Works on upgrades to Ocean Grove Nature Reserve will begin this month.
The upgrades include access within the venue, parking and visitor information.
The designs were shaped by extensive consultation with the local community, Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Aboriginal Corporation and Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve.
“We have been working with Parks Victoria to revise the plans for facilities at the entrance to the reserve following community consultation,” Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve president Peter Sullivan said.
“The new plans complement the existing facilities across the reserve and will assist people from the Bellarine and beyond to enjoy the reserve and connect with nature.”
The layout has been chosen to minimise impact on the environment and its cultural values.
Parks Victoria will work closely with Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve and Bellarine Landcare Nursery to relocate a range of plants and trees at the entrance of the reserve, to further reduce the impact on Wadawurrung Country.
The upgrade works include:
A new all-abilities drop off, parking and picnic area at the entrance of the reserve.
A link from the new picnic area to the existing track network.
Designated bus drop off areas for public, school and Bush Kinder use.
New information and welcome signage.
The state government invested $245,000 to help deliver the upgrades.
“The Ocean Grove Nature Reserve is a much-loved area for the Bellarine community and it’s wonderful to deliver this project with help of the local community and stakeholder groups,” Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville said.
Visit parks.vic.gov.au/projects/ocean-grove-nature-reserve for more information.
