BARWON COAST UPDATE – September 27, 2018

BARWON COAST COASTAL MANAGEMENT AND BEACH USE REPORT PUBLICLY RELEASED
The final report of the Federation University study into community views and experiences in relation to various management issues within the Barwon Coast coastal reserve is now available for public viewing. It can be downloaded from barwoncoast.com.au/beach-use-report, copies can also be viewed at our office or at the City of Greater Geelong customer centre in Ocean Grove. Issues of dog management and dog access to beach areas was the most significant issue identified in the report. We will be commencing a review of the current dog regulations in force on our coastal reserves in November 2018. The report findings on this issue will be considered as part of that review and further community engagement will be undertaken. If you would like to be informed of community engagement on this issue, please register your interest:

Email [email protected]

Write in the email subject line: Dog Regulations Review

In the email body please write: Your name and postcode.

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSES ON TACKLING COASTAL EROSION AT OCEAN GROVE MAIN BEACH
The Ocean Grove Main Beach continues to be heavily impacted by coastal storm erosion. We are undertaking investigations into the coastal erosion processes and what options for solutions are available to address this issue. We will be holding ‘Community Open Houses’ on Thursday 11/10 4-7pm and Sat 13/10 10am-1pm to share information about this project and to gather community views. They will be held at the City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre, cnr Presidents Ave and The Avenue, Ocean Grove. All welcome. barwoncoast.com.au/15w-ramp

UPCOMING FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS ON BEACH HARMONY
We are hosting two free community forums entitled: “Beach Harmony: Interactions with people, dogs and wildlife”. The forums will encourage respect for all beach users and cover how to share our beach in harmony, avoid conflict, cope with fear and what to do in the event of an incident. Forums will be held at the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre John Dory Drivdates on Sat 6/10 and repeated again on Sat 24/11. The times are 2pm – 4:15pm on both days. To book: trybooking.com/book/event?eid=424349& or call 5254 1118.