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Western Coastal Board Annual Report 2011-12

Western Coastal Board Annual Report 2011-12 Page 2

Published by the Western Coastal Board © The State of Victoria, July 2012 This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. For further information contact: Western Coastal Board P O Box 103 Geelong 3220 Victoria Australia Telephone: (03) 5226 4008 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.wcb.vic.gov.au DISCLAIMER This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or consequence which may arise from you relying on any information in this publication. This report has been prepared by the Western Coastal Board, an independent advisory body established under the Coastal Management Act, 1995. The views expressed in this document are those of the Western Coastal Board and have not been endorsed by the Victorian Government. Acknowledgement of Country and Indigenous Australians The Western Coastal Board respectfully acknowledges the original custodians of the Western Coastal Region of Victoria; their rich culture, deep affinity with the land and spiritual connection to it. Cover photograph: Western Coast, looking towards the Twelve Apostles. Photo courtesy of John Sherwood.


Table of Contents

Executive Summary 4

Acting Chair’s Foreword 6

1. Introduction: Role, Vision and the Region 7

2. Strategic Coastal Planning 9

3. Implementation of the VCS, CAPs and Guidelines 10

4. Key initiatives 13

5. Increasing awareness, understanding and collaboration 14

6. Finance, Administration and Membership 16

Appendix 1: Status of Coastal Planning in the Western Coastal Region 21

Acronyms

CAP Coastal Action Plan

CCB Central Coastal Board

CCP Caravan and Camping Park

CMA Catchment Management Authority

CMP Coastal Crown land management plan (Coastal Management Plan)

CoM Committee of Management

DPCD Department of Planning and Community Development

DPI Department of Primary Industries

DSE Department of Sustainability and Environment

EMP Estuary Management Plan

ESD Ecologically sustainable development

G21 Geelong Region Alliance

GCB Gippsland Coastal Board

GORCC Great Ocean Road Coast Committee

GSC Great South Coast

ICZM Integrated coastal zone management

NRM Natural Resource Management

RCB Regional Coastal Board

RCS Regional Catchment Strategy

SPPF State Planning Policy Framework

ToR Terms of Reference

VCC Victorian Coastal Council

VCS Victorian Coastal Strategy 2008


Torquay. Smaller villages and settlements along the coast include Port Fairy, Marengo, Apollo Bay, Lorne, Airey’s Inlet, Fairhaven, Anglesea, Nelson, Peterborough and Port Campbell.

The region provides a wide range of recreational opportunities, with the tourism icons of the Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles and Bells Beach now included on the National Heritage List. It also includes the Great South Coast and G21 Regions. Major industries include construction, agriculture, tourism, retail, health and manufacturing. Energy production is an emerging industry which accounts for a high proportion of regional investment value.

Key Achievements 2010-11

The Board’s report on the statutory review of CAPs was publicly released following extensive stakeholder consultation in 2009 and 2010 regarding the implementation of CAPs and the status of CAP actions. Given the strong regional support which exists for a new generation of coastal strategic plans, the Board is confident that the recommendations and outcomes of the Review can be progressed. The Review’s key findings include: � CAPS have been very successful and have provided

an important process for planning and implementation to deliver ICZM. This is evidenced by 82% of all CAP actions being completed, underway or incorporated into core business for lead agents.

� Stakeholder feedback confirms that CAPs provide a valuable mechanism for collaboration and planning

Western Coastal Board Annual Report 2011-12

Executive Summary About the Western Coastal Board

The Western Coastal Board (the Board) is one of three regional coastal boards established under the Coastal Management Act 1995. The Board’s role is to champion the ecologically sustainable development of Victoria’s Western coastal region and promote integrated and coordinated planning and management of coastal and marine areas consistent with the Victorian Coastal Strategy (VCS). The Board reports to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change and works closely with the Central Coastal Board (CCB), Gippsland Coastal Board (GCB) and the Victorian Coastal Council (VCC).

Under the Coastal Management Act 1995, the Board is required to report annually to the VCC on the status of coastal planning in the region and the implementation of the VCS, Coastal Action Plans (CAPs) and approved guidelines. This Report highlights these and other issues, and is provided to communicate the Board’s activities to the stakeholders of the western coastal region.

The Western Coastal Region

Victoria’s western coastal region covers some 476km of open coastline and includes a variety of locations, land uses and landscape types. It extends from near Breamlea in the east to the South Australian border and includes the six municipalities of Surf Coast Shire, Colac Otway Shire, Corangamite Shire, Moyne Shire, Warrnambool City and the Glenelg Shire. It also includes the entire Glenelg Hopkins catchment region and the majority of the Corangamite catchment region.

Major coastal centres include Portland, Warrnambool and

Apollo Bay epitomises the challenges of coastal planning and management. (Photo courtesy of Otway Coast Committee of Management).


across public and private land with the many agencies, authorities and landholders responsible for coastal zone management.

� Despite perceptions that the currency and content of the early CAPs has been superseded by the VCS 2008 and other strategic regional plans, many strategic directions remain highly relevant.

The Board recommended that a process to revise Regional CAPs commence as soon as possible to deliver the outcomes sought by regional stakeholders, the community and the VCS 2008. This is expected to require extensive community consultation. Until the proposed revision occurs, it will be important to note that the existing CAPs remain effective. A key recommendation arising from the CAP Review was the need for a dedicated scoping and revision process for a second generation of CAPs. The Board believes there is a need for two sub-regional CAPs in recognition of the different demographics, economies and environments of the western coastal region that exist generally either side of Cape Otway. To progress this recommendation, the Board refined a Draft CAP Scoping Issues Paper to provide a basis on which to establish a scoping exercise for the next generation of CAPs. Implementation of the Western Victoria Boating CAP was progressed. The Boating CAP provides a strategic framework for the provision of safe and sustainable boating facilities for the region. An Implementation Committee and Reference Group were established to facilitate its Implementation and a process to develop an Implementation Plan was commenced. The Boating CAP provided key strategic justification for improvements and investigations at Warrnambool, Portland, Torquay, Apollo Bay and Port Fairy during the year. It was not included in the review of CAPs due to its recent gazettal. The Board has made significant progress in developing the Value and Equity Framework for Climate Adaptation: Coastal Caravan and Camping Parks Case Study project designed to help caravan park managers make more informed decisions to better manage the social and economic issues that may arise when planning for climate adaptation The project is one of 13 nationally funded projects, with funding from the Commonwealth Government, Board and regional partners. Its first stage involved undertaking research on economic valuation and social equity preferences for climate adaptation at five locations including Port Fairy, Warrnambool, Apollo Bay, Barwon Heads and Portarlington. The second stage of the project is supported by the VCS’s Hierarchy of Principles, which highlights the need to consider the environmental, social and economic implications of decisions, and to understand the value of coastal resources before decisions are made.

It includes the development of a decision support framework to bring this new information into existing decision making processes, and is expected to be completed in September 2012.

