Municipal crews are out in force across the Bellarine ahead of the busy Christmas holiday season.
The City of Greater Geelong crews are focusing their efforts on main streets around the peninsula, including High Street in Drysdale, The Terrace in Ocean Grove, Newcombe Street in Portarlington and Murradoc Road in St Leonards.
City Works crews and the Parks and Natural Assets team are working together to tackle weed control and pruning, resheet unsealed roads, scrub footpaths and remove graffiti and trim trees in a concentrated effort to beautify the region.
Murradoc Ward councillor Rowan Story said the planned approach would make the Bellarine towns shine.
“As the locals well know, the Bellarine is a beautiful place and a favourite summer destination,” Cr Story said.
“I have witnessed firsthand just how hard our crews have been working in St Leonards. It’s great to have many hands on deck; it’s about going the extra mile so that people are impressed when they arrive.
“We want everyone to enjoy a safe and pleasant experience here.”
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the annual joint effort showed community pride.
“Clean, safe, and welcoming streets set the scene for locals, visitors, and businesses to enjoy the Bellarine at its best this summer,” he said.
“By working together across departments, we’re ensuring the region is ready to welcome the many people who come here during the busy tourist season.”
