Meeting papers

•   Focus not only on the glory lily, but other pest species such as the Singapore daisy and
    asparagus fern
•   Collaborate with the residents on weed management and acknowledge local knowledge
    and efforts in this space
•   Ensure the removal of weeds is accompanied by an increase of native fauna and flora

Stormwater and creeks
69 of the 683 survey responses regarding the action areas mentioned stormwater or creek/s
(10.1%). This was also raised in 4 of the 13 community pop-ups. Major themes included:
•   Improve the channeling of stormwater runoff away from the foreshores, particularly
    following heavy rain events
•   Address water quality in Burgess Creek and work with Unity Water to upgrade filtration
    from their treatment plant
•   Place greater emphasis on the issue of erosion at the mouth of creek outlets to the beach

Funding
49 of the 683 survey responses regarding the action areas mentioned
fund/funds/funding/budget (5.7%). Major themes included:
•   Concern regarding the capacity to fund all action areas proposed.
•   Clarity on Council approach to ensure appropriate funds can be allocated from the
    existing budget.
•   Establishment of a funding model to resource long term management.

Community partnership
78 of the 683 survey responses regarding the action areas mentioned neighbour/s or
resident/s (11.4%). Major themes included:
•   Leverage community knowledge and interest in caring for and maintaining the reserves.
•   Increase engagement and partnership with neighbours.

Engagement process
Across the engagement activities there were concerns raised on the consultation process.
Overall, there was a desire for greater collaboration with community and stakeholders prior
to consultation beginning.
Concerns were raised on the length of the consultation period (February 20 – March 20,
2023):
•   In response to this, Council extended the consultation close date from March 20 to March
    31.
•   This was to provide more time for Council to promote the consultation process and for the
    community to response via the survey or written submissions.
•   The extension also allowed for an additional face to face roundtable session.
The scope of the consultation was also raised as a concern by key stakeholders, who wished to
discuss related plans and policies such as the Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan 2021.
Moving forward, community and stakeholders would like greater partnership and engagement
from Council on the refinement of the plan and how it is delivered.




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