Wye River and Separation Creek community members are reminded to use concrete sleepers and other non-combustible material as they replace retaining walls on their property. The Christmas Day bushfire destroyed or damaged a significant number of retaining walls in the townships and the replacement or repair of these walls is important to ensure land stability. […]
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During the challenging few weeks we have just experienced, Grocon have continued to undertake work on locations across Wye River and Separation Creek that have been identified as high risk of landslide. So far Grocon has completed the installation of 20 retaining walls across Wye River and Separation Creek, with six other sites where remedial […]
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Colac Otway Shire is reminding those rebuilding after the bushfire that they can use the Council’s building surveyor for prompt building permit application processing at no cost. To access the service call the Bushfire Recovery line on 5232 9400 and press 1.
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Following the extensive planning phase undertaken with the community, works are set to begin on a number of public land projects in Wye River, with a view for completion before the busy summer period. The Playground Renewal Project starts with the careful removal of the existing pieces, which will be assessed for reuse as landscape […]
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Great Ocean Road landslide update 2 November 5pm The Great Ocean Road is OPEN to all traffic. Reduced speeds and one lane of traffic is providing access for vehicles at some locations on the Great Ocean Road, including the section of road between Wye River and Separation Creek. Recent rain has not caused any significant […]
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The investigations undertaken into the practical feasibility of an Asset Protection Zone in Wye River and Separation Creek included additional analysis of local vegetation conditions and likely fire behaviour. This work has resulted in a reduction in the extent of BAL Flame Zone (FZ) for a number of allotments and, in some cases, the removal of […]
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Wye River and Separation Creek residents are encouraged to attend an Open House Session at the Wye River CFA Shed this Saturday 29 October.
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The Asset Protection Zone (APZ) project for Wye River and Separation Creek has been completed. Click here to download the APZ Report. Following the Christmas Day bushfires in December 2015, community members asked the State Government to investigate the feasibility, costs, impacts and benefits of establishing an APZ around Wye River and Separation Creek. Property […]
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The Guideline for Building in Bushfire Prone Areas provides a set of voluntary key principles that will underpin the rebuilding of a more resilient Wye River and Separation Creek community. Click here to download the Guideline for Building in Bushfire Prone Areas. The Guideline was developed by Emergency Management Victoria and CSIRO, in conjunction with DELWP […]
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As discussed at the September Community Meeting, Colac Otway Shire has now completed an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for the bushfire affected areas in Wye River and Separation Creek. The plan identifies a range of short-term measures designed to reduce the risk of landslide in these areas. These measures are proposed to take place […]
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