Our Coast Our Future
Consultation has concluded
Stage 2 Values Consultation has concluded. See what we heard in the Engagement Summary.
Through the Shire’s Our Coast Our Future, we’re developing a long-term plan to manage coastal hazard impacts across our region.
Mornington Peninsula’s identity is strongly linked to the natural environment, especially its coastal and marine areas. Stretching almost 200 km, the diverse and unique coastlines of the Mornington Peninsula are dynamic and always changing. Distinct landforms and ecosystems define the different coastal regions of the Peninsula. From sandy beaches and dune systems, rocky shores and cliffs, wetlands and waterways through to mangroves, saltmarshes and mudflats.
Coastal erosion and storm tide inundation (flooding) are natural processes that shape the coast over time. We refer to these processes as coastal hazards when they impact places we value, and the ways we use and enjoy the coast. With a changing climate and rising sea levels, we’re expecting more impacts from coastal hazards along our coasts. We need to plan for the impacts they will have on what we value.
The Shire’s Our Coast Our Future will develop important long-term planning to manage the coastal areas of the Shire and drive efficient and sustainable outcomes in the face of climate change. This project will combine latest science, technical assessments and community aspirations to shape a strategic approach.
The Shire was awarded funding through the state government’s Victoria’s Resilient Coast grants program. This initiative aims to assist coastal land managers to deliver strategic coastal hazard risk management and adaptation.
The study area
Our Coast Our Future will include all our coastal communities along the Peninsula. We have grouped these communities into five areas. This allows us to explore community values, coastal processes and coastal hazards at a more localised scale.
Click on a region below to look a further detail related to your local area or favourite beach.
- Northern Port Phillip
- Central Port Phillip
- Southern Peninsula
- Southern Western Port
- Northern Western Port