Seeking your feedback on our Wastewater Management Plan

Published on 27 February 2025

You’re invited to provide your thoughts on our draft Onsite Wastewater Management Plan 2024 – 2029.  

Onsite wastewater disposal is an important environmental issue, especially on the Mornington Peninsula. 

Did you know we have the highest number of wastewater (septic tank) systems of any Victorian council? That’s over 22,000 residential and commercial properties across the Peninsula, who rely on wastewater systems! 

Wastewater systems that are not adequately maintained may discharge bacteria and contaminants into the groundwater and surface waters.  

The draft Plan ensures wastewater generated within the Shire is managed to:  

• Prevent discharge of wastewater beyond property boundaries. 
• Prevent individual and cumulative impacts on groundwater and surface water. 
• Protect public health. 

The Wastewater Management Plan is required to be updated every five years, with the last one adopted in 2018.  

How to provide your thoughts  

Community consultation is currently open and closes on 8 April 2025.  

Online 

Go to mornpen.vic.gov.au/wastewaterplan and take the survey online. 

Drop in sessions 

17 March 2025 
11am – 1pm or 4 – 6pm
Shire’s Hastings Office (21 Marine Parade)  

In writing 

Hard copy feedback forms are available on request at any of our Customer Service Centres at Hastings, Mornington and Rosebud. 

You can submit them via email at mpsc-septiccorrespondence@mornpen.vic.gov.au or via post:

Wastewater Management Plan
Mornington Peninsula Shire
Private Bag 1000, Rosebud, Victoria, 3939

Quotes attributable to Mayor Councillor Anthony Marsh:

“Managing wastewater properly is crucial to protecting our environment, public health, and waterways. We encourage the community to have their say on this important Plan to help shape the future of wastewater management in our Shire.”