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Coastal Boundaries FinalisedThe final step has been taken to formally recognise the boundaries of ten coastal towns in Bass Coast. By Bass Coast - 19th January 2012 - Back to News On 19 January, the Minister for Planning gazetted his approval of Amendment C93, which guides future development of the townships. Amendment C93 implements the recommendations of the Bass Coast Strategic Coastal Planning Framework.
Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Dowman said it was the realisation of an eight year project and a great achievement.
"The Minister formally approved the Amendment in September last year; however this step means it is now formally part of our planning scheme. It provides certainly for our towns in terms of what areas will be developed, it ensures that development will be planned and helps to protect our precious coastline by restricting development to designated town boundaries," explained Cr Dowman.
"This is a milestone for coastal planning at a time when Bass Coast remains one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria. Our community told us very clearly that they did not want to see strip development right along the coastline and that they wanted to preserve the natural foreshore environment. This Amendment will help us to achieve that.
"Gazetting this level of detail in our Planning Scheme has been a priority for our community.
"We thank the community for participating in the development of the Bass Coast Strategic Coastal Planning Framework and the Amendment process,"said Cr Dowman.
The Amendment applies to the land in and around the following coastal settlements:
• Bass
• Cape Paterson
• Corinella
• Coronet Bay
• Grantville
• Harmers Haven
• Jam Jerrup
• Kilcunda
• Pioneer Bay/The Gurdies
• Tenby Point
Strategic Framework Plans for the townships, setting out long term settlement boundaries are now part of the Bass Coast Planning Scheme. The Framework Plans provide planning objectives and strategies to guide future specific development of these township areas.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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