Western Victoria Boating Coastal Action Plan

The Western Coastal Board is preparing a new Coastal Action Plan (CAP) for recreational boating in western Victoria, in accordance with section 22 of the Coastal Management Act 1995.

The purpose of the Western Victoria Boating CAP is to provide strategic direction and objectives for the use, development and management of boating infrastructure and facilities within the region. It will form the policy basis for the planning and management of recreational boating facilities along the Western coast and estuaries of Victoria.

The Western Victoria Boating CAP will set a vision for 2040, and provide short and medium term guidance for public and private investment to support boating, whilst recognising important coastal uses and values. It will apply to the municipalities of Surf Coast Shire, Colac Otway Shire, Corangamite Shire, Warrnambool City, Moyne Shire and Glenelg Shire.

The Western Victoria Boating CAP is being developed in partnership with industry, community and Local and State Government and will include extensive consultation.

What's Underway Now?
The Draft Boating CAP was on exhibition for a 6-week period from Wednesday 26th August until Friday 9th October.

During this time, public consultation sessions were held in each of the 6 municipalities in the region between 14th-25th September. Download the invitation and program here.

Note: Previous version contains an error on page 1 of Appendix A, Access component of Safe Harbour, the level of Service for Regional Boating Facility is Optional

Click here to see and download the full document and sections.

Click here to download the latest Project Information Bulletin which outlines the document and consultation opportunities.

Click here to download the Invitation to participate in consultation.

Where can I find further information on the Boating CAP?

A significant amount of information and events informs the development of the Boating CAP. The following links provides access to the full range of project information.

Contact the Project Team via email - wcb.info@dse.vic.gov.au

Community Consultation
Click here to see details of community consultation events, locations and events.

Existing Conditions and Issues Paper
This Paper provides the baseline for the development of the Boating CAP. It details an assessment of existing infrastructure, reviews existing legislation, policies and strategic plans, and analyses the key influences and issues affecting the provision and management of boating facilities. This Paper was discussed at workshops in November 2008 and was supported by a Summary Discussion Paper.

Key Questions
A number of key questions wi ll be addressed by the Boating CAP, and are included for easy reference in the Summary Discussion Paper.

Final Boating CAP and Implementation Plan
The Board expects to submit a final draft CAP to the Victorian Coastal Council and Minster for the Environment and Climate Change in December 2009.

Media Releases
All media releases are included here for easy reference

Project Design Information
Click here to access the project's Terms of Reference and the Guidelines for preparing Coastal Action Plans.