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Major Projects - Wellington Coast Subdivision Strategy

CURRENT PROGRESS
As part of an ongoing communication initiative, landowners have been sent a newsletter outlining the latest developments with the Wellington Coast Subdivision Strategy. To download a copy of Coastal Matters, click on the links below.Landowners in the Wellington Coast area (between The Honeysuckles and Golden Beach) have also received a letter which explains what the Strategy means for their property, the next steps in the process and a map showing the different precincts.

Council has adopted a modified version of Option 4 that was contained in the draft Strategy. The modifications to Option 4 are to allow rural living development at Glomar Beach and to defer consideration of how Hollands Landing and Seacombe are to be managed until further information is obtained. Council also decided to increase its discussions with the State Government to seek commitment, involvement and funding assistance; review rating of properties in the area; and commence an implementation program.

These decisions are not yet effective under the Wellington Planning Scheme. The details of how development, restructure and land transfers will proceed have not been decided, nor have planning scheme amendments been prepared. Landowners will have the opportunity to comment on the amendments before they are adopted and come into effect. This process may take several years.

COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Wellington Shire Council considered proposals that respond to the settlement and environmental issues on the Wellington Coast (Golden Beach to The Honeysuckles) at its 20 September 2005 meeting.This follows preparation of the Wellington Coast Strategy by consultants GHD Pty Ltd and the community consultation process managed by GHD on behalf of Council.

AN OVERVIEW BY WELLINGTON MAYOR, CR MALCOLM HOLE
The beautiful Wellington Coast along the 90 Mile Beach is now facing the pressures of sea change and the increasing demand for coastal land. This land is right on the coast albeit inappropriately subdivided; it lacks the services that people expect. There’s also an expectation by property owners that they will be able to develop their land, so we are under huge pressure to find a solution.Inappropriate subdivision on the Wellington Coast is a problem that has been around for more than 40 years and it will take considerable time to work our way through it but we are committed to resolving it.Following Council’s decision last year, we have been working on what the Strategy means for the thousands of landowners involved. This is a continuing process and will take some time to complete. Council is proposing the establishment of a high level task force to include State Government representatives to address the various aspects of implementing the Strategy and work to achieve a long term whole-of-government solution. Cr Malcolm HoleMayorWellington Shire CouncilMonday, January 30, 2006

THE PREFERRED SETTLEMENT STRUCTURE
On 20 September, 2005, Wellington Shire Council adopted the Wellington Coast Strategy Option 4 – Urban Nodes as its preferred settlement structure for the coastal area (refer attached settlement map) with modifications to the Urban Nodes, Rural Conservation areas, Glomar Beach and Public Conservation areas as follows:a. Urban Nodes Council, in partnership with government and property owners, to pursue infrastructure provision (water, sewerage, electricity, roads, community) to allow for residential developmentb. Rural Conservation areasCouncil, with support from government and input from property owners, to:• decide land use and conservation outcomes• seek high level environmental outcomes • determine restructure lot boundaries • pursue private sector involvement c. Glomar Beach Council, with support from government and input from property owners, to allow for low density residential development:• decide land use and conservation outcomes • determine the boundaries of Glomar Beach• determine restructure lot boundaries and the land assembly process• ensure appropriate infrastructure provision (water, sewerage, electricity, roads, community)d. Public Conservation areasCouncil, in partnership with government and property owners, to pursue buy back of coastal dunes and Lake Reeve inundation areas.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? OR SHOULD READ (TELL SOMEONE WHO CARES)
For more information on the strategy and/or the specific precincts please click on the links below.All enquiries about Council’s preferred settlement strategy and/or about individual lots should be directed to Council’s Customer Service Business Unit on 1300 366 244.
Links
Download Files
Coastal Matters Newsletter (August 2006)
Precinct Fact Sheets (February 2006)
Council Media Release (February 2006)
Council Report with Recommendations (September 2005)
Map Showing the Preferred Settlement Structure (September 2005)
Consultation Report (June 2005)
Glomar Beach Focus Group Notes (March 2005)
Golden/Paradise/Delray Beaches Focus Group Notes (March 2005)
Non-Priority Restructure Areas Focus Group Notes (March 2005)
The Honeysuckles Focus Group Notes (March 2005)