Bellarine Bayside is developing a Master Plan to guide the future development and use of approximately 3.5 hectares of coastal Crown land at Indented Head.
The identified area in Indented Head adjoins the main township and is popular with residents, visitors, clubs and groups alike for providing beach and on-water activity access, open recreational space, seasonal camping access, public toilet facilities and access further afield via the Bellarine Coastal Trail.
Through developing a Master Plan for the area, Bellarine Bayside aims to address some of the issues raised during the Northern Bellarine Coastal and Marine Management Plan 2020-2025 (CMMP) consultation process. Development of a Master Plan is an action identified in the draft CMMP.
By undertaking a master planning process, Bellarine Bayside can determine the long-term development of the area by addressing coastal management issues and understanding user aspirations, while ensuring sufficient area is set aside for conservation and rehabilitation of the natural coastal and marine environment.
The Indented Head master plan precinct area
Through the CMMP consultation, we know that completion of the final missing section of the Bellarine Coastal Trail is a top priority as part of this project. In addition, there is also demand for the provision of a permanent public toilet facility outside the Indented Head Community Hall, and a need to upgrade the Batman Park public toilet and camp kitchen.
We will seek further feedback on the current use of the area and what people love in the area, as well as future aspirations and what would encourage and improve use.
Key objectives of the five-year staged Master Plan are to:
The following considerations will be at the forefront when designing the Master Plan:
This consultation has now closed.
Bellarine Bayside acknowledges the Wadawurrung People as the Traditional Custodians of the Bellawiyn land, waterways and skies, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We recognise the unique ability of Wadawurrung People to care for Country and the intrinsic spiritual, cultural, economic, social and environmental connections they share with the land and waters. We are committed to partnering with Wadawurrung to achieve effective management of Country through self-determination.
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