We are responsible for beach cleaning and the removal of seaweed/seagrass if required, from beaches under our management.
Together with Bellarine Bayside and Barwon Coast, we groom high use beaches prior to Christmas and intermittently, as required, until Easter. These beaches are generally short in length and have high visitation and are in close proximity to residents or visitors. They include:
- Portarlington Main Beach
- Hervey Park, St Leonards
- Moorpanyal Park, North Shore
- Eastern Beach, Geelong
- Clifton Springs Boat Harbour (Harbour to Griggs Creek)
- The Dell and Edgewater Drive west (if required), Clifton Springs.
- Ocean Grove front beach.
- St Helens and Rippleside Park foreshores (Note: not beaches not recommended for swimming).
Odour
On occasions, accumulated seaweed (seagrass wrack) may generate an odour. This is a natural part of the decomposition process and is not dangerous.
Make a request
When you request a beach cleaning we will need to know:
- your contact details
- the exact location of the seaweed you would like removed.
Request beach cleaning
Seaweed collection for personal use
You can collect seaweed or seagrass wrack washed up on the beach when it's for personal use in your garden.
Collect by hand and make sure you are not in a marine protected area, for example: Swan Bay, Point Lonsdale headland, Barwon Heads Bluff.