The Board participated in a range of strategic and statutory planning matters to advocate for the implementation of the VCS and CAPs such as: � Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Inquiry � VEAC Marine Investigation � G21 Regional Growth Plan � Glenelg Shire Sustainable Settlements Strategy � Amendment C30 in the Corangamite Planning

Scheme � Moyne Environmental Sustainability Strategy � Warrnambool Safer Boating & Harbour Facility

Study The Board values its strong regional relationships and worked through the following key processes to build regional approaches to coastal issues: � Conducting regional meetings with local government

and communities at Apollo Bay and Port Fairy � Hosting the Western Coastal Partnerships Group

with the Corangamite and Glenelg Hopkins CMAs, and participating on the Glenelg Hopkins Coastal and Marine Working Group

� Conducting briefings for the Minister’s Office and both Lower and Upper House Members of Parliament

� Member of the Corangamite RCS Project Partners Group

� Conducting a shared session with coastal CoMs and DSE to consider strategic issues and alignment of Coastal Management Plans and CAPs.

� Membership of the Port Fairy Working Group � Membership of the G21 Environment Pillar and

Great South Coast Natural Assets Pillar � Participating on the Coastal Governance Working

Group with VCC, RCBs and DSE

Pied oystercatchers at Warrnambool (Photo courtesy John Sherwood)


Acting Chair’s Foreword It gives me pleasure to report on the activities of the Western Coastal Board for 2011-2012 and the outcomes of our efforts in conjunction with regional partners and the community. Everyone knows that Victorians love their coast - it holds a special place in many peoples’ daily lives, memories and family experiences. The coast is one of our favourite places to live, and we know from recent research that an increasing number of people expect to move to the coast for its lifestyle values, to experience its wild or scenic landscapes and for a myriad of recreational activities. Coastal settlements have their own character and their own sense of community with their own blend of full-time and part-time residents. The coast provides the key natural attractions for our world-class tourism industry, the estuarine and marine species to support commercial and recreational fishing, and the public land which provides such a diverse range of activities and experiences. Significant progress has been made over successive decades in planning for population growth and development, and the future is full of exciting possibilities. However, growth and development pressures continue to increase, and the pressures on the coastal infrastructure, environments, towns and communities warrants a proactive and vigilant approach to the implementation of the Victorian Coastal Strategy (VCS). Victoria’s Coastal Management Act 1995 is the envy of other States, and provides a robust framework for managing the coast for current and future generations. Dedicated coastal planning and advisory bodies, supported by a hierarchy of coastal planning tools and principles to guide appropriate development, have positioned Victoria well to respond to current and emerging issues. However, dealing effectively with cumulative impacts remains a key challenge. A key direction the Board has taken is to advocate for a more sophisticated approach to delivering sustainable outcomes on the coast through improved assessment and decision making that considers the full triple bottom line implications of decisions. Not only has the Board provided this advice to our partners in response to planning initiatives, but we have established a research project to investigate non-market economic values of caravan parks and social equity considerations for climate change. Research for the Caravan and Camping Parks Case Study project has uncovered a range of new information and is generating interest around the country. It is hoped that the project illustrates the implications and relevance of understanding the economic value of the coast for decision making and will influence future management and planning activities. I am very pleased to have released the Board’s Review of Coastal Action Plans (CAPs) during the year. The work to inform the Review has been underway since 2009, and in that time I have had the pleasure of meeting with a wide

range of individuals and community groups to explore opportunities for improving strategic planning across the region. I have been particularly impressed with the interest displayed by key stakeholders in renewing the Regional CAPs to provide the collaborative and coordinating focus across the region. I am also pleased that the Board took the decision to extend the Review into areas of direct relevance to the CAPs, and to explore the way CAPs interact with the other planning and management processes with such influence on the coast. A key task will be to identify how ongoing, coordinated and integrated planning across jurisdictions and land tenures can be strengthened consistent with the VCS. I wish the new Board well in the revision process. The process to implement the Boating CAP was progressed during the year supported by an Implementation Committee and Reference Group of stakeholder representatives. The Board appreciates the continuing interest and support that the various organisations and their representatives provide. While an Implementation Plan was not finalised, the Board is delighted that our partners and land managers have used the strategic justification provided by the Boating CAP to investigate key issues and seek funding. A priority recommendation from the Boating CAP to establish the preliminary feasibility of potential locations between Queenscliffe and Apollo Bay for the identification or development of safe harbour locations was discussed with key stakeholders during the year, and the Board hopes to see progress in this area shortly. The success of the Board is often dependent on people My thanks go to outgoing Board members Andrew Mason, Dr Helen Scarborough, Lex Chalmers, Denise Lovett, John Young, Alain Purnell, Craig Whiteford and Rod Newnham who, during their three year term, have contributed their knowledge, skills and strategic advice across a broad range of areas relevant to our role. My congratulations go to the two continuing Board Members: Dr John Sherwood and Carole Reid, and to the new Board who have been appointed from July 1st. The Board has been supported by our Executive Officer, Steve Blackley, and Program Support Officer, Carlee Hamilton. On behalf of the Board I thank them for their efforts and commitment over the last three years. The Board’s relationships with other organisations are also critical to our success, and I thank the individuals and organisations with whom we have worked.

Sue Mudford Acting Chair


1. Introduction

Our Role The Western Coastal Board (the Board) is one of three regional coastal boards established under the Coastal Management Act 1995. The Board’s role is to champion the ecologically sustainable development of Victoria’s Western coastal region and promote integrated and coordinated planning and management of coastal and marine areas. It performs this function primarily through being a: • Strategic Planner • Educator and Advocate • Partner and Facilitator • Coastal Adviser and Expert The Board reports to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change and works closely with the Central Coastal Board (CCB), Gippsland Coastal Board (GCB) and the Victorian Coastal Council (VCC). Under the Coastal Management Act 1995, the Board is required to report annually to the VCC on the status of coastal planning in the region and the implementation of the Victorian Coastal Strategy (VCS), Coastal Action Plans (CAPs) and approved guidelines. This Report highlights these and other issues, and is provided more broadly to communicate the Board’s activities to stakeholders in the western coastal region. It is not intended, nor is it required, to be a formal Annual Report.

Our Vision The vision for our coast is ….

A biologically and culturally rich, diverse coastal, estuarine and marine environment that is managed for its protection, sustainable use and enjoyment today and for future generations.

(VCS 2008)

Our Region Victoria’s Western Coastal Region covers some 476km of open coastline and includes a variety of locations, land uses and landscape types (see Figure 1). It extends from near Breamlea in the east to the South Australian border in the west, and includes the six municipalities of Surf Coast Shire, Colac Otway Shire, Corangamite Shire, Moyne Shire, Warrnambool City and the Glenelg Shire. Major coastal population centres include Portland, Warrnambool and Torquay. Smaller villages and settlements along the coast include Port Fairy, Marengo, Apollo Bay, Lorne, Airey’s Inlet, Fairhaven, Anglesea, Nelson, Peterborough and Port Campbell. It includes the entire Glenelg Hopkins catchment region and the majority of the Corangamite catchment region. The west coast contains some of Victoria’s most spectacular and diverse coastline and is characterised by high-energy wave and wind environments that continually shape the active coastal environment. Features range from low coastal plains, mobile coastal dunes and brackish wetlands through to dramatic cliffs, escarpments and rock platforms. Coastal vegetation is highly varied and ranges from cleared agricultural land to remnant coastal heath and low Stringybark woodlands. The west coast is rich in both indigenous and non-indigenous history and heritage. There is significant evidence of Aboriginal occupation along the coast, as well as a number of non-indigenous heritage sites that are identified in the Victorian Heritage Register and the Heritage Inventory and are legally protected under the Heritage Act 1995. The National Heritage List now recognises and protects the Great Ocean Road, including the Twelve Apostles and world-famous Bells Beach, due to their extraordinary historic and natural significance to the nation.


