MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has confirmed it has so far set aside $2.8m in this year’s budget to address the aftermath of the McCrae landslide. The figure was revealed at the council’s 22 April meeting after a McCrae resident asked a question requesting the council itemise all costs involved including engineering, legal, reclamation, insurances, security, and prevention. In response, the council said it had allocated $1.8m through the mid-year review and a further $1m was set aside in reserve for the McCrae landslide response, totalling $2.8m for this year’s budget.
To date, council has spent about $1m on geotechnical and legal services and $350,000 on security, staffing and urgent works. “These costs are ongoing, with further expenditure expected by the end of the financial year, particularly in relation to the board of inquiry, geotechnical advice, and security,” the council said.
Last month, councillors were told that about $8m was needed to deal with the McCrae landslide recovery – with mayor Cr Anthony Marsh noting at least $75 from every household was required to help pay with the enormous cost.
First published in the Mornington News – 6 May 2025
