Nowa Nowa Foreshore Precinct Master Plan

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Help shape the future of the Nowa Nowa Foreshore Precinct Master Plan

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The Nowa Nowa Foreshore Precinct offers a peaceful, scenic destination where visitors can enjoy the natural beauty, stretch their legs along wetlands and Sculpture Walk, or take part in activities like boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and swimming.

In recent years, flooding caused by the closure of Lake Tyers estuary’s ocean access has damaged infrastructure and reduced visitation impacting the local economy and community.

Conversations with community representatives have outlined priorities that would make a significant difference to the foreshore precinct. The project is exploring:

  • Raising ground levels to reduce flooding and keep access open
  • Connecting the foreshore to local businesses to support economic growth
  • Enhancing public amenities with improved greenspace and picnic facilities
  • Upgrading fishing and boating facilities, including relocating the boat ramp and adding a fish cleaning table

Council has undertaken a Rapid Flood Risk Assessment to test the improvements that can be made along this foreshore in regarding to current and future flooding. Follow the links below to read the reports:

Council Officers will continue working with Nowa Nowa Community to refine its priorities.


Ways you can get involved

Developing the master plan builds on ideas from the Nowa Nowa Open Space Management Plan (2015) and the Nowa Nowa and District Community Plan (2012–2016). Recent conversations about replacing the deteriorated jetty have helped identify broader community priorities.

You can provide ideas by:

  • Sharing on the ideas link
  • Visiting one of our customer service centres
  • Telephoning 5153 9500
  • Emailing feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au.

We’ll continue to work closely with the Nowa Nowa community to finalise a draft master plan.


We welcome your continued interest in this project. Updates will be provided on Your Say in the tab below. Please click 'Subscribe' at the top of the page to follow this project and receive important information directly to your inbox.

Should you wish to search for other projects near you, simply type the town name in the search bar.


Help shape the future of the Nowa Nowa Foreshore Precinct Master Plan

Click here to view project updates

The Nowa Nowa Foreshore Precinct offers a peaceful, scenic destination where visitors can enjoy the natural beauty, stretch their legs along wetlands and Sculpture Walk, or take part in activities like boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and swimming.

In recent years, flooding caused by the closure of Lake Tyers estuary’s ocean access has damaged infrastructure and reduced visitation impacting the local economy and community.

Conversations with community representatives have outlined priorities that would make a significant difference to the foreshore precinct. The project is exploring:

  • Raising ground levels to reduce flooding and keep access open
  • Connecting the foreshore to local businesses to support economic growth
  • Enhancing public amenities with improved greenspace and picnic facilities
  • Upgrading fishing and boating facilities, including relocating the boat ramp and adding a fish cleaning table

Council has undertaken a Rapid Flood Risk Assessment to test the improvements that can be made along this foreshore in regarding to current and future flooding. Follow the links below to read the reports:

Council Officers will continue working with Nowa Nowa Community to refine its priorities.


Ways you can get involved

Developing the master plan builds on ideas from the Nowa Nowa Open Space Management Plan (2015) and the Nowa Nowa and District Community Plan (2012–2016). Recent conversations about replacing the deteriorated jetty have helped identify broader community priorities.

You can provide ideas by:

  • Sharing on the ideas link
  • Visiting one of our customer service centres
  • Telephoning 5153 9500
  • Emailing feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au.

We’ll continue to work closely with the Nowa Nowa community to finalise a draft master plan.


We welcome your continued interest in this project. Updates will be provided on Your Say in the tab below. Please click 'Subscribe' at the top of the page to follow this project and receive important information directly to your inbox.

Should you wish to search for other projects near you, simply type the town name in the search bar.


  • Nowa Nowa Foreshore Draft Master Plan - please provide your feedback here

    We’re inviting the community to review and provide feedback on the master plan for the Now Nowa Foreshore Precinct.

    We want to understand what matters most to you. Tell us which features and improvements you like.

    **Given the flooding that occurs onsite at the Nowa Nowa Foreshore, any future development or site improvements will require assessment through the flood modelling.  Please refer to main project page for more detail on the Rapid Flood Risk Assessment.

    Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and have your say


    View the Draft Nowa Nowa Master Plan June 2026

    Feedback closes Monday 27 July, 9am 

    COLLECTION NOTICE: East Gippsland Shire Council collects your information to seek feedback on the Nowa Nowa Foreshore Master Plan. The information you provide may be used to future planning, design and decision-making for the project. The survey allows you to submit your feedback anonymously; however, if you choose to include any personal information, or make reference to where you live, it may be possible to identify you. Please note your feedback will be visible to Council staff for the specific purpose for analysing community input and informing the redevelopment project. Words provided in your feedback will not be used or repeated in any public communications or reporting.

    This survey includes general questions about the participant (i.e. location and age bracket) to give an indication of the audience reached. The personal information provided will only be used for the purpose for which it was intended and will not be disclosed to other people or organisations without your prior written consent, or where it is required by law. Survey results will be used to shape the West Bairnsdale Oval Redevelopment.
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