be established under the Crown Land (Vic.) for a major portion (Reserves) Act 1978 of marine area not otherwise Victoria’s designated for a particular purpose, to provide for a diverse range of activities that are compatible with long-term sustainable use (ECC 2000). Collaboration with all adjacent land and water managers is essential to ensure a coordinated approach to management. The Coastal Action provides Plan Skenes Creek to Apollo Bay – strategic direction for areas adjoining the sanctuary (Colac Otway Shire undated). The State Planning Policy Framework (DSE 2003b), in conjunction with the Colac Otway (Colac Otway Shire 1999), Planning Scheme provide a framework for development proposals on land near the sanctuary. The planning scheme is administered by the Colac Otway Shire (section 8.3). Under the scheme, the Apollo Bay and Marengo foreshore is a Public Conservation and Resource Zone. The planning scheme does not extend beyond the foreshore reserve to the sanctuary. Parks Victoria participates in municipal planning processes where developments may affect sanctuary values. Aims Effectively communicate the location of sanctuary boundaries. Minimise impact on sanctuary values from adjacent developments. Management strategies Work collaboratively with the Kennett River – Apollo Bay Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management and the Colac Otway Shire to install boundary markers in accordance with figure 2. Ensure that the installation of any new boundary marker or sign: is endorsed by the Kennett River Apollo Bay Foreshore – Reserve Committee of Management complements the design of existing foreshore signage.
be established under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 (Vic.) for a major portion of Victoria’s marine area not otherwise designated for a particular purpose, to provide for a diverse range of activities that are compatible with long-term sustainable use (ECC 2000). Collaboration with all adjacent land and water managers is essential to ensure a coordinated approach to management. The Coastal Action Plan – Skenes Creek to Apollo Bay provides strategic direction for areas adjoining the sanctuary (Colac Otway Shire undated). The State Planning Policy Framework (DSE 2003b), in conjunction with the Colac Otway Planning Scheme (Colac Otway Shire 1999), provide a framework for development proposals on land near the sanctuary. The planning scheme is administered by the Colac Otway Shire (section 8.3). Under the scheme, the Apollo Bay and Marengo foreshore is a Public Conservation and Resource Zone. The planning scheme does not extend beyond the foreshore reserve to the sanctuary. Parks Victoria participates in municipal planning processes where developments may affect sanctuary values. Aims Effectively communicate the location of sanctuary boundaries. Minimise impact on sanctuary values from adjacent developments. Management strategies Work collaboratively with the Kennett River – Apollo Bay Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management and the Colac Otway Shire to install boundary markers in accordance with figure 2. Ensure that the installation of any new boundary marker or sign: is endorsed by the Kennett River – Apollo Bay Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management complements the design of existing foreshore signage.