Author: Darrel Pratt

The area around Lake Victoria is the most densely populated rural region in the world. The region’s 30 million residents rely on the lake for food, transportation, power, and income from tourism. Why is Lake Victoria so big? Plans for gradually raising the level of the lake’s waters were completed in 1954 with the construction […]

The management approach for waterways is implemented through the Victorian Waterway Management Program. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is responsible for oversight of the program and for establishing the state policy framework for waterway management. Who owns the rivers in Victoria? Victoria has a unique network of public riparian land known as […]

Not all water frontages are Crown land. Only 20% of Victoria’s 128,000 kilometres of water frontage is Crown land. The rest is generally privately owned land. Who owns river banks in Victoria? Victoria has a unique network of public riparian land known as Crown frontages (owned by the State), which were mostly established between the […]

Generally, Land Use Victoria processes the pre-lodgment check within 24 hours. The lodging party can then pay and lodge. In general, plans of subdivision are registered within 15 business days of the lodgment date. For Priority Plans (10 lots and greater) there is a target of five business days. How do I get my land […]

A person claiming ownership of land through adverse possession must prove that they have enjoyed actual, open and exclusive but unauthorised use of the land for a continuous 15-year period. The possession must not be secret and must not be by force. How do you legally claim land? Making an application – Once you have […]

Crown Allotment A piece of land that is described by reference to the original subdivision of land undertaken by Crown Land Administration. The title will always contain details of the Parish and can also contain references to Sections, Portions and/or Blocks. What does Crown land mean in Victoria? Crown land is land owned by the […]

Crossing time Sailings between Melbourne, Victoria and Devonport, Tasmania take approximately 9–11 hours. How long is a boat ride from Victoria to Tasmania? Sailing between Victoria and Tasmania on Spirit of Tasmania takes between 9 to 11 hours, depending on weather and sea conditions. How long does it take to go to Tasmania by boat? […]

The combination of the steam engine and the rail at the beginning of the 19th century contributed tremendously to man’s possibilities of high-speed travel. As early as 1854, trains travelled at a commercial speed of about 60 km/h, as against 6.5 km/h for the stage coaches of 1840. What was the fastest train in Victorian […]

All Victoria Park’s public toilets have an accessible cubicle and both our cafés are accessible for wheelchair users. Both our community buildings offer step-free access. Blue badge holders can use their cars to access the park. Are there toilets in Victoria Park Glasgow? The park is a popular location for wedding photographs. Public toilets: At […]

Editor’s Picks Victoria Spectacular: Inner Harbour, ‘Runseeing’, Waterfront! Dallas Road Waterfront Trail. Coastal Running: Oak Bay, Uplands, Cordova Bay. Beacon Hill Park. Songhees Walkway & Galloping Goose Trail. Elk/Beaver Lake Perimeter Loop. University of Victoria Campus, Trails, & Mount Tolmie. How do I find local running routes? Join PodiumRunner gmap-pedometer.com. On Google Maps, click on […]