1. Anglesea Futures Community Conversations

2. Anglesea Futures Community Conversations
Welcome
Todays engagement is part of an ongoing conversation called Anglesea Futures Community Conversation as a result of the closure of the coal mine and power station in 2015.
We are seeking your ideas for the future land uses in the study area to the north of Anglesea, including the former Coal Mine and Power Station. This is part of the preparation of a Land Use Plan for the area.
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Walk through ‘open house’ displays about the project and how you can have your say
Listen to and ask questions of presenters

3. Study Area Map

4. Community Engagement Anglesea Futures Community Conversation Series
Planning the future land use is just one element in managing and planning the future of the study area.
The main forums for community engagement are:
Anglesea Futures Community Conversation Series
Coordinated by: DELWP, Surf Coast Shire, Parks Victoria
Commenced in August 2015.
A community conversation forum for community discussion on a range of issues:
Heath
Land Use Plan
River
Alcoa Community Consultation Network
Coordinated by Alcoa
A community engagement forum to discuss environment, health & safety, operations, rehabilitation and closure of the mine site and power station

5. Community Conversations Timeline for 2017
The Government is engaging with the community to inform its final decision on the future land uses.
Meanwhile, Alcoa are also engaging with the community, which will inform its preference to be submitted to Government.
Anglesea Futures Community Conversations

6. What Has Happened So Far
Anglesea Futures Community Conversations (AFCC)
Alcoa ceased operations
1st AFCC meeting
3rd AFCC meeting -Anglesea River
Anglesea River water flow
6th AFCC meeting –management options
7th AFCC meeting –River management options for 2016/17
Information stalls about AFCC
August 2015
September 2015
November
2015
January 2016
March
2016
April
2016
July
2016
August
2016
September
2016
November
2016
January
2017
March/Apr
2017
2nd AFCC meeting -community expectations
4th AFCC meeting -Anglesea River Flow Impact Assessment
5th AFCC meeting -Anglesea River management options
Anglesea River Management Options Study and Acid Sulfate Soil Study finalised
8th AFCC meeting –Process for 2017
Vision and Principles Discussion

7. Roles and Responsibilities
The main organisations and government bodies leading the key issues are:
Crown Land Administration DELWP
Fire
DELWP
Parks Victoria
CFA
Anglesea Heath
DELWP
Parks Victoria
Alcoa
Municipal Planning
Surf Coast Shire Council
Water and River Management
DELWP
Southern Rural Water
Barwon Water
Corangamite CMA
Former operator of the Power Station and Coal Mine
Licence holder
Land owner
Lease holder
Alcoa
Land Use Planning
DELWP
Surf Coast Shire Council
Parks Victoria
Earth Resources Regulation Branch
DEDJTR
Responsible for the regulation of mines in Victoria which includes mine closure and rehabilitation.
Environmental Regulation
EPA
Sets regulatory standards to manage environmental contamination at the power station and the licensed asbestos landfill

8. What else is happening
During the preparation of a land use plan for the study area, other activities are also occurring. These may provide you with further opportunities for you to share your views. These include:
Vicroads are engaging on Country Roads – Barwon
You can share your priorities for freight, tourism, road maintenance and road safety through the engagement website:
Alcoa who are engaging on their Mine Closure Concept Plan

9. Anglesea River Management
Short-term Anglesea River Management
Barwon Water pumped water from an existing Alcoa water storage pond between early December and late March.
The trial was successful with water levels maintained at 1.3m AHD over summer and water quality within agreed parameters.
The water storage pond is now being emptied for cleaning and will be refilled for next summer with 106ML of water from the Anglesea River under a Take & Use licence.
The short-term option will continue to operate until a long-term management solution is developed.
The release of Alcoa’s mine closure plan later in 2017 will inform an appropriate long-term option for the management of the Anglesea River.
Latest CCMA water quality data for
the Anglesea River
(taken from Great Ocean Road Bridge, 9 June 2017)
Top
Bottom
SEPP Objectives
Water level
(m AHD)
1.39 -
n/a pH
4.5
6.8
6.4 – 7.7
Temp (°C)
17.9
12.8
Dissolved Oxygen (%) 86 70
Salinity (ppt)
29.4
35.5
The Anglesea River EstuaryWatch group meet once a month. They conduct water quality monitoring at five locations along the length of the estuary and record a series of observations at the mouth of the Anglesea River.

10. Transfer of the Anglesea Heath to the National Park
The Victorian Government has committed to incorporating the Anglesea Heath into the adjacent Great Otway National Park.
More than 6,510 hectares of Anglesea Heath will be added to the national park later this year thanks to the early surrender of land by Alcoa.
It is proposed that the legislation to incorporate the Heath into the National Park was introduced into Parliament on the 6 June 2017.

