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Parks Victoria is developing the
large area of public open space here, and well to the left, as the Point Gellibrand
Coastal Heritage Park. It wisely proposes relocating
the present intrusive coastal road, almost on the beach, to instead run
along the inland boundary of the Park, thus giving a large vehicle-free
coast zone.
A major
heritage value is the grey, stone Time Ball Tower, built in 1852. Its surroundings, apart
from the sea, a little remnant and accreted beach, and patches of
indigenous foreshore and hinterland vegetation, include ugly sheds and
tanks, and extensive unprotected public land, with a grim foreshore car
park.
They
provide stark visual evidence of long term neglect of, and indifference to,
the significant historical and remnant natural character here. Removal of
exotic plants, and restoration of indigenous coastal plants are planned.
WILLIAMSTOWN
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