We're inviting locals and visitors alike to share their stories, memories, and photographs connected to Point Grey to help preserve and celebrate the site’s rich history.

For thousands of years, Point Grey has been a place of gathering and belonging for the Eastern Maar people.

More recently, it has played a central role in Lorne’s story — a working coastline where timber was hauled to ships by tramline, fishing boats launched at dawn, and locals gathered for fresh fish and chips by the sea. It’s a place as practical as it is picturesque.

Contributions from the community—whether a favourite photo, a story passed down through generations, or a cherished memento—will be gathered as part of a discovery process to help inspire and guide the architects and designers as they imagine what’s next for the site.

We will celebrate the site’s hidden history through interpretive signage, landscape and architecture features in the final redevelopment as a tribute to the past and a gift to the future.

As part of early works, NMBW Architects will assess the original 1948 Fishing Co-Op building to identify elements that can be thoughtfully reclaimed and repurposed.

How to get involved:

Upload your favourite photos/videos relating to the beloved Lorne Fishing Co-Op and Point Grey precinct.

Add a caption about when, where and by whom this image/video was taken (if you know). Please also share any memories you may have associated with the photo/video you are uploading.

Select what decade the photo was taken in to help us catergorise and curate the collection.

Importantly please only upload photos that you are happy to share with us and have us share online and with project partners.

What happens next:

Once your submission has been reviewed and approved for public viewing you will be able to view your photos in the gallery section of this page.

Submissions will remain open until further notice and we will then commence on creating a montage video to share with community.