The opportunities and challenges provided by the west coast are many. A number of urban areas in the region are growing rapidly while others have much slower growth rates. The region, particularly its coastline, supports a significant number of established residents, attracts large numbers of new residents each year and draws millions of visitors as one of Victoria’s key recreation and tourism destinations. It provides opportunities for passive and active recreation, including fishing, boating, swimming, surfing, diving, bird watching and bushwalking. Increasingly, it provides a variety of cultural events and activities dependent on the unique character of the communities and towns along the coast. The Western Coastal Region includes the Great South Coast and part of the G21 Region. Major industries include construction, agriculture, tourism, retail, health and manufacturing. Energy production is an emerging industry which accounts for a high proportion of regional investment value. The pressures on coastal settlements, communities and environments continue to increase through population growth and tourism and the corresponding demand for supporting infrastructure.

Figure 1: The Western Coastal Region and the strategic coastal planning that applies to it.


2. Strategic Coastal Planning 2.1 Statutory Review of Coastal Action Plans The Board released its statutory review of all CAPs in the region in June 2012. It was made available on the Board’s website and distributed to key stakeholder organisations with lead agent responsibilities for implementing CAP actions. The CAPs subject to review included: � Lorne CAP 1998 � Warrnambool CAP 1999 � Anglesea CAP 1999 � Moyne CAP 2001 � Skenes Creek to Marengo CAP 2001 � Glenelg CAP 2004 � South West Regional CAP 2002 � South West Estuaries CAP 2002 � Central West Regional CAP 2003 � Central West Estuaries CAP 2005 The CAP Review Report followed extensive stakeholder consultation in 2009 and 2010 regarding the implementation of CAPs and the status of CAP actions. The Review’s key findings include: � CAPS have been very successful and have provided an important process for planning and implementation to deliver

ICZM. This is evidenced by 82% of all CAP actions being completed, underway or incorporated into core business for lead agents.

� Stakeholder feedback confirms that CAPs provide a valuable mechanism for collaboration and planning across public and private land with the many agencies, authorities and landholders responsible for coastal zone management.

� Despite perceptions that the currency and content of the early CAPs has been superseded by the VCS 2008 and other strategic regional plans, many strategic directions remain highly relevant.

The Board recommended that a process to revise Regional CAPs commence as soon as possible to deliver the outcomes sought by regional stakeholders, the community and the VCS 2008. This is expected to require extensive community consultation. Until the proposed revision occurs, it will be important to note that the existing CAPs remain effective. The Board also noted that the VCS Mid-term Review 2012 recommends further support for, and strengthening of the use of, CAPS as a regional planning tool for implementing the VCS. A presentation on the CAP Review was provided to the Minister at a joint meeting with the VCC and Regional Coast Boards in December 2011. The Board would like to thank the individuals and organisations who assisted with the CAP Review, and looks forward to working with all coastal stakeholders to ensure that the revised Regional CAPs play a constructive role for the region’s communities, economy and coastal environments. 2.2 Second Generation CAPs A key recommendation arising from the CAP Review was the need for a dedicated scoping and revision process for a second generation of CAPs. The Board believes there is a clear need for two sub-regional CAPs in recognition of the different demographics, economies and environments of the western coastal region that exist generally either side of Cape Otway. To progress this recommendation, the Board refined a Draft CAP Scoping Issues Paper to provide a basis on which to establish a scoping exercise for the next generation of CAPs. The Paper sought to outline relevant aspects of the process required to answer the key question of what issues the next CAPs will address. This Paper will be provided to the incoming 2012-15 Board for consideration.


In light of the recommendations of the CAP Review, the Board expects to work collaboratively with the VCC and other RCBs to ensure a consistent approach to strategic coastal planning across Victoria and to scope future CAPs. The pending interim review of the VCS is expected to influence the direction of this Paper. 2.3 Western Victoria Boating Coastal Action Plan The Western Victoria Boating Coastal Action Plan (Boating CAP) established a framework for the provision of safe and more sustainable boating facilities on the west coast. It was gazetted in October 2010 following extensive consultation with agencies, local government, user and community groups and industry to inform its development. Further information on implementation is provided in section 3.3. 2.4 Coastal Management Plans Management Plans for coastal Crown land form the third level of planning within the coastal planning hierarchy provided in the Coastal Management Act 1995. They must be consistent with and give effect to the VCS and CAPs. The Board believes Coastal Management Plans have an essential role to play in delivering the VCS and CAPs, and included specific recommendations relevant to CMPs in its CAP Review. The Board has undertaken a range of activities to promote this including: � Hosting a collaborative session in February 2012 with Committees of Management and DSE to examine three CMPs in

preparation in the region: o Great Ocean Road Coast Committee CMP o Otway Coast CMP o Warrnambool CMP

� Providing a submission to the Otway Coast CMP � Specific recommendations in the CAP Review Report to

o Clarify linkages between CAPs, CMPS and the coastal consent process in the Act o Encouraging further funding for CMPs o Incorporation of relevant strategic directions and actions from Local CAPs once Regional CAPs are

revised. � Seeking the opportunity to comment on proposed changes to the Bells Beach CMP

3. Implementation of the VCS, CAPs and Guidelines 3.1 Implementation of the Victorian Coastal Strategy 2008 Key activities included: � Participation in the VCC’s mid-term review of the VCS. � Membership of the VCS Implementation Coordinating Committee and participation in the development and monitoring

of the current VCS Implementation Plan. � Advocacy for a range of statutory and strategic planning initiatives to be consistent with the VCS as outlined in sections

3.4 and 3.5. 3.2 Implementation of Regional and Local Coastal Action Plans Eleven CAPs exist in the Region and varying degrees of progress were made in their implementation. They include: � Two Regional CAPs for South West and Central West Victoria which promote ICZM at a sub-regional scale. The

Central West CAP extends into the Central coastal region. � Two Estuary CAPs for South West and Central West Victoria which provide the framework and sub-regional guidance

for the development and implementation of Estuary Management Plans (EMPs). The Central West Estuaries CAP also extends into the Central coastal region.

� Six local CAPs applying to discrete geographical areas in the region, including the Glenelg Shire, Moyne Shire, Warrnambool City, Skenes Creek to Marengo, Lorne and Anglesea. These translate the VCS 1997 and VCS 2002 to the local level and are implemented by land managers, local government and state agencies.

� A Boating CAP that covers the entire region. Key areas of progress include: � Progressing a draft Implementation Plan for the Boating CAP � Completing the review of CAPs (see section 2.1) � Inclusion of relevant actions and directions from CAPs in Coastal Management Plans


� Advocacy for a range of statutory and strategic planning initiatives to be consistent with CAPs. The status of CAPs is shown in Table 1 below. Table 1: Status of CAPs 2011-12

CAP Title (year) Status Supported by

South West Victoria Regional CAP 2002

Full review completed. Implementation Plan requires review.

Lead agents and CAP partners

Central West Victoria Regional CAP 2002



South West Victoria Estuaries CAP 2002


Glenelg Hopkins Coastal and Marine Working Group and Lead agents

Central West Victoria Estuaries CAP 2005



Lorne CAP 1998 Full review updated and completed. Implementation of outstanding and relevant actions and directions to be negotiated with stakeholders.

