Coastal committees welcome new members

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has appointed 14 new members to coastal committees of management along Victoria’s south-west.

The state government-appointed committees manage sections of coastal Crown land between Portarlington and St Leonards (Bellarine Bayside Foreshore) and Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads (Barwon Coast).

Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said applicants displayed strong connections to their local community and a passion for the environment.

“We look to appoint members with a variety of skills and experience to ensure committees are diverse and well-equipped to represent their local community.

“The newly appointed members bring new experiences and knowledge to the role, complementing the experience of existing committee members.

“I would like to thank those who submitted applications as well as outgoing committee members, who have demonstrated a significant commitment to managing these important coastlines on behalf of all Victorians.”

New members of the Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management are Dr Sandra Brizga, Helene Cameron, Christopher O’Neill, Jennifer Lilburn, Gregory Lewis and Dr Kenneth Latta.

New members of Barwon Coast Committee of Management are Phil Emery, Benjamin Carter, Graeme Hanel and Sharon Lewis.