Ocean Grove Community Association

08/08/2025

Grubb Rd - Shell Rd roundabout.
Link to Transport Victoria update:
https://mailchi.mp/5238e5a9810e/regional-roads-news-barwon-south-west-august-2025?e=febb0efca9

Please slow down for the intersection and watch out for pedestrians.

Lets give the school kids a chance.

06/08/2025

2025 AGM tonight 7pm Bowling Club of Ocean Grove.

Please come and meet the Committee. There will be opportunity to discuss any Town issues of interest, which could include
- Collentena Beach access ramp
- Sale of land by Council near Hodgkins and The Parade
- Planning Scheme
- DAL implementation by State Gov
- Road issues and improvement opportunities

Minutes and Agenda have been circulated to members.

New members very welcome especially if you'd like to be on the Committee.

25/06/2025

Keen to hear what the community is saying about the future of our Foreshore?
Join us at our Open Gallery this Sunday 29 June to see what’s emerged from the Barwon Coast Foreshore Master Plan Community Design Workshops that will take place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Over the weekend, we'll be gathering ideas, priorities and insights from locals, visitors and stakeholders, and at the Open Gallery, we’re putting it all on display.
📍 Ocean Grove SLSC – Upstairs Room
🕘 Drop in anytime between 12pm – 2pm
No need to register — just come along!
It’s a great opportunity to see how community input is shaping the plan so far and where the conversation is heading next.

25/06/2025

Barwon Coast Foreshore Masterplan; Ocean Grove Drop in Session
Location: Dawn Café – 131 Ocean Throughway, Ocean Grove VIC 3226
Date: Thursday 26 June
Time: Drop in anytime between 9am-11am.

23/06/2025

Ocean Grove CoGG Footpath Project - Your invited to a dropin session today on Tue 24 June from 2.30 to 6.30 at the
OG Neighbourhood centre at 1 John Dory Drive.

Your opportunity to meet the officers implementing this project and raise any issues you may have.

Today 2:30pm to 6:30pm

The City continues to build an accessible footpath network in the "old" Ocean Grove and Collendina areas, with work on more new footpaths about to get underway.  

19/05/2025

Construction of the pedestrian safety upgrade at the intersection of Grubb Road, Shell Road, Thacker Street and Tuckfield Street in Ocean Grove will start on Wednesday 21 May.



The project is expected to take up to six weeks to complete. Upgrades include raised pedestrian crossings (wombat crossings) near the roundabout on Thacker Street, Tuckfield Street and Shell Road; new footpaths to improve pedestrian connectivity; and improved lighting.



Crews will be on-site from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. For the safety of crews and all road users, during work hours, there will be:

single lane closures on Grubb Road, Shell Road, Thacker Street and Tuckfield Street on a rotating program,
delays of up to five minutes moving through the site, and
a reduced speed limit.


Traffic crews will be on-site to assist with the management of traffic. Please drive with care and follow directions on on-site signage.



To minimise traffic disruptions and for crew safety, some work will be undertaken at night, between 8pm and 6am. More details including the dates of night works will be communicated when confirmed.



This project is part of the Victorian Government’s Safe System Pedestrian Infrastructure Program, in partnership with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).



More information



For more information about this project, please visit Grubb Road and Shell Road intersection pedestrian safety upgrade - Transport Victoria



Regards,



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14/05/2025

https://engage.vic.gov.au/project/barwon-coast-foreshore-master-plan/update/621

We’re excited to announce that bookings are now open for...

08/05/2025

https://engage.vic.gov.au/project/barwon-coast-foreshore-master-plan/update/621

The Barwon Coast Foreshore Master Plan project is progressing into the next phase! After successful community engagement in March this year (outcomes will be released later this month), we are now progressing towards the next phase of community engagement in late June.
We’re excited to invite you to take the next step in shaping the future of the Barwon Coast Foreshore. As part of the development of our 15-year Foreshore Master Plan, we’re holding a series of interactive Community Design Workshops – and you’re invited to join us.
We’d love you to join us at one of 19 available sessions:
📍 Location: Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club
📅 Dates: Friday 27 – Sunday 29 June 2025
⏱️ Session length: 50 minutes
🎟️ Bookings essential: Click here to book your session
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to get involved.
These sessions are your chance to respond to what we heard in the March survey, test early ideas, and work with others to help shape a shared vision for the future of the foreshore.
Whether you live locally, visit regularly, or simply care about the coast, your input will help guide how we protect, enhance and connect with places like Bancoora Beach, Thirteenth Beach, Barwon Bluff, Barwon Heads foreshore, Bukareeyoo, Ocean Grove Main Beach, and Collendina.
We look forward to seeing you there! And please share with anyone you think will be interested in getting hands-on.
Please reach out if you have any queries!

We’re excited to announce that bookings are now open for...

