Bass Coast Flyer In this edition of the Flyer you will meet Sue Woolley, BLBC’s new secretary, read outing reports, find out the dates of BirdlIfe Bass Coast special activites and read some interesting articles - Birds On Farms, a Naidoc story, survey results from a survey at Cape Paterson and have the chance to vote to support the Corinella Wetlands project. BLBC is a member of the 3mFM community and all activities are listed on their calendar. We hope to be more active in this space this next year. Also you will find some useful websites to help with bird identification. There are opportunities for you to join the committee, to report on conservation issues in your community or to provide local news for the newsletter. Please keep in touch and keep the committee informed. Penny Manning. Editor. Convenor’s Report Well, what a big time it's been for BirdLife Bass Coast since our last newsletter. At the A.G.M. all executive positions were filled. Penny Manning was re-elected as treasurer, I retained the convenor position, Dallas Wyatt declined re-election as secretary and Sue Woolley has now filled this position. A big thank you to Dallas for all the hard work he has done in the past year. Fortunately Dallas remains on the committee as do Nola Thorpe and Gordon Barrett. A very big thank you to long time committee members John Adam and Helen Dennis who have both resigned. Their contributions to the committee meetings will be sorely missed. We still have vacancies on the committee and we would like to hear from you if you are interested.
Coastell Winter 2017 Wonthaggi courts ready for action! Wonthaggi has seven brand new netball courts after The re-designed fencing provides an open feel to the the six month redevelopment project was completed facility and will encourage passive use outside of formal earlier this year. Officially opened by Member for Eastern training and game time. This too will improve access and Victoria, Harriet Shing MP in April, the brightly coloured provide opportunities for netball enthusiasts. courts are now a showcase sporting facility for Bass Mayor, Cr Pamela Rothfield, commented on the Coast, and will provide wonderful opportunities for all significance of this project in representing Council’s budding netballers across the Shire. commitment to recreation in Bass Coast. Captured as a key project within the Sport and Active “We are excited to now see the wonderful opportunities Recreation Needs Assessment Study, the courts were this major investment in sport presents local netball,” Cr funded through contributions from Council ($599,000), Rothfield said. Sport and Recreation Victoria ($100,000), Wonthaggi and “A big thank you to the Wonthaggi and District Netball District Netball Association ($100,000) and the Wonthaggi Association and the Wonthaggi Power Netball Club for Power Football Netball Club ($20,000). The total cost of their tireless work in fundraising and volunteering through the project was $819,000. the delivery of this project, and, the continued support The colourful plexipave surface provides all weather and for netball through their competitions and programs. compliant playing areas, meaning the courts can now We’re very excited to see these new courts put to great host top quality regular season games, tournaments and use!” finals matches.
Planning and Environment Act 1987 BASS COAST PLANNING
Planning and Environment Act 1987 BASS COAST PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT C113 EXPLANATORY REPORT Who is the planning authority? This amendment has been prepared by the Minister for Planning, who is the planning authority for this amendment. The amendment has been made at the request of the Bass Coast Shire Council. Land affected by the amendment. The amendment applies to: The townships of Wonthaggi and Dalyston and the surrounding farming land and specifically, the following properties: o Lot 1 TP402901 being 90 Fuller Road, Wonthaggi o Lots 2 & 3 PS302494 being Helsop Road, North Wonthaggi o Lot 1 PS302494 being 60 Oates Road and Lots 1 & 2 LP211687 being 26-30 Oates Road, North Wonthaggi o Lot 1 TP129892 being 3028 Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road, North Wonthaggi o Lot 2 PS525119 being Benetti Road, Wonthaggi What the amendment does. The amendment gives effect to the Wonthaggi Dalyston Structure Plan by incorporating the strategic planning objectives of the Wonthaggi Dalyston Structure Plan into the Bass Coast Planning Scheme. The amendment also introduces relevant zones and overlays to manage the integrated and sustainable development of the Wonthaggi north east growth area in accordance with the Structure Plan. Specifically, the amendment makes the following changes to the Bass Coast Planning Scheme: Includes the “Wonthaggi Dalyston Structure Plan, September 2008” in Clause 21.12 as a Reference Document. Includes the “Wonthaggi north east growth area Development Plan: Final, November 2009” in Clause 21.12 as a Reference Document. Amends Clauses 21.01, 21.02, 21.04 and 21.06 of the Municipal Strategic Statement to incorporate the strategic planning objectives of the Wonthaggi Dalyston Structure Plan.
Planning and Environment Act 1987 BASS COAST PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT C89 EXPLANATORY REPORT Who is the planning authority? This amendment has been prepared by the Bass Coast Shire Council, which is the planning authority for this amendment. The amendment has been made at the request of Jeff Bennett Planning and Development Services on behalf of Christobel and Anne Marie Puyol Land affected by the amendment. The amendment applies 4136 Bass Highway, Dalyston described as Lot 2 PS 70705 (formerly CA92A). What the amendment does. The amendment proposes to include the land in the Township Zone to enable it to be subdivided and used for low density residential purposes. The amendment request involves the following: Rezoning the land (LP 70705) from Farming Zone to Township Zone on Map 56 of the Bass Coast Planning Scheme; Applying a new Development Plan Overlay on the subject site and introducing a new Planning Scheme Map 56DPO; Amend the Bass Coast Municipal Strategic Statement, Clause 21.05-1 – Urban Settlement, to include the strategic policy reference in relation to Dalyston from the adopted Wonthaggi Dalyston Structure Plan. A planning permit application No.080367, to subdivide the land will be assessed in conjunction with the proposed amendment. Strategic assessment of the amendment Why is the amendment required? An amendment is required to apply the appropriate zoning control over the subject site to facilitate the use and development of the land for low density residential purposes. The strategic intent of Amendment C89 is to facilitate the development of the subject site for uses consistent with the Township Zone.
