SUMMARY

The Wyndham Coastal and Marine Management Plan (CMMP) has been prepared to guide the future planning and development of Wyndham’s coastline. The plan builds on the Draft Coastal & Marine Management Plan (2019) and the Wyndham Coastal Management Plan Issues & Opportunities Paper (2018). The CMMP is based on significant community engagement and collaboration with State planning agencies. 

The document responds to the requirements of the Marine and Coastal Act 2018 and the Marine and Coastal Policy, 2020. The document requires Ministerial approval following referral to DELWP in accordance with coastal planning legislative requirements.

This report recommends adoption of the Wyndham Coastal & Marine Management Plan 2020-2025 and referral of the Plan to Department Environment Land Water and Planning (DELWP) for Ministerial approval.

KEY ISSUES

• A vision has been developed in consultation with the Wyndham community which encapsulates the long-term aspirations for the Wyndham coastline;
• Strategies and actions for the foreshore and marine environment will be proposed at a local precinct level;
• The Marine and Coastal Act 2018 and the Marine and Coastal Policy, 2020 requires coastal and marine management plans to consider the marine environment; and
• The Wyndham Coastal and Marine Management Plan (CMMP) requires Ministerial approval after being referred to DELWP for final consideration and review.

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. Council adopt the Wyndham Coastal & Marine Management Plan 2020-2025; and
2. The Wyndham Coastal & Marine Management Plan 2020-2025 be referred to DELWP for Ministerial approval.

MOTION

CRS AARON AN / INTAJ KHAN

That:

1. Council adopt the Wyndham Coastal & Marine Management Plan 2020-2025; and
2. The Wyndham Coastal & Marine Management Plan 2020-2025 be referred to DELWP for Ministerial approval.

(CARRIED)