Articles tagged: Apollo Bay harbour
Bay demolition project to deliver new public space
Demolition works have kicked off at Apollo Bay, with construction on the town’s harbour redevelopment set to start in coming months.
Harbour prepping for major works in April
Work is progressing at the Apollo Bay Harbour as part of the precinct’s redevelopment, officials say.
Construction starts in summer
Construction on the $12.61-million Apollo Bay Harbour redevelopment will kick off in December, with officials hoping to have the major project completed by June next year.
Amenities sought at harbour
Apollo Bay’s port operations depot should be improved and there should be showers and change rooms at the harbour precinct, users say.
Draft harbour plans changed
A waterfront promenade has been scrapped, a depot will remain in place and a beach boardwalk is off the table under new plans for the Apollo Bay Harbour redevelopment. The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has released a Draft Precinct Plan for public comment, almost two years after it assumed responsibility for the […]
Letters to the Editor
Ratepayer feels shame As a ratepayer of the shire and a farmer I was disgusted to hear the ABC Country hour description of the hurdles being placed in the way of delivery of drought fodder to King Island through Apollo Bay by our council. King Island is currently experiencing its worst drought in 100 years. […]
King Island-Apollo Bay Port access fight continues
A Tasmanian peak farming body says Colac Otway Shire Council is blocking critical drought-relief hay from being shipped out of Apollo Bay.
King Island call for hay relief
A charity hay drive is hoping to use Apollo Bay’s harbour to send a lifeline to drought-stricken farmers on King Island.
Shipping company to present plan to community
A shipping company wants to set the record straight about its plans to bring cattle through Apollo Bay’s harbour.
Councillors debate ‘speaking up’ now about Bay harbour
A Colac Otway Shire councillor says it’s time to “speak out” regarding their concerns with the Apollo Bay Harbour redevelopment and the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority.
Harbour development plan review complete
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has confirmed that a review of Apollo Bay Harbour Development Plan is complete, and the design finalised in 2020 will change.
Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority focused on delivering harbour upgrade
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority says it’s “hit the ground running” to deliver the Apollo Bay Harbour upgrade, in contrast to the concerns raised by Colac Otway Shire Council.
Harbour work gets go-ahead
Work to prevent “catastrophic” failure of Apollo Bay Harbour’s breakwater will go ahead in coming months, after the project’s budget blew out by $266,000 due to bureaucratic delays.
Council to be vigilant on coastal upgrades
Colac Otway mayor Cr Chris Potter has assured the community that the council will continue to advocate their views on coastal projects, following the cancellation of a walking trail.
New pontoons ready at Bay
New pontoons are in place at Apollo Bay harbour for boaters to use over the summer holidays.
Red tape hinders harbour plans
Apollo Bay Harbour users say red tape is holding up key infrastructure projects, including ocean rescue facilities and public toilets.
Bay’s new harbour slipway complete
Upgrades to facilities at Apollo Bay Harbour are complete, thanks to a $150,000 Victorian Government boost to Colac Otway Shire Council.
Apollo Bay Harbour contract awarded
Marina construction specialist Bellingham Marine Australia has received the contract to build new floating pontoons at Apollo Bay Harbour’s boat ramp.
Boat ramp cameras for coast
Apollo Bay’s boat ramp will get a livestreaming camera so fishers can check out parking and weather conditions from home, under a new state strategy.
First look: Apollo Bay Harbour plans revealed
Colac Otway Shire Council has unveiled designs for the multi-million-dollar Apollo Bay Harbour redevelopment, and is seeking community feedback on it and plans for new Kennett River tourism infrastructure.
Harbour funding thrills fishermen
Apollo Bay’s fishing industry wants to turn the town into Victoria’s top seafood hub, as State Government millions flow into the town’s harbour.
Dredging project nears completion
A major Apollo Bay Harbour dredging project is 85 per cent complete, with the equivalent of 5300 truckloads of sand pumped out of the port.
Dredging funding to keep port open
Boaters, fishers, and local government are celebrating a whopping catch at Apollo Bay, with the community’s harbour reeling in more than $1 million for critical works.
Federal Government commits $26 million to coast
The Federal Government has committed more than $26 million for Colac district coastal tourism projects as part of the Geelong City Deal.
