We’ll implement Burndap Birrarung Burndap Umarkoo (Yarra Strategic Plan) into the planning scheme to continue to protect it as a living entity. We’ll improve decision-making about protecting all waterways and responding to the concept of a connected, living, natural entity.
For the greatest benefit of communities along our waterways, planning decision-makers must meet the needs of future populations and the need to protect and enhance our open space, biodiversity corridors and green linear connections. We’ve already recognised Birrarung as a connected, living natural entity with cultural and spiritual importance to the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong people and we will recognise other waterways and support their collaborative management with Traditional Owners.
The Burndap Birrarung Burndap Umarkoo (Yarra Strategic Plan) reflects the Birrarung’s significance to the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong people and other cultural, environmental and recreational values of the river. The caring for the Birrarung envisioned by Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo, continues to be led by the Yarra Collaboration Committee under the guidance of the Birrarung Council as the independent ‘voice’ of the river.
The Barre Warre Yulluk (Rivers of the Barwon) Action Plan and the Waterways of the West Action Plan also give holistic guidance about protecting these valued waterways.
Photo: The Birrarung (Yarra River), Victoria
Page last updated: 28/02/25
