Eildon electorate
Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (14:36): (84) My question is to the Minister for Water. Will the minister convene a meeting to be led by Goulburn–Murray Water and to include the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, Parks Victoria, representatives from the Murrindindi shire along with representatives from the community? The issue of concern is the lack of action regarding access to the Lake Eildon pondage and the subsequent lost business and tourism opportunities in the town and shire. Access to the pondage is a key component of the Lake Eildon strategic plan. There is an opportunity for people to safely enjoy non-motorised water activity. There is an opportunity for the development of the Lake Eildon waterfrontage. There is the opportunity now to improve available safety and rescue equipment, such as lifebuoys, around the pondage for unexpected accidents or situations. The community has been asking for this access for over 15 years, and I implore the minister to kick it off and support the community by convening this meeting.