Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Petitions

Beaconsfield Reservoir

Brad BATTIN (Berwick) presented a petition bearing 3706 signatures:

The Petition of

The Officer and District Community Association, and the Save the Beaconsfield Reservoir Action Group, residents of Cardinia Shire, City of Casey, and surrounding communities

Draws to the attention of the House

That the Victorian State Government and Melbourne Water have kept the Beaconsfield Reservoir locked away from public view for decades and they are now planning to drain most of the reservoir, demolish a substantial part of the dam wall, and continue keeping it locked up.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly ask the Victorian State Government, and Melbourne Water to undertake:

• The Beaconsfield Reservoir’s current water level of 8.85 metres is maintained,

• The historic dam wall at current height be retained,

• The surrounding parkland be opened to public access,

• The reserve be turned into a public park, with facilities provided to enhance the accessibility and useability.

Ordered that petition be considered tomorrow.