The Department of Environment, Energy, and Climate has announced its decision to withdraw from direct involvement with the Kananook Creek Advisory Group, sparking concerns about the group’s future.
The unexpected decision was revealed during Monday night’s Frankston Council meeting, where members of the advisory group voiced their frustration over the lack of communication and potential risks to their ongoing work. The group has played a pivotal role in preserving and improving the iconic Kananook Creek, but the withdrawal has raised questions about how this vital work will continue.
In response, Frankston Council has proposed two possible paths forward. The first is an amalgamation of the Kananook Creek Advisory Group with the Frankston Foreshore Committee, which could provide greater resources and continuity for its projects. Should this not be viable, the council has suggested the group transition into an independent body, retaining the ability to lobby council for support when necessary.
The council’s recommendations aim to ensure the ongoing protection and management of Kananook Creek, but the group’s future remains uncertain. Members are now considering the best course of action to preserve the creek’s environmental and community value.
Further updates are expected as discussions progress.
This story was originally reported by RPP FM and repurposed by STPL News with permission.
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