Articles tagged: Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority
Coastal trail upgrade and assessment underway
Upgrades are underway on a walking trail between Wye River and Kennett River, while trails affected by flashed flooding are undergoing repair assessments.
Works underway for revamped Point Grey
Major work is continuing on Lorne’s Point Grey redevelopment project, with the foundations of the new Angling Club placed this week.
Authority cleans up coastline
Officials have removed an extra four cars from the ocean at Cumberland River following January’s flash flooding event.
Barriers to become permanent feature on Great Ocean Road
A coastal authority says plans are underway to install permanent barriers along both sides of the Great Ocean Road near the entrance to the Twelve Apostles this year.
Point Grey’s adapted designs
A coastal authority has released new renders of Lorne’s proposed Point Grey redevelopment and is calling for the community’s thoughts before works begin in February.
Beware of bluebottles at Apollo Bay beaches
Increasing reports of bluebottle jellyfish washing up at Apollo Bay has led a coastal authority to issue a warning to beachgoers.
Hoodies hatch on Bay coast
The first Hooded Plover chicks of the season have now hatched in the Apollo Bay area.
Lorne community votes against plan
Almost 200 Lorne residents have gathered to vote against a Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority proposal to repurpose the town’s historic co-op building.
Residents rally for details on Point Grey co-op plan
More than 100 Lorne residents will meet on Sunday calling for more transparency about plans for the Point Grey precinct.
Urgent work shuts Cape Otway attraction
The Cape Otway Lighthouse has closed until further notice, requiring urgent repair work to its roof and bottom floor.
Authority releases final Point Grey framework
The revitalisation of Lorne’s Point Grey has reached a pivotal point, with a coastal authority releasing a design framework and concept designs for the precinct.
Former monitor is authority chief
Colac Otway Shire Council’s former municipal monitor Christine Ferguson has been officially appointed as Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority’s chief executive.
Coastal trail strategy out
A new 10-year strategy will guide the future of the Great Ocean Road trails network.
Authority finalises Kennett River plan
A plan guiding the future of tourism at Kennett River has been approved.
Lorne fishing co-op building deemed unsafe
Lorne’s fishing co-op building has been deemed unsafe for future use.
Marengo ramp replacement for beach entry accessibilty
Marengo is set to see the replacement of an existing access ramp with help from community feedback.
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 […]
Members lose motion to stay
A Lorne history group has voted to follow a vacate order of the coastal hamlet’s fishing co-op building.
Council to chip in for Bay reserve
A $200,000 Colac Otway Shire Council contribution will assist an upgrade of Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve, if the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is successful in getting a Federal Government grant.
Cape Otway station open
Locals and tourists will once again be able to climb the Cape Otway lighthouse, with the station reopening this week and essential works continuing across the site.
Point Grey project progresses
A new report which will inform future design options for Lorne’s Point Grey redevelopment has marked another step forward for the project.
Coastal weed reduction
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority team has worked together to target invasive weeds and improve fire safety in Kennett River ahead of the peak summer period.
Shrub club praise for coast authority’s work
If a new coastal authority was ever after positive reinforcement its work along the Great Ocean Road was appreciated, they should spend a morning at Shrub Club in Apollo Bay.
Clean up starts at Bay reserve
Major site-clearing work has started this week at Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve, aiming to create more camping spaces for the upcoming summer.
