Project overview
We have taken on delivery of three highly anticipated Geelong City Deal funded projects along the Great Ocean Road. This includes the Point Grey Redevelopment in Lorne.
The Point Grey Redevelopment is one of our highest priorities, and we are keenly aware of the strong community support to see this project succeed.
Redeveloping Point Grey will create a unique experience for local residents and visitors, which will benefit the local economy and the Lorne and Surf Coast Shire community.
The redevelopment will provide new and improved facilities onsite including;
- a new Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club
- improved connectivity between the water’s edge and the public space with upgraded walking paths within the project area
- recognition of cultural heritage
- space for casual hospitality offerings, including options for coffee, takeaway and al fresco seating.
The Geelong City Deal is providing $10.14 million, the Authority is contributing $2 million and the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club is providing $450,000, bringing the total project budget to $12.59 million.
This project is being delivered as part of the $676.15 million Geelong City Deal, a collaborative partnership to transform Geelong and the Great Ocean Road by the Australian Government and Victorian Government, and local council with the Authority and key partners.
Opportunities and Constraints
Planning for the Point Grey Redevelopment has reached an important milestone, with the completion of a key report which will inform future design options for the Lorne Precinct.
Please watch this 9-minute video to hear from our team as they share an overview of the Opportunities and Constraints Report.
The Opportunities and Constraints Report is part of a rigorous master planning and design process we’re following to ensure everyone can continue to enjoy this special part of Victoria’s coastline for years to come.
The report will help inform the feasibility of future design options, which will be the focus of the next phase of the project. Head Consultants NMBW Architecture Studio prepared the report in collaboration with Architecture Associates, GLAS Landscape Architecture and the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority.
It was informed by a comprehensive review of Government legislation, alongside feedback from the local community, Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, project stakeholders, specialist assessments, and the analysis of a range of site-specific factors.
The report outlines significant opportunities, such as the potential to:
- Celebrate the site’s maritime past and provide ongoing support to recreational angling
- Increase accessible and equitable access to the coastal edge
- Protect Eastern Maar Cultural heritage places and values
- Develop a rigorous Coastal Adaptation Plan to build resilience to coastal hazard risk; and
- Manage conflicting pedestrian and vehicle traffic
Practical issues around the safe and efficient movement of boat trailers, tourist bus drop-off and pick up points, structural integrity of the Fishing Co-Operative building, as well as appropriate car parking, bicycle use, and pedestrian accessibility will be factored into any revised design options.
The draft Urban Design Framework and draft Master Plan for the Precinct is anticipated to be released in early 2025.
Point Grey Redevelopment Opportunities and Constraints Forum
At Point Grey, a revised Precinct Masterplan will need to be developed following the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) decision in 2022.
- We know Point Grey is a place of great significance for the local community and a revised Masterplan will reflect the community aspirations already identified through valuable community engagement held to date.
- Following the successes of the Community Co-design Group (CCDG) for the Point Grey Redevelopment, a new objective for a community reference group has been set for the project, that expands the remit to take a precinct-wide view.
- The community group will be integral to the success of the redevelopment, working closely with the project team to reach the best outcome for Point Grey. Members will provide input into the revised Precinct Masterplan and feedback on draft documents at key stages of the project.
- The group kicked off in December 2023, with a series of workshops planned in early 2024. The outcomes of these workshops will inform wider community engagement from mid-2024.
- The first round of broad community engagement is a short, simple survey designed to reaffirm what local community members and visitors have expressed about Point Grey over many years and to understand any changes in community sentiment.
The Point Grey precinct sits along the Great Ocean Road at the southern entry to Lorne. It includes the Lorne Pier, Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club (LAAC), Lorne Pier Seafood Restaurant, and the former Lorne Fishing Cooperative.
Click HERE to download a map showing the area of Point Grey that is addressed by the Urban Design Framework
Community Values Survey was completed to reaffirm vision for Point Grey.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Community Values Survey for Point Grey.
We received 1,141 responses, which sets a record for our Have Your Say engagement.
The feedback highlighted that the precinct is loved for its natural setting; its ocean and pier views; and the community-level facilities it hosts.
Most respondents want to see the character and ‘feel’ of the site, and its history as a fishing hub, maintained and recognised in any future development.
You can view the full report here.
