RIVER managers are seeking local input into a masterplan to guide future management of the lower Moorabool and Barwon rivers.<\/p>\n
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is managing the project on behalf of a host of State and local authorities, and advocacy groups.<\/p>\n
The masterplan is a key pillar of the State Government\u2019s Rivers of the Barwon Action Plan, to which it committed $4.3 million last year.<\/p>\n
The masterplan project name is Kitjarra-dja-bul Bullarto langi-ut.<\/p>\n
Wadawurrung Traditional Owners picked the name, which translates to \u201cplace of many stories\u201d in their language.<\/p>\n
The plan divides the region\u2019s river system into three parts; the lower Moorabool to Batesford, the Barwon and Moorabool rivers through Geelong and a southern zone that includes wetlands through to the Barwon estuary.<\/p>\n
Authorities have released a draft community vision for the river corridor: The Kitjarra-dja-bul Bullarto langi-ut is a well \u2013 connected, diverse and healthy waterway landscape, that balances recreation, conservation, respect of place and culture, that also provides for everyday enjoyment of nature, community, liveability and wellbeing.<\/p>\n
The survey will gauge community sentiment on the vision, plus the parts of the river that are most important or most loved and why, opportunities for greater access.<\/p>\n
Suggested improvements include improving community access to stretches of the river, maintaining and improving infrastructure, and linking the waterways with tourism and commercial opportunities.<\/p>\n
The current feedback round is open until 12 September via bit.ly\/3AHy9NS.<\/p>\n
Authorities will consider community comments later this year ahead of a draft masterplan to be released early next year for further consultation.<\/p>\n
The masterplan is due to be finalised by the end of March 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
RIVER managers are seeking local input into a masterplan to guide future management of the lower Moorabool and Barwon rivers. Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is managing the project on behalf of a host of State and local authorities, and advocacy groups. The masterplan is a key pillar of the State Government\u2019s Rivers of the Barwon […]<\/p>\n