In order to raise funds for maintenance and infrastructure costs, a toll of $20 has been proposed for travelers of Great Ocean Road in Australia, reports ABC News.
Corangamite Shire Mayor Matt Makin spoke about maintaing the roadway and the potential to build playgrounds and additional parking lots for the scenic drive that stretches 243 km (151 miles) along the southeastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Warrnambool.
"I initially thought a token amount in a range of two or three dollars, but I think when you consider the benefits that the pros of the toll will experience in terms of state-of-the-art infrastructure, a pristine environment, excellent viewing platforms, etc, then I think it’s quite feasible to make it in the realm of 10 or 20 dollars,” said Makin.
The important regional tourist attraction winds through varying terrain alongside the coast, and provides access to several prominent landmarks; including the Twelve Apostles limestone stack formations. The road was added to the Australian National Heritage List this year.