Through the development of the Good Neighbour Guide FGM committed to introduce three structured programs aimed at preserving the natural environment and enhancing the local neighbourhood.
These programs include:
The Fosterville Legacy Project, formally the Neighbourhood Enhancement and Beautification Program, is a co-managed program with a goal to enhance the immediate neighbourhood surrounding Fosterville Gold Mine’s operations. The program will be a collaboration between Fosterville Gold Mine and neighbouring landholders/residents.
Fosterville Gold Mine will actively support the program through coordination, sponsorship, advocacy and in-kind contributions. These efforts will focus on initiatives identified and guided by a dedicated working group.
Objectives
The objectives of the Fosterville Legacy Project are:
Fosterville Legacy Project meetings are held quarterly.
Fosterville Gold Mine is committed to ensuring that the value of neighbouring properties remain unaffected by our operations.
Fosterville Gold Mine monitors the values of properties surrounding the operation to identify if there is a negative influence on property values as a direct result of Fosterville Gold Mine’s operation.
Property Value Monitoring
FGM will track property trends through an annual market assessment, and present findings annually during the Good Neighbour Reference Group quarterly meetings.
A revision of the Good Neighbour Guide will be triggered if property value monitoring and reporting indicates a negative impact to property values as a direct result of FGM's operations.
The Good Neighbour Guide collaborative approach would be applied to workshop initiatives and reasonable solutions to address declining property values.
Local Property Market Research
Fosterville Gold Mine has engaged Preston Rowe Paterson (PRP) to complete Local Property Market Research.
Reports provided focus on property located in the Fosterville, Axedale, Goornong and Barnadown areas.
The purpose of the reports is to determine average sale price and growth trends of the local market.
Reports
2019 Local Property Market Research ReportThe next Local Property Market Research Report will be completed in 2027.
The occupation and maintenance program establishes guidelines for the effective management, maintenance and utilisation of properties that have been acquired by Fosterville Gold Mine.
The objectives of the Occupation and Maintenance Program are:
FGM Property Use
Fosterville Gold Mine owns a variety of properties that are used for a mix of operational, residential, commercial, agricultural, and community-related purposes.
The map below shows the location of all FGM owned property and the current use of those properties.
FGM Property Map
Download MapFosterville Gold Mine is responsible for the management and maintenance of these properties. Neighbouring residents are be encouraged to provide input on property use and sharing feedback/concerns regarding property occupancy and/or maintenance requirements.