Profiles

The Office of the Environmental Monitor (the Office) was established in December 2007 to ensure the Channel Deepening Project receives the scrutiny it requires.

The Office provides an independent and transparent view on the environmental performance of the Channel Deepening Project.

Photo: Mick Bourke - Environmental Monitor

Mick Bourke was appointed the Environmental Monitor in December 2007. Mr Bourke has held the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Country Fire Authority since September 2009. He is currently a member of the Sustainability Victoria Board.

Previously Mr Bourke was Chairman and CEO of EPA Victoria, CEO of City West Water Ltd and Coliban Water. He is a past Board Member of the Energy and Water Industry Ombudsman of Victoria and the Royal Botanical Gardens.

Office personnel

The Environmental Monitor is supported by:

Don Hough – Director

Michael Holloway – Senior Project Officer

Julie Taylor – Project Officer / Administrator

Laura Hill – Media and Communications Advisor