DEECA Tranche - July 2023
The coasts and parks along the Great Ocean Road are so special, and so important to Victorians, that the Government established the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority as the dedicated parks manager. Land management of the iconic coast and parks is being progressively transferred to us over the next two years.
We are excited to continue our evolution as the dedicated Crown land and sea manager for the Great Ocean Road coast and parks, taking on management responsibility for further land, sea and bushland- parcels.
As at 1 July 2023, the management responsibility of several land parcels located across Torquay, Moggs Creek and Big Hill were transferred to us from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) as directed by the Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Act 2020. This included taking on landlord responsibility for the Tallawalla campsite nestled in the bushland at Moggs Creek.
Management responsibility of a marine land parcel spanning from Wye River to Wongarra was also transferred.
How will we manage these land and marine water parcels?
We have worked closely with DEECA to ensure a smooth transition of management responsibility for these parcels so the local community and visitors should not experience any change in the way they use the areas.
While our short-to-medium term management of this land will remain consistent with that applied by DEECA, we are engaging with community to best understand the areas and shape our management plans for the future.
We’re also working with Traditional Owners to protect the cultural values and progress their aspirations for the land.