Coastal Management Plan
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The Barwon Coast 2006/07 to 2009/10 CMP was endorsed by the Department of Sustainability & Environment in April 2008
During 2010/11, Barwon Coast commenced a full review of the existing CMP in preparation for the development of the 2011/12 to 2013/14 Coastal Management Plan
The Barwon Coast combines a broad estuary system, fragile dunes and long beaches, producing a landscape with high environmental and conservation values. The Coastal dunes system has great significance within local aboriginal culture, whilst in more recent times the recreational values of surf beaches, as well as safe "family beaches" have come to the fore.
These unique qualities lead to a range to a pressure upon the environment, which must be addressed in the management of the coastal reserve. These pressures occur at virtually all points along the Barwon Coast, and are particularly evident at the urban centres of Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove where the popular beaches and caravan parks experience high and increasing demand in the holiday months.
In meeting the requirement of the Coastal Management Act, the Coastal Management Plan outlines:
- A vision and Mission Statement for Barwon Coast,
- Strategic directions for each of Barwon Coast's key areas of responsibility, including objectives, issues, on-going works/activities and strategies,
- A works program, costs and priorities for the next three years that seeks to implement the strategic directions,
- A business plan that outlines the financial parameters relating to Barwon Coast's operations, both now and into the future. This is matched to the proposed works program to ensure financial sustainability.
A copy can be accessed by clicking here.