- Published:
- Tuesday 13 October 2015 at 4:00 pm
Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Lisa Neville today announced 15 public land managers including volunteer organisations, will receive almost $700,000 to improve public coastal access and public safety for Victorians.
Through the 2015-16 Coastal Environments Program – Public Access and Risk, the Andrews Labor Government is committed to protecting the environment whilst ensuring better coastal infrastructure for safer and more enjoyable user experiences.
The Government has approved 21 separate grant applications under the 2015-16 Coastal Environments Program – Public Access and Risk to coastal Committees of Management.
These committees, run by volunteers and coastal councils, will use the funds to create new or enhance existing infrastructure, such as:
- Repairs to improve beach stairways, boardwalks and access points;
- Works on viewing platforms and lookouts;
- Building of new access ramps, installing and improving public signage; and
- Undertaking risk assessment and management plans for safer access.
These grants give critical support to committees that strive to improve public access and minimise risk by fully funding or part-funding these valuable projects.
A list of the grant recipients is provided on the next page and further information on the program can be found at www.delwp.vic.gov.au/parks-forests-and-crown-land/coasts,-bays-and-marine-areas(opens in a new window).
Quotes attributable to Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Lisa Neville
“We are committed to providing better coastal infrastructure that makes it safer and more enjoyable for beach goers and coastal enthusiasts.”
“We recognise the importance of supporting the dedicated coastal public land managers that make our coastline safe and accessible.”
“Through this program and the hard work of volunteer committees and councils, Victorians and visitors to this state can now look forward to improved safety and access this year and beyond.”
2015-16 Coastal Environments Program – Access and Risk - List of grant recipients
| Bellarine Bayside Foreshore CoM | 89 Bluff Road Access Stair Replacement | $ 44,247.00 |
| Great Ocean Road Coast CoM | Surf Coast walk realignment Anglesea | $100,000.00 |
| Great Ocean Road Coast CoM | Split Point lookout No 2 | $ 40,000.00 |
| Great Ocean Road Coast CoM | Torquay Front Beach Access Improvement | $ 55,000.00 |
| Barwon Coast CoM | Barwon Heads | $ 15,000.00 |
| Princetown Recreation Reserve CoM | Playground Project | $ 10,000.00 |
| Otway Coast CoM | Marengo to Skenes Creek Sand Management Plan | $ 15,000.00 |
| Parks Victoria | Anglesea Geotechnical Risk Assessment and Management Plan | $ 35,000.00 |
| Port Frankston Public Purpose & RR CoM | Port Franklin Replacement of viewing platform | $ 80,000.00 |
| Phillip Island Nature Park | Forest Caves Dune Boardwalk and Lookout Risk Mitigation | $ 14,400.00 |
| Phillip Island Nature Park | The Nobbies Phillip Island | $ 29,900.00 |
| East Gippsland Shire | Lakes Tyers Beach Safety Signage Project | $ 12,000.00 |
| Corinella Foreshore Reserve CoM | Pedestrian access | $ 35,000.00 |
| Walkerville Foreshore Reserve CoM | Bayside Drive Walkerville coastal protection | $ 20,000.00 |
| Gippsland Ports/East Gippsland Shire | Lakes Entrance Slipway Site investigation | $ 10,000.00 |
| Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | Caraar Creek Coastal Cliff Pathway | $ 50,000.00 |
| Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | Beach access a northern end of Moondah Beach, Mt Eliza | $ 27,000.00 |
| Frankston City Council | Seaford Foreshore, Pedestrian Beach Assess Erosion Mitigation | $ 19,000.00 |
| Frankston City Council | SLSC Seawall and public access ramp | $ 55,000.00 |
| Whitecliffs to Cameron Bight Foreshore CoM | Beach Access Enhancement - Whitecliffs Foreshore | $ 6,410.00 |
| Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | Beach access $ safety improvements at Fishermen's Beach | $ 24,400.00 |