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!