{"id":133021,"date":"2024-04-30T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=133021"},"modified":"2024-04-28T15:23:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T05:23:37","slug":"have-your-say-on-the-future-of-kennett-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-kennett-river\/","title":{"rendered":"Have your say on the future of Kennett River"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE Great Ocean Road Coast &amp; Parks Authority is inviting those interested in helping shape the future of Kennett River to join a soon-to-be established community reference group.<\/p>\n<p>Comprised of up to eight community representatives, the reference group (CRG) will assist in the development of a draft plan for the precinct, which will also inform a masterplan for the Kennett River Family Caravan Park.<\/p>\n<p>Works slated for the small township, located between Lorne and Apollo Bay, aim to bolster its tourism infrastructure to accommodate significant increases in traffic as Kennett River forges a reputation as a wildlife hotspot along the Great Ocean Road.<\/p>\n<p>The infrastructure improvements will be delivered as part of the $500 million Geelong City Deal and include a new public toilet, upgraded wastewater treatment plant, car park and road improvement works.<\/p>\n<p>The establishment of a CRG follows several community engagement initiatives, held between late-2023 and early-2024.<\/p>\n<p>The feedback provided through this period will inform the project as it enters its next stage.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to see such strong community involvement in shaping the future of Kennett River,&#8221; Cath Olive, the Authority&#8217;s director of infrastructure and planning, said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The wealth of knowledge, ideas and history shared during the two-month engagement period has been incredibly valuable.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve really enjoyed collaborating locally and are excited to maintain this momentum as we work together to bring this project to life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Expressions of interest for the Kennett River CRG will close on Wednesday, May 1.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/haveyoursay.greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au\/kennettriver\/Kennett-River-CRG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">haveyoursay.greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au\/kennettriver\/Kennett-River-CRG<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE Great Ocean Road Coast &amp; Parks Authority is inviting those interested in helping shape the future of Kennett River to join a soon-to-be established community reference group. 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