GORCC, Surf Coast Shire Council and CAP partners

Anglesea CAP 1999 Full review updated and completed. Implementation of outstanding and relevant actions and directions to be negotiated with stakeholders.

GORCC, Surf Coast Shire Council and CAP partners

Warrnambool CAP 1999 Full review updated and completed. Implementation of outstanding and relevant actions and directions to be negotiated with stakeholders.

Warrnambool City Council and CAP partners

Moyne CAP 2001 Full review completed. Implementation of outstanding and relevant actions and directions to be negotiated with stakeholders.

Moyne Shire Council and CAP partners

Skenes Creek to Marengo CAP 2002

Full review completed. Implementation of outstanding and relevant actions and directions to be negotiated with stakeholders.

Colac Otway Shire Council, Otway Coast CoM and CAP partners

Glenelg CAP 2004 Full review completed. Implementation of outstanding and relevant actions and directions to be negotiated with stakeholders.

Glenelg Shire Council and CAP partners

Boating CAP 2010 Implementation Committee and Reference Group established. Implementation Plan preparation commenced.

Implementation Committee, Implementation Reference Group and Lead Agents

3.3 Boating CAP Implementation Between March and June 2011 the Board established an implementation program for the Boating CAP in consultation with CAP lead agents and key stakeholders. This included the establishment of a Boating CAP Implementation Committee (IC), a Reference Group (RG) as an advisory body to the IC. Both were Chaired by Board member Dr John Sherwood. During the year, the implementation process was progressed through the Implementation Committee and Implementation Reference Group. These groups assisted the Board prepare a Draft Implementation Plan for the Boating CAP to guide annual decision making and investment in boating facilities in the region. The development of the Implementation Plan was placed on hold due to capacity constraints arising from the Sustainable Government Initiative. The Boating CAP provided the strategic justification for significant investment in improvements and investigations to improve boating facilities by land managers in the region during the year consistent with levels of service identified in the CAP. These included: � Support for a range of upgrades to infrastructure within the Apollo Bay Harbour � The opening of the improved beach access ramp at Fisherman’s Beach, Torquay � The establishment of the Port of Warrnambool Safer Boating & Harbour Facility Study � Improvements to the boat ramp and jetty at Port Fairy � The Portland Harbour Project, including significant upgrades to facilities.


3.4 Suitable Development on the Coast The Board participated in a number of strategic and statutory land use planning initiatives to promote suitable development on the coast and the implementation of the VCS and CAPs. The Board’s views are sought for coastal development matters through inclusion in s.52 of the local planning policies for four of the six municipal planning schemes in the region. The Board’s participation in development and planning issues is determined by the consistency of project proposals, initiatives, planning applications and proposed planning scheme amendments to planning schemes with the VCS, CAPs and the State Planning Policy Framework (SPPF). Participation in statutory planning matters was guided by the Board’s Guidelines for Involvement in Statutory Planning. The key themes arising through the advice provided in Board submissions are outlined in the box below. Formal and informal advice was provided on the following matters: � Glenelg Shire Sustainable Settlements Strategy � Amendment C30 in the Corangamite Planning Scheme � Victorian Planning System Ministerial Advisory Committee

Key themes: � Consistency of proposed rezonings with the VCS’s Hierarchy of Principles, Coastal Settlement Framework and other

supporting documentation eg Siting and Design Guidelines. � Aligning the provisions of coastal planning schemes may well contribute to minimising costs and delays and be in the

interests of both private land owners and the public interest. � The need for clear linkages to regional strategic planning initiatives with significant implications for coastal settlements,

such as Regional Growth Plans. The need for sound mechanisms to measure and assess both triple bottom line issues and cumulative impacts, and thereby improve the achievement of the objectives of both the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Coastal Management Act 1995.

3.5 State, regional and local strategic and coastal planning The Board participated in and engaged with a broad range of strategic planning initiatives to advocate for the implementation of the VCS and CAPs at State, regional and local level. Formal advice and submissions were provided on a range of matters including: � G21 Regional Growth Plan Discussion Paper and Draft Regional Growth Plan � Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Inquiry � VEAC Marine Investigation � Victorian Coastal Council’s Draft CAP Guidelines � Victorian Coastal Strategy Mid-term Review � Victorian Strategy for Healthy Rivers, Estuaries and Wetlands – Chapters 11 and 12 � Otway Coast Committee Coastal Management Plan � Moyne Environmental Sustainability Strategy � Bells Beach Coastal Management Plan � Draft Glenelg Hopkins Regional Catchment Strategy 2012-2018 � Warrnambool Safer Boating & Harbour Facility Study � Support for protection works proposed by Parks Victoria at Rutledge’s Cutting � Support for Colac Otway Shire Council in seeking funding for boating facility improvements at Apollo Bay Participation in and membership of groups was undertaken to advocate for the VCS and CAPs: � Corangamite RCS Project Partners Group � Port Fairy Working Group � G21 Environment Pillar � Great South Coast Natural Assets Pillar

� Apollo Bay Harbour Community Reference Group � Corangamite CMA Regional Implementation

Committee

The key themes arising through the advice contained in Board submissions are outlined in the box below.

Key themes: � The need for consistency with the VCS and CAPs, and opportunities for synergy with the VCS Hierarchy of Principles

which requires development follow only after full consideration of its implications. � Existing infrastructure will require significant investment in future to cater to higher levels of demand


� The importance of retaining cohesive communities and building social capital through planning � Recognition of pressures on communities and services that come with summer population peaks, in addition to

infrastructure pressures � Recognition that the inshore marine area underpins recreational activity such as boating and fishing, and is integral to

the surf and beach lifestyle and visual experience of the Great Ocean Road tourism economy. � Consideration of climate change impacts on the coast, including the full implications of coastal flooding and fire

management, and a proactive approach to adaptation. � The need for clear references to, and clarity of linkages between, the different levels of planning within the Coastal

Management Act 1995 � The importance of local public awareness, consultation and involvement in coastal planning � Inappropriate development poses a substantial threat to community and natural values.

3.6 Status of Coastal Planning in the Region Strategic planning for the region’s coastal assets, settlements, infrastructure and communities continues to evolve. Appendix 1 provides a summary of the status of coastal planning in the region as at 30 June 2012, as required of the Board pursuant to S.13 (a) of the Coastal Management Act 1995. The Board was pleased to have the opportunity to contribute formally and informally to the preparation of many of these documents.

