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Initiatives and Current Issues

The Shire has a number of ongoing initiatives. Click on a listing below to learn more.

Hinterland Environmental Water Scheme

The Hinterland Environmental Water Scheme would supply high-quality alternate water for agriculture and public open spaces across the Mornington Peninsula’s hinterland region.

Supporting our community recovery

Mornington Peninsula Investment Ready Projects to support our community recovery

Safer Speeds Trial

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s two-year trial of 80 kilometre per hour speed limits on 38 Shire-managed, high risk sealed rural roads commenced in December 2019.

Crib Point gas pipeline project

Mornington Peninsula Shire is urging all residents to have their say on a proposal for a new gas facility and underground pipeline at Crib Point.

The Crib Point Gas Import Jetty and Pipeline Project is proposed by AGL and APA Group to increase the supply of natural gas to south-eastern Australia.

Food Economy and Agroecology Strategy

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is committed to fostering a thriving local food economy and building resilience to climate change through sustainable farming practices, enhancing biodiversity and adopting circular economy principles.

Closure of Mornington Centrelink

The Shire is extremely concerned about the community impact of the closure of Centrelink Mornington.

Share Our Beaches. Share Our Summer

This summer when you are visiting Peninsula beaches, be sure to treat our precious environment with care and show respect for those around us.

Bay Trail Network – Missing links

Mornington Peninsula Shire has prepared an Economic Impact Report to determine the cost, feasibility and benefits of constructing the Missing Links for the scenic Mornington Peninsula Bay Trail Network.

Stony Point to Cowes Car Ferry

Bass Coast Shire, Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Victorian Government are preparing a business case to determine the cost, requirements and viability of a vehicle and passenger ferry service between Stony Point, French Island (Passengers only) and Phillip Island.

Yawa Aquatic Centre

The Mornington Penisula's new Aquatic Centre, located in Rosebud began construction in August 2019. View the detailed design plans and learn more about the project.

Accessible Peninsula

The Shire is working to improve disability access and access for the aged in homes, community places and infrastructure on the Mornington Peninsula.

Road Safety

The Shire is committed to improving road safety outcomes for all road users and has commenced many road safety initiatives since becoming a Towards Zero municipality in 2016. In collaboration with TAC, VicRoads and Victoria Police, programs are being developed that demonstrate the safe system principles in a coordinated effort to reduce road related serious injuries and fatalities.

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