Residents across Geelong and the Bellarine can help shape the future of the state’s most-loved coastal stretches during a series of interactive design workshops.
Barwon Coast Foreshore Master Plan will enter its next engagement stage at the Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club with community and stakeholder design workshops from June 27 to 29.
The plan had previously received more than 220 detailed community survey responses, with the 50-minute workshop sessions designed to allow people to contribute directly to the plan’s design.
Barwon Coast Committee of Management chair Sandra Gatehouse said the plan would guide the protection, enhancement and sustainable use of coastal areas like Thirteenth Beach and Barwon Bluff over the next 15 years.
“We want this master plan to be shaped by voices from our communities; from Traditional Owners, locals, to visitors and anyone else who loves this phenomenal place,” she said.
“We’ve already heard from hundreds of people through our recent community survey and community launch event, and these workshops are the next step in ensuring community priorities shape this plan.
“Whether you’re a local resident, a visitor, or someone who cares deeply about this coastline, these sessions are your opportunity to help design a sustainable and accessible future for the Barwon Coast.”
Attendance to the June workshops is free, but bookings are essential as numbers were limited to ensure meaningful participation in each session.
Visit bit.ly/ForeshoreDesignSessions to book a session or barwoncoast.com.au/projects/foreshoremasterplan for more information on the master plan.