4. Key WCB initiatives 4.1 A Value and Equity Framework for Climate Adaptation: Caravan and Camping Parks Case Study Victoria’s coastal Caravan and Camping Parks (CCPs) provide affordable recreational and tourism options for all Victorians. They make an important economic contribution to coastal towns, and are generally located on areas of public land close to the water. These areas often underpin the attraction for people to both visit and live by the coast. The Western Coastal Board and partner organisations have recognised the importance of CCPs and the likely need for them to adapt to future climate. In 2011, the Board successfully sought Federal government funding to undertake a research project to help caravan park managers make more informed decisions to better manage the social and economic issues that may arise when planning for climate adaptation. The project is investigating the social and economic values of CCPs and the adjacent coast in the context of climate change, and developing a decision support pathway to ensure the effective incorporation of these values into decision making for adaptation. A key driver for the project is the Victorian Coastal Strategy’s Hierarchy of Principles which highlights the need to consider the environmental, social and economic implications of decisions, and to understand the value of coastal resources before decisions are made. In recognition that understanding people’s views and values is essential to good decision making, this project has investigated the views and values of campers and local residents. This is new information, and the preliminary findings have generated significant interest. Research surveys and questionnaires were conducted with a total of 770 people in five caravan parks and coastal towns on the west coast, including: � Portarlington Holiday Park � Barwon Heads Caravan Park � Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve � Surfside Holiday Park, Warrnambool � Gardens Caravan Park, Port Fairy


At least 75 campers in each CCP and 75 residents in the adjacent towns were asked a series of questions designed to provide perspectives and values for a range of climate-related economic and social issues. Campers were targeted in the first wave of face-to-face interviews in mid-January 2012, with residents interviewed in early February 2012. The findings include new information on spending in adjoining towns, why campers continue to choose coastal caravanning and camping, how people value caravan parks and beaches, and how people think climate adaptation impacts might be fairly shared. The second stage of the project has developed a decision support pathway to illustrate how to bring the new non-market economic and social equity information into existing decision making for adaptation. The Pathway has focussed on the assessment of adaptation options and three key decision making processes: � The business plan developed by the CCP manager; � Consent for use and development through the Coastal Management Act 1995; and � The planning permit process. The Project has been guided by a Steering Committee assisted by a Project Reference Group Alliance Strategic Research were appointed to conduct the research and participate in the development of the Pathway, while Elements Strategic and Risk Management were engaged to complete the Pathway. The project will be completed in September 2012.

5. Increasing awareness, understanding and collaboration 5.1 Advice to the Minister for Environment, and Climate Change, Members of Parliament and the Victorian Coastal Council The Board’s statutory role is to provide advice to both the Minister and the VCC. In this regard: � The Minister for the Environment and Climate Change was provided with a Term Report detailing the achievements

and challenges of the Board for the 2009-12 term. � The office of the Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, was provided with updates on emerging issues

affecting the region and progress of the CAP Review and CCPs project. � Advice was provided to and sought from the VCC on a range of issues to improve coastal management in the region,

including CAP Reviews and the revision of CAP Guidelines. The Board also conducted briefings for Lower and Upper House Members of Parliament in the region. 5.2 Coastal relationships and collaboration Robust and constructive relationships with the VCC and RCBs, and effective collaboration between them, are essential to the implementation of the Coastal Management Act 1995. Activities with the VCC and RCBs included: � Collaboration throughout the year through the Acting Chair’s participation on Council, and through meetings of Chairs

and Executive Officers to progress a range of issues. � A joint meeting of RCBs and VCC in December 2011 � Provision of regular reports to VCC to promote understanding of regional coastal issues and Board activities. The Board’s Executive Officer participated in the Coastal Governance Working Group with VCC, RCBs and DSE which is focussed on improving the operation of the coastal governance model contained in the Act. The Board promotes an active program of local engagement in recognition of the importance of local government and local communities in delivering the Coastal Management Act 1995. Municipal visits were conducted at Apollo Bay in the Colac Otway Shire in August 2011 and Port Fairy in the Moyne Shire in April 2012, which included: � An afternoon field trip to key coastal sites � A joint meeting with the local council and senior staff � A public meeting including presentations on key issues and question/answer sessions. These visits provided valuable opportunities to hear local concerns and promote the implementation of the VCS and CAPs.


5.3 WCB participation in partnerships and stakeholder initiatives The Board engaged in a wide range of regional partnerships and collective initiatives to provide advice and support throughout the year. The Board participated as a formal member of a number of groups. Meetings and liaison occurred with a range of key stakeholders including local government, regional organisations, CMAs, CoMs and user groups. The Board participated in the following key initiatives: � Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence. � Membership of the Glenelg Hopkins Coastal and Marine Working Group. � Co-convenor of the Coastal Partnerships Group with Corangamite CMAs. This group focuses on strategic issues of

mutual interest to the organisations and includes Glenelg Hopkins CMA on an as-needs basis. The Group comprises two Board members from each organisation, plus CEO/EOs and program managers.

� Membership of the Corangamite Regional Investment Committee. � Membership of the G21 Environment Pillar. � Membership of the Great South Coast Natural Assets Pillar � Membership of the Port Fairy Working Group. � Contributing $1,000 to the Climate Resilient Communities for the Barwon South West project bid hosted by Colac

Otway Shire Council. � Membership of the Apollo Bay Harbour Community Reference Group. � Membership of the Corangamite RCS Project Partners Group 5.4 Presentations and Papers The Board and project team developing the CCPs project were successful in having an abstract accepted for the national Coast to Coast conference in September 2012. 5.5 Communications The Western Coastal Update, an email newsletter outlining the Board’s activities and key issues of regional relevance, was issued once in July. It is distributed to over 400 regional stakeholders. 5.6 Maintaining awareness of and engagement in coastal issues The Board sought to provide and generate awareness on issues through organising the visits to Colac Otway and Moyne Shires and attending the NSW Coastal Conference. The Board also sought further information on a wide range of regional coastal issues such as climate impacts on the Great Ocean Road, the status of the Great Ocean Road Regional Strategy, Great Ocean Road Destination Management Plan and the Portland Harbour redevelopment. 5.7 Research and Investigation The Board’s primary contribution to research and investigation has been the development of the CCPs project.

Attendees at the Western Coastal Sessions – Moyne event in April 2012. Public meetings provide an opportunity to hear community concerns and raise awareness. (Photo: Carlee Hamilton).


6. Finance, Governance and Membership 6.1 Funding Recurrent funding provided to the Board by the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) during 2011-12 was $260,566. In addition, generous support was received from DSE through the provision of subsidised office premises and facilities, which delivered substantial recurrent savings. 6.2 Board Meetings Six ‘ordinary’ Board meetings were held during the financial year as follows:

MEETING NO. LOCATION DATE

1-11/12* Apollo Bay 11-12 August 2011 2-11/12 Colac 14 October 2011 3-11/12 Warrnambool 9 December 2011 4-11/12 Colac 10 February 2012 5-11/12* Port Fairy 11-12 April 2012 6-11/12 Camperdown 1 June 2012

Due to time demands, meetings were generally held centrally. Meetings marked with an “*” included a regional visit as outlined in section 5.2. 6.3 Sub-Committee meetings 6.3.1 Business Committee The Business Committee provides the Board with advice on a range of governance, financial and capacity-related matters and met two times during the year. Membership included Sue Mudford, Craig Whiteford and John Young, with the Executive Officer in support. 6.3.2 Boating CAP Implementation Committee The Boating CAP Implementation Committee is a sub-committee of the Board to progress implementation of the Boating CAP and met twice in the period. It is Chaired by Dr John Sherwood, with Craig Whiteford as alternate Chair. Members include: � WCB Member (Implementation Committee Chair) � WCB Executive Officer � Parks Victoria � Dept of Sustainability & Environment (Public Land Division and/or Public Land Services) � Transport Safety Victoria (Maritime) � Dept of Planning and Community Development (Regional Development) � A representative from each of the six Municipal Councils in the region

o Glenelg o Moyne o Warrnambool o Corangamite o Colac Otway o Surf Coast

� A representative of coastal Committees of Management (CoM) – GORCC � A representative of each of the following peak industry/user interests:

o Boating Industry Association (Victoria) o Seafood Industry Victoria o VR Fish o Yachting Victoria


