Thursday, 20 February 2020

Gellibrand River proposed resort

To the Legislative Assembly of Victoria. This petition draws the attention of the House to the proposed resort on the nationally significant flood plain of the Gellibrand River at Princetown in the Polwarth Electorate. This permitted development will cause unacceptable risk to life and property and the fragile environment as the location is prone to regular flooding and is home to threatened and endangered species. The required infrastructure including new roads and dual lane bridge and the need to truck sewage out will cause further impacts and risk to this wetland of national significance. The petitioners therefore demand the Andrews Labor Government fully enforce Victoria’s environmental and planning laws and implement an immediate Coastal Risk Hazard Assessment for the flood plain, also consider a new and suitable location for this resort.

By Mr RIORDAN (Polwarth) (1527 signatures).