Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the draft Foreshore Management Plan. You can explore the summary or full engagement reports using the links below.
The City of Port Phillip Foreshore Management Plan (FMP) was unanimously adopted by Council on 17 June 2026.
Council will now submit the finalised FMP to the Minister for Environment for approval. In parallel, work is underway on a longer‑term Coastal Adaptation Plan (CAP), which will focus on managing coastal risks and climate hazards over the next 50 years.
The City of Port Phillip foreshore is a well‑loved and important part of our community. It is valued by both locals and visitors and plays a key role in supporting lifestyle, recreation, and natural coastal environments.
However, the foreshore is under increasing pressure from population growth and more frequent extreme weather events. To help prepare for these challenges, Council has updated the Foreshore Management Plan as part of the Our Coastal Future program.
This plan will guide how we look after our beaches, coastal parks and reserves over the next 10 years. It aims to respond to current and future challenges, and to reflect what our community cares about most.
The updated FMP includes:
- A clear long‑term vision for looking after the foreshore.
- Goals to help guide future decisions.
- Actions for the whole municipality, as well as for specific areas, to be delivered over the next 5–10 years.
You can download the Draft FMP and more information from the links below:
On this page you can:
Your feedback will directly help shape the final Foreshore Management Plan (FMP).
The future vision for our coastline
How we describe what a healthy, welcoming and resilient Port Phillip coast should look like in the coming years.
Goals and priorities for managing the foreshore
This includes what matters most to you, such as protecting natural areas, improving access, supporting recreation, increasing biodiversity and preparing for climate change. These priorities are based on earlier engagement, and we are asking the community to review and add to them.
The key themes and issues to focus on
We want to know whether the draft plan reflects the opportunities and challenges raised earlier (for example: erosion, habitat protection, safer paths, cleaner beaches, better amenities).
Proposed actions for the next 10 years
We’d like your views on whether the draft actions are clear, achievable and in line with what you expect for the future of the foreshore.
How the plan is put into action
Your feedback helps decide what gets included, what comes first, and how the actions are delivered, including timing and funding.
Some things are already set and cannot be changed through this consultation. These include:
- State Government laws and policy requirements.
- Responsibilities of Council and State agencies for managing different areas of coastal Crown land and assets.
- Council’s annual budget process, which affects how much funding can be allocated to the proposed actions.
Feedback on the Draft Foreshore Management Plan (FMP) is now closed.