6.3.3 CCPs Project Steering Committee The CCPs Project Steering Committee guides the CCPs project on the Board’s behalf and makes recommendations to the Board. It is Chaired by Alain Purnell, and includes the Board’s Executive Officer as a member. It also includes: � DSE representative with climate and public land expertise � Central Coastal Board representative � A representative of caravan park interests � A representative of land manager interests � Deakin University � Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency 6.4 Corporate Governance The Board undertook a range of corporate governance responsibilities during the year including: • Review of the annual Business Plan. • Updating the Board’s Charter of Corporate Governance • Development of a Risk Management Plan. • Development of a Board Member Expenses Guideline • Preparing the Board’s Annual Report. • Completion of a Board performance assessment process. • Financial oversight 6.5 Freedom of Information The Freedom of Information Act 1982 allows the public a right of access to documents held by WCB. The WCB received no requests for information on their activities during the year. 6.6 Whistleblowers Protection Act The Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 is designed to protect people who disclose information about serious wrongdoing within the Victorian Public Sector and to provide a framework for the investigation of these matters. The Protected Disclosure Coordinator for DSE acts as an agent for the Board to receive disclosures under the Act and applies departmental procedures in managing disclosures. Disclosures may also be made directly to the Ombudsman. The contact details for the Protected Disclosure Coordinator and Ombudsman are: Jennifer Berenson Manager Privacy and Ombudsman Liaison Department of Sustainability and Environment Po Box 500, EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002 Email: [email protected] The Ombudsman Victoria Level 9, North Tower, 459 Collins Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Telephone: (03) 9613 6222 Toll free: 1800 806 314 No disclosures were made during 2011/12.


6.7 Board Members The 2011-12 year represented the third and final year of the Board’s current three-year term. A total of six meetings were held during the year. Acting Chairman

Susan Mudford MAICD Sue has professional experience in risk management, governance, community engagement, facilitation, regional development, biodiversity and conservation. She is actively involved in regional strategic planning with the Great South Coast Group; bioregional planning, Landcare/Coastcare and species recovery programs. Sue is Trust for Nature’s Regional Manager for the Glenelg Hopkins area and serves on a number of Statewide committees. As a member of the Board she chairs the Business Committee and Co-Chairs the Coastal Partnerships Group which includes the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority. She also represents the Board on the Victorian Coastal Council and is a member of its Science and Environment Committee. Meetings attended: 6 of 6

Board Members

Lex Chalmers OAM Lex holds B.A., Dip. Ed. qualifications, and has extensive experience in teaching, conservation and planning issues (environment and heritage), community development through education and the arts, and as a tourism operator. She has been a Board member since 2006, has represented Coastal issues on the Corangamite Regional Implementation Committee 2009-2012, and is a community member of the VLGA contributing to its Sustainable and Resilient Communities advisory group. Meetings attended: 6 of 6

Denise Lovett Denise was appointed to the board in 2009 and is currently Chair of the Indigenous Heritage Council. Denise is the past Chief Executive Officer of Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. Meetings attended: 3 of 6

Andrew Mason Andrew is the Chief Executive Officer with the Corangamite Shire. A job with a planning consultancy based in Bendigo sparked a keen interest in rural and regional planning. An opportunity to work as the planner based in Mansfield near Mount Buller provided Andrew with an opportunity to gain experience working for local government and pursue another keen interest skiing. Other jobs in local and state government followed including a position as Director Planning and Environment with Bass Coast Shire. Andrew's qualifications include a Masters in Business Administration, Graduate Diploma in Parks, Recreation and Heritage and a Bachelor in Town Planning. Meetings attended: 4 of 6

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Alain Purnell Alain, a resident of Lorne, is former General Manager Environmental Affairs of BHP and former director of Landcare Australia Limited (1991 - 1998). Alain holds degrees in chemical engineering and business administration and has corporate governance, senior management, strategic planning, community engagement, land protection and environmental conservation experience. Alain was a member of the Board of the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority from 2003 to 2011 and provided a link between the catchment and the coast. His leadership role in the LorneCare community group involves other dimensions of coastal management. Alain joined the Board on a co-opted basis from December 2004 and became a full Board member in June 2005. Meetings attended: 6 of 6

Carole Reid Carole is currently the Chief Executive of Shipwreck Coast Tourism which is responsible for industry development, product development and marketing of the Shipwreck Coast Region. Carole is also a Director of Great Southern Touring Route which is responsible for the international marketing of the Great Ocean Road region, Grampians and Ballarat and a board member of Great Ocean Road Marketing. As well as her role as board member for Western Coastal Board, she is currently a board member of Realise Enterprises, a service providing opportunities for people with special needs and Board Member of Monivae College Foundation, Hamilton Carole’s past roles have included roles as Chief Commissioner for Warrnambool City Council, board member of Victorian Tour Operators Association, Country Victorian Tourism Council, Lyndoch Aged Care and South West TAFE. Meetings attended: 4 of 6

Dr Helen Scarborough Helen is a senior lecturer in economics in the Faculty of Business and Law at Deakin University. She has a PhD in environmental management and development from the Australian National University. With a keen and active research interest in the area of environmental and ecological economics, Helen is particularly interested in the role of economics in natural resource management. Helen lives in Warrnambool and joined the Western Coastal Board in July 2009. Meetings attended: 4 of 6

Honorary Assoc. Professor John Sherwood Dr John Sherwood holds qualifications in science, philosophy, education and environmental studies, with extensive experience as a research scientist in freshwater, marine and estuarine systems and environmental management. He is Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at Deakin University in Warrnambool and is serving his first term on the Board. Meetings attended: 6 of 6

John Young John was the former Chief Executive of the Wimmera Catchment Management Authority. With 35 years experience in natural resource and catchment management, including agriculture, national park, public and coastal land management. John is also a member of the Victorian Catchment Management Council and is a community member of the Moyne Shire Environment & Conservation Committee and the Moyne Shire Coastal Risk Management Steering Committee. Meetings attended: 6 of 6


Members – Agency Representatives

Rod Newnham Rod is currently the Regional Manager for Parks Victoria West which includes the north west, west and south west of the state. Some of Victoria’s most significant parks fall within this area including the Grampians National Park, Port Campbell National Park (12 Apostles), the Mallee parks and the new Great Otway National Park. Rod brings knowledge and experience in managing natural and cultural values in coastal environments and mitigating threats to those values. Sustainable tourism and recreational management is a key park management responsibility as the economic activity generated plays a critical role in regional economies. Prior to taking on the Regional Manager role in March 2006 Rod was the Director of Capital Infrastructure for Parks Victoria. This role gave him experience in the development, implementation and challenges of a broad range of marine and coastal infrastructure. Various senior roles over the last few years have enabled Rod to build skills in developing connections with local communities. His strong background in fire and the community focus on this issue have highlighted the importance of this skill. After graduating as a Williamson fellow in 2004 Rod now sits on the Ballarat and Western region leadership committee where he can participate in his passion of developing young rural regional leaders. Meetings attended: 6 of 6

Craig Whiteford Craig is currently the Statewide Coordinator of Environment and Water Programs with the Department of Sustainability and Environment. Craig has pursued a career in environmental conservation and natural resource management in Australia and oversees. He has led award winning community based environmental projects and has a fundamental interest in the wise and sustainable use of natural resources. Craig's qualifications include a Graduate Diploma Sciences Communication, Bachelor of Science (Forestry) and is a Fellow of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation. Meetings attended: 5 of 6

6.8 WCB Staff Steve Blackley (Executive Officer) Steve has enjoyed the role of Executive Officer since December 2005. He was previously Executive Officer of the Central Coastal Board from 2002-2004 and worked for a variety of organisations involved in coastal management including the NSW Coastal Council, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW Fisheries and Great Ocean Road Coast Committee. He was a member of the Surf Coast Shire Planning Committee in 2004-05, and has worked with a range of non-government organisations. He has a degree in Coastal Management and is a member of the Academic Advisory Committee for the Bachelor and Masters of Applied Science programs at Southern Cross University.

