Anglesea Futures
Community Conversations
Anglesea Futures Community Conversations
Welcome
Todays engagement is part of an ongoing conversation called
Anglesea Futures Community Conversation as a result of
the closure of the coal mine and power station in 2015.
We are seeking your ideas for the future land uses in the study area
to the north of Anglesea, including the former Coal Mine and Power
Station. This is part of the preparation of a Land Use Plan for the area.
Please enter to:
 Walk through ‘open house’ displays about the project and how
you can have your say
 Listen to and ask questions of presenters
Study Area Map
Community Engagement
Planning the future land use is just one element in managing and planning the future of the study area.
The main forums for community engagement are:
Anglesea Futures Community Conversation Series
Coordinated by: DELWP, Surf Coast Shire, Parks Victoria
Commenced in August 2015.
A community conversation forum for community discussion on a range
of issues:
Heath
Land Use Plan
River
Alcoa Community Consultation Network
Coordinated by Alcoa
A community engagement forum to discuss environment, health & safety,
operations, rehabilitation and closure of the mine site and power station
Community Conversations Timeline for 2017
The Government is engaging with the community to inform its final decision on the future land uses.
Meanwhile, Alcoa are also engaging with the community, which will inform its preference to be submitted to Government.
Anglesea
Futures
Community
Conversations
What Has Happened So Far
Anglesea Futures Community Conversations (AFCC)
Alcoa ceased
operations
1st AFCC
meeting
3rd AFCC
meeting Anglesea
River
Anglesea
River water
flow
August September November January
2016
2015
2015
2015
2nd AFCC
meeting community
expectations
4th AFCC
meeting Anglesea
River Flow
Impact
Assessment
March
2016
7th AFCC
meeting –
River
management
options for
2016/17
6th AFCC
meeting –
management
options
April
2016
July
2016
5th AFCC
meeting Anglesea
River
management
options
August
2016
Information
stalls about
AFCC
September November
2016
2016
Anglesea River
Management
Options Study
and Acid Sulfate
Soil Study
finalised
8th AFCC
meeting –
Process for
2017
January
2017
March/Apr
2017
Vision and
Principles
Discussion
Roles and Responsibilities
The main organisations and government bodies leading the key issues are:
Crown Land
Administration
DELWP
Fire
DELWP
Parks Victoria
CFA
Former operator of the Power
Station and Coal Mine
Licence holder
Land owner
Lease holder
Alcoa
Earth Resources Regulation Branch
DEDJTR
Responsible for the regulation of mines in
Victoria which includes mine closure and
rehabilitation.
Anglesea Heath
DELWP
Parks Victoria
Alcoa
Land Use Planning
DELWP
Surf Coast Shire Council
Parks Victoria
Municipal
Planning
Surf Coast Shire
Council
Water and River
Management
DELWP
Southern Rural Water
Barwon Water
Corangamite CMA
Environmental Regulation
EPA
Sets regulatory standards to manage
environmental contamination at the power
station and the licensed asbestos landfill
What else is happening
During the preparation of a land use plan for the study area, other activities are also
occurring. These may provide you with further opportunities for you to share your
views. These include:
Vicroads are engaging on Country Roads – Barwon
You can share your priorities for freight, tourism, road maintenance and road safety through the
engagement website: https://engage.vicroads.vic.gov.au/countryroads-barwon
Alcoa who are engaging on their Mine Closure Concept Plan
https://engage-anglesea.alcoa.com.au/anglesea
Anglesea River Management
Short-term Anglesea River Management
 Barwon Water pumped water from an
existing Alcoa water storage pond
between early December and late March.
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Latest CCMA water quality data for
the Anglesea River
(taken from Great Ocean Road Bridge, 9 June 2017)
Top
Bottom
SEPP
Objectives
Water level
(m AHD)
1.39
-
n/a
The water storage pond is now being
emptied for cleaning and will be refilled
for next summer with 106ML of water from
the Anglesea River under a Take & Use
licence.
pH
4.5
6.8
6.4 – 7.7
Temp (°C)
17.9
12.8
n/a
Dissolved
Oxygen (%)
86
70
90 - 110
The short-term option will continue to
operate until a long-term management
solution is developed.
Salinity (ppt)
29.4
35.5
n/a
The trial was successful with water levels
maintained at 1.3m AHD over summer
and water quality within agreed
parameters.
The release of Alcoa’s mine closure plan
later in 2017 will inform an appropriate
long-term option for the management of
the Anglesea River.
The Anglesea River EstuaryWatch group meet
once a month. They conduct water quality
monitoring at five locations along the length of
the estuary and record a series of observations
at the mouth of the Anglesea River.
www.estuarywatch.org.au
Transfer of the Anglesea Heath to the National Park
 The Victorian Government has
committed to incorporating the
Anglesea Heath into the adjacent
Great Otway National Park.
 More than 6,510 hectares of
Anglesea Heath will be added to
the national park later this year
thanks to the early surrender of
land by Alcoa.
 It is proposed that the legislation
to incorporate the Heath into the
National Park was introduced into
Parliament on the 6 June 2017.
What is a Land Use Plan
A Land Use Plan is a high level strategic document that sets land uses for
different areas.
It can consider whether different types of broad land uses are appropriate for an
area, i.e. recreation, community, residential, retail, industrial, public reserves etc.
A Land Use Plan informs future decisions on activities, management, protection
and any development on the land. Its implementation can include detail design
and approvals to realise the preferred land use.
