Welcome to the Central Coastal Board Website

The central region of the Victorian coast spans 500 kilometres, from Breamlea to Inverloch. It is backed by hinterland catchments of 1.6 million hectares. The region is highly urbanised with Melbourne and Geelong, at the heart of the region, having a combined population of approximately 4 million. Some of the valued uses of the coast include residential areas, coastal and water-based recreation, tourism, major and local ports, fishing and industry.

Click here to see a map of the CCB region.

Balancing planning for and management of coastal use and development is increasingly challenging particularly given the need for community adaptation to climate change.

The region also contains many significant natural values including landscapes, terrestrial and marine ecosystems and species of flora and fauna. The Central Coastal Board works with stakeholders and communities to protect and inform about significant coastal and marine values.

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WHAT'S NEW

1. VICTORIAN COASTAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2010

Nominations for the Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence 2010 are now open. Award Fields, Nomination Forms and Guidelines, as well as Terms and Conditions and further information, are accessable on the Victorian Coastal Council's (VCC) website on the Coastal Awards page.

Nominations close Friday 19 February 2010.

2. OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS

A Community Capacity Building Forum was facilitated in June 2009 by the CCB for Western Port, the aims of which were to:

• highlight Western Port’s key biodiversity assets, the current state of knowledge and the work being undertaken to date
• assist information sharing and collaboration and strengthen partnerships between research institutions, key agencies and the community
• strengthen community group’s ability to develop well-targeted management projects and apply for external funding e.g. Caring for our Country grants

The products of a follow-up meeting held in Hastings in August 2009 include a map and a table providing information on natural assets for 21 identified key sites around the bay. Also captured are the threats for each site, details of the land managers, the community groups operating in the area and the existing projects.

• Map of Western Port Natural Assets (PDF 119 kb)
• Table with information on Western Port Natural Assets (PDF 45 kb)

The map and table information may assist community groups align proposed projects with biodiversity assets when applying for funding such as:

1. Coastcare Victoria Community Grants (Caring for our Country)
2. Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority: Community Grants
3. Corangamite Catchment Management Authority: Coastal Small Grants

 

Information sessions regarding the new Coastcare Victoria Community Grants as a potential source of funds for coastal protection are being run on 4th November 2009, 12-1pm at Altona, and 9th November 2009, 11-12 pm at Coolart and 2-4 pm Rosebud. Please contact: Phillip.Wierzbowski@dse.vic.gov.au or Denis.Cox@dse.vic.gov.au for further information.

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Acknowledgement of Country and Indigenous Australians
The Central Coastal Board respectfully acknowledges the original custodians of what is now known as Victoria; their rich culture, deep affinity with the land and spiritual connection to it.