Bukareeyoo. Returning language to Country.
The area of land known informally as Ocean Grove Spit is Wadawurrung Country. Bukareeyoo is the new name for this area of land. Bukareeyoo (Book ar ree yoo) is a Wadawurrung word that means ‘between’.
Community Engagement Framework
We are developing a Community Engagement Framework for Barwon Coast. This framework will guide how we work with the community for the next five years.
Caravan and Camping Parks Master Plan
Over the past 12 months we have been developing a ten-year master plan for the caravan parks and campgrounds managed by Barwon Coast. This includes the Breamlea Caravan Park, Barwon Heads Caravan Park, Riverview Family Caravan Park and the Riverside Campground.
The master plan will guide management of key cultural and environmental values and infrastructure renewal, so the visitor experience is maintained at a high standard. It will ensure the caravan parks are adaptable to a changing climate and market trends.
New ‘Kurrak’ Playground for Ocean Grove Main Beach
Project Overview A new playground has being built at Ocean Grove Main Beach. This exciting new playground at Ocean Grove Main Beach that celebrates Wadawurrung culture and the local coastal environment is located next to the Dunes café and Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. The playground is called Kurrak, meaning sand in Wadawurrung language…
13th Beach Shared Links Trail
Project Overview Construction is complete on a new shared trail that improves connections between key facilities on the Bellarine Peninsula and the communities they serve. The project was to create a shared pedestrian and cycling path link between the Barwon Heads 13th Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Barwon Heads township and the 13th Beach Golf…
Ocean Grove Surf Beach Complex Redevelopment
Project Overview In June 2019 the redevelopment of the new Surf Beach Complex at Ocean Grove Main Beach was completed. The complex is a valuable community asset that is designed to blend into the natural landscape and provides modern functional facilities for both now and into the future. The Surf Beach Complex was redeveloped as…