Extension to Marengo Beach Access Stairs

Published on 19 May 2023

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has acted swiftly to extend the Marengo beach access stairs after sand at the base of the staircase was eroded away last week. 

Apollo Bay and Marengo Beach are known hot spots for coastal erosion, however the recent erosion at the Marengo beach access stairs due to a combination of high tides and large swell is unusual.  

The works undertaken include the addition of new timber treads and the extension of the handrail down to the beach. The base of the stairs is now tied to the rock shelf to minimise the impact of further sand movement. 

These improvements have now been completed and the Marengo beach access stairs have reopened to the public.