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…
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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have adopted a “Community Vision”, setting a clear direction for the region’s development to 2029. The updated vision, first established in 2021, is reviewed every four years to ensure it aligns with the evolving aspirations of residents and stakeholders. The latest review used community data from 2021 including more than 3000 responses that were themed and shaped into the vision by an independent citizens’ panel. Under the Local Government Act, councils must develop or review a “Community Vision” within 12 months of a general election. The adopted vision states: “We celebrate, protect and enhance our unique…