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Peninsula landscapes to be ‘linked’ THE Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network has been given $300,000 to be spent over four years linking native habitat and controlling weeds and pest animals. The Linking the Mornington Peninsula Landscape – From Planning to Action project will involve several biolink plans which include improving waterways and wetlands.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network to begin the implementation of local biolinks plans and provide a practical demonstration of community-based catchment management,” PPWCMA CEO David Buntine said on Saturday 5 November when announcing the funding at an event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of
Caring for land: Attendees at the 30th anniversary of Landcare celebration. Pictures: Alison Hoelzer
Landcare at Boneo Park Equestrian Centre. “It is a great boost toward the long-term vision for a major biolink spanning the length of the peninsula, enhancing biodiversity, protecting wa-
ter quality and building the resilience of this area’s plants and animals to our changing climate.” The money comes from the state government’s Our Catchments, Our Communities program.
Linking habitats: Celebrating 30 years of Landcare are, from left, David Buntine, Ben Cullen, Bernie Schedvin, David Maddocks, James Fitzsimons and Doug Evans with an Australasian bittern palm frond creation.
Speed feedback MORNINGTON Peninsula residents are being asked to give feedback on the shire’s plan to lower the speed limit along Melbourne Road in Blairgowrie. There is an 80kph speed limit on a section of Melbourne Rd between Iolanda St, Rye and Waverly St, Sorrento, but the council is proposing a 70kph limit along the entire length of Melbourne Rd. Feedback will be submitted to VicRoads. To have a say, complete the survey by midnight Sunday 27 November at mornpen.vic.gov.au/ haveyoursay
Ideas invited MORNINGTON Peninsula residents are being invited to have their say on programs and projects for council’s 2017/18 budget. CEO Carl Cowie said the shire wanted to engage with the community in a “accountable” manner. “This is particularly important for the 2017/18 annual budget following on from council elections and in the context of the rate capping constraints,” said Mr Cowie. Ideas, including name and contact details, can be submitted at: mornpen.vic.gov.au/budget2018 before 5pm on Thursday 8 December. Verbal presentations can be made in December. The 2013-2017 council plan can be downloaded from the shire’s website or obtained from shire offices. The 2017-2021 council plan is under development and will be adopted by 30 June 2017.
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