Yarra Ranges Council calls for local representation in Haining Farm redevelopment.

At last Tuesday's Yarra Ranges Council meeting I could not possibly support an amendment motion to include a member of the Yarra Ranges Conservation Alliance to the Parks Victoria DELWP PortPhillip Haining Farm design/implementation working group. The amendment motion was lost by a majority 6-2 vote. Council will write to the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, requesting to have a local Don Valley representative on the design/implementation committee for the Haining Farm redevelopment.
Furthermore Council insists that the design/implementation must:
1. Not increase the bushfire risk to communities.
2. Be adequately funded for implementation and ongoing maintenance.
3. Control pest plants and animals.
4. Not have an adverse impact on rural industries, i.e. tourism, agriculture and recreation.
For more information about the redevelopment and consultation, visit engage.vic.gov.au/yellingboconservationarea and click on the Haining Farm tab, email hainingplan@parks.vic.gov.au or call 13 19 63.

YRCA Press Release - Little respect shown to the Don Valley residents! 

Warburton Community Hydro - Tales from construction - Jan-Feb 2018

It's been eight years in the dreaming and making, but the Warburton Community Hydro project broke ground on January 8th, 2018. The team are delighted to share this update of the footage of their progress over the last weeks.. Yarra Ranges Council Yarra Ranges Business Lily D'Ambrosio Lily D'Ambrosio MP Jaclyn Symes CEDA - Warburton ValleyMelbourne Water Powershop Australia Warburton Golf Club DELWP PortPhillip River Power Tasmania Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank Branches

Summer fresh release for the Yarra River

Melbourne Water advise they are planning a Summer fresh release for the Yarra River commencing on Thursday 14th March and finishing on Saturday 31st March.
Please be aware of the water rising within the waterway during these dates. 
The release will occur from the Upper Yarra Reservoir and Maroondah Reservoir and will impact water levels along the whole main stem of the Yarra River. River levels can be expected to rise between less than 40 cm on the main stem and up to 60cm on Watts River during the release and are within the normal natural variation of the river. Yarra Ranges Council Yarra Ranges Business Warburton Visit Warburton - The Waterwheel Eyewatch - Yarra Ranges Police Service Area Reefton/McMahons Creek CommunityMillgrove Residents Action Group Woori Yallock, Victoria WYTAG Woori Yallock Township Action Group
For more information contact Melbourne Water: https://www.melbournewater.com.au/about-us/contact-us

Yarra Ranges Council ePlanning – Planning Permit Track, Enquire and Lodge at your fingertips.

Yarra Ranges Council is the first Victorian Council to offer a fully digital planning application experience with all three ePlanning modules  – Planning Permit Track, Enquire and Lodge at your fingertips.......... ePlanning Lodge will enable the community to electronically lodge new applications, make changes to an active application, and amend a planning permit. We will be looking to add VICSmart applications to ePlanning Lodge soon. 

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Yarra Ranges Business Municipal Association of Victoria VLGA - Victorian Local Governance Association Inc Mail News Group Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/…/Planning-permits-devel… …

Yarra Ranges Localised Planning Statement (LPS)

The Minister for Planning has approved the Yarra Ranges’ Localised Planning Statement (LPS) which was adopted by Council on 27 June 2017.

“The Victorian Government is committed to protecting the unique valued features and attributes of Melbourne’s green wedges. As outlined in government’s metropolitan strategy, Plan Melbourne 2017-2050, Melbourne’s green wedges support a wide range of non-urban land uses and activities including biodiversity assets, such as national and state parks, as well as agribusiness activities, forestry, food production and tourism assets. I am pleased that your LPS will enable a good balance to be achieved between the needs of your community, the economy and the environment.
I note that your LPS makes reference to the Upper Yarra and Dandenong Ranges Regional Strategy Plan and it is intended that both of these documents will be used to guide decision-making.”
- HON RICHARD WYNNE MP Minister for Planning.

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Learn about localised planning statements which are being prepared for state significant distinctive areas within Melbourne's green wedge and peri-urban areas.