A packed meeting at Wye River on Saturday 16 April saw community members vote on priority initiatives to better manage bushfire risk. Presentations by bushfire experts were followed by extensive questions and discussion prior to the vote. The meeting was convened by the community representatives on the Resilience Committee, who have today written to the […]
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A statement from Minister Lisa Neville and Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley regarding the appointment of an expert panel to review bushfire risk management in Wye River and Separation Creek: The Victorian Government is committed to continuing to work with the Wye River and Separation Creek communities through the planning and rebuilding process. The planning […]
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Although there have been some rain delays, to date 66 sites have been cleaned (around 40% of total registered properties). As clean up works on individual properties is finishing in Separation Creek the focus has now turned to remaining arbory work and the reinstatement of roads in the area. If any property owners have any […]
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Earlier this year, the Victorian Government announced a $1.4 million Great Ocean Road Economic and Community Recovery Package, to support the region after the Christmas bushfires. The Package includes a $1 million Great Ocean Road Economic and Community Recovery Fund, and $400,000 for events, business mentoring, advertising and marketing. The Fund will help attract more […]
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Business support services are still available to affected business owners after the Christmas Day bushfires. If your business has been affected, an application form can be downloaded from the Small Business Mentoring Service website or by calling the Victorian Business Line on 132 215. On receiving your application a Mentor will contact you directly to […]
read more → The Wye Beach Hotel is a popular destination for those travelling along the Great Ocean Road, and remains as popular as ever even after the bushfires. WyeSep Connect sat down with manager Luke Moore to talk about the establishment, the spirit of the community, and bringing fun and entertainment back to the region once again. […]
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Property owners in Wye River and Separation Creek will now have greater access to One Stop Shops, with the service now being offered via teleconference. Aimed to provide a convenient alternative for residents who may find it difficult to visit during opening hours, the service was introduced by the Colac Otway Shire’s Bushfire Recovery Information […]
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Minutes from the Community Resilience Committee meeting in March are available here. A reminder that a community-only meeting will be held at 11am this Saturday at the Wye River Surf Life Saving Club, to discuss how to better protect the region from future bushfires. If you would like more information about the community only meeting […]
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The CRC has an important role in ensuring resettlement occurs in the best way for the community, and will work in collaboration with Colac Otway Shire and the State Government. Individuals and community groups will also be involved as the resettlement program gains momentum and the CRC establishes how it can work most effectively. The […]
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