Marlo - proposal to grant a commercial licence on Brodribb River

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We invited community input on a proposal to issue a commercial licence at the former Paddle Steamer Curlip site on the Brodribb River in Marlo.

The licence would allow a 12-metre sailing catamaran to be moored at the site when not in operation. The vessel is intended to offer guided sailing experiences along the Snowy River estuary and surrounding waterways, contributing to the region’s tourism offering.

We are committed to engaging with the community to ensure the outcome reflects local values and priorities. This proposal presents an opportunity to support sustainable tourism and economic development and residents were encourage to share their views and help shape the future of this site.

Key considerations include:

  • The vessel will be moored east of the recreational fishing platform, ensuring continued public access.
  • No carpark spaces will be impacted, as passenger pick-up and drop-off will occur at other public jetties.
  • The licensee will be responsible for ensuring the infrastructure is suitable and safe for the vessel and the environment.

Community Consultation

Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback on the proposal to issue a commercial licence on the Brodribb River in Marlo.

Between 23 July and 12 August 2025, we conducted community engagement via Your Say East Gippsland regarding the proposal to grant a commercial licence for a marine tourism business at the former PS Curlip site on the Brodribb River in Marlo.

Engagement tools included a survey and a quick poll. Feedback was also welcome via feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au

The initiative attracted significant community interest, with 1200 visits to the project page, 187 survey responses, 17 quick poll contributions, and multiple email submissions received.

Due to the high volume of feedback received, it may take a little while to review everything thoroughly.

Updates will be provided on Your Say, when available. Please click 'Subscribe' at the top of the page to follow this project and receive important information directly to your inbox.



Area to be licensed

We welcome your continued interest in this proposal. Updates will be provided on Your Say. Please click 'Subscribe' at the top of the page to follow this project and receive important information directly to your inbox. If you want to search for other projects near you, simply type the town name in the search bar.


We invited community input on a proposal to issue a commercial licence at the former Paddle Steamer Curlip site on the Brodribb River in Marlo.

The licence would allow a 12-metre sailing catamaran to be moored at the site when not in operation. The vessel is intended to offer guided sailing experiences along the Snowy River estuary and surrounding waterways, contributing to the region’s tourism offering.

We are committed to engaging with the community to ensure the outcome reflects local values and priorities. This proposal presents an opportunity to support sustainable tourism and economic development and residents were encourage to share their views and help shape the future of this site.

Key considerations include:

  • The vessel will be moored east of the recreational fishing platform, ensuring continued public access.
  • No carpark spaces will be impacted, as passenger pick-up and drop-off will occur at other public jetties.
  • The licensee will be responsible for ensuring the infrastructure is suitable and safe for the vessel and the environment.

Community Consultation

Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback on the proposal to issue a commercial licence on the Brodribb River in Marlo.

Between 23 July and 12 August 2025, we conducted community engagement via Your Say East Gippsland regarding the proposal to grant a commercial licence for a marine tourism business at the former PS Curlip site on the Brodribb River in Marlo.

Engagement tools included a survey and a quick poll. Feedback was also welcome via feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au

The initiative attracted significant community interest, with 1200 visits to the project page, 187 survey responses, 17 quick poll contributions, and multiple email submissions received.

Due to the high volume of feedback received, it may take a little while to review everything thoroughly.

Updates will be provided on Your Say, when available. Please click 'Subscribe' at the top of the page to follow this project and receive important information directly to your inbox.



Area to be licensed

We welcome your continued interest in this proposal. Updates will be provided on Your Say. Please click 'Subscribe' at the top of the page to follow this project and receive important information directly to your inbox. If you want to search for other projects near you, simply type the town name in the search bar.


  • Next steps for Brodribb River mooring proposal

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    Thank you to everyone who took time to share feedback on the proposal to issue a commercial mooring licence for a marine tourism business on the Brodribb River in Marlo.

    The feedback received during the consultation period was invaluable in helping us better understand the potential impacts and opportunities associated with the proposal. We have carefully reviewed all the submissions and acknowledge the concerns raised by some community members.

    The proponent has now been asked to provide further technical assessments to support their proposal. These will address key areas identified through community feedback, including:

    • Environmental management
    • Site safety
    • Infrastructure assessment

    This next phase will ensure that any potential impacts are carefully considered and managed and that the proposal aligns with community values.

    Once the additional assessments and plans are submitted, they will be reviewed by Council and relevant authorities. Further updates will be provided here as the project progresses.

    We thank the community for their continued interest and input. To stay informed, please click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the page to receive notifications.

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    Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback on the proposal to issue a commercial licence on the Brodribb River in Marlo.

    We’ve gathered all responses for the review process - all feedback is important and will be thoroughly considered. We appreciate your patience and your contribution to this process.

    Please note: due to the high volume of feedback received, it may take a little while to review everything thoroughly.

    We welcome continued interest in this proposal - updates will be provided on Your Say, when available. Please click 'Subscribe' at the top of the page to follow this project and receive important information directly to your inbox.

Page last updated: 23 Sep 2025, 11:12 AM