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MORDIALLOC CREEK FINAL DRAFT MASTERPLAN BACKGROUND REPORT

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2 FINAL DRAFT MORDIALLOC CREEK BACKGROUND REPORT

3 Introduction

4 Site

5 Context

6 History

7 Land-use

8 Traf c concerns

9 Pedestrian concerns

10 Circulation

12 Environment

13 Vegetation analysis

14 Site analysis

18 Distinct qualities

24 Key issues

25 Preliminary stakeholder consultation

26 Vision

27 Approach

28 Key moves

35 Key ideas

42 Community Consultation

43 Masterplan

44 Implementation

45 Appendices

51 Acknowledgements

CONTENTS

FINAL DRAFT MORDIALLOC CREEK BACKGROUND REPORT 3

This report outlines the rst stage of the masterplanning for

Mordialloc Creek.

The report summarises a strategy that seeks to understand

the special qualities of the community and environmental

assets and provide a vision for its future. The analysis

phase has captured issues associated with environmental,

infrastructure, pedestrian, boating, traf c, land use and

visual impact issues.

The report then identi es key qualities that should inform

masterplanning ideas for comment and review.

In this way the strategy is a ‘vision’ not a xed blueprint and

therefore retains the necessary exibility to accommodate

future changes and circumstances whilst providing a clear

direction to Kingston City Council and State Government

Agencies.

The broad aims of the strategy include:

station and provide better pedestrian linkages and vehicle

access across the precinct.

area’s attraction and amenity

bene ts to the greater Kingston community.

it’s magni cent setting.

c and parking considerations including

the barrier created by foreshore and creekside carparks,

as well as improve cycling provisions and pedestrian and

vehicle access.

INTRODUCTION

The consultancy investigated existing conditions along the

creek, parks and foreshore and analysis of the broader

context of Mordialloc by undertaking:

of ndings;

documentation and reports;

visitor considerations and other long term opportunities.

The masterplan will provide focus for the capital investment the

City of Kingston is seeking to undertake for the development

of open space surrounding Mordialloc Creek. Seperately the

City of Kingston continues to work in partnership with the

State Government and it agencies to manage the health of

Mordialloc Creek.

The adoption of this initial phase of the masterplan strategy

and the ideas relating to path networks, vegetation, facilities

integrated masterplan outcome.

SITE


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The study site encompasses a diverse collection of creek,

park and beach side community assets.

In addition to the beach, Mordialloc Creek is a signi cant

feature of the suburb. Pompei’s boat works are an

important host for a multitude of small motor boats and

yachts. This existing function creates a rich history of

boating use in the creak with many classic boats lining the

edges of the creek which may still be admired today.

Sharing a Port Phillip Bay shoreline with the Nepean

Highway, the creek site is intersected by both rail and road.

Adjacent to the creek are important parks such as: George

and Peter Scullin Reserve.


CONTEXT

Located in the City of Kingston, Mordialloc is a bayside

suburb, located 24 km south-east from Melbourne’s central

business district.

Crossing Mordialloc Creek, visitors gain their rst glimpse

of Port Phillip Bay from the Nepean Highway travelling

south. The Mordialloc railway station, part of the Frankston

railway line, is adjacent to the principal shopping precinct

and within walking distance to the creek and the beach.

The Mordialloc Creek plays host to a unique small scale

boating and shing community. Unique to the bay, the

boats, people and informal activity generated by the creek

greatly contribute to Mordialloc’s village feel.

Mordialloc’s location exposes the foreshore to some

unfavourable climatic conditions including wave surge

across and up the mouth of the creek as well as stiff


HISTORY

Mordialloc Creek has a long and rich history. Prior to

European settlement the Bunurong people camped near

Mordialloc Creek which was a rich hunting ground with

plentiful food and fresh water.

The following outlines a brief summary of signi cant

milestones in the sites history.

shing village, became a well known

picnic destination and seaside resort.

good pier and excellent baths, 2 hotels, a state school,

3 stores, a Church of England, an esplanade, a park,

boat sheds and boat hire.

Lambert’s Island, rebuilt by members in 1956.


LAND-USE

Apart from the creek, which forms the centre of the study

area, the remainder of the site is predominantly composed

of open space reserves with a range of community facilities

including play spaces, gardens, pathways and car parking.

