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Victorian Coastal Strategy (2007) - Public Comment
Recent market research
has shown that the coast is undoubtedly one of Victoria's most valuable
and cherished destinations. However, it is our love for the coast that
creates ongoing and increasing pressures on the very aesthetic, cultural,
and environmental values we love.
The Victorian
Coastal Council (VCC) is committed to a long-term vision for the
coast through the Victorian Coastal Strategy (VCS) to ensure
these values are not compromised. This is the third draft Strategy in
just over 10 years.
Full
Draft Victorian Coastal Strategy (PDF 2.37 kb)
· The
Draft Victorian Coastal Strategy
· Where has the VCS come from?
· What's new in this VCS?
· How do I have my say?
· Will there be VCS information sessions?
· How do I make a submission?
· How do I prepare a submission?
· When do submissions close?
The
Draft Victorian Coastal Strategy
Find out more about the Strategy.
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Where
has the VCS come from?
The draft VCS (2007) is the third VCS in ten years, building upon the
strengths of the previous two Strategies published in 1997 and 2002.
The VCS (2002) has been recognised internationally as a leading-edge
Strategy for coastal planning and management, and over the last decade
has gathered a strong base of community support and acceptance. Achievements
for the coast since 1997 include the:
· Expansion of protected areas on the coast, including
the proclamation of thirteen Marine National Parks and eleven Marine
Sanctuaries, which protect about 5% of the state's waters
· Coastal Spaces project, which provides guidance on protecting
coastal landscapes between settlements and maintaining character within
townships
· Development of eighteen Coastal Action Plans by Regional
Coastal Boards, which implement the VCS at regional and local levels
across the state
· Continued increase of volunteer effort and community
interest in the coast, supported by the Coast Action/Coastcare program
· Completion of Regional Catchment Strategies out to the
State marine limit (3nm offshore)
· Introduction of a network of coastal planners to oversee
decisions made on coastal Crown land
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What's
new in this VCS?
While many of the same coastal issues persist, there are also a number
of new challenges emerging on the coast, the big one being climate change.
In response, the revised VCS includes:
·
Stronger directions and a precautionary approach to climate change
· Greater emphasis on marine planning and management
· Stronger principles for planning, including the recommendations
of Coastal Spaces (2006)
· Initiatives to strengthen Victoria's coastal management
capacity, including better recognition of, and support for, Local Government
· Guidance for resolving on-going and historically difficult
issues such as coastal dependent uses and old and inappropriate subdivisions
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How
do I have my say?
The Victorian Coastal Council sought views on the draft Victorian Coastal
Strategy (2007) and how we should be planning today to protect and enhance
the ecological, social and economic values of our unique marine and
coastal environments for tomorrow. Interested parties including individuals,
councils, peak bodies, agencies, organisations and resident groups were
encouraged to make a submission. Submissions are being considered by
the VCC to help inform and refine the production of a final revised
VCS. Acknowledgment letters were forwarded in response to all submissions
received..
Information sessions?
How do I make a submission?
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Information
sessions?
The Victorian Coastal Council and each of the three regional coastal
boards conducted information sessions in most coastal towns during November.
These sessions gave more information about the Draft VCS to assist in
writing a submission on the VCS.
Sessions were held
at the following locations:
| Gippsland
Coastal Region |
| Mon
12 November |
7.00
- 9.00pm |
St
Marys Hall, Main St,
Bairnsdale |
| Thurs
22 November |
7.00
- 9.00pm |
Golden
Beach Public Hall
Golden Beach |
| Tues
27 November |
7.00
- 9.00pm |
Mechanics
Hall
Cnr Sth Gippsland Hwy & Church Rd
Yarram |
| Wed
28 November |
7.00
- 9.00pm |
Memorial
Hall
Leongatha |
| Mon
3 December |
7.00
- 9.00pm |
Mud
Brick Pavilion
Mallacoota |
| Tues
4 December |
7.00
- 9.00pm |
Fishing
Club
Marlo |
| Wed
12 December |
7.00
- 9.00pm |
Paynesville
Community Centre
Paynesville |
| Central
Coastal Region |
| Thurs
22 November |
6.00
- 7.30pm |
Rosebud
Memorial Hall
Point Nepean Rd
Rosebud (Mel 158, D12) |
| Mon
26 November |
6.00
- 7.30pm |
Cardinia
Shire Council Cultural Centre
Lakeside Blvd
Pakenham (Mel 215, H5) |
| Tues
27 November |
6.00
- 7.30pm |
Wyndham
Leisure & Events Centre
80 Derrimut Rd
Hoppers Crossing (Mel 206, D3) |
| Thurs
29 November |
6.00
- 7.30pm |
Supper
Room, Geelong West Town Hall
153 Pakington St
Geelong West (Mel 451, J2) |
| Mon
3 December |
6.00
- 7.30pm |
San Remo
Recreation Reserve
Wynne Ave
San Remo (Mel 634, J8)
|
| Wed
5 December |
6.00
- 7.30pm |
Black
Rock Civic Hall
Cnr College Gve & Balcombe Rd
Black Rock (Mel 85, K4) |
| Western
Coastal Region |
| Mon
19 November |
5.30
- 7.00pm |
Port
Fairy Yacht Club
Griffiths St
Port Fairy |
| Tues
20 November |
5.30
- 7.00pm |
Port
Campbell Surf Club
Port Campbell |
| Thurs
22 November |
5.30
- 7.00pm |
Warrnambool
Service Centre
Cnr Raglan Pde & Walsh St
Warrnambool |
| Mon
26 November |
5.30
- 7.00pm |
Portland
Arts Centre
Cnr Bettinck & Glenelg Sts
Portland |
| Tues
27 November |
5.30
- 7.00pm |
Apollo
Bay Youth Club
19 - 21 Moore St
Apollo Bay |
| Mon
10 December |
5.30
- 7.00pm |
Surf
Coast Shire Council Chambers
25 Grossmans Rd
Torquay |
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How
do I make a submission?
Submissions to the draft Victorian Coastal Strategy 2007 have now closed.
If you would like to discuss a submission, please contact the Victorian
Coastal Council on 9637 9456.
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Preparation
of submissions?
The following could have been considered when commenting on the Strategy:
· What do you expect the Strategy to do?
· Do you agree with the vision?
· Is it clear how it will be used and applied?
· What other agencies or organisations could help implement
the actions?
· Is the direction on climate change clear?
· Is there clear direction for appropriate development
and use of the coast?
· Are there any other important coastal issues to be considered?
· What actions need to be given priority?
· Are there any areas for further action or improvement
in general?
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When
do submissions close?
Submissions closed at 5pm on 31 January 2008.
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