A masterplan for the lower Moorabool and Barwon Rivers corridors is being researched by Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA).
Stretching from near Meredith in the north to the Barwon Heads Estuary in the south, the project is known as Kitjarra-dja-bul Bullarto langi-ut, which in Wadawurrung Traditional Owner language translates to “places of many stories”.
The masterplan will enhance the protection, use and enjoyment of the extensive corridor of yaluk/riverine tract on Wadawurrung Country, including the Moorabool River from near Meredith to Geelong, the well utilised Barwon River through Geelong, the internationally recognised Lake Connewarre (Kunuwarre) wetlands and the Barwon River estuary where the river meets the sea.
The project is an initiative to connect people to the lower Moorabool and Barwon River corridor by balancing public access, recreation, economy and education while enhancing the area’s unique cultural and environmental values.
A brief community survey is now live on Engage Victoria, seeking community views on the importance of the river corridor and ideas on how it could be improved.
The survey is (engage.vic.gov.au/kitjarra-dja-bul-bullarto-langi-ut-masterplan) closes on September 12.
“The community survey is an opportunity for the community to have their say on how they would like to see this important river corridor enhanced, used and protected,” Corangamite CMA CEO John Riddiford said.
“A strong response to the survey will ensure the masterplan reflects the views and wishes of the community to deliver a truly transformational plan.”