Example of a Land Use Plan (not current study area)
A Land Use Plan can include:
 Vision and principles
 Description of land uses
 A map of future land uses
 Implementation actions
Example CURRENT LAND USE
Example PROPOSED LAND USE
Preparation and Implementation of the Land Use Plan
Inputs
Anglesea
Futures
(community
feedback &
submissions)
Vision and
Guiding
Principles
Informs
Masterplan
for Crown
Land
Existing data
Technical information
and constraints
Alcoa’s
Masterplan
for freehold /
private land
Federal, State and Local Planning Policies and
Legislation, including:
• Victorian and Commonwealth Legislation (National Parks Act 1975,
Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978, Coastal Management Act 1995,
Heritage Act 1995, Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, Planning and
Environment Act 1987) Environment Protection Biodiversity
Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth)
• Victorian Coastal Strategy 2014
• Victorian Environmental Assessment Council Recommendations
• Victorian Renewable Energy Roadmap
• Victorian Visitor Economy Strategy 2016
• Victoria's Nature Based Tourism Strategy 2008-2012
• Victorian Waterway Management Strategy
• Policy and Planning Guidelines for Development of Wind Energy
Facilities in Victoria 2016
• G21 Regional Growth Plan
• G21 Region Road Transport Plan
• Western Regional Coastal Plan 2015
• Corangamite Regional Catchment Strategy
• Corangamite Regional Waterway Strategy.
• Strategic fire management plan – Otway District 2017-2020
• Strategic Master Plan For The Great Ocean Road Region Visitor
Economy 2015-2025
• Anglesea Structure Plan 2012
• Cooperative Agreement between ALCOA & Secretary of DSE
Planning
Scheme
amendment,
including
policy and
controls
Update to
Anglesea
Structure Plan
Mine Closure
Concept Plan
Land
Management
Vision and Guiding Principles
Vision
A vision has been prepared for your feedback. It seeks to provide overall guidance to the preparation of a
land use plan. The vision is:
A healthy and sustainable environment that promotes the future of the Anglesea
region and its community, whilst acknowledging its Aboriginal cultural values
and industrial past.
Guiding Principles
The State Government, Surf Coast Shire and Alcoa have developed a set of principles below, informed by
what has been heard from the community. The guiding principles will be used to inform the future of the
Anglesea mine and power station and provide a framework for decision making.
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Support a diverse range of future uses and outcomes
Complement the future of the Anglesea region
Value and compliment the natural environment
Provide a safe and stable landform for future use
Honour the various cultural and heritage values of the area
Technical Constraints
There are a number of technical constraints that may inform or limit potential land uses,
these include:
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The water body in the former coal mine pit will connect with Salt Creek and the
Anglesea River, to manage future water flows and water quality of Anglesea River.
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The future slope and gradient around the mine has been informed by technical
studies to ensure they are safe and stable.
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A section of Coal Mine Road will be removed along the southern section of the mine
to reduce the gradient of the new slope ensuring this slope is safe and stable for the
future.
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The type of vegetation to be used in the erosion zone around the water body has
been informed by technical studies and will ensure the slope is safe and stable.
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The ability to utilise the water body for recreational uses such as swimming and nonmotorised boating will be revisited in approximately 10 years once we have sufficient
data to know how the water body reacts to different seasonal events.
Study Area Tenure
Potential Land Uses
All ideas for the future land use/s will be considered.
Based on the sites context and characteristics, the future land use may include a
number of the following land uses:
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Commercial activities
Licenced tour operators
Tourist attraction/facilities
Tourist accommodation
Areas protected for their environmental values
Areas protected for their heritage values
Parks and public open areas
Sporting/active recreation areas
Mountain bike trails
Residential
Industrial
Community facilities
Renewable energy generation
Other
Previous Ideas provided by the community
While this is the stage to share your ideas about future land uses,
throughout the Anglesea Futures Community Conversation series, people
have asked that there ideas be recorded from previous engagement
activities, these include:
PARK/CONSERVATION
• National Park / Park
• Natural bird sanctuary area with wildlife corridors and
bird hides
• Natural environment/ bushland
RECREATION
• General recreation walking bike riding mountain bike
tracks Skate Park
• Recreational bike tracks & good bike tracks suitable
for kids
• 4WD and motor bike use
WATERBODY
• Boating, sailing, water sports, water based recreation
or canoeing
• Wave park / Water ski park / Underwater theme park
• Fishing / Algae farm
COMMUNITY USE
• A library
• Community arts centre
TOURISM
• Outdoor adventure site, tourism activities and outdoor
education facility
• A museum, big theme park, chairlift
• Turn the chimney into an abseiling and rock climbing
tower
• Hot Springs, Accommodation and conference centre
DEVELOPMENT
• Our own MONA
• Renewable energy station
• New (sustainable) industry
• Manufacturing facility
• Music festival
• Move golf course into mine site
• University campus for environmental & outdoor
activities
• Residential development
NO DEVELOPMENT
• No housing /residential / subdivision / no high rise
development
• No commercial development industrial use or
business park
How to have your say
To have your say you can be either:
Complete a survey at: www.delwp.vic.gov.au/anglesea-futures
Make a submission:
– Email: [email protected]
– Post: Anglesea Futures Land Use Plan, PO BOX 103, Geelong VIC 3220
Engagement on land use ideas started on the 11 June and ends on 30
June 2017.
Further information is available at:
www.delwp.vic.gov.au/anglesea-futures