Northern Bellarine Coastal and Marine Management Plan

The Northern Bellarine Coastal and Marine Management Plan 2020-25 (the CMMP) sets a vision, goals and strategic actions to guide the management of the coastal Crown land reserves on the northern Bellarine Peninsula. 

Extensive consultation has ensured that Traditional Owner aspirations, community values and partner agency views are reflected alongside legislative requirements and state government policy framework.

The CMMP has received approval pursuant to section 61 of the Marine and Coastal Act 2018 on 11 May 2023 and a copy can be found on the Publications page of our website.

Indicative Timeline
  • Untitled design (2)
    2018 - 2019
    Independent review of The Northern Bellarine Foreshore Plan 2012 and Master Plan 2013.
  • Untitled design (2)
    April - May 2019
    Community and stakeholder consultation on Issues and Options Discussion Paper.
  • Untitled design (2)
    May - September 2021
    Analysis and evaluation of survey responses and work through the key topics and issues identified in partnership with key stakeholders and agency partners.
  • Untitled design (2)
    September - November 2019
    Preparation of Draft Plan.
  • Untitled design (2)
    11 December - 31 January 2020
    Community and stakeholder consultation on the Draft Northern Bellarine Coastal and Marine Management Plan.
  • Untitled design (2)
    February - May 2020
    Analysis and evaluation of survey responses and work through the key topics and issues identified in partnership with key stakeholders and agency partners.
  • Untitled design (2)
    June 2021
    Northern Bellarine Coastal and Marine Management Plan 2020-2025 submitted to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning for Ministerial approval.
  • Untitled design (2)
    December 2021
    Northern Bellarine Coastal and Marine Management Plan 2020-2025 received Ministerial approval and awaiting gazettal.
  • Untitled design (2)
    11 May 2023
    Northern Bellarine Coastal and Marine Management Plan 2020-2025 gazetted.
  • Untitled design (3)
    Ongoing
    Implementation of actions.
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