Winchelsea Mud Hut renewal
Winchelsea’s Mud Hut renewal project has progressed to construction phase, but partial demolition has revealed the presence of fauna including a microbat, meaning full demolition will not proceed until September.
Council’s contracted ecologist discovered a microbat and a gecko during careful removal of sections of the structure and believes more microbats might be located in ridge capping, which could not be removed due to the instability of the building.
Microbats are seasonal visitors. Others located in the building are likely to have moved on by September but our ecologist will be on site during demolition for careful removal of the ridge capping to safely relocate any that remain.
Full demolition will not proceed until the ecologist is satisfied all fauna is safe.
The next phase of demolition of the hut will be done during September using machinery, due to safety precautions.
We look forward to seeing the community-led design for the replacement shelter take shape and appreciate the patience of Winchelsea community members.
See updates on this and other Winchelsea projects
Winchelsea’s Mud Hut renewal project has progressed to construction phase, but partial demolition has revealed the presence of fauna including a microbat, meaning full demolition will not proceed until September.
Council’s contracted ecologist discovered a microbat and a gecko during careful removal of sections of the structure and believes more microbats might be located in ridge capping, which could not be removed due to the instability of the building.
Microbats are seasonal visitors. Others located in the building are likely to have moved on by September but our ecologist will be on site during demolition for careful removal of the ridge capping to safely relocate any that remain.
Full demolition will not proceed until the ecologist is satisfied all fauna is safe.
The next phase of demolition of the hut will be done during September using machinery, due to safety precautions.
We look forward to seeing the community-led design for the replacement shelter take shape and appreciate the patience of Winchelsea community members.
For updates on this and other Winchelsea projects visit our dedicated page surfcoast.vic.gov.au/winchprojects.