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Portarlington Safe Harbour – Master Plan
About the Plan
Portarlington has been identified in a number of State and Local
Government strategies as a place for development of a safe harbour,
primarily to support the aquaculture industry and growth in recreational
boating. In addition both the City of Greater Geelong and Bellarine
Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management have aspirations to improve
the town centre and the foreshore reserve respectively. Integrating
the planning provides for a more holistic solution that has many
benefits for the community and industry.
A steering committee comprising representatives from Parks Victoria,
City of Greater Geelong, Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of
Management, Department of Sustainability & Environment, Tourism
Victoria, Department of Innovation Industry & Regional Development,
Department of Primary Industries and Marine Safety Victoria has
been formed to guide the development of the plan.
The plan will be the blueprint for the future use of the harbour
and adjoining foreshore incorporating the development of new, or
refurbishment of existing, infrastructure for commercial and recreational
boating, and supporting the local tourism industry within Portarlington.
The plan will incorporate key stakeholder and community views to
ensure that the ecological, heritage, cultural, and amenity values
of the harbour and foreshore are protected.
An economic feasibility study supporting the plan will also clearly
define the economic cost and benefits to the local and broader community
and propose a funding strategy to ensure its successful delivery.
The plan and economic feasibility study will be required to gain
State Government endorsement for the proposed development of the
Portarlington Safe Harbour.
The Draft Plan
The consultation period for the draft plan has now closed. Over
1,200 submissions and one petition were received. Submissions are
now being summarised for consideration and decision by the project
steering committee. A copy of the draft plan can be viewed on the
following link Portarlington
Plan (9mb, PDF).
A report summarizing the submissions will be prepared and made
available on this webpage or by request.
An important component of developing the final draft plan is assessing
the financial viability of the commercial elements of the plan.
This is also likely to result in changes to the plan. Depending
on the extent of the changes to the draft plan further consultation
may be required.
Once the steering committee has endorsed the final draft plan,
formal approval will be sought from the steering committee organisations
before approval is sought from the Minister for Environment and
Climate Change. Pending this, a funding application will be made
to government.
Community Updates
Community
Bulletin October 2008
Community
Bulletin September 2008
Community
Bulletin April 2008
Community
Workshop 16 November 2007 - Summary
Community
Bulletin October 2007
Community
Bulletin July 2007
Technical Studies
A number of technical studies focused on the harbour area have
been completed prior to commencing the master planning. These reports
can be accessed from the links below.
Contact Details
For further information on the project please contact Parks Victoria
either by:
Phone: Parks Victoria on 13 1963
E-mail: Portarlington@parks.vic.gov.au
Mail:
Portarlington Safe Harbour Master Plan
Parks Victoria
Level 10, 535 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
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