Who we are

A new coastal Committee to consolidate management, and drive positive community and environmental outcomes for Whitecliffs to Camerons Bight, and Capel Sound Foreshore Reserves.

Whitecliffs to Camerons Bight Foreshore Reserve and Capel Sound Foreshore Reserve Committees of Management together with DEECA are pleased to have established the Mornington Peninsula Coast Committee of Management (MPCCOM) to manage both these precious coastal reserves under one Committee of Management (CoM).

Committees of Management play an integral role in protecting and managing our important and often complex coastal environments. These popular coastal reserves have significant recreational, tourism and environmental values and the beauty of this coastal strip is highly valued by local residents and visitors alike.

The current Whitecliffs to Camerons Bight Foreshore Reserve and Capel Sound Foreshore Reserves Committees of Management jointly recognised that it was necessary for the future of these iconic coastal reserves that they work together as a larger more sophisticated entity to deal with major future challenges such as climate change and population growth.

The establishment of MPCCOM is expected to deliver many significant benefits for these coastal reserves, most importantly, improved environmental and cultural outcomes and enhanced community and visitor experiences, this will provide positive benefits for the diversity of people who enjoy these special environments.

Appointing a highly skilled and professional committee of management will enable stronger partnerships between coastal managers, stakeholders and local communities, provide financial and governance efficiencies, improved workforce capability and organisational resilience over time whilst retaining the character and uniqueness of each coastal reserve.

Please visit our reserve specific websites for further details and to book for camping:

Further Detail and FAQs may be found on the DEECA website

Committee Members

5 new MPCCOM members have been appointed to oversee Whitecliffs to Camerons Bight Foreshore Reserve and Capel Sound Foreshore Reserve as one entity for the next 3 years.

  • Michael Cummins (Chair)

  • Edward Allan

  • Melissa Burrage

  • Deb Neumann

  • Wayne Sparkes

The new Committee brings broad experience in environmental management, community engagement, cultural heritage, business and governance, strengthening our ability to care for and protect the coast. They are committed to protecting the coast, respecting Traditional Owners and engaging openly with the community as this important work continues.

Committee Minutes

  • Minutes are stored on the website for approximately 12 months, to request older minutes, please contact the Committee

  • These minutes are ‘Public Minutes’ with sensitive or confidential information related to staff, commercial in confidence and/or community correspondence redacted to ensure adherence to the Privacy Act.