Articles tagged: Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority
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.
Backflip on Ocean Road parking fees
The State Government has confirmed that it has cancelled the consultation on the proposed Great Ocean Road visitor parking fees.
Call for local feedback on coast parking fees
Apollo Bay’s Football Netball Club president Mick Wright is encouraging coastal community members to submit feedback about a visitor parking fee change that could potentially impact out-of-town lifesavers serving the community over summer.
Reserves now in hands of coastal authority
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is now responsible for 10 parks along the coast.
Works to commence on Apollo Bay camping uplift
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is commencing pre-staging works at the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve, as part of the Camping Uplift initiative.
Call for project views
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority wants to hear views on the proposed Lorne’s Point Grey redevelopment.
Lazarus Lounge reopens in time for summer
The Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club’s Lazarus Lounge has risen from the dead – again – in what the club’s commodore says is “sensational news”.
Council stands firm on coastal policies
Colac Otway Shire councillors have made a strong statement they will fight to protect Apollo Bay’s skate park and won’t let the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority dictate coastal policy.
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.
Grand plans for coast food vans
An expected increase in visitors along the Great Ocean Road has prompted the coastal land manager to seek food vans for roadside areas.
Call for overhaul of coastal body
The state opposition has promised to overhaul the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority if it wins November’s state election.
Park to reopen by end of year
Geelong-based construction companies SCAADA Group and Formflow will lead a redevelopment of the Skenes Creek Foreshore Caravan Park, with work to begin in coming months.
Wye River sand renourishment begins
Work has started to replenish sand on the eastern Wye River foreshore to increase the dunes’ resilience to coastal erosion.
Comment on coast policy
Coast residents have until next Friday to comment on the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority’s draft community engagement commitment and framework.
Temporary stumps help Wye children enjoy monkey bar
One month on, authorities are a step closer to fixing play equipment at Wye River while a manufacturer remains quiet.
Lorne plans prove popular
The Lorne community has largely welcomed new plans for a redevelopment of the Point Grey precinct around the iconic pier.
New plans unveiled for Lorne’s Point Grey
Revised designs for Lorne’s controversial Point Grey Precinct are open for public comment.
Community to have say on coastal trail bridges
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning will host an online workshop to seek feedback about proposed suspension bridges on the Great Ocean Road Coastal Trail.
