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The Association of Bayside Municipalities (ABM) is an association of the 10 councils that have frontage to Port Phillip Bay. The ABM represents over one million people, as well as the multitude of visitors to the bay year round. The ABM seeks to uphold the community’s values for the Bay environment, including safe clean beaches, appropriate water quality, recreation, accessibility, open space and the conservation of native terrestrial and marine life.
The ABM is recognised as the voice of local government in relation to the sustainable management and health of Port Phillip Bay and works collectively to protect and enhance the Bay environment.
The Association of Bayside Municipalities represents the interests of the 10 councils with frontage to Port Phillip Bay. Founded in 1974, the ABM’s role is to identify, resolve and advise on matters of common interest to the bayside councils to improve the overall management of the Port Phillip Bay environment.
Port Phillip Bay covers around 1,950 square kilometres, and more than 260 kilometres of coastline. More than three million people live around its shore, making Port Phillip Bay Australia's most densely populated catchment.
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The ABM launched its Climate Change Charter in June 2009, following full membership adoption and signing by all ten member council mayors.
The Charter outlines how the ABM will assist and encourage bayside councils to respond to the anticipated impacts of climate change to the coastal zone. The Charter is seen as an extremely important and positive message of commitment to and action on climate change by the bayside councils.
The 2011 Climate Change Update delegates report is located here.
Signing of the Charter, Left to Right: Lord Mayor Robert Doyle (Melbourne), Cr Colin Hampton (Frankston), Cr Anne Shaw (Mornington Peninsula), Cr Frank O'Connor (Port Phillip), Cr Peter Hemphill (Hobsons Bay) and Cr Bob Merriman (Queenscliffe)
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 July 2011 00:40 |
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The ABM Strategic Plan is a four year plan guiding the activities of the association. The latest plan was released in 2008, following comprehensive membership consultation and stakeholder engagement. Five priorities were identified for the association, including the environmental health of the bay, climate change, recreation and access, management and planning.
Read more about our strategic plan or go to a copy. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 July 2011 00:00 |
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Port Phillip Bay Coastal Adaptation Decision Pathways Project |
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Written by Bernie Cotter
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 01:05 |
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The Association of Bayside Municipalities (ABM), Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and Central Coastal Board (CCB) have secured funding from the Australian Government (Coastal Adaptation Decision Pathways initiative) to develop leading practice approaches to better manage future climate change risk to coastal assets and communities. Additional funding has been provided by DPCD as well as in-kind support from councils and partners.
The Partners include Melbourne Water, Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE), Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) and ABM member councils.
An information flyer is provided here. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 October 2011 11:10 |
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Written by Bernie Cotter
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Tuesday, 12 July 2011 23:44 |
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The ABM Annual Report for 2010-11 was presented at the Annual dinner by outgoing ABM President Anne Shaw.
The report provides a snap shot of activities and review for the 2010-11 period. A Copy is provided here.
Our most recent ABM communique, June 2011, is provided here.
We would like to recognise our Supporters for 2011-12.
Thank you to
Partnership sponsor
Corporate Sponsor
Agency Partner
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Last Updated on Thursday, 13 October 2011 23:22 |
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