We are seeking community feedback to shape the future of the mixed-use site on top of the Torquay Angling Club at Fishermans Beach.

Part of this site has been licensed to a commercial food and beverage operator for the past seven years under a trial arrangement, while still allowing for community access to the beach viewing platform entering off The Esplanade, looking over the magnificent Fishermans beach.

In August we ran a community engagement process to better understand community views on the trial operation and their preferences and uses of the site. More information on this can be found below. This community feedback has helped inform the development of a draft concept design for the future use of the site. The concept design is inclusive of a food and beverage offering and a community use zone.

The new design prioritises the viewing platform and multi-use area, emphasising its nature as a public space. A commercial food and beverage offering is also catered for as part of the design.

Key improvements include unrestricted access, removal of structures that impede views and openness, replacement of temporary elements with permanent, complementary built elements, and increased weather protection. These changes aim to create a more inclusive, multi-purpose outdoor space that encourages broader community participation and usage.

Notable alterations to the existing design include reorganising built elements along one side of the platform, repositioning the bar infrastructure, removing unnecessary barriers and platforms, and providing concealed storage for items like bins, kegs and additional furniture.

The redesign focuses on clarifying the space's public nature, improving its appearance and amenity, and creating a more welcoming environment that complements the coastal lifestyle.

We are keen to hear what you think about the draft concept designs which have been developed for the future use of the mixed-use site.

You can have your say in a couple of ways:

1. Come chat with our team at one of the Community Drop-In Sessions
2. Fill-in the online survey

The online survey and interactive designs will close for comment at midnight on Tuesday 5 November.

Please note that we are only seeking community input on this specific site at Fishermans Beach at this time. This engagement will not consider other elements of the Fishermans Beach precinct, including other commercial tenancies, the boat ramp, car parking, traffic and parking.

During August 2024 we engaged with the community to better understand how people use and value the multi-use site at Fishermans Beach. This was Stage 1 of Community Engagement for this project. Thank you to everyone who shared their views and ideas with us or came along to one of the community drop-in sessions. The Engagement Snapshot below shares information on what we heard.