FAQs
- Completing a short online survey on our Your Say page
- Visiting one of our customer service centres
- Telephoning 5153 9500
- Emailing feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au.
Why is Council submitting an application to operate the Lakes Entrance Carnival in its current location?
Council is submitting an application to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action for a Marine and Coastal Consent to allow the Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival to continue in its current location on the foreshore east of the footbridge from the 2026–27 summer season until the 2032–33 summer season.
All use, development and works on marine and coastal Crown land by any party requires consent under the Marine and Coastal Act 2018.
Securing long-term approval will help us with forward planning and infrastructure investment, and ensure the carnival remains enjoyable, safe, and beneficial for the community and visitors.
What are the current operating hours and dates of the Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival?
The carnival is currently held from 23 December 2025 until 26 January 2026 and is open each day from 6pm to 11pm.
How can I provide my feedback for the Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival community survey?
We’re welcoming feedback from all members of the community, whether you’re a resident, visitor or business.
You can provide your feedback by:
Feedback is open from 18 December 2025 until 2 January 2026.
What will happen to the feedback I provide?
Your feedback is important and will help us with forward planning and infrastructure investment, and ensure the carnival remains enjoyable, safe, and beneficial for the community and visitors. All feedback will be collated and considered by Council and used to inform future improvements for the Lakes Entrance Summer Carnival.
We will then share a summary of the feedback we received and how it was used.