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21 August 2008
EES ASSISTANCE NEEDED

Bass Coast Shire Council and the Your Water Your Say action group are calling on the community to help respond to the Environment Effects Statement (EES).
The EES was released on 20 August 2008 and submissions must be lodged by 30 September2008.

Bass Coast Shire Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Allan Bawden, confirmed that Council would work closely with Your Water Your Say (YWYS) to prepare their response. “The EES is a massive document of 1,600 pages and over 80 technical reports,” said Mr Bawden. “To undertake a detailed study of the EES is a massive task and we will work closely with the action group to make the best use of available resources.”

Mr Bawden said there was an important role for the community to play in preparing the submission. “Individuals can make their own submissions,” said Mr Bawden. “But we are also hoping that there are people in the community who would be able to help Council and YWYS with their submissions. “People may have a particular area of expertise, such as engineering or the marine environment,” explained Mr Bawden. “For others, it could be their knowledge of the local area that would be invaluable.
“If you are interested in the project and have time available to be part of the