage places in the two suburbs.
Spanning tens of thousands of years, the area’s history has been shaped by the traditions of the Bunurong peoples, of whom the area’s environmental landmarks bear significance to.
Since the mid-19th century, the area has seen agricultural settlement and community growth, evolving into what is now known as the suburbs of Truganina and Tarneit.
The area includes a network of diverse heritage sites including buildings, ruins, dry stone walls, archaeological sites, and environmentally important locations.
The strategy will focus on the Skeleton Creek and Dry Creek corridors, and Doherty’s Road, stretching towards Woods Road in the east. While there are no strict boundaries, it will generally cover Truganina and parts of eastern Tarneit.
Mayor Mia Shaw said that these places not only reflect the area’s agricultural past but also contribute to its cultural landscape.
“As Wyndham continues to grow, there’s a need to manage development while preserving these important heritage assets,” she said.
“By creating the Truganina Heritage Network Strategy, we can make sure these sites continue to define our community’s identity and character for generations to come.”
More: theloop.wyndham.vic.gov.au/truganina-heritage-network-strategy
