Raymond Island Foreshore Management Plan

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Council has embarked on the development of a Management Plan to provide guidance for the management of the Raymond Island foreshore environment stretching south from the ferry terminal to Point Montague.

Objective and scope

Council's goal is to offer clear guidance and an evidence-based strategy for managing and utilising this area, considering its recognised environmental sensitivity and the community's feedback that it is a valued public open space.

The Management Plan will define specific areas and boundaries of the sensitive foreshore to be preserved and protected, whilst allowing for activities and enhancing the liveability of the area in a sensitive manner.

It also seeks to establish strategies that will enhance the visitor experience and increase community awareness of the high environmental value of the area.

The development of the Plan will be informed by a recently conducted environmental study, relevant legislation, past studies, and community views about the value and use as public open space.

Consultation and community engagement

The development of this Plan commenced in December 2023, with an opportunity to comment provided to stakeholders. Their feedback is available in the stakeholder feedback document.

Broader community engagement is now underway to gain further input and a deeper understanding of what residents and visitors would like to see in this space, and how the area is used.

The key stakeholders involved will continue to be contacted directly throughout the development of the Plan.

We welcome your participation in the engagement process and encourage you to view the associated documents before completing the short survey -

To reflect the interests of the community, it is important to understand what the community likes and where there might be concerns or challenges. Whether you’re a resident, visitor, or work in the area, we want to know what you think.

The survey is scheduled to close at midnight on Friday 7 June 2024

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

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Council has embarked on the development of a Management Plan to provide guidance for the management of the Raymond Island foreshore environment stretching south from the ferry terminal to Point Montague.

Objective and scope

Council's goal is to offer clear guidance and an evidence-based strategy for managing and utilising this area, considering its recognised environmental sensitivity and the community's feedback that it is a valued public open space.

The Management Plan will define specific areas and boundaries of the sensitive foreshore to be preserved and protected, whilst allowing for activities and enhancing the liveability of the area in a sensitive manner.

It also seeks to establish strategies that will enhance the visitor experience and increase community awareness of the high environmental value of the area.

The development of the Plan will be informed by a recently conducted environmental study, relevant legislation, past studies, and community views about the value and use as public open space.

Consultation and community engagement

The development of this Plan commenced in December 2023, with an opportunity to comment provided to stakeholders. Their feedback is available in the stakeholder feedback document.

Broader community engagement is now underway to gain further input and a deeper understanding of what residents and visitors would like to see in this space, and how the area is used.

The key stakeholders involved will continue to be contacted directly throughout the development of the Plan.

We welcome your participation in the engagement process and encourage you to view the associated documents before completing the short survey -

To reflect the interests of the community, it is important to understand what the community likes and where there might be concerns or challenges. Whether you’re a resident, visitor, or work in the area, we want to know what you think.

The survey is scheduled to close at midnight on Friday 7 June 2024

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

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  • 17 December 2024

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    The final Raymond Island Foreshore Management Plan has been completed.

    The development of this Plan commenced in December 2023 with community consultation throughout May - June 2024. The Plan considers community and resident needs primarily from recreational and conservation perspectives, and presents a united approach that aligns with community goals, and provides balanced solutions to guide the future management of the southwestern area of the Raymond Island Foreshore.

    Thank you to those who participated in the community consultation. All feedback was instrumental in creating a Management Plan that thoughtfully considers and reflects the interests of our community.


    The Plan is now available in the document section.



    What we heard has been summarised into key themes below:

    What we heard

    How have we addressed?

    Concern about degradation of native and protected vegetation.

    We have undertaken an environmental assessment/mapping to identify areas of protected vegetation, and area where public use can take place.

    Concern that access to areas historically used by the community for access paths, use of watercraft and community gathering with little to no environmental value would be prevented.

    The foreshore boardwalk is visited by many residents and tourists, and is a major attraction for those visiting East Gippsland.

    Strong focus on upgrades to existing and additional supporting amenity to improve the resident and visitor experience and accessibility, including increased seating areas and viewing platforms for users to stop and enjoy the view, rationalisation and inclusion of interpretive signage along the boardwalk.

    Concern that revegetation of particular areas with shrubs/trees may impact on property views that have been in place for decades.

    Revegetation conducted as a result of this plan to consist of low growing vegetation, no higher than 30cm.

    Unauthorised mowing of foreshore areas is impacting on native and protected vegetation.

    Mapping has identified areas of protected vegetation. These areas will be delineated from public use areas.

    The commitment to maximum heights of revegetation will provide assurance that view lines will be maintained removing the incentive to mow.

    Consequences of unauthorised actions will be promoted and acted upon, as per Council’s General Local Laws.

    The existing vegetation poses a bushfire risk.

    Risk-focused bushfire management assessments are updated and reviewed annually in partnership with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) CFA, and Traditional Owners. These assessments are conducted to provide evidence based advice to public and private landowners.

    Fencing should not present a visual barrier.

    Fencing will be avoided where possible, installed where necessary and if required be temporary and minimal, and not present a visual barrier.
























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