Work to begin on headland access at Point Bunbury

Published on 25 June 2024

Construction works to create a new and safe access point for walkers at Point Bunbury are set to begin this week.

This safe new route – starting from the car park on Trafalgar Street - protects environmental and cultural values, avoids exacerbating erosion and minimises the risk to public safety.

Bollards will be installed to outline the route across a section of the golf course. Safety netting and wayfinding signage will also be included in other areas to support users.

Since early last year, we have listened to the community and worked closely with the Apollo Bay Golf Club Board and Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation on the project.

We have also developed a close relationship with the Apollo Bay Community Voice, which has strengthened our mutual understanding and improved our work together.

The new section replaces an informal walking track, which was closed to support the primary dune system, preserve habitat for local fauna, and protect cultural heritage.

The closed section will be protected to allow natural regeneration, helping increase habitat and supporting the stabilisation of the primary dune, which has been impacted by erosion.

The bollards will be placed along the practice fairway to guide walkers, with netting installed to provide separation to the course.

Construction is expected to be completed by August.

For further information visit https://haveyoursay.greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au/ptbunbury