IRAMOO’ NEWSLETTER ‘YOUR This newsletter provides you with updates relating to your ward and the key projects Ward Councillors are involved in. Your Iramoo Ward (photo: map of Iramoo Ward) The Iramoo Ward contains around one quarter of the Wyndham population (44,917 Census 2011). Based on population forecasts, it is estimated that Iramoo’s population will have the largest growth, with approximately 100,000 additional people living in this Ward between 2016 and 2036. The top overseas countries of are England followed by India, New Zealand, Italy and Philippines. European languages are more common in Iramoo and Italian is the largest language other than English spoken at home. From Cr Peter Gibbons Many people know how passionate I am about local biodiversity and environment issues. So it has been a personal pleasure for me to contribute to our community as Council’s Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sustainability. We’re currently working hard to improve the water quality of the Werribee River which is so important for local biodiversity. I’m pleased to report that as a result of our advocacy, we received correspondence from the Minister for Environment highlighting the importance of the Werribee River and the need to release water for environmental flows, acknowledging current low storages. Melbourne Water is also doing regular audits of gross pollutant traps, stormwater drain outlets and is investigating the feasibility of floating litter traps. Council is having ongoing meetings with Melbourne Water, the State and Federal Governments regarding this matter. Speaking of litter, we’ve received State Government funding for our line and litter’ ‘hook, project to take a targeted approach to littering of our waterways and beaches and prevent the impact to amenity and wildlife. Cr Gibbons peter.gibbons@wyndham.vic.gov.au 0407 153 224
‘YOUR IRAMOO’ NEWSLETTER This newsletter provides you with updates relating to your ward and the key projects Ward Councillors are involved in. Your Iramoo Ward (photo: map of Iramoo Ward) The Iramoo Ward contains around one quarter of the Wyndham population (44,917 Census 2011). Based on population forecasts, it is estimated that Iramoo’s population will have the largest growth, with approximately 100,000 additional people living in this Ward between 2016 and 2036. The top overseas countries of are England followed by India, New Zealand, Italy and Philippines. European languages are more common in Iramoo and Italian is the largest language other than English spoken at home. From Cr Peter Gibbons Many people know how passionate I am about local biodiversity and environment issues. So it has been a personal pleasure for me to contribute to our community as Council’s Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sustainability. We’re currently working hard to improve the water quality of the Werribee River which is so important for local biodiversity. I’m pleased to report that as a result of our advocacy, we received correspondence from the Minister for Environment highlighting the importance of the Werribee River and the need to release water for environmental flows, acknowledging current low storages. Melbourne Water is also doing regular audits of gross pollutant traps, stormwater drain outlets and is investigating the feasibility of floating litter traps. Council is having ongoing meetings with Melbourne Water, the State and Federal Governments regarding this matter. Speaking of litter, we’ve received State Government funding for our ‘hook, line and litter’ project to take a targeted approach to littering of our waterways and beaches and prevent the impact to amenity and wildlife. Cr Gibbons peter.gibbons@wyndham.vic.gov.au 0407 153 224
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