Contact Details Bass Coast Visitor Information Centres Walks and Trails Our Visitor Information Centres are able to provide you with information, book accommodation, tickets and tours, and assist you with planning your holiday throughout Bass Coast. Cowes Visitor Information Centre 91-97 Thompson Avenue Cowes VIC 3922 1300 366 422 Inverloch Visitor Information Centre 16 A’Beckett Street Inverloch VIC 3996 1300 762 433 Phillip Island Visitor Information Centre 895 Phillip Island Road Newhaven VIC 3925 1300 366 422 Wonthaggi Visitor Information Centre 1 Bent Street Wonthaggi VIC 3995 National Relay Service For people with communication difficulties 13 36 77 Website For more information visit us online: www.visitbasscoast.com.au Thanks to all those who assisted with checking walks information including Bass Coast Shire Council staff and volunteers, Parks Victoria, Phillip Island Nature Parks and Friends of Wonthaggi Heathland & Coastal Reserve. Main cover image by Phoebe Honey. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this brochure, Bass Coast Shire Council does not accept any responsibility for inaccuracies, omissions, incorrect information or any action taken as a result of any information detailed. Information supplied is correct as at 1/9/2016. Melbourne C431 Melbourne M420 Walks and Trails 1 hr 30 mins C432 A440 Bass Coast Cape Paterson C434 1 Bass Coast Rail Trail 2 Cape Paterson Foreshore Walk Bass Grantville & Surrounds A420 Coast 3 Grantville Foreshore Walk 4 Corinella Foreshore
Bass Coast Shire, Mainland the Gurdies Nature Reserve
Bass Coast Shire, Mainland The Gurdies Nature Reserve to Melbourne S Cardinia 1 O U 1 T Shire GURD H Pioneer IES - ST This reserve protects one of the few significant Western Bay H E Port L I E Y Quarry R RD remnants of coastal woodland on Western Port. W H B Jam Jerrup A S S The Gurdies There is a small wayside stop opposite Pioneer Bay on S A S B Nature GIP Conservation the Bass Highway. Another access point is via PSL AND Reserve Dunbabbin Road, off Stuart’s Road. There is a good French Island H W Grantville D UN parking area with magnificent views over Western Port. BA Y B B H R I RD W D N Near the top of the main trail a side track to the north Y R IE G The L U E 2 leads to a gully where Bassian Thrush, Rufous Fantail and H D R ST. R Pier D Gurdies Boat Ramp I E S- er Eastern Whipbirds can be found. S Pioneer Bay T v S . H - i M A R Western Port E R Y 1 L O T I Y H E R N Woodleigh E D RD U N B W A T O R B R O Other birds seen in The Gurdies Nature D B A D . Grantville IN LEIGH-ST HELIER R W D Western Port E D GU Tenby T R ST Y RD GR S Kernot Reserve include parrots, thornbills, robins, AN T T 2 Point V FF S Y IL O T N L N W E O GUY - U treecreepers, sittellas and honeyeaters.
Regional Industrial Report Shire of Bass Coast ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This Urban Development Program was undertaken by Spatial Economics Pty Ltd, and commissioned by the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure. The Urban Development Program (Bass Coast) would not have been possible if it were not for the invaluable contribution made by staff from the Shire of Bass Coast and the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure’s Gippsland Regional Office. Published by the Urban Development Program Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure 1 Spring Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Telephone (03) 9223 1783 April 2013 Unless indicated otherwise, this work is made available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia licence. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au Urban Development Program, State of Victoria through the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure 2013 Authorised by Matthew Guy, 1 Spring Street Melbourne Victoria 3000. This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for an error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on any information in this publication. Accessibility If you would like to receive this publication in an accessible format, please telephone (03) 9223 1783 or email urbandevelopment.program@dpcd.vic.gov.au.
Acknowledgement Bass Coast Shire Council acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first Australians and recognises that they have a unique relationship with the land and water. Council also recognises that we are situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong / Boonwurrung, members of the Kulin Nation who have lived here for thousands of years. We offer our respect to their elders past and present and through them, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. CONTENTS 2 ABOUT BASS COAST 3 Welcome to the Report of Operations 2014-15 3 Snapshot of Council 4 Highlights of the year 5 Challenges and future outlook 6 THE YEAR IN REVIEW 7 Mayor’s message 7 CEO’s message 8 Chief Financial Officer’s Message 10 Description of operations 12 OUR COUNCIL 13 Bass Coast profile 14 Council offices 15 Councillors 16 OUR PEOPLE 17 Organisational structure 18 Council staff 19 Equal employment opportunity program 19 Other staff matters 20 OUR PERFORMANCE 21 Planning and accountability framework 21 Council Plan 22 Performance 37 Performance Statement 38 Sustainable Capacity Indicators 39 Service Performance Indicators 41 Financial Performance Indicators 44 Other Information 45 Certification of the Performance Statement 46 Performance Statement Independent Auditor’s Report 48 GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND OTHER INFORMATION 49 Governance 51 Management 52 Governance and management checklist 54 STATUTORY INFORMATION 55 Statutory information 58 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BASS COAST 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT 1 ABOUT BASS COAST Welcome to the Report of Operations 2014-15 Council is committed to transparent reporting and accountability to the community and the Report of Operations 2014-15 is the primary means of advising the Bass Coast community about Council’s operations and performance during the financial year.