The iconic Cape Otway Lighthouse (Cape Otway Lightstation) is a well-known punch location on Ocean Road (Great Ocean Road). Due to the financial impact of the outbreak and the stalled lease negotiations, the Cape Otway lighthouse may be the first well-known scenic spot in Victoria to be shut down due to the outbreak.
Geelong Advertiser site operator Matt Bowker said it would be difficult to maintain operations and support 26 employees without the support of the retention allowance (JobKeeper) at that time, according to the website. The end date of the subsidy is March 28,2021.
And the company is eagerly awaiting government relaxation of restrictions in the state to reopen to tourists. Bowker pointed out that many businesses and individuals rely on visitors to the lighthouse to earn income, not only our company's business will be affected. "The lease will not cause any loss to the taxpayer, but will provide employment opportunities in hit along the Ocean Road. "he said.
State government only provide short-term leases. According to reports, state government has also ruled out the possibility of long-term leasing of public land. "Employees are very tired, working in a remote and exposed environment like a lighthouse, and you really have to love it ," Bowker said. They will suffer devastating losses. "
Cape Otway Lighthouse
Bowker said he didn't want to have unrealistic fantasies about the possibility of the site closing after the retention allowance ended. "As far as possible, we will keep the lighthouse open, but if we can not issue it salary, we will not be able to open. The closure of the lighthouse will leave a huge gap for visitors along Ocean Road. "
One speaker of the Vizhou Gardens Agency (Parks Victoria) said it would "continue working with existing tenants" to discuss options for managing the plot. "We have provided rent relief to tenants and will continue to work with them through this challenging period. "said the speaker.
The Polwarth Liberal Party councillor Richard Riordan called on the state to government protect tourism operators along Ocean Road.
More than half of the famous historical site, Cape Otway Lighthouse, comes from overseas, and another 20 percent from other Australian states.
