Next Step For Surf Parade Shared Path In Inverloch

Bass Coast Shire Council has rescinded its previous decision to make part of Surf Parade one-way and will now progress the design of a two-way option for the final stage of the Surf Parade Shared Path in Inverloch.

Following community feedback through surveys, public submissions and the Committee of Council process, Council will investigate a two-way design that includes car parking bays while progressing the missing link in the shared path network.

Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Brett Tessari, said Council had listened to the community.

“We’ve listened to the feedback provided through our surveys and submissions to the Committee of Council. We heard clearly that the community does not want part of Surf Parade to become a one-way road, so we’ve rescinded the previous Council decision,” Cr Tessari said.

Between 18 February and 1 April 2026, Council invited public submissions on the one-way proposal for Surf Parade. A total of 179 submissions were received, with 91 per cent not supporting the proposal. The biggest concern raised was the impact one-way traffic would have on surrounding residential streets.

At Wednesday’s Council Meeting, Councillors also resolved to progress to the next stage of the shared path using savings from the Inverloch-Wonthaggi Trail project.

Cr Tessari said he understood the community’s frustration and the importance of completing the connection.

“Our community overwhelmingly supports the construction of this path. We now have an opportunity to use existing grant funding to complete this missing link and connect the trail to the existing shared path network,” he said.

Council will now commence the design of the two-way option and undertake further investigation and direct consultation with affected residents and stakeholders before officers present a report to Council no later than September 2026.

To meet external funding requirements, construction of the shared path must be completed by June 2027.

“People have been waiting a long time to see this path completed. We’ve listened to the feedback and now it’s about getting on with the job and delivering a solution that works for the community,” Cr Tessari said.