The City of Greater Geelong will deliver new public facilities on the St Leonards foreshore with the help of funding from the Australian Government.
Construction will begin in November on a new open-sided shelter with accessible BBQ, accessible picnic seating, two cold water outdoor showers, two open air changerooms, new concrete path and surrounding landscaping.
The $430,000 project is fully funded by the federal government and is expected to be complete by February next year.
Mayor Trent Sullivan:
These facilities will help make the foreshore a more appealing place for locals and visitors to spend time.
I’m sure it will draw more people to the area to enjoy the spectacular view across the bay.
Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker:
$430,000 in federal funding for a pavilion, public barbeque and landscaping along the foreshore.
Like the rest of the Bellarine community, I look forward to seeing this project get underway later this year, with much-needed further upgrades to come.
Once complete, the project will deliver better community infrastructure for locals and visitors in one of our region’s most beautiful coastal towns.
Bellarine Ward Councillor Jim Mason:
Community feedback has been instrumental in shaping this project, and we thank those who have contributed.
We look forward to seeing those contributors and many others enjoying the facilities once they’re open.
Hanlon Industries have been awarded the contract for construction works.
The local community will be kept informed during the works about any impacts on public access.
A public toilet and connecting sewerage initially proposed as part of the project have been removed due to cost escalations.
There are existing public toilets located less than 100 metres away in Murradoc Road, and around 300 metres to the south beside the tennis courts.
A space has been left for the proposed public toilet should the City receive funding to deliver it in the future.
