{"id":169730,"date":"2025-09-17T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=169730"},"modified":"2025-09-10T17:48:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T07:48:02","slug":"boost-for-coogoorah-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/boost-for-coogoorah-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Boost for Coogoorah Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

UPGRADES to Coogoorah Park in Anglesea will benefit the thousands of locals and visitors who use the nature space each year.<\/p>\n

Visitors will notice some fresh improvements thanks to recent maintenance from the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority’s (GORCAPA) eastern coastal operations team.<\/p>\n

The team has repaired bridges and handrails, resurfaced the walking tracks, mowed and pruned and carried out minor fencing and retaining wall repairs.<\/p>\n

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The team repaired bridges and handrails, resurfaced the walking tracks, mowed and pruned and carried out minor fencing and retaining wall repairs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Coogoorah Park is one of Anglesea’s most popular open spaces, with its network of walking trails, wetlands and picnic areas making it a favourite spot for all.<\/p>\n

GORCAPA coastal operations manager Caleb Hurrell said the works have helped improve safety, accessibly and the overall look and feel of the park.<\/p>\n

“These kinds of works might not always be obvious at first glance, but they make a big difference for everyone who comes to enjoy the park.<\/p>\n

“It’s about keeping the area safe and accessible while also looking after the natural setting that makes Coogoorah Park so special.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

UPGRADES to Coogoorah Park in Anglesea will benefit the thousands of locals and visitors who use the nature space each year. Visitors will notice some fresh improvements thanks to recent maintenance from the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority’s (GORCAPA) eastern coastal operations team. The team has repaired bridges and handrails, resurfaced the walking […]<\/p>\n

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