May 31st, 2023Chance to shape future management of the mineral springs

The state government is drafting Victoria’s Mineral Spring Master Plan 2023-2032 and is asking locals and community members to provide their input.
The 10-year strategic Master Plan will ensure Victoria’s public mineral springs remain safe, continue to support local communities, attract new visitors and create a greater understanding of the cultural importance mineral springs have for Traditional Owners.

The Master Plan will also aim to highlight the importance of understanding the history of the springs and be a helpful guide for future management and investment. The document will include four objectives that support:

Traditional Owners

Health and water quality

Land manager operations

Mineral spring aspirations

These objectives are expected to set service expectations and investment priorities across Victoria’s
publicly accessible mineral springs, which remain significant natural tourism destinations across the state.
Victorians are encouraged to view and send feedback about the draft Master Plan at engage.vic.gov.au/mineral-springs-masterplan before 26 June 2023.
The Mineral Spring Master Plan 2023-2032 is expected to be completed by the end of this year.