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Agency Working Group Meeting Minutes

21 February 2025

Painkalac Creek Agency Working Group Meeting February 2025

Items discussed by the Working Group included:


  • Community Hub. The group discussed feedback on the Community Hub since its launch in Nov 2024. There have been 300 visits to the website and nine community submissions. Some direct community feedback has indicated that the Hub is welcome and easy to use. The Working Group is satisfied with the Hub's performance to date and that it is meeting the objective of improving connections with the community and allowing for centralised correspondence.

  • Operational Updates.
    • GORCAP are conducting weed control in the Painkalac Estuary area and Hooded Plover conservation works.
    • GORCAP are now responsible for conducting the physical artificial estuary openings at Painkalac Creek.
    • Surf Coast Shire will soon commence a flood study for the Painkalac Estuary area.
    • The Group noted the ongoing water quality testing undertaken by Swimmable Painkalac volunteers.
Drone image of the Painkalac Estuary and the Great Ocean Road