11. What is a Land Use Plan
A Land Use Plan is a high level strategic document that sets land uses for different areas.
It can consider whether different types of broad land uses are appropriate for an area, i.e. recreation, community, residential, retail, industrial, public reserves etc.
A Land Use Plan informs future decisions on activities, management, protection and any development on the land. Its implementation can include detail design and approvals to realise the preferred land use.
Example of a Land Use Plan (not current study area)
A Land Use Plan can include:
Vision and principles
Description of land uses
A map of future land uses
Implementation actions
Example CURRENT LAND USE
Example PROPOSED LAND USE

12. Preparation and Implementation of the Land Use Plan
Inputs
Informs
Anglesea Futures (community feedback & submissions)
Existing data
Masterplan for Crown Land
Vision and Guiding Principles
Technical information
and constraints
Anglesea Futures Land Use Plan
Alcoa’s Masterplan for freehold / private land
Federal, State and Local Planning Policies and Legislation, including:
Victorian and Commonwealth Legislation (National Parks Act 1975, Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978, Coastal Management Act 1995, Heritage Act 1995, Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, Planning and Environment Act 1987) Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth)
Victorian Coastal Strategy 2014
Victorian Environmental Assessment Council Recommendations
Victorian Renewable Energy Roadmap
Victorian Visitor Economy Strategy 2016
Victoria's Nature Based Tourism Strategy
Victorian Waterway Management Strategy
Policy and Planning Guidelines for Development of Wind Energy Facilities in Victoria 2016
G21 Regional Growth Plan
G21 Region Road Transport Plan
Western Regional Coastal Plan 2015
Corangamite Regional Catchment Strategy
Corangamite Regional Waterway Strategy.
Strategic fire management plan – Otway District
Strategic Master Plan For The Great Ocean Road Region Visitor Economy
Anglesea Structure Plan 2012
Cooperative Agreement between ALCOA & Secretary of DSE
Planning Scheme amendment, including policy and controls
Update to Anglesea Structure Plan
Land Management
Mine Closure Concept Plan

13. Vision and Guiding Principles
A vision has been prepared for your feedback. It seeks to provide overall guidance to the preparation of a land use plan. The vision is:
A healthy and sustainable environment that promotes the future of the Anglesea region and its community, whilst acknowledging its Aboriginal cultural values and industrial past.
Guiding Principles
The State Government, Surf Coast Shire and Alcoa have developed a set of principles below, informed by what has been heard from the community. The guiding principles will be used to inform the future of the Anglesea mine and power station and provide a framework for decision making.
Support a diverse range of future uses and outcomes
Complement the future of the Anglesea region
Value and compliment the natural environment
Provide a safe and stable landform for future use
Honour the various cultural and heritage values of the area

14. Technical Constraints
There are a number of technical constraints that may inform or limit potential land uses, these include:
The water body in the former coal mine pit will connect with Salt Creek and the Anglesea River, to manage future water flows and water quality of Anglesea River.
The future slope and gradient around the mine has been informed by technical studies to ensure they are safe and stable.
A section of Coal Mine Road will be removed along the southern section of the mine to reduce the gradient of the new slope ensuring this slope is safe and stable for the future.
The type of vegetation to be used in the erosion zone around the water body has been informed by technical studies and will ensure the slope is safe and stable.
The ability to utilise the water body for recreational uses such as swimming and non- motorised boating will be revisited in approximately 10 years once we have sufficient data to know how the water body reacts to different seasonal events.

15. Study Area Tenure

16. Potential Land Uses
All ideas for the future land use/s will be considered.
Based on the sites context and characteristics, the future land use may include a number of the following land uses:
Commercial activities
Licenced tour operators
Tourist attraction/facilities
Tourist accommodation
Areas protected for their environmental values
Areas protected for their heritage values
Parks and public open areas
Sporting/active recreation areas
Mountain bike trails
Residential
Industrial
Community facilities
Renewable energy generation
Other

17. Previous Ideas provided by the community
While this is the stage to share your ideas about future land uses, throughout the Anglesea Futures Community Conversation series, people have asked that there ideas be recorded from previous engagement activities, these include:
PARK/CONSERVATION
National Park / Park
Natural bird sanctuary area with wildlife corridors and bird hides
Natural environment/ bushland
RECREATION
General recreation walking bike riding mountain bike tracks Skate Park
Recreational bike tracks & good bike tracks suitable for kids
4WD and motor bike use
WATERBODY
Boating, sailing, water sports, water based recreation or canoeing
Wave park / Water ski park / Underwater theme park
Fishing / Algae farm
COMMUNITY USE
A library
Community arts centre
TOURISM
Outdoor adventure site, tourism activities and outdoor education facility
A museum, big theme park, chairlift
Turn the chimney into an abseiling and rock climbing tower
Hot Springs, Accommodation and conference centre
DEVELOPMENT
Our own MONA
Renewable energy station
New (sustainable) industry
Manufacturing facility
Music festival
Move golf course into mine site
University campus for environmental & outdoor activities
Residential development
NO DEVELOPMENT
No housing /residential / subdivision / no high rise development
No commercial development industrial use or business park

18. How to have your say To have your say you can be either:
Complete a survey at:
Make a submission:
Post: Anglesea Futures Land Use Plan, PO BOX 103, Geelong VIC 3220
Engagement on land use ideas started on the 11 June and ends on 30 June 2017.
Further information is available at: