Articles tagged: Marengo
Historic Apollo Bay landmark restored
Apollo Bay and Marengo historians’ prayers have been answered with an iconic beacon reinstated after the 160-year-old pillar was removed five years ago.
Coastal knowledge sought for Barham flood mapping
Apollo Bay and Marengo residents can share their Barham River flood knowledge with Colac Otway Shire Council to help build a safer future.
Rain boosts storage levels, restrictions lifting
A welcome rise in storage levels will see water restrictions lifted at Apollo Bay, Marengo and Skenes Creek.
Marengo ramp replacement for beach entry accessibilty
Marengo is set to see the replacement of an existing access ramp with help from community feedback.
Beacon plans progressing
Work is progressing on plans to reinstate a historic navigational pillar beacon at Marengo that was removed five years ago.
Coroner’s ocean warning
The drowning death of an Indian student at Marengo has prompted a Coroner to issue fresh ocean safety warnings.
Shark activity signs spark further fears
An Apollo Bay local who campaigned to move a dead whale buried at a popular beach remains concerned about the incident after signs warning of shark activity were installed at the site almost eight months after the event.
Councillor seeks more clarity over return of beacon
Apollo Bay and coastal communities will soon know the timeline and actions the Colac Otway Shire Council intends to take to reinstall an iconic Marengo landmark.
Endangered chicks hatch
Hooded Plover chicks are hatching along the Great Ocean Road and Surf Coast, but authorities are warning people to stay away from the endangered birds.
Water device trial successful
Digital water meters on trial at Birregurra have potentially saved more than 35 million litres of water in a year.
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.
Digital water meters trialled at Marengo
Barwon Water is exploring ways to use new technology to detect leaks in the water network and to help Marengo residents use water sustainably.
Environment funding for coast groups
Two Otways coast community groups have received State Government funding for environmental rehabilitation projects.
Plea to leave seals alone
Wildlife authorities have issued a warning about the danger of wild seal interactions after worrying incidents on the Otways coast in recent weeks.
Bay’s beaches keep crumbling
Recent rough weather and strong ocean tides have caused more coastal erosion at Apollo Bay, damaging sand renourishment work.
Wild weather causes havoc on Ocean Road
Wild weather has swept sand onto the Great Ocean Road at Marengo, forcing authorities to dig out a coastal walking track.
Eroding coastline an ongoing worry
A Marengo man says Mounts Bay’s coastline has receded about 20 metres since 1995, amid calls for long-term protections against erosion.