Built form on the site is used for boat hire, boating clubs,

scouts, surf clubs, public facilities and restaurants. Adjacent

to the study area, uses include residential, education and

retail.

Parking for cars exists along the foreshore and is in high

demand during summer periods. The availability of spaces

is compromised when events are staged, such as sporting

xtures and festivals, where this space is given over to host

these events on the waterfront.

The creek and pier provide excellent opportunities for

boating, shing and other aquatic recreation, and the

shallow water along the shoreline provides safe swimming

for all ages.

Along the creek, people’s enjoyment of the waterside

location and recreational opportunities that exist is limited

by poor connectivity and a lack of amenity, destination

and facilities such as toilets. Shade and shelter is de cient

in the parkland spaces other than the picnic areas in

Attenbrough Park.


TRAFFICCONCERNS

Transport engineers ARUP have been engaged for this

masterplanning process, closely studying black-spots,

intersections, parking and circulation.

ARUP and TCL have summarised the primary traf c issues

within and adjacent to the study area. These included;

icts along creek edge;

Highway and Beach Road roundabout.

ARUP transport engineers have undertaken a number

of assessments on the area and collated the following

outputs:


PEDESTRIANCONCERNS

ARUP and TCL have been able to review the primary

pedestrian issues within and adjacent to the study area.

Those were identi ed as:

ned and poor legibility of paths and connections;

nition of pedestrian, bike and shared pathways;


Vehicular & train movementThe ow of traf c and rail across the creek and throughout

the site is fundamental in understanding the site from the

perspective of cyclist, pedestrian and car user.

CIRCULATION

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Pedestrian owPedestrian and bicycle connections were analysed

and areas of disconnection or con ict were identi ed.

Additionally, carpark, rail and road crossings that were

seen as dangerous or disorientating were documented.

It was felt that the level of connectivity and pedestrian

permeability through the site was low and that signi cant

improvement would be required.


The Victorian Coastal Vulnerability Study (1992) highlights

the fact that the most vulnerable area due to storm surges

is the section of the bay from Mentone to Frankston.

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate

Change, sea levels are projected to rise by between 18-

79cm or more this century.

Changes include:

ed erosion, structural damage and marine

ooding in storm surges; and

Impervious surfaces particularly along foreshores and

creeks contribute greatly to ooding and water levels.

ENVIRONMENT

City of Kingston Coastal Management Plan 2009

development of a Coastal Management Plan by a

relevant Committee of Management.

plays an important role in informing the management

processes applicable to the foreshore as well as

providing direction in relation to future use and

development throughout its nominated precincts.

which are speci cally identi ed in the CMP as Foreshore

Activity Precincts. Some of the high priorities within these

precincts include:

recreational boating area; and

shing village character, ensuring

development and use or works does not detract from

the area.

Policy

The land covered by the Masterplan is principally owned

by the State Government or its appointees, including the

Department of Sustainability and Environment, VicRoads

and VicTrack. The land management responsibility for

much of the area the masterplan covers, rests with the City

of Kingston as covered under the Coastal Management

Act.

The masterplan will install and build con dence in the State

Government Departments and Agencies and will facilitate

an integrated authorities approach for continued planning

of the area in conjunction with the City of Kingston.

Of particular relevance to the ideas developed in the

Master Plan are the following documents:

Victorian Coastal Strategy 2008

actions to guide decision makers involved in dealing

with coastal and marine environments.

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Along the Mordialloc Creek Reserve, the main remnant

vegetation communities are:

(Melaleuca ericifolia).

The main vegetation communities in the Mentone to

Mordialloc Foreshore Reserve are:

from the beach;

VEGETATION ANALYSIS

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SITE ANALYSIS

Railway underpass acts as primary access from highly populated foreshore yet is unappealing and unsafe.

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Rail infrastructure fencing and general interface to path is in poor repair.

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Rear interface with Scout & preschool buildings is inactive and graf tied, lacks sense of stewardship.

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Bike path well used, lack of quality picnic and play amenities to encourage passive uses.

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Degraded creek condition including eroded banks, scenecent trees & weeds.

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Lack of access to creek.

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Existing established indigenous & exotic trees improve aesthetic and ecological value of park.

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Elements of rail infrastructure reveal site functionality.