21/04/2025

94.7 The Pulse is hosting our Federal Election Forum, this Tuesday, the 22nd of April! We'll hear from candidates from Corangamite and Corio. 🎙️

We will be broadcasting live from our studio foyer, and you're invited to be part of the action. Come down to 94.7 The Pulse and join the conversation!

We encourage you to send through your questions to info@947thepulse now.

Can't make it on the night? Don't worry! Listen live on the radio or on the community radio plus app, or catch-up later on our website.

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21/04/2025

Update - April 2025
Works to upgrade the bridges are expected to begin in late April and take approximately eight weeks to complete.

Upgrades include:

Construction of raised pedestrian crossings (wombat crossings) near the roundabout on:
Thacker Street
Tuckfield Street
Shell Road
Construction of footpaths to improve pedestrian connectivity
Improved lighting.

We are delivering pedestrian safety upgrades to the Grubb Road, Shell Road, Thacker Street and Tuckfield Street intersection in Ocean Grove.

27/03/2025

OGCA support the CoGG sale of the land. for the Hodgsons/ Parade intersection detailed in the 2014 Ocean Grove Town Centre Urban Design Framework (UDF). The planned improvements cannot occur without the sale of CoGG land and Vic Transport road reserve.
The2014 UDF was developed from well attended Community Consultation including OGCA.-
There are issues to be resolved by CoGG as the project proceeds.
The’ Have Your Say ‘site states that the market value of the land sold is to be reinvested into embellishing the public realm in this precinct...', OGCA expect more information regards how this is invested. This should go into Improving Town Centre and creating a Town Square.
The intersection design removes 6-12 Parking spaces on west side of the intersection redesign.
The possible extension of the ring road to Geelong-Barwon Heads Rd. may increased traffic through the town centre, we note the UDF identifies that the arterial road be redirected from The Parade to The Terrace as the last step in the project. This will improve safety and amenity of the town centre
Face book comments on the CoGG Land Sale posts suggest the many responders are unaware of Councils Plans for the Town Centre . We need a Council led education process to inform residents about what is planned in the 2014 UDF. Council could be re-engaging with the Ocean Grove Community to explain the benefits of the project. Could the UDF be updated for current population and traffic projections?

Please Submit a Yes response. I believe this is good because. it extends the OG retail opportunities from the town centre to The Parade shops with a new retail area and revitalises the current intersection.
The image is of Hodgson St looking South from UDF

Links:
2014 Ocean Grove Town Centre Urban Design Frameworkhttps://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/common/public/documents/8d15aa97032913b-Ocean%20Grove%20Town%20Centre%20Urban%20Design%20Framework%20-%20Final(email).pdf
Link to Council Notes 25 feb 2025 go to pages 143-148
https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/common/Public/Documents/8dce48a78ce8f94-agenda-councilmeeting-25february2025.pdf
2016 OG UDF
https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/common/public/documents/8cd9a6965f8a7ca-Ocean%20Grove%20Structure%20Plan%20December%202015%20(Amended%20Sept%202016)%20Clean%20Version.pdf

27/03/2025

The cost of living crisis is hitting hard, and we know it’s the number one issue impacting our community. Rising rents, mortgage stress, and skyrocketing energy bills are making life increasingly difficult for families, young people, and seniors alike.



In the lead-up to the federal election, we invite you to a Cost of Living Community and Candidates Forum—your opportunity to hear directly from the federal candidates running for Corangamite about how they plan to address these challenges and policy solutions proposed by the Real Deal Geelong Alliance to address these Issues.



Event Details:

Date: Thursday 10th April
Location: Club Italia, 515 Bellarine Highway, Moolap
Time: Arrive at 6.15pm for a prompt 6.30pm start, finish 8.30pm. A light snack will be provided.

Free to attend – booking essential



At this forum, you will:

Hear from local residents sharing their experiences of housing stress and energy affordability.
Listen to Corangamite candidates outline their plans to tackle these critical issues.
Learn about key policy solutions that can make a real difference.
See candidates asked to commit to supporting policies that ease the cost-of-living crisis for our community.

Due to time constraints, we will have limited time for questions during the event. However, we will be selecting some pre-submitted questions per topic to pose to the candidates. If you have a question, please include it when you register.

This event is led by Real Deal Geelong and proudly supported by Parents for Climate Action (PCA), Queenscliff Climate Action Network (QCAN), and Women in Local Democracy (WiLD).



Register now



Real Deal Geelong Alliance brings together 12 community organisations representing over 46,000 residents, including Cloverdale Community Centre, Norlane Community Centre, the Australian Conservation Foundation Community Geelong, Victorian and Geelong Trades Hall, the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, Australians for Mental Health, Uniting Church Wesley, Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West, Northern Geelong Housing Co-operative, Meli and Geelong Sustainability.

We are all non-partisan community groups committed to ensuring residents have the information they need to make informed decisions and vote in their best interests.



Seats are limited—register now to secure your spot.



We hope to see you there!