Foreshore Master Plan About the Project Barwon Coast are creating a master plan for all the coastal public land we manage between Breamlea and Ocean Grove. This includes Bancoora Beach, Thirteenth Beach, Barwon Bluff, Barwon Heads foreshore, Bukareeyoo, Ocean Grove Main Beach and Collendina. The project will look at how Barwon Coast and the community…
Bancoora Coastal Adaptation Plan About the Project Bancoora Beach and Breamlea foreshore is treasured for its cultural values, natural beauty and as a place to unwind and get away from it all. This area has a dynamic coastline shaped by the natural processes of shifting sand. The coast will continue to shift and change in…
‘At The Heads’ restaurant and kiosk at the Barwon Heads jetty, is 25 years old and needs an upgrade to continue to meet industry standards and improve the internal functioning of the restaurant.
The restaurant is on coastal Crown land managed by Barwon Coast through a lease arrangement with Short Game Pty Ltd. The restaurant and kiosk provide a passive way for visitors and the local community to enjoy and experience the coast.
‘At The Heads’ was converted to a restaurant in the early 2000’s from a historical fisherman’s co-op building.
The future of the Breamlea General Store Project overview Breamlea is an incredibly special coastal village tucked away on the south coast of Victoria, mid-way between Barwon Heads and Torquay. Breamlea is known for its beautiful bush setting, stunning beaches, significance to the Wadawurrung and its small, close-knit community. In April 2022 the management of…
Emergency Markers at Barwon Coast Enhancing Safety Along The Coastline We’ve taken a significant step forward in public safety with the installation of 60 new emergency markers along the coastal reserve from Collendina to Breamlea. These markers are part of the Triple Zero Victoria emergency marker system, designed to pinpoint exact locations during emergencies in…
The area of land known informally as Ocean Grove Spit is Wadawurrung Country. Bukareeyoo is the new name for this area of land. Bukareeyoo (Book ar ree yoo) is a Wadawurrung word that means ‘between’.
We are developing a Community Engagement Framework for Barwon Coast. This framework will guide how we work with the community for the next five years.
Over the past 12 months we have been developing a ten-year master plan for the caravan parks and campgrounds managed by Barwon Coast. This includes the Breamlea Caravan Park, Barwon Heads Caravan Park, Riverview Family Caravan Park and the Riverside Campground.
The master plan will guide management of key cultural and environmental values and infrastructure renewal, so the visitor experience is maintained at a high standard. It will ensure the caravan parks are adaptable to a changing climate and market trends.
Project Overview A key part of our role at Barwon Coast is the management and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure along the coastline including beach access ways. Barwon Coast Committee of Management approved the replacement of beach access stairs at 17W East that were removed late in 2021 after becoming twisted and dangerous following strong…
Ocean Grove Main Beach Dog Controls Trials Project Overview Barwon Coast and the City of Greater Geelong are undertaking a two-year trial of a dog-free area at Ocean Grove Main Beach. We want to hear community views on the trial. Feedback from both dog walkers and non-dog walkers on the dog-free trial is encouraged. …