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Barwon Coast secures funding for beach access upgrades
Barwon Coast is pleased to announce it has received funding through the Victorian Government’s 2024–25 Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants Program.
1 July 2025
Barwon Coast to manage Black Rock foreshore reserve
Barwon Coast has formally taken on management of the Black Rock foreshore Crown land reserve, following approval from the Victorian Minister for Environment.
29 June 2025
Breamlea Caravan Park playground upgrade
Barwon Coast is excited to announce the planned upgrade of the Breamlea Caravan Park playground, part of our commitment to improving visitor experiences at our parks.
25 June 2025
Construction nearing completion on Changing Places facility
The construction of the Changing Places facility at Ocean Grove Main Beach is almost complete, with only minor works remaining.
20 June 2025
Hooded Plover Nesting Update
We currently have one active hooded plover nest that is expected to hatch in the coming weeks...
Notice to Mariners No. 135(T)-25
Published on 6 March 2025
Barwon River Boating Channel – South of Barwon Heads Channel Safety Realignment – Stage 1 Barge Towage and Beacon Installation Operations – Barwon River Mouth
Date: Effective from 11 March 2025
Details:
Mariners are advised that barge towage and beacon installation operations will take
place in the Barwon Heads river mouth south of the Barwon Heads pedestrian bridge
from 11 March 2025 for a period of approximately 4 weeks. Work barge GEMINAE
UVI1461535, 6.4m length x 3.2m beam will be used for beacon installation operations
with high powered vessels up to 8m conducting towage operations.Approximate positions of the work barge are as follows (WGS84):
1.Starboard Buoy No.1
2.Port Buoy No.238°17.106’S 144°30.008’E (Fl.G.4s)
38°17.120’S 144°30.004’E (Fl.R.4s)Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution in the vicinity of the Barwon Heads river
mouth boating channel during daylight hours from 11 March 2025. Mariners should consider
completely avoiding this area during these times.Related Articles
Barwon Coast secures funding for beach access upgrades
Barwon Coast is pleased to announce it has received funding through the Victorian Government’s 2024–25 Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants Program.
Barwon Coast to manage Black Rock foreshore reserve
Barwon Coast has formally taken on management of the Black Rock foreshore Crown land reserve, following approval from the Victorian Minister for Environment.
Breamlea Caravan Park playground upgrade
Barwon Coast is excited to announce the planned upgrade of the Breamlea Caravan Park playground, part of our commitment to improving visitor experiences at our parks.
Construction nearing completion on Changing Places facility
The construction of the Changing Places facility at Ocean Grove Main Beach is almost complete, with only minor works remaining.
This is Wadawurrung Country. We acknowledge the Wadawurrung People as the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, seas and skies of Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, 13th Beach and Breamlea. We honour and say Nyatne to Elders past, present and future whose ancestors, for thousands of years, have cared for this part of Dja (Country). We are committed as an organisation to meaningfully work together with Traditional Owners to make Wadawurrung Culture and Country strong.
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