Top city lure set to be better

GEELONG’S Eastern Beach will be widened by up to 10 metres under a project aimed at protecting the foreshore from erosion.

Starting Monday, about 4000 cubic metres of sand will be added to the popular inner city beach.

Sections of the area will be closed until December 15 to facilitate the $150,000 project, which will improve the space for waterfront recreational activities.

The work will not affect access to the Eastern Beach promenade, children’s pool, swimming enclosure or playground.

Water Minister and Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said the project was funded by the State Government.

Corio resident Judy Wilson adopted her first greyhound, Teddy, from the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) in 2013, and is passionate about the breed.

“They are such beautiful, gentle dogs. They spend about 75 per cent of the day sleeping, they don’t need a

“These works will revitalise Geelong’s most popular beach, benefiting beachgoers and improving the area for a range of local and national events,” Ms Neville said.

“The Victorian Government’s investment in the protection of beaches highlights our commitment to avoiding coastal erosion, and providing safe and enjoyable beaches.”

The City of Greater Geelong has worked with the Government to plan and design the works.

“Eastern Beach is one of our most popular spots for locals and visitors,” Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood said.

“This initiative will ensure the area withstands erosion from storms and waves and remains an attractive place to be over summer.”

Clean sand, tested to ensure the grain size and colour is lot of attention, which is good for me because I work during the week,” she said.

Mrs Wilson said since adopting a further two greyhounds, Sonic and Pan, she’d joined the Geelong Greyhound Walk, which meets on the third Sunday of the month at the main rotunda at Eastern Beach. consistent with the existing beach, will be delivered during the next fortnight.

The new sand will create a protective buffer against coastal erosion during storms and also improve the appearance of the beach.

The State Government’s Port Phillip Bay beach rankings show Eastern Beach had the best water quality last summer.

The Dell in Clifton Springs, Portarlington and St Leonards rounded out the best four sites, as ranked by the Environment Protection Authority.

The annual beach reporting season began yesterday.

It will see water quality information displayed on signs at 28 Life Saving Victoria clubs around the bay.

People can check the latest forecasts at: yarraandbay.vic. gov.au/

Adoption manager for GAP Larissa Darragh said greyhounds made ideal pets as they were friendly, docile dogs and, contrary to some assumptions, don’t require much exercise.

“They need about 15 minutes of exercise a day, which is average for a pet dog,” she said.