Articles tagged: Kennett River
Crews continue clean-up, beaches reopening
Water quality has returned to normal in flood-affected areas between Lorne and Kennett River, a coastal authority says.
Kennett caravan park plan approved
Kennett River’s caravan park will have a focus on sustainable tourism and biodiversity with more green open spaces and nature-based play areas.
Fire bunker and house proposed at Kennett
Plans for a two-storey house in a bushfire prone area along the Great Ocean Road also include a proposal for a fire safety bunker.
Residents back ban on coaches
Kennett River residents and visitors want better parking, shared paths, safer pedestrian crossings and landscaping to support native wildlife at the Kennett River.
Council backs Kennett bus change
Colac Otway Shire Council has agreed to restrict large tourist buses from the township of Kennett River, but the decision will have to get through the state’s transport authority first.
Kennett safety upgrades commended
Kennett River community groups say changes to parking and traffic movements has had a noticeable improvement in safety and congestion at Kennett River.
Car spaces, sign update at Kennett
Colac Otway Shire Council will implement temporary traffic management changes in central Kennett River this month.
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.
Safety speed limit drop at Kennett River
The speed limit in Kennett River’s centre will drop to 20 kilometres an hour to provide a safer experience for all road users.
Kennett River residents give feedback
Kennett River residents have had their say on the future of the town’s tourism infrastructure improvements and they want to continue to be as involved as possible.
Kennett community opposes shared zone
Kennett River residents don’t want their roadways to be overrun by pedestrians, which they say could happen if a council proposal for a shared zone gets approval.
Beachgoers saving swimmers at Kennett River
A dramatic water rescue by beachgoers at Kennett River is the third in two months, locals say, with calls for more lifesaving patrols at the highly hazardous beach.
Call for views on proposed lower speed limits
Colac Otway Shire Council will seek community views on proposed changes to the speed limits at Kennett River and the Colac CBD.
New Kennett River plan to be released mid-year
Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has confirmed that it will release a draft Precinct Plan for Kennett River’s $3.69-million tourism infrastructure project by mid-year.
Hectic weekend for Kennett River cafe
As a Kennett River café’s staff prepared meals for emergency service workers on Saturday night, a cool change and a drizzle of rain came with an incredible sigh of relief.
Coastal residents evacuated amid burnoff fears
Kennett River and other coastal residents had to temporarily evacuate their homes amid fears that bush burnoffs could escape and decimate towns during the weekend’s extreme fire weather.
Community say on local fire breaks
Consultation is underway for planned new fuel breaks around bushfire-prone Otways communities.
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.
Burnoffs continue in Otways
Burnoffs continued on public land in the Otways at the weekend, with Forest Fire Management Victoria igniting a 20-hectare fire just north of Kennett River.
$24 million for new coast trail
An Otways coast community advocate says she is overwhelmed by a $24-million funding commitment for a major walking trail that would leave a lasting legacy from a bushfire renewal mission.
Residents signal frustration with signal
A fault in Kennett River’s new mobile phone base station has frustrated residents, but Telstra says it’s working to fix the bug.
Coverage boost benefits coast
A coastal tourism leader has welcomed a new mobile phone tower that aims to boost coverage at Kennett River on the Great Ocean Road.
Fishing line causes seal death
A Kennett River wildlife carer is urging locals and tourists to properly dispose of rubbish after fishing line entangled and killed a seal.
