Bay Environment Forum

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Independents Clarke Martin and Felicity Frederico will convene a discussion on solutions to a looming environmental crisis for the Bay.

Black Rock Yacht Club

Independent candidates Clarke Martin (Sandringham) and Felicity Frederico (Brighton) propose that by 2030 no treated sewage water should flow into Port Phillip Bay.The Bay Environment Forum will bring together environmental experts and the local community to discuss an ambitious sewerage infrastructure investment plan to prevent a future environmental crisis in Port Philip Bay. With 650,000 more people projected to live in the north and west of Melbourne by 2031 more treated sewage water will pour into Port Phillip Bay. If we don’t invest now, we run the real risk that if ecosystems are overloaded many of Melbourne’s beaches may have to close. Climate science is telling us that the south-east of Australia is drying and will be increasingly subject to variable rainfall. We are currently tipping around 90% of treated sewage into the Bay. This is a resource that has economic and environmental value. Melbourne Water’s own 2018 Sewage Strategy warns us that if we continue on our existing pathway, we will put our ecosystems at risk. One hundred and thirty years ago, Victorians had the foresight to invest in the treatment of sewage. It is our turn today to make decisions that will ensure future generations can enjoy a vibrant, healthy marine environment. Forum Details Venue: Black Rock Yacht Club Date: Wednesday 5th October 2022Time: 6pm venue is open for drinks and platters (including vegetarian and gluten free) will be provided at 6.30pm. Speakers start at 7pm and will finish with a panel discussion around 8pm and will be available afterwards until 9pm.
Speakers
Rob Gell will provide a key-note speech outlining the problems facing Port Phillip Bay. 

Dr Vicki Karalis AM, President of the Sandringham Foreshore AssociationF﻿urther informationMore information on Clarke Martin and Felicity Frederico can be found at: http://www.clarkemartin.com.au/https://felicity4brighton.com.au/

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