Strong community interest as consultation continues 20/12/11
More than 100 community members have already had their say on how the coast will be managed into the future, as consultation continues for the development of the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s Draft Coastal Management Plan.

Surf beach kiosk officially opens (6/12/11)
The new ‘Third Wave Kiosk’ at the Torquay Surf Beach was officially opened today, signifying the completion of $480K of works to improve the standards, service levels and accessibility of facilities at the world-renowned Torquay Surf Beach.

New rescue building marks Fishos milestone 5/12/11)
The new building for the Torquay Marine Rescue Service is complete and ready for use, marking a major milestone for the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s $2.8M Fishermans Beach Redevelopment project.

Input sought for coast plan (1/11/11)
Great Ocean Road Coast Committee is seeking input on how the coast is managed into the future.

Community notice: Fox trapping on coastal reserves (31/10/11):
The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee, in partnership with Jan Juc Coast Action Group, will be conducting fox trapping along coastal reserves in Jan Juc and between the Sands and Point Impossible.

Lorne in focus - An update on works and projects in Lorne: 26/10/2011
The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s 2011-2012 Budget allocates capital expenditure of almost $1.1M to new Lorne-based projects, while ongoing projects such as works on the redevelopment
of the pool precinct continued to progress.

Track work travelling well (29/9/11):
Work on the Surf Coast Walk redevelopment project continues to advance with 75 per cent of track work now complete.

Preferred operator announced for Fishos kiosk (22/9/11): The owners of Bomboras Cafe Bar and Pizzeria in Torquay have been selected by GORCC as the preferred operator for the new kiosk at Fishermans Beach subject to Ministerial approval.

Reference group sought for coast plan (22/8/11): The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee is seeking Expressions of Interest from anyone passionate about the coast to be part of a Community Reference Group for the creation of a new Coastal Management Plan.

GORCC Budget to benefit coast (5/8/11): The coast will benefit from capital expenditure in excess of $4.8M in the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s 2011-2012 Budget.

Protection of the Environment Award for GORCC (1/8/11): The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee has been awarded the 2011 Clean Beaches Award for the Protection of the Environment in recognition of the organisation’s efforts to protect endangered Hooded Plovers.

 Little green dune carers (21/6/11): Torquay College students are working with the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) to protect fragile sand dunes at White’s Beach as part the Marine Discovery Centre's month long program to help stabilise and revegetate dunes across the region.

Lorne pool heating not proceeding (8/7/2011): The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee has announced  that the heating of the Lorne Pool could not proceed following a full review of the options available.

Fairhaven Ramp to be demolished (20/6/11) : The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee is demolishing a section of the Fairhaven Beach Access Ramp after it was damaged by recent high tides.

Beachgoers warned to take care (14/06/11): The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee is warning that areas of coastal shoreline erosion have created unstable ‘sand cliffs’ which can collapse.

Fishermans Beach construction launched (09/06/11): Mr Damian Drum, Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development joined the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee today to launch the construction phase of the Fishermans Beach Redevelopment.

Fairhaven Ramp closed due to damage (06/06/11): The Fairhaven Beach Access Ramp has been damaged following localised shoreline erosion resulting from high tides and waves last week.

GORCC launches Environmental Education Program 19/05/11: Opportunities for schools and groups, to learn about and care for coastal environments are being offered for free through the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s new Environmental Education and Activities Program.

Fishermans Beach contract signed (20/4/11): The contract for the redevelopment of Fishermans Beach has been signed paving the way for the construction of a versatile community and recreational precinct in Torquay.

Kiosk construction to begin (24/04/11): Completion of a new kiosk on Torquay’s main surf beach is one step closer with the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee awarding the construction tender to Torquay Homes Pty Ltd and work to commence in April.

Fishermans Beach funding secured (24/04/2011): Funding for the Fishermans Beach Redevelopment has been secured following the Surf Coast Shire’s commitment of $200,000 to the project.

Community announcement: Repairs underway at Whites Beach 28/02/2011                                                                                       January’s heavy rains have caused a ‘washout’ of one of the access paths into Whites Beach and The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee is working to repair the area.

Our coast is too lovely to litter (23/02/2011)
The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee is proudly supporting the Victoria’s Coast Too Lovely to Litter campaign and is calling for everyone on the Surf Coast to “do the right thing and put it in the bin”.

Help sought for clean up (1/02/2011)
Surf Coast locals and visitors alike are being encouraged to make a difference to the local environment by registering as a volunteer for the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s Clean Up
Australia Day sites.

GORCC support opens doors for unemployed (7/1/2011)
The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s support of a program for the long term unemployed has equipped individuals with valuable skills for the workplace and led to paid employment for
several participants.

New boat ramp complete (7/12/2010)
$1.7 million project delivers vital community facility

Community the priority as plans progress (6/12/2010)
Final plans for the Fishermans Beach Redevelopment will be completed by mid-December and focus on community facilities, better public access and improved traffic flow.

Trail experts commence on walk (2/12/2010)
Surf Coast Walk construction underway following appointment of trail design firm

Iconic cafe back in the swing (17/11/2010)
Lorne’s Swing Bridge Cafe will soon be back in business following the announcement of a successful tender.

Bill of good health for iconic pines (15/11/10)
Torquay’s iconic Norfolk Pines have been declared “alive and recovering” by an arborist, who officially assessed the trees this week.

Fragile dunes in jeopardy (15/11/10)
A popular form of fitness training known as 'dune running' is destroying our fragile dunes and a local sports legend is asking runners to consider where they train.

 

 

Media release archive

Darren Cheeseman MP, Federal Member for Corangamite and GORCC Chairman John Carlile officially open the Torquay Surf Beach kiosk 'Third Wave'.

Co-owner of Bomboras Cafe Bar and Pizzeria in Torquay Tom McGrath (left) with GORCC CEO Richard Davies (right) at the Fishermans Beach precinct (Photo courtesy Surf Coast Times). 

Torquay College students with GORCC Conservation Team Officer Georgie Beale and Torquay College Teacher David Pace at Whites Beach, Torquay.

Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development Damian Drum (right) opens the construction phase of the Fishermans Beach Redevelopment with Member for South Barwon Andrew Katos and GORCC Chairman John Carlile (left).

Primary School student Diya D'Souza and Conservation Team Officer Georgina Beale planting as part of the Education Program at Spring Creek (photo courtesy Surf Coast Times).

Richie Schulz, Fishermans Beach Redevelopment Project Superintendent and Director of Insite Architects with GORCC Chairman John Carlile.

GORCC Coastal Projects Coordinator Mike Bodsworth and Too Lovely to Litter Ambassador Sheree Marris