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Pedestrian bridge and cypress trees are iconic elements forming and framing signi cant vistas.

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Railway line and highway bridges act as dividers within the site.

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Opportunity exists in strengthening sight lines and linkages to the creek corridor from the main street and train station.

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New planting and bike paths add value but a larger overall vision for the park and context is required.

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The rich, informal and interesting water edge experience is currently not taken full advantage of.

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The current water edge is dominated by a carpark and can be considered a lost opportunity. Bike paths are unclear and inconsistent

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Create shade, character and a sense of scale along the creek. Strong historical value.

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Quirky, informal place making devices needto be reconsidered. The potential of the park does not seem to be realised in it’s current state.

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Access to the water is cut-off and pedestrian movement is limited by the rail bridge.

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Low lying concrete rail bridges cross Mordialloc creek, to the North (image 1a) and South (image 1).

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Mixed use spaces. Public and private spaces can be ambiguous and poorly de ned. Minimal seating.

connections.

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Rail corridors and batters are in poor condition and un-maintained. Broken fences, rubbish, weeds and poor quality ground condition.

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experience. Separation from the water’s edge, disorganised parking, poor visibility through underpasses & around corners.

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Boatbuilding - a valuable interesting and site speci c activity that adds great value. Consideration needs to be given to its organisation and allocation.

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viewing place.

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Enclosed beach path, vegetated, dune experience.

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space. Lacks de nition. Exposed.

3

Main street to beach connection lined with car parking, Limited views to the beach.

4

Car parks are dominant and interrupt pedestrian ow.

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Coastal banksia picnic spaces.

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Busy cafe surrounded by car park. Bike path crossing car park at four points.

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Creek eco system meets coastal eco system.

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The pier accommodates a variety of activities for a variety of groups. It also has great views into the site and out around the bay.

9

Safety at creek entry could be improved.Lighting and access over creek need to be considered.

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Main path along the creek is lined with car parking. Detracts from pedestrian experience.

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Confusing beach access from south side of river to south side of beach.

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Needs consideration. Appears run-down. Hard to tell if it is public or private land.

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back-of-house fronting onto water edge and boardwalk.

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Hotel carpark, bridge and boardwalk interface needs addressing.

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Access is restricted to central island via a gated bridge.

3

The boardwalk is not continuous and is interrupted in several places.

4

Promenade is of a good scale and in good condition. Creates a strong link with the waters edge.

5

Genuine maritime elements add character to the promenade.

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The promenade park is sparsely planted and has limited seating. The road to the rear is a dominant feature.

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The promenade park contains several buildings, some of which appear unused .

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Strong concrete edge. Minimal pedestrian access.

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The sailing club lookout point provides some of the best views in the precinct.

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times throughout the day by different groups of users.

DISTINCT QUALITIES


Beach and park

relaxation.


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Recreation


Events


Key issues to be addressed through the masterplanning

process include:

Island and Pompei’s Landing;

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the Nepean Highway roundabout intersection;

theme;

uences and sea level rise

projections;

KEY ISSUES


high demand for parking and the retention of existing car

parking numbers.

important aspects in which to improve safety concerns,

particularly at night.

ora and

fauna of the area discussed by some groups and also

the potential risk of sea level rise posed by climate

change.

precinct should cater for and encourage family use and

enjoyment.

furniture as insuf cient to cater for the large volumes of

users on weekends.

appreciated by all stakeholders and that this should be

communicated to visitors in future designs.

the precinct enhances established values and local

character.

In conjunction with Council, the project team met with a

diverse number of community groups and individuals,

including traf c engineers, climate change specialists

and Council committees. Sessions were conducted over

a number of days in late March 2010, with groupings of

different stakeholders. Groups included:

Mordialloc Historical Society, Mordialloc Beaumaris

Conservation League, Mordialloc Motor Yacht Club,

Mordialloc Life Saving Club, Mordialloc Sea Scouts,

Mordialloc Boating & Angling Club, Tour de Café, The

Bridge Hotel (Doyles) and Blue Line Boats.

Key observations from the Stakeholder consultation

include:

considered important by boat owners whilst other

stakeholders saw continuous and safe connections

along the creek as vital.

PRELIMINARY STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION


The variety of spaces along the Mordialloc Creek are

disconnected or under utilised. It has been recognised that

the reconnection of these spaces as part of a uni ed vision

will transform this precinct to a vibrant public destination.

