THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and Otway Coast Committee (OCC) are undertaking works to build resilience into the Apollo Bay foreshore during winter.<\/p>\n
Sand renourishment and cartage works will continue along the Apollo Bay foreshore to minimise coastal erosion.<\/p>\n
DELWP Regional Manager Land and Built Environment Greg Leece said that sand cartage works would start on Wednesday, weather depending, in several areas around Apollo Bay and Marengo.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome beach access points will be barricaded off while sand cartage is taking place, and we ask members of the community to be mindful when accessing the beach,\u201d Mr Leece said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis sand renourishment project continues as a measure to protect the foreshore while a longerterm, more permanent solutions are identified.<\/p>\n
\u201cSand renourishment has allowed us time to investigate suitable longer-term options and understand the community\u2019s preferences on more permanent solutions.<\/p>\n
\u201cA \u2018what we heard\u2019 document has been released following community consultation at Apollo Bay in March.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt covers the topics and issues discussed with the community at the consultation sessions, as well as online feedback submitted via the Engage Victoria website.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe \u2018what we heard\u2019 document is available online at engage.vic.gov.au\/apollo-bay-andmarengo-community-consultation.<\/p>\n
\u201cSand renourishment works will take place from Wild Dog Creek to Mariners Lookout Road; Mariners Lookout Road to Cawood Street; Cawood Street to the Harbour wall; and Mounts Bay to Marengo.<\/p>\n
\u201cHeavy equipment will be operating in the Apollo Bay Harbour and Wild Dog Creek, with sand being carted along the foreshore to replenish the foreshore.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe encourage the community to refrain from walking in the areas where heavy equipment is in use, and to use alternate access while these works are underway.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe public\u2019s safety is critical and we encourage everyone to be mindful of closed off areas of beach where works are taking place.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and Otway Coast Committee (OCC) are undertaking works to build resilience into the Apollo Bay foreshore during winter. Sand renourishment and cartage works will continue along the Apollo Bay foreshore to minimise coastal erosion. DELWP Regional Manager Land and Built Environment Greg Leece said that sand […]<\/p>\n