Thanks to all those who helped, the fight to save Spring Creek, in Torquay, is finally over. The Supreme Court decision wasn’t appealed, so it is time to celebrate!
This is the time for everyone to come together to recognize all the individuals, businesses, community groups and elected representatives that united to stand up for the collective aspirations of our coastal community. All the petitions, letters, submissions, events, actions and spreading of awareness over seventeen years have finally paid off!
Surf Coast Energy Group has a 100 year plan to restore the ecology of Spring Creek and they need your help so come along to the celebration to find out what the next steps are.
There will be discussions about how the campaign was won, how the Spring Creek valley can be rehabilitated and what is possible. The event will feature a preview of a film about the Spring Creek story and great speakers including;
- Professor David Lindenmayer, a world-renowned expert on Australian ecology who has exposed the skullduggery of Victorian native forests continuing to be logged, will talk about the significance of woodlands in Spring Creek,
- Jim Phillipson who is leading the charge to restore private land holdings and re-create wildlife corridors in Gippsland via the not for profit Biodiversity Legacy, and
- Graeme Stockton who has been the main driver to save Spring Creek from start to finish will present SCEG’s vision for the Spring Creek valley.
When: Saturday 13th April 2024, 4-6pm
Where: Common Ground Cafe, 675 Anglesea Road, Freshwater Creek.
Cost $20 entry, includes light refreshments
Tickets https://events.humanitix.com/sceg-with-prof-david-lindenmayer
The Surfrider Foundation hope to see you there and please share this! Photos: Darren Noyes-Brown.
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