Project Update – Spring 2024
The project’s efforts to restore and protect key Northern Victorian floodplains have been boosted with the recently renewed funding agreement between the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.
Project update – March 2024
Work is progressing on the Victorian Murray Floodplain Project (VMFRP) as Victoria and the Australian Government continue talks on future funding for the project.
Minister’s Assessment delivered – Burra Creek ER
The Minister for Planning issued her assessment of the environmental effects of the Burra Creek Floodplain Restoration Project under the Environment Effects Act 1978.
Minister’s Assessment delivered – Nyah-Vinifera ER
The release of the Minister for Planning’s assessment concludes the Environment Report (ER) process for the Nyah-Vinifera Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Projects.
Project update – September 2023
Work is progressing on the Victorian Murray Floodplain Project (VMFRP) as Victoria and the Australian Government continue talks on future funding for the project.
Minister’s Assessment delivered – Belsar-Yungera and Hattah Lakes North EES
The release of the Minister for Planning’s assessment concludes the Environment Effects Statement (EES) process for the Hattah Lakes North and Belsar-Yungera Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Projects.
Public Hearing into the EES Central package concluded on 8 February 2023
The VMFRP Standing Inquiry and Advisory Committee completed its Hearing on the EES Central assessment package on 8 February 2023.
Have your say on the Vinifera, Nyah and Burra Creek Environment Report
Public comment is now invited on the Environment Report for Vinifera, Nyah and Burra Creek Floodplain Restoration Projects
Vinifera, Nyah and Burra Creek Floodplain Restoration Projects Environment Report Update
The former Victorian Minister for Planning has determined that a single Environment Report is required for the Vinifera, Nyah and Burra Creek Floodplain Restoration Projects under the Environment Effects Act 1978 (Victoria). The Environment Report describes the potential effects of the projects on the environment and identifies how the projects would avoid, minimise and manage those potential impacts.
A detailed Environment Report has been prepared for the Vinifera, Nyah and Burra Creek projects (ER Central package).
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This Environment Report is expected to be placed on public display along with the proposed draft Planning Scheme Amendment (PSA) for 30 business days commencing in late January/early February 2023. During this time, members of the public will be able to read the Environment Report documents and draft PSA and make written submissions. More information on how to make a submission will be available once the exhibition period commences.
The submission process is independently managed by Planning Panels Victoria. Submissions must be made using the Engage Victoria submissions page that will be advertised when exhibition is open.
The Minister for Planning has appointed a Standing Inquiry and Advisory Committee (SIAC) to consider the Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Projects, including the Vinifera, Nyah and Burra Creek projects. The SIAC will have regard to the Environment Report, the draft PSA and public submissions and is expected to conduct a roundtable forum to enable the key issues to be discussed and explored. More information on the roundtable will be advertised when available.
The Environment Report and draft PSA documents will be available on the project website www.vmfrp.com.au and will also be available to review in hard copy at selected locations. Viewing locations will be advertised when exhibition is open.
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EES Information Pack
You can request a free Environment Report information pack which includes:
- USB loaded with the complete Environment Report and draft PSA
- Printed Summary Document
To request an information pack, email the Proponent on info@vmfrp.vic.gov.au or call 1800 808 830.
Chris Tzaros@Birds Bush and BeyondRead all about it in the December Floodplain Babbler!
The latest edition of the Floodplain Babbler is now online. Named after the noisy and gregarious Babbler bird, this quarterly newsletter will keep you updated on our planned work to restore nine much-loved Murray River floodplains.
