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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...
Gareth Smith
Published on 18 June 2025
Qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Applied Science
Australian Institute of Company DirectorsExperience
Gareth brings over 15 years of executive leadership experience in State and Local Government to his role as CEO of Barwon Coast. Prior to joining our team, he spent a decade supporting government-appointed committees as CEO. Gareth’s expertise spans a wide range of services, from operational and customer-focused functions to strategic and regulated services.
With a passion for making a positive impact on the community, Gareth is dedicated to leading Barwon Coast in safeguarding the environmental and cultural treasures of our stunning coast. He is committed to providing top-notch tourism and recreation facilities for all to enjoy.
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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