Study of the layout of what was provisionally called the South Coast Road began in 1918.
The company managed to raise 81,000 pounds through private subscriptions and loans.
That money would be paid back by charging drivers a toll for using the future highway.
Once the debt was paid off, the road would become public property.
The Great Ocean Road.
The soldiers took the job as if its a military mission.
A reconnaissance team preceded the bulk of the expedition.
They housed in tents and had a common dining room and kitchen.
The camp had small amenities like a piano, games, newspapers, and magazines.
The first section was completed in 1922, opening to traffic in December.
Map of the Great Ocean Road.
Photo:Open Street Map/Wikimedia Commons
Plaque at Big Hill on The Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia.
The new road facilitated the urbanization of the surroundings.
Among the most picturesque places to which it provides access are the famous Twelve Apostles.
In 2004 a parallel pedestrian path, the Great Ocean Walk, was built.
This article was originally published inLa Brujula Verde.
It has been translated from Spanish and republished with permission.