It will be one of the key ingredients in strengthening the

identity, role and allure of Mordialloc as one of the Port

Phillip Bay’s unique and distinct waterfront villages.

Mordialloc Creek’s vision shared by Council, stakeholders

and community is characterised by the following key

attributes:

Engagement with Creek settingThe provision of a variety of ways to experience and

celebrate the bayside context including promenades,

boating, parklands, community and regional events and the

beach.

A True DestinationThe establishment of a variety of public parks and facilities

that maximise visitor enjoyment and fully complement the

waterside setting including parks, gardens, play features,

artworks, cafes and bike paths.

A Connected Environment The provision of generous waterside promenades that

VISION

provide continuous access along both sides of the creek

linking to convenient and safe pedestrian connections to

the main street, beach and surrounding suburbs.

A Sequence of DestinationsThe creation of key nodes or attractions that provide points

of intensity, recreation and interest that will complement

the visitor experience including nodes such cafés, gardens,

play-spaces, boat building & repair, and spaces to relax in.

A Flexible Public RealmThe creation of beautiful public creekside settings that

provide for varied recreational pursuits, different ages, and

are host to a variety of community events and festivals.


1. Ensure the creek remains as the centrepiece for

Mordialloc

2. Provide safe, inviting and intriguing paths along both

sides of the creek.

3. Provide generous connections to link across the creek.

4. Use these new links to connect to a range of high quality

coastal park experiences.

5. Ensure these parks have their own character, role and

facilities.

6. Protect, enhance and create nodes of activity to create

a sequence of destinations; pier, creek promenade and

cafés, island park, Pompei’s landing, gateway park,

regional playground.

7. Cloak these spaces with a coherent landscape theme

which reinforces a sense of place and highlights the

different coastal ecosystems.

8. Embellish these spaces with a uni ed suite of

furnishings; comfort, safety, protection, beauty,

information, convenience.

APPROACH

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CLOAKING THE LANDSCAPE

KEY MOVES


Cloaking the landscapeDeveloping a landscape planting strategy across the site.

Unify each of the disparate precincts and connect them via

a coherent sequence of landscape settings.

The existing vegetation themes along the creek and

foreshore would be developed and formalised as a

method of introducing shade, habitat, a sense of place and

organising the site both spatially and programmatically.

The identi ed themes and strategy can be seen in the

adjacent diagram.

RIVERINEBOTANICALFORMAL PARKLANDCOASTAL


ESTABLISHING CONNECTIONS

CREEKMOORING BOARDWALKFORESHORE


Establishing connectionsThe Mordialloc Creek experience is dissected by both

the Frankston train line and Nepean Highway. Both of

these bridges interrupt the ow through the site along

the Creek and from the sequence of park spaces. A

principal key move in the master-planning process is to

create strong pedestrian and bicycle connections along

both sides of the creek.


Connections underThe bridging of the rail line and Nepean Highway creates

awkward spaces below the overpass. These awkward

spaces hinder connections along the creek.

These undercroft spaces can be improved through durable,

safety, rede ne the character and improve the surveillance

and safety for users of these space.


SEQUENCE OF DESTINATIONS


GEORGE WOODS POMPEI’S LANDINGHAZEL PEIRCE ATTENBOROUGH PARKPETER SCULLIN

Sequence of destinationsCreate a sequence of destinations that build upon existing

assets and encourage visitation and are complementary

to the waterfront setting. Nodes of activity that provide a

diverse offering in the way of passive recreation, cafes,

boat mooring, etc, which are supported by convenient

access and well sited parking.

Places that encourage family interaction and a high

levels of activity will reinforce this place as a true public

destination.


KEY IDEAS

The following key masterplan ideas represent the initial

ideas presented to the community to generate discussion

and feedback. From the consultation feedback the ideas

were short listed to the six following to re ect community

response and support for the ideas.


IDEA 1A district playground

suitable for younger and older children.

opportunities.

nition of the revitalised play space through

formalised street tree planting.


IDEA 2A living & working history

and repair precinct.

shing stores and repair sheds.

capturing Mordialloc’s history, the people who have

shaped it, and its rich boat building heritage.


IDEA 3The botanical jewel

family, picnic and bbq spaces.

and interpretation.

through bold tree planting.

park.


