Bass Coast Shire Council is inspecting the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Observation Tower and associated infrastructure as well as the beach access track daily after large tides and swells caused further erosion to the area.
Council’s Municipal Building Surveyor and a structural engineer assessed the structure and surrounds on Monday afternoon for public risk and safety, and will make a further assessment later in the week.
“ We have a dynamic coast line that is constantly changing. We live in Bass Coast because we love the environment; however, it also presents us with ongoing challenges and we can’t hold back the tide, ” Council’s Manager Sustainable Environment, Deirdre Griepsma , said.
“ Council will continue to work with the Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning (DELWP) and the Inverloch SLC to find a way forward, however we know the sand is not going to return to the area within the next four months ,” Ms Griepsma said.
The council is seeking funding from DELWP coastal risk grant program to undertake works on the access track and have the track reinstated for the summer period.
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