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2 July 2025
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 has formally taken on management of the Black Rock foreshore Crown land reserve, following approval from the Victorian Minister for Environment.
29 June 2025
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
The construction of the Changing Places facility at Ocean Grove Main Beach is almost complete, with only minor works remaining.
20 June 2025
We currently have one active hooded plover nest that is expected to hatch in the coming weeks...
Published on 4 June 2025
Barwon Coast is pleased to announce upcoming refurbishment works at the much-loved ‘At The Heads’ restaurant, located on the Barwon Heads jetty.
Originally transformed from a historic Fisherman’s Co-op building in the early 2000s, the venue now requires upgrades to ensure it meets modern hospitality standards and continues to offer passive coastal experiences for both locals and visitors.
About the Refurbishment
The planned works will include –
The venue and nearby car park on the bridge side will be closed from 10 June to late September 2025. Alternative parking is available near the Barwon Coast Discovery Centre, in Lahey Square, at Frank Ellis Reserve, and at the Barwon Bluff lookout.
Community engagement
In August 2024, Barwon Coast ran a three-week community consultation period seeking input on the proposed refurbishment’s external and public-facing elements. Feedback was gathered through online surveys and a drop-in session. The outcomes informed planning and were considered in the Marine and Coastal Act consent process.
Commitment to Heritage and Coastal Values
Barwon Coast remains committed to –
For more information and to read the Community Consultation Report, visit our dedicated project page – At The Heads Restaurant Refurbishment Project.
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 has formally taken on management of the Black Rock foreshore Crown land reserve, following approval from the Victorian Minister for Environment.
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.
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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