30Jun, 2016

An update from the CRC Co-Chair

Community representatives of the Community Resilience Committee have been asked over the past couple of days about the current situation in relation to our trees. Community members had a number of questions around the ongoing management of trees at Wye River and Separation Creek and we followed up the issues with Deborrah Jepson from Emergency […]

28Jun, 2016

Grocon completion and insurance

Once Grocon has completed clean-up on a property, property owners will receive a formal notification of completion within the next fortnight and will then be issued relevant environmental and surveying certification. The formal notification is pending final tree management works, agreed to with the property owner. Post tree management works property owners will receive a […]

23Jun, 2016

$350,000 distributed by the Spirit Foundation

The Spirit Foundation has announced its latest and largest distribution of funds to community members impacted by the Christmas Day bushfires, bringing the total amount of funds to approximately $350,000. The latest and largest dispersal of funds will assist those in Wye River and Separation Creek who have been affected by the fires, including total […]

23Jun, 2016

Cluster Map – 20 June 2016

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22Jun, 2016

Powercor commences work in Wye

Powercor restoration works in Wye River commenced this week in Karingal Drive, with crews erecting two power poles, stringing more than 600 metres of overhead insulated powerlines and replacing three underground cable services. Powercor will be testing new assets over the coming days and plan to connect the standing properties on Karingal Drive by next [...] read more →

21Jun, 2016

A reason to get up early

With the cooler months approaching, it can take a bit to get out of bed on for a brisk morning along the Great Ocean Road. WyeSep Connect chatted with a local photographer about the advantages of braving the cold. Photography has always been a passion for Rick Knowles. The landscape photographer began his craft from [...] read more →

20Jun, 2016

Clean-up update – 168 properties cleaned

Grocon has now cleaned 168 properties in Wye River and Separation Creek. Pending on weather conditions across the region, Grocon is on track to complete its clean-up efforts by the end of June. All property owners who have had their land cleaned by Grocon should expect to receive formal notification of completion within the next […]

17Jun, 2016

Whale sightings this winter

With views like Wye, staring off to sea doesn’t have to have a purpose. But as we approach the winter months and enter whale watching season, that view might get a little more animated. The Great Ocean Road is often tipped as a good bet for whale sightings, with Logan’s Beach in Warrnambool known as […]

17Jun, 2016

Community plants for the future

Community members from Wye River and Separation Creek came together over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend to learn about weeds and birds and make a positive impact to the local environment of Wye River and Separation Creek. More than 50 people attended the Weeds and Birds Workshop, organised by the Wye Weed Warriors, a sub-group […]

16Jun, 2016

Vote for the retaining wall

The Victorian Government has commissioned Grocon to replace, repair and establish retaining walls in high-risk locations to ensure public safety throughout Wye River and Separation Creek. Community members can vote for their preferred two colour options to be across the retaining walls in public space where Grocon is managing the works. Community members can pick [...] read more →

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