Council invites Golden Plains Shire community members to provide feedback on the Bannockburn Integrated Water Management (IWM) Plan.
The Bannockburn IWM Plan seeks to improve water cycle management in Bannockburn, delivering a greener and more liveable township. In doing so, the plan also seeks to reduce potable water consumption, utilise alternative water resources, enhance landscapes and improve waterway health.
IWM is a framework for water management authorities and stakeholders to understand the importance of water systems and water cycle processes, and collaboratively develop ways to manage the water cycle to deliver enhanced outcomes that align with community values. The Bannockburn IWM Plan outlines a series of opportunities to improve management practices across Bannockburn, setting out the direction for water management over the next 10 years.
Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham invited the community to read the Bannockburn IWM plan and understand its importance to responsible water management in Bannockburn.
“While a growing population offers numerous benefits, it also presents challenges that could impact the quality of life we cherish in Bannockburn. One of the key challenges is water management, which requires innovative solutions in response to our changing climate,” Cr Cunningham said.
“To ensure Bannockburn becomes a water sensitive community, we must utilise a diverse array of water resources, manage stormwater flows to protect sensitive downstream environments and educate our staff and the community about the crucial role our water systems play in livability and resilience,” he said.
A copy of the Bannockburn IWM Plan is available at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations and residents are invited to have their say by completing the online survey. The survey is open from Wednesday 28 August until 5pm, Monday 16 September 2024.
For further information including access to a hard copy version of the Bannockburn IWM Plan, contact Council’s Coordinator Environment and Sustainability via email at [email protected] or call 5220 7111.