Surf Coast Shire Council is well progressed in the development of a new structure plan for Moriac.
The new Moriac Structure Plan will provide a strategic framework to guide land use and development decisions for the next 10 years. The Plan will ensure that future incremental growth is responsive to the constraints of the landscape and respectful of the rural character of the town.
In 2022, Council developed a Background Report(PDF, 40MB) - along with a shorter summary version(PDF, 5MB) - both versions provide important context to guide conversations with the Moriac community.
In 2023, following extensive engagement, Council prepared and endorsed the Draft Moriac Structure Plan(PDF, 26MB) - along with a shorter summary version(PDF, 4MB). Feedback and submissions were received from the Moriac community and were presented to Council at a Hearing of Submissions meeting on the 1 August 2023. The meeting agenda, minutes taken and Zoom recording are available here.
Next Steps
At the Ordinary Council meeting on Tuesday 12 December 2023, the final Moriac Structure Plan report(PDF, 17MB) was adopted by Council. The December 2023 meeting agenda, minutes taken and Zoom recording are available here.
Council will commence preparation of an amendment to the Surf Coast Planning Scheme in 2024. The planning scheme amendment process (once exhibited) will provide a further opportunity for submissions to key policy elements contained within the plan.
For more information, please contact us at info@surfcoast.vic.gov.au or 5261 0600.
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Phase 1 engagement: April 2022
The first phase of community engagement was completed in May 2022 and included two 'drop-in' style workshops and an on-line survey. The Community Engagement Summary Report(PDF, 5MB) was noted at the Council meeting on 28 June 2022 and provides a summary of key engagement activities undertaken and a detailed summary of engagement findings.
Phase 2 engagement: June/July 2023
The second phase of community engagement was completed in June and July 2023.
Two community workshops were held in Moriac on the 28th of June and an online submission portal captured submissions over a six (6) week period.
Submissions will inform the development of the final draft Moriac Structure Plan 2023. A Hearing of Submissions meeting was held on 1 August 2023 via Zoom.