Bundalong - Moira Shire Council

1.3 Principles of the PlanThe following sustainability and design principles provide the vision and direction for the master plan:Sustainability principlesThere are a number of principles behind the concept of sustainable development that have a particular bearing ondemand and the approach that should be taken in the master plan.–Taking a holistic and integrated approachAll the various impacts of use should be taken into account in foreshore planning and development. Furthermore,foreshore use and development should be well balanced and integrated with a whole range of facilities that areprovided around the lake, particularly in Yarrawonga, Bundalong and Mulwala.–Planning for the long termSustainable development is about taking care of the needs of future generations as well as our own. Long termplanning requires the ability to sustain actions over time.– Using best available knowledgePolicies and actions should be informed by the latest and best knowledge available. Information on demand, trendsand impacts, as well as user preferences should be continually monitored and shared with all stakeholders.– Minimising and managing risk; the precautionary principleWhen an activity or proposed development raises the threat of harm or detriment to the environment or humanhealth, precautionary measures should be taken, even if there is scientific uncertainty about cause and outcomes.– Reflecting impacts in costsThe pricing of any facilities and services should reflect the real costs of consumption, environmental impact andshould be directed to those who derive benefits, or create the impact. Pricing also has a marketing and demandmanagement role. This has implications not simply for pollution, but for charging for use of facilities that havesignificant management costs attached to them.– Achieving an appropriate pace and rhythm of developmentThe level and pace of development should reflect and respect the character, resources and needs of hostcommunities and destinations.– Setting and respecting limits, where appropriateThe carrying capacity of individual sites and wider areas should be recognised, with a readiness and ability to limit,where and when appropriate, the amount of use or development and volume of use.– Involving all stakeholdersAll stakeholders in Lake Mulwala and its foreshore need to participate in the decision making process and beinvolved in the practical implementation of any development projects.– Undertaking continuous monitoringSustainability is all about understanding impacts and being alert to them all the time, so that the necessary changesand improvements can be made.Page 6