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Committee chair Sandy Gatehouse expressed gratitude for the support.<\/p>\n
“Barwon Coast thanks the Victorian government for providing funding through the Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants to replace aging beach access stairs at 30W and 11W,” she said.<\/p>\n
“These upgraded structures ensure the community can safely access our beloved beaches while minimising impacts on the dynamic coastal environment.”<\/p>\n
Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management was awarded $108,500 for the Portarlington All Abilities Beach Access project.<\/p>\n
The initiative will create a safe link from a newly developed accessible toilet across the foreshore road to the beach, including accessible paths, wombat crossings, disabled parking, all-abilities beach matting, and accessible furniture.<\/p>\n
The same committee also secured $70,000 for the North Bellarine Beach Access Feasibility Study.<\/p>\n
The study will assess current beach access along the North Bellarine foreshore, evaluate their long-term feasibility, and make recommendations for future management.<\/p>\n
The Borough of Queenscliffe received $37,191 to extend the Dog Beach wet sand fence and install additional warning signs for unstable sand dunes.<\/p>\n
An additional $24,971 was granted for a comprehensive audit of beach emergency, warning, and information signage at 44 beach access points throughout the borough, with updates to signage and infrastructure as needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Bellarine Peninsula’s coastline is set for major improvements in safety and access through recent state government grant allocations. The Coastal Public Access and Risk (CPAR) Grants program for 2023-2024 has provided financial support to local coastal Crown land managers to help reduce coastal risk and enhance public access. Bellarine MP Alison Marchant said it […]<\/p>\n