Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from community members to join Community Reference Groups for local gas plants.
Community Reference Groups provide a forum for open communication between gas plant operators, Council, and the community. The groups help share information, discuss community concerns, and support transparency around plant operations, safety, environmental performance, and compliance.
Membership is open to residents, business owners, community representatives, and other stakeholders with an interest in local gas plant activities. No technical expertise is required members are selected to reflect a broad range of community perspectives.
Reference Groups meet periodically and operate in an advisory capacity. Members are expected to participate respectfully, review information provided, and contribute constructively to discussions.
If you are interested in contributing to informed community dialogue and helping strengthen relationships between industry and the community, we encourage you to submit an Expression of Interest.
Nominations are open until 5 pm, Friday 27 March.
To submit your nomination complete the online form below. Alternatively, you can call us on 5593 7104 to discuss.
Role of these Community Reference Groups (CRG)
These groups are the primary mechanism for the community and stakeholders to express concerns directly to each gas plants about issues related to the development and to also have an opportunity to understand operational matters by being informed on these activities.
The CRG has an advisory capacity and statutory authority ultimately remains with Corangamite Shire Council and other regulatory authorities with responsibility for project approvals, consents and licenses.
Members of the CRG have no role in relation to the assessment, mediation or resolution of disputes, grievances or claims for compensation which individual community members may have with the gas plants.
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