IDEA 4Civic promenade

experience by upgrading edge conditions, tree planting,

furnishings and cafe opportunities.

street of Mordiallac, along the outer edge of Beach Road

link between the centre of town and the Reserve.


IDEA 5Heart of the community

existing bridge.

multipurpose community venue that can host existing

and additional functions.


IDEA 6A community park

cant community event park space that

integrates the existing play facilities and has shelters,

paths, seats and barbeque facilities.

increasing numbers of cyclists and pedestrians.

increasing number of cyclists attracted to the area.

site through additional tree planting.

northern end of the reserve.

road to allow for a larger, central event space, greater

pedestrian permeability across Main Street and to allow

for the earth shaping required to ameliorate the risks

posed by climate change and sea level rise.

NOTE: The precinct is removed from the masterplan

scope. Any future planning for Peter Scullin Reserve

shall reference the broader draft masterplan and

integrate with the overall ideas and themes.


The rst phase of consultation for the Mordialloc Creek

2010, where the ‘Mordialloc Creek Masterplan – Draft

Concept Design Report – April 2010’ was exhibited for

comment. The rst phase of consultation involved two

processes, the rst was a meeting with parties identi ed

as ‘key stakeholders’ who had an opportunity to meet

with representatives of the project team. These ‘key

stakeholders’ included community groups, maritime users,

commercial stakeholders and the Pompei’s boat building.

Following these preliminary discussions a broader

community consultation process was held foccuing on the

‘ideas’ aspects of the concept design. One hundred and

ve (105) submissions were received over a ve week

period. To support this process a community meeting was

held on the 25th May, 2010 at Doyles.

The following table is a summary of stakeholder and public

consultation and feedback. Through the consultative

process and 8 masterplan ideas were presented,

considered and assessed. From the appraisal and analysis

of responses and feedback the 2 ideas numbered 7 and 8

were identi ed as unsuitable, and subsequently removed

from the draft masterplan.

The key themes that emerged through the submissions

received include:

upgrade infrastructure and undertake regular

dredging.

George woods Reserve.

over the creek due to its potential to restrict boat

access.

to areas that have been recently upgraded (Peter

Scullin Reserves).

additional lightening.

Consultation summary table

* Projects have since been removed from draft masterplan

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

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The Mordialloc Creek masterplan will play a key role in

informing expenditure by Council over coming decades.

The six project areas drawn together by the Masterplan

provide for a series of improvements opportunities that

been to tie the project areas together recognising that in

all instances further detailed design and engineering work

will be required to provide for the delivery of the ideas

identi ed.

In addition where works planned are signi cant Council

will be required to obtain approvals under the Planning

undertake further consultation with the community and key

stakeholders.

This implementation plan seeks to clarify the relative

priorities of the different projects identi ed in the

masterplan. Projects which have been given highest priority

are either those already identi ed through other Council

strategies (i.e. Playground Strategy) or are areas which

have not received recent investment.

Projects

Throughout the process of consultation on the Masterplan

it is apparent that for many segments of the community the

condition of the Mordialloc Creek has been a key issue.

Council has therefore sought to prioritise this issue and has

conducted a series of discussions with the key community

and State Government Departments and Agencies. The

consequence of these discussions is that the following

works are planned over the balance of this year:

The furthering of the above works are seen as activities

which support the suite of initiatives identi ed in the

Masterplan.

IMPLEMENTATION

Guidance is given in the masterplan to the priority given to

projects in the following manner:

In short, the precinct priorities are:

Short Term:

Medium Term:

Long Term:


The following pages contain the various analyses used in

the compilation of this report.

Appendix A:

APPENDICIES


*NOTE: PBN = Principal Bike Network

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Acknowledgements:

The Mordialloc Creek Masterplan Report has been prepared by

Taylor Cullity Lethlean for City of Kingston in conjunction with

Arups Transport Engineers.

To assist in the development of the draft Masterplan, Council

together with the consultant team would like to acknowledge

the contributions of the diverse members of the community

who have suggestions to this point. The involvement of diverse

members of the community including those who live in and

around Mordialloc, run businesses in Mordialloc and participate

in community or recreational pursuits in the area has assisted

greatly to understand the diverse range of activities undertaken

in the area covered by the draft Masterplan.

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