Documents for Exhibition

The following notice is published pursuant to Section 95(2) of the Commonwealth EPBC Act. Drouin Highfields Development Pty Ltd is proposing a subdivision and residential development of a 41.35 hectare property at 100 Buln Buln Road, Drouin, Victoria (EPBC 2023/09526).

The proposed action was referred to the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) to determine whether assessment and approval under the EPBC Act was required. On 28 September 2023, the proposed action was deemed a ‘controlled action’ under the EPBC Act subject to assessment by Preliminary Documentation. The controlling provisions are listed threatened species and communities (Section 18 and 18A). 

Matters of National Environmental Significance that the Commonwealth raised as having the potential to be significantly impacted by the proposed action are the EPBC Act listed Strzelecki Gum Eucalyptus Strzelecki and Giant Gippsland Earthworm Megascolides australis. 

The Preliminary Documentation is now on display for review and comment, free of charge between 07/04/2025 and 18/04/2025 at the following locations:

•            Baw Baw Shire Council, Drouin Civic Centre, 33 Young Street, Drouin VIC

•            State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC

Preliminary Documentation is available online at:

• 15952_EHP_PrelimDoc_100BulnBulnRd_Final_01042025.pdf

Persons with special needs (i.e. for whom English is a second language or who have a vision impairment) should contact the author of the Preliminary Documentation,  Claire Ranyard on 0455 497 955 or cranyard@ehpartners.com.au for assistance in accessing the documentation. Comments on the Preliminary Documentation may be directed to the project manager by phone or email no later than 5pm on 18/04/2025.