MAROONDAH: Strategy for public health
Maroondah Council has adopted the Onsite Wastewater Management Strategy 2025-2030.
Maroondah Mayor, Cr Kylie Spears (pictured), said the strategy supports wider public health outcomes.
“The Onsite Wastewater Management Strategy 2025-2030 is Council’s strategic plan to enhance the management of onsite wastewater management systems,” Cr Spears said.
“It aims to protect public health, the natural environment and the amenity of the municipality by promoting environmental best practice in the management of domestic wastewater.
“Although this strategy may only directly apply to a small number of properties, it is an important part of protecting our broader community’s health.
“It also considers the community’s diversity and current land use, allowing residents to continue using existing systems safely.
“Thank you to those who provided feedback as part of our targeted consultation with relevant property owners, stakeholders and authorities.
“We were pleased to receive positive feedback about our approach, which was deemed consistent, reasonable and fair.
“With your input, we can ensure this strategy provides a strong foundation for future onsite wastewater management system compliance and that Maroondah’s public health, natural environment and amenity is well-protected in the years to come.”
The strategy identifies and assesses risks and outlines necessary actions so that existing onsite wastewater management systems and any new installations or alterations are installed, maintained and monitored, in order to protect the health of the community and the surrounding physical environment.
It aligns with the Maroondah 2050 Community Vision, as well as the new requirements of the Environment Protection Act 2017 Obligations for Managers of Land and Infrastructure Order, which was issued in May last year.