MASTERCLASS SESSIONS
Thursday, 1st August 2019
1pm - 5pm
MASTERCLASS 1
Torquay Room - paranaple Convention Centre
Planning for growth and employment
Overview of the work of the Victorian Planning Authority in supporting vibrant places and managing growth.
We will work through:
- The opportunities and challenges with unlocking enterprise in a changing economy
- What are the statutory planning tools
- What is the mindset
- What might a place audit look like when considering success factors of enterprise precincts
Peter Sagar
Victorian Planning Authority
MASTERCLASS 2
Meeting Point: Mersey Room - paranaple Convention Centre
Resources Processing Study Tour
We have selected three resource processing and development operations in and around Devonport for you to experience. This is an opportunity to come and meet the operators and learn what’s involved with berry growing, cider making, and distilling gin.
- Costa – Wesley Vale & Distribution Plant Tour
- Spreyton Cider - Tour and tasting
- Gin Distillery - Tour and demonstration of gin making
Points that will be considered and discussed throughout the afternoon:
- Impacts of growing berries on tables verses growing berries in the ground, why the changing farming practice?
- Accommodation for an itinerant workforce, are planning schemes equipped to achieve intended outcomes?
- How are potential conflicts with neighbours managed by individual operations?
Your hosts for this session are Shane Warren and Heidi Goess.
MASTERCLASS 3
Mersey Room - paranaple Convention Centre
Resource Management and Planning Appeals Tribunal
We have put together a range of speakers to form a masterclass on the Resource Management and Planning Appeals Tribunal. Each speaker will give an overview of their experience, from the Tribunal itself, councils, consultants, lawyers and special interest groups. Mick Purves will host the session, with speakers including:
David Morris - Partner | Simmons Wolfhagen
- Registrar RMPAT
Jo Oliver - Senior Planner | Meander Valley Council
Nathan Street - Lawyer | Abetz Curtis Lawyers
Nicole Sommer | CEO Environmental Defenders Office
We are after your input, so come prepared with some questions or anecdotes so that we can make the most of this session for all who attend!
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