Carlee Hamilton (Program Support Officer) Carlee commenced with the Board in April 2010 and she provides administrative program support to the Executive Officer and the Board. Carlee has a well-substantiated background in finance administration and executive support working within Department of Sustainability since 2003. Carlee has a diploma in Business Administration.


Appendix 1: Status of Coastal Planning Western Coastal Region 2011-12 The following table reflects the status of coastal planning as advised by responsible agents in June 2012. Title of Plan Status Responsibility

Water Supply Demand Strategy 2012-2062

Draft (final in preparation) Barwon Water

Colac and Apollo Bay Car Parking Study Completed Colac Otway Shire Council

Apollo Bay Harbour Master Plan Completed. Now commencing process to amend the Planning Scheme

Colac Otway Shire Council

Apollo Bay Structure Plan – (GORRS Funded) Completed Colac Otway Shire Council

Apollo Bay Structure Plan – PSA Implementation C55 (Coastal Spaces Funded via RDV)

Completed Colac Otway Shire Council

Barwon South West Regional Trails Master Plan Complete – Commencing implementation phase

Colac Otway Shire Council on behalf of the Barwon South West Region

GOR Region Landscape Assessment Study – PSA Implementation C55 (Coastal Spaces Funded via ESAS)


Colac Otway Shire Public Open Space Plan Completed. Commencing implementation phase.


Colac Otway Shire Rural Living Study Completed. Have exhibited Planning Scheme Amendment C69 to implement outcomes.


Colac Structure Plan – PSA Implementation C55 (Coastal Spaces Funded via RDV)


Wye River/Sep Creek/Kennett River Structure Plan Complete Colac Otway Shire Council

Wye River/Sep Creek/Kennett River Structure Plan – PSA Implementation C58 (Coastal Spaces Funded via ESAS)

Complete Colac Otway Shire Council

Apollo Bay Settlement Boundary and Urban Design Review Completed Colac Otway Shire Council

Corangamite Region Wetland Strategy Complete Corangamite Catchment Management Authority

Corangamite Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Strategy Complete Corangamite CMA

Corangamite Native Vegetation Plan Complete Corangamite CMA

Corangamite Regional River Health Strategy

(2006-2011) and Addendum

Complete Corangamite CMA

New regional Waterway Strategy for the health of rivers, estuaries and wetlands

Commenced - due for completion by December 2013

Corangamite CMA

New Corangamite Regional Catchment Strategy (RCS) Underway with draft out for public comment in June/ July 2012.

Corangamite CMA

A Guide to the Management of Native Fish: Victorian Coastal Rivers and Wetlands

Complete Corangamite CMA on behalf of five coastal CMAs and Melbourne Water

Corangamite Salinity Action Plan Complete Corangamite CMA

Corangamite Soil Health Strategy Complete Corangamite CMA

Painkalac Creek Environmental Flow Determination Complete Corangamite CMA

Revised Anglesea River Estuary Management Plan Underway to be completed in 2012

Corangamite CMA

Coastal Spaces Landscape Assessment Study – PSA Implementation (Coastal Spaces Funded via ESAS)

Commenced implementation of the Great Ocean Road Region Landscape Assessment Study 2003 – Corangamite Planning Scheme Amendment C29

Corangamite Shire Council

Curdies River Estuary Management Plan Completed – October 2008 Corangamite and Moyne Shire Councils


Princetown Urban Design Framework (Coastal Spaces Funded via RDV)

Completed 2004

Princetown Urban Design Framework – Urban Futures Consulting

Corangamite Shire Council

Sturgess Point/Beacon Point Geotechnical Investigation, Port Campbell

To be completed end of July 2011

Department of Sustainability and Environment

Corangamite Fishery Management Plan Approved-reference group established and implementation commenced.

Department of Primary Industries

Glenelg Hopkins Fishery Management Plan Completed/Final reference group meeting and actions completed.


Portland Aquaculture Fisheries Reserves Management Plan Plan Approved/ No sites allocated to date.


Port of Portland Marine Services Precinct Development Plan Draft consultancy brief prepared by DOT for PoPL

Department of Transport - Port of Portland Pty Ltd

Kooyang Sea Country Complete Framlingham Aboriginal Trust and Winda Mara Aboriginal Corporation

Flood Study for Port Fairy

Complete

Glenelg Hopkins CMA and Moyne Shire Council

Fitzroy Estuary Management Plan Complete Glenelg Hopkins CMA

Glenelg Hopkins River Health Strategy 2004-2009 (Plus an addendum in 2009.)

Complete

Note: new strategy to be called the ‘Regional Waterway Management Strategy’ with guidelines currently being drafted

Glenelg Hopkins CMA

Glenelg River Estuary Management Plan Complete Glenelg Hopkins CMA

Hopkins River Estuary Management Plan Complete Glenelg Hopkins CMA

Merri Estuary Management Plan Complete Glenelg Hopkins CMA

South Warrnambool Flood Study PSA Implementation C44 Did not proceed as flood study was shown to be flawed.

Glenelg Hopkins CMA and Warrnambool City Council

Surry Estuary Management Plan Complete Glenelg Hopkins CMA

Surry River Flood Study Complete Glenelg Hopkins CMA

Yambuk Lake Estuary Management Plan Complete Glenelg Hopkins CMA

Coastal Hazards and Engineering Study (Coastal Spaces Funded via RDV)

Completed 2010 Glenelg Shire Council

Coastal Spaces Landscape Assessment Study – PSA Implementation C52 (Coastal Spaces Funded via ESAS)

Commenced - Part 1 was adopted by Council 24 January 2012. Part 2 to be presented to Council August 2012

Glenelg Shire Council

Glenelg Environment Strategy Complete Glenelg Shire Council

Glenelg Strategic Futures Plan Complete. Amendments relating to Plan are ongoing.

