Improving access at Erehwon Point

Bass Coast Shire Council is asking the community for feedback on how to improve access at Erehwon Point in Cowes.

From Lovers Walk to the Jetty Triangle, this precinct attracts local residents and visitors year-round. Yet Council said it realises the area has steep sections, stairs, plus narrow and disconnected pathways which make this beautiful spot inaccessible for many members of the community.

A council spokesperson said it wants to understand how both residents and visitors currently use the precinct, and how they would like to use it in future.

“Your feedback is especially invaluable to this improvement project if you currently avoid the area due to issues with limited pathway access, connections or safety concerns,” the spokesperson said.

Members of Council’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee examined the area in-person onsite, and now seek feedback on the challenges of the current pathway network from all users.

The community engagement process is open until February 6, to collect feedback on pathway access, connections and safety concerns from various stakeholder groups, community members, visitors and organisations.

Council said the feedback will support the development of a three-stage Action Plan to address the high, medium and low priorities identified by the community, as part of this process.

To contribute please go to: engage.basscoast.vic.gov.au/erehwon

For more information contact Bass Coast Shire Council.