Encroachment into Foreshore & Bushland Reserves

Bass Coast Shire Council is responsible for the management of Crown land and is required to address cases of encroachment into foreshore or bushland reserves. Encroachment occurs when a resident undertakes activities in the adjoining Crown Land reserve, which has a detrimental impact on the environment and poses a risk to public safety.

The community has expressed concern, that Crown Land is being reserved by private landholders for their purposes. In response, the Council has developed strategic policies and procedures to deal with cases of encroachment.

This includes the administration of the Encroachment program, which involves consultation with residents, to identify and remove unauthorised items found in Crown Land reserves. The program also focuses on rehabilitation of areas that have been cleared, which are revegetated to improve the extent of coastal vegetation.

To learn more about encroachment and how Council is tackling this issue, click on the links below;

For all other encroachment inquiries contact Hayley Woodward, Foreshore & Bushland Reserve Encroachment Officer on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or email hayley.woodward@basscoast.vic.gov.au