$2m Eastern View erosion fix installed

THE STATE government has wrapped up a $2-million coastal protection project at Eastern View.

A new revetment wall has ben installed at the Devil’s Elbow carpark and rock bags placed at important infrastructure near the Great Ocean Road’s Memorial Arch.

The government started works last year and went ahead with the intensive revetment wall at Eastern View despite the idea attracting “limited support” at a community listening post during planning.

The government’s environment department said at the time that the wall would be landscaped to have minimal visual impact on the coast, and the rock bags would be removed once a permanent solution to erosion in the area was settled.

A revetment was recommended as a preferred option for long-term protection due to the extent of erosion risk, and is considered a “last resort” option under state coastal policies.

The government said erosion along the Surf Coast was ongoing concern.

“Coastal erosion is a natural process, but also a complex issue that impacts many parts of our coastline. At Eastern View we’ve delivered a range of mitigation measures to protect the Great Ocean Road area,” Environment Minister Ingrid Stitt said.

“Thanks to the local community for their input during planning last year and their patience and cooperation as the works were delivered on the beach.”

Western Victoria MP Gayle Tierney said the protective works aimed to ensure the ongoing preservation of the Great Ocean Road for locals and tourists.