![\"\"](\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IMG_9254_63151.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
“And I appreciate the communities’ advocacy and feedback, with everyone seeking the best outcome for all involved.<\/p>\n
“I am proud to represent such a thoughtful community \u2013 one that values our environment and supports our local businesses that rely on tourism.”<\/p>\n
Specialised biohazard equipment will be used to manage and transport the remains.<\/p>\n
Affected areas will be cleaned up including scraping a top layer of sand.<\/p>\n
The beach between the access ramp (40W) and the Bluff, including all stairs in the area, was temporarily closed for public safety.<\/p>\n
Traffic management was in place on a section of 13th Beach Road, with delays expected and alternate routes advised.<\/p>\n
A staging area in a gravel car park opposite the access ramp was used for equipment.<\/p>\n
DEECA will work with Life Saving Victoria and the Victorian Fisheries Authority about when it is appropriate to remove safety advice messages on VicEmergency.<\/p>\n
Whales are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975 regardless of whether they are alive or dead, and it is an offence to interfere with, take or be in possession of parts of a deceased whale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE 16-tonne fin whale carcass lying on 13th Beach was scheduled to be removed yesterday (Thursday, October 3). In a statement released on Wednesday this week, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) said “the remains of the whale have shifted west along the beach to a more accessible location and the carcass […]<\/p>\n