{"id":157848,"date":"2025-03-25T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=157848"},"modified":"2025-03-19T20:05:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T09:05:30","slug":"new-torquay-jan-juc-trail-opens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/new-torquay-jan-juc-trail-opens\/","title":{"rendered":"New Torquay -Jan Juc trail opens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A NEW connecting path has opened between the inland Torquay Golf Course and the Surf Coast Walk.<\/p>\n<p>The new link ensures continuous beach access to the eastern end of Jan Juc Beach as coastal erosion concerns rise in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Recent geotechnical assessments show 1.5 metres of coastal cliffs between Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club and Rocky Point at Torquay could fall over the next 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>The new access area will mean locals and visitors can still access stunning ocean views even while sections of the main trail face closures in the imminent future.<\/p>\n<p>The existing coastal trail remains open, with safety barriers in place.<\/p>\n<p>Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority staff will continue to monitor the area to ensure user safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A NEW connecting path has opened between the inland Torquay Golf Course and the Surf Coast Walk. 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