Articles tagged: Old Beechy Rail Trail

District’s paw-some first race
What’s got six legs and made a debut at Sunday’s Otway Trail Run?

Beechy trail discussion cancelled
Council decision-making ended before it started this week, after it became apparent that officers had failed to inform the Old Beechy Rail Trail friends’ group of major plans for the trail’s future.

Council to consider Old Beechy Rail Trail land swap
Colac Otway Shire Council will meet today to consider a land exchange proposal and road deviation which could ensure safe off-road access along the popular Old Beechy Rail Trail through the Ditchley Gully.

BEECHY’S GAIN: Housing estate would provide new route for rail trail
New plans for a major subdivision at Elliminyt have also revealed a new off-road route for the Old Beechy Rail Trail.

Closure for rail trail
Colac Otway Shire Council has asked people to obey signs along the Old Beechy Rail Trail due to a trail closure.

Skills boost for project team
A new team of environment workers is tackling projects across Colac and district, including maintenance on the Old Beechy Rail Trail.

Otways trail pioneer to relocate to Chile
The Old Beechy Rail Trail is losing one of its stalwarts in Tony Grogan.

Community to clean up trail
Colac district resident Philippa Bailey is calling on community members to help tidy a Colac tourist trail on Clean Up Australia Day.

Rail trail closures proposed
Two sections of the Old Beechy Rail Trail look set to close in the wake of safety and maintenance concerns.

Community calls for more funding
Almost 1200 people have supported an old Beechy Rail Trial campaign calling for more funding to make sure the asset remains a viable tourist attraction.

Otways trail closure concern
A lack of proposed funding and mounting maintenance could result in the partial closure of a regional tourist attraction, according to a Colac Otway Shire councillor.

