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Bass Coast Distinctive Area and Landscape Phase 1 Engagement

Development to protect the Bass Coast’s unique cultural, environmental, social and economic values now rolling.

By Portal Admin - 21st July 2019 - Back to News

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is working with the Bass Coast Shire Council and Traditional Owners to declare the Bass Coast a Distinctive Area and Landscape under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. The declaration will better protect the Bass Coast’s unique cultural, environmental, social and economic values and provide greater certainty on the preferred locations for potential future growth.

Understanding the views of the community is an important part of the process and there will be opportunities to provide input throughout the project.

Have your say

The first phase of public engagement for the Bass Coast Distinctive Area and Landscape project is open.

You are invited to take part in an open house session where you can have your say on the long-term vision for the Bass Coast Shire and tell us what needs better recognition and protection.

The open houses will be running at these venues, with doors open during the following times:

Corinella & District Community Centre
48 Smythe Street, Corinella
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
05.30 PM – 07.30 PM

Cowes Heritage Centre
89 Thompson Avenue, Cowes
Thursday, 25 July 2019
05.30 PM – 07.30 PM

Inverloch Community Hub
16 A'Beckett Street, Inverloch
Wednesday, 24 July 2019
11:00 AM – 01:00 PM

Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club

65 – 75 Graham street, Wonthaggi
Saturday, 27 July 2019
12:00 PM – 02:00 PM

San Remo Recreation Centre
1A Wynne Rd, San Remo
Thursday, 25 July 2019
11:00 AM – 01:00 PM

The Bass Coast Distinctive Area and Landscapes Project will coincide with the first phase in the establishment of the Bass Coast Marine and Coastal Park. This park will amalgamate existing marine and coastal reserves between San Remo and Inverloch and extend the George Bass Coastal Walk to allow more Victorians to enjoy the Bass Coast’s rugged and beautiful coastline. The open house sessions in Inverloch, San Remo and Wonthaggi will also include information on the Bass Coast Marine and Coastal Park.

Find out more

You can also get involved online by visiting engage.vic.gov.au/distinctive-areas-and-landscapes-program

planning.implementation@delwp.vic.gov.au

Call 136 186, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

Source: www.gippsland.com

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