Keep it as is: Petition with 772 signatures opposes Surf Parade one-way proposal

Bass Coast Shire council is considering turning Surf Parade from Ozone Street to Goroke Street into a one-way road.

Last week, the council received a petition with 772 signatures opposing the change.

Why the change of direction? In February, the council proposed to continue the pedestrian pathway that runs from Cuttriss Street to Ayr Creek Bridge.

However, due to the significant coastal erosion along Surf Parade, there is no room to build the path and proposed car parking while retaining two-way traffic.

At a council meeting last week, lead petitioner and Inverloch resident Michelle Gardiner argued the change would not lessen safety risk for pedestrians but disperse it onto surrounding streets.

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