Glenelg Shire Council

Portland Bay Coastal Infrastructure Plan Complete Glenelg Shire Council

Futurescapes – Climate Change Demonstrator Project Complete Glenelg Shire Council and Department of Primary Industries

Ngootyoong Gunditj Ngootyoong Mara Draft consultation complete Gunditjmara Traditional Owners, Parks Victoria and DSE

Cultural Heritage Management Plan Draft report complete Great Ocean Road Coast Committee of Management

Environment and Land Management Plan Complete Great Ocean Road Coast Committee of Management

Point Grey and Slaughterhouse Master Plan Master Plan funding approved to re-commence precinct planning works for Point Grey

Great Ocean Road Coast Committee of Management


component in 2011/2012. Slaughterhouse precinct not included

Torquay Foreshore Master Plan Complete Great Ocean Road Coast Committee of Management

Weed Control and Native Vegetation Action Plan Complete Great Ocean Road Coast Committee of Management

Belfast Lough Environmental Management Plan 2006 On hold due to flood and coastal climate change impacts.

Moyne Shire Council

Coastal Spaces Landscape Assessment Study & GOR Region Landscape Assessment Study – PSA Implementation C21 (Coastal Spaces Funded via ESAS)

Completed – PSA C21 gazetted December 2009.

Moyne Shire Council

Environmental Sustainability Strategy Draft completed, awaiting approval to be exhibited for pubic comment

Moyne Shire Council

Peterborough UDG Amendment – PSA Implementation C29 Completed Moyne Shire Council

The Crags Management Plan Complete Moyne Shire Council

Tower Hill Design Guidelines (Coastal Spaces Funded via RDV) Underway Moyne Shire Council

Port Fairy East Beach Coastal Erosion Engineering & Feasibility Study

Peer review completed.

Final report rec’d by Council & endorsed implementations of Tier 1 actions.

Moyne Shire Council and Department of Sustainability and Environment

Local Coastal Hazard Assessment Port Fairy 12 month project commenced in March 2011 and to be completed Nov 2012

Moyne Shire Council and Department of Sustainability and Environment

Otway Coast Coastal Management Plan Completed Dec 2011 Otway Coast Committee

Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve Master Plan Completion expected by June 2012

Otway Coast Committee

Discovery Bay Marine National Park Management Plan Complete Parks Victoria

Great Otway National Park and Otway Forest Park Management Plan

Completed – December 2009 Parks Victoria

Indigenous Partnership Strategy Complete Parks Victoria

Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary Management Plan Complete Parks Victoria

Merri Marine Sanctuary Management Plan Complete Parks Victoria

Point Addis Marine National Park, Point Danger Marine Sanctuary and Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary Management Plan

Complete Parks Victoria

Twelve Apostles Marine National Park and The Arches Marine Sanctuary Management Plan

Complete Parks Victoria

Anglesea River & Estuary Management Plan Being reviewed in 2012 and led by CCMA

Surf Coast Shire Council

Anglesea Riverbank Master Plan Stage 4 detailed master planning completed and implementation occurring now


Bells Beach Surfing Reserve Coastal Management Plan & Master Plan

CMP complete with visioning exercise to be undertaken in 2012 /2013 to ‘ground truth’ CMP. Masterplan developing. Current CMP to be reviewed in 2013 following community visioning. No major works proposed until CMP revised.


Coastal Spaces Landscape Assessment Study – PSA Implementation (Coastal Spaces Funded via ESAS)

Complete Surf Coast Shire Council

Deep Creek Master Plan Implementation underway Surf Coast Shire Council

Painkalac Creek Estuary Management Plan Planning and implementation complete. No further planning proposed.


Pathway strategy 2006 This strategy has been reviewed in 2012 and will be presented for adoption in



June 2012.

Pollution Source Investigation for Lorne Underway Surf Coast Shire Council

Torquay / Jan Juc Structure Plan – PSA Implementation C37 (Coastal Spaces Funded via RDV)

Completed – PSA C37 gazetted June 2010


Torquay North Outline Development Plan Completed – March 2009 Surf Coast Shire Council

Torquay West Growth Area – Torquay Jan Juc 2040 (Coastal Spaces Funded via RDV)

Council decision July 2011 to adopt 2040 without Spring Creek urban growth area. Amendment C66 adopted by Council and seeking authorisation by Minister for Planning.


Planning Scheme amendment C66 – implements:

2040 including removing Spring Creek urban growth area, character controls, parking precinct plan and retail strategy

Council support and seeking authorisation from Minister for Planning.

Surf Coast Shire

Waste Water Management Plan Implementation underway Surf Coast Shire Council

Wastewater Management Plan – Moggs Creek Implementation underway Surf Coast Shire Council

White’s Beach Master Plan – Stage 1 Implementation underway Surf Coast Shire Council

White’s Beach Master Plan – Stage 2 Implementation underway Surf Coast Shire Council

Water Supply Demand Strategy 2012 - 2060 Completed March 2012 Wannon Water

50 year Biodiversity and Land Management Strategy Completed May 2009 Wannon Water

Sustainability Strategy Updated February 2011 Wannon Water

Sewerage System Management Plan Developing Wannon Water

Allansford Structure Plan (Coastal Spaces Funded via RDV) Underway Warrnambool City Council

Beach Cleaning Management Plan Completed Warrnambool City Council

Coastal Design and Logans Beach Review Developing Warrnambool City Council

Environmental Sustainability Strategy Completed 2008 Warrnambool City Council

Hopkins Point Road Structure Plan (Coastal Spaces Funded via RDV)

Completed Warrnambool City Council

Land Suitability Decision Framework Hopkins Point Road South and North

Developing – Expected completion May 2012Seeking rezoning amendment

Warrnambool City Council and Corangamite Shire Council

Land Suitability Decision Framework Developing – expect completion Dec 2012

Warrnambool City Council and Corangamite Shire Council

Land-use Audit Review of Residential Land (Coastal Spaces Funded via RDV)

Completed Warrnambool City Council

Levy's Point Coastal Reserve Management Plan Completed Warrnambool City Council

Merri Street Design Guidelines & Raglan Parade Design Guidelines – PSA Implementation C67

Completed – Referenced in the PS and adopted by Council

Warrnambool City Council

Rural Housing and Settlement Strategy Developing Warrnambool City Council and Moyne Shire Council

Coastal Management Plan Developing Warrnambool City Council

Vegetation Management Plan for the Coast Developing Warrnambool City Council

South Warrnambool Wetlands Management Plan Completed Warrnambool City Council

Port of Warrnambool Safer Boating and Harbour Facility Study Developing (out for comment, comments close 1st June 2012)

Warrnambool City Council

Warrnambool Coastal Landscape Review Developing Warrnambool City Council

Warrnambool Foreshore Management Plan Completed Warrnambool City Council

Environmental Assessment of a decommissioned East Beach landfill site Port Fairy (site 1)Port Fairy – Warrnambool Rail Trail Warrnambool Climate Change Action Plan

Tender process Commenced Developing – Expected completion 2011

DSE, Warrnambool City Council and Moyne Shire Council

Environmental Assessment of a decommissioned East Beach landfill site Port Fairy (site 2)Port Fairy – Warrnambool Rail Trail

Tender process commenced Completed and open

Warrnambool City Council and Moyne Shire Council

Development of management plans for both East Beach former landfill sites.

To commence August 2012 Moyne Shire Council and DSE

Port Fairy – Warrnambool Rail Trail Developing – Expected completion 2011

Warrnambool City Council and Moyne Shire Council

Documents

Western Coastal Board Annual Report 20 11 -12 · 2013-12-18 · Western Coastal Board Annual Report 2011-12 Page 3 Table of Contents Executive Summary 4 Acting Chair’s Foreword