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