A DRAFT plan for the Sorrento’s pier and harbour is open for community comment.
Parks Victoria says the Sorrento Local Port Area Plan outlines improvements for the pier precinct, balancing and enhancing existing uses, creating new, safer recreation opportunities and shoring up the future for Sorrento pier. Feedback from the public will be considered in the development of the final plan to be released mid-year.
“Sorrento Pier is a popular destination for locals and tourists, fishers and boaters, and a valued feature of the Mornington Peninsula,” Parks Victoria’s regional director Jodi Heath said. “As a vital part of the planning process, we want to ensure community aspirations are fully considered, and this consultation gives people the chance to view the draft plan and have their say.”
Parks says the plan “brings together technical advice, stakeholder input and the community’s vision into one document to create a blueprint”. It includes guidance on the future of the pier and how the harbour will continue to support commercial operators, integrate with the new ferry terminal and define vessel channels and fairways.
To view and provide feedback on the draft plan for Sorrento, go to engage.vic.gov.au/sorrento-local-port-area-plan-project. Comments can be made until 11 April.
Sorrento is one of six precincts for port area plans developed under the Sustainable Local Ports Framework, including Mornington, Rhyll and St Leonards.
First published in the Southern Peninsula News – 27th March 2024
