Great Ocean Road Underground Power Project
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A proposal aims to remove 40 power poles along a 3.5 kilometre stretch of the Great Ocean Road at Moggs Creek and Eastern View.
The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee is continuing its efforts to explore funding for this proposal to underground power along an iconic 3.5 kilometre stretch of the Great Ocean Road at Moggs Creek and Eastern View.
The project is estimated to cost $4 million and the is strong support for the project from a range of organisations, however, securing the necessary funding has proved difficult and at this stage, the proposal is unfunded.
The project site includes the world famous Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch at Eastern View which is a very popular stopping point for local and international visitors. 2007 was the 75th anniversary of the official opening of the Great Ocean Road.
Removing the power poles would provide a fitting commemoration to those who worked so hard to construct the Great Ocean Road.
The proposal would allow all those who love and visit the Great Ocean Road to enjoy an improved vista – free of the overhead clutter of approximately 40 power poles and power lines.
The proposal would deliver a number of economic, environmental and social benefits.
More than 2 million cars travel along this stretch of the Great Ocean Road each year. Removing the power poles would improve road safety.
It would also improve safety for hang gliders and para gliders who use the internationally recognised Spion Kope launching site. Underground power also is more reliable than overhead power, and reduces bushfire risk.