Residents invited to speak with town centre project team

Published on 24 August 2022

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Port Campbell residents are invited to drop into the Town Centre Revitalisation Project site office to see the latest plans.

Corangamite Shire Coastal Ward Councillor Jamie Vogels said the former Alcove Café, 34 Lord Street, would be open on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 August.

He encouraged locals to come and meet Council staff, the new project manager, and artist Vicki Couzens who will design integrated artwork for the works.

“It will give residents the chance to come and speak to the Council team, view the plans and find out more about the construction timeline,” Cr Vogels said.

“It will also be an opportunity to look at different parking options outside the general store.

“If you can’t make it, you can view the plans online and leave your comments on the website at portcampbelltowncentre.com.au/HaveYourSay until Friday 9 September.

“Comments will be incorporated in the final design for the 2023 works. Cr Vogels said the site office would be open more often after construction begins.

Council has appointed highly experienced civil engineer Aaron Huttig to oversee the project when physical work begins.

Renowned artist and former south west Victoria resident Dr Couzens was chosen from 19 artists to design art work spanning the town centre redesign. A Keerray Wooroong woman, her family oral history speaks of cultural connection, belonging and history with Port Campbell.

Dr Couzens’ artwork will tell a story of interconnectivity, kinship and community, using design and materials that reflect the local environment.

The project is funded by $6 M from the State Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund and $5.6 M from the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund, with the balance from Council.

Extensive consultation has been used to develop this plan.

 

 

PROJECT TIMELINE*

25-26 Aug 2022

Consultation for 2023 Works
including integrated art work and new parking options in front of Port Campbell Shopping

Sep - Nov 2022

2022 works

Tregea Street and Morris Street

  • Footpath works (Morris Street)
  • Zebra crossing (Tregea Street)
  • New parking (Tregea Street)
  • Traffic calming (Morris Street)

September - December 2022

2023 Works tender process
(see list of works below)

Apr – Oct 2023

2023 works - Lord Street, Cairns Street and headland trail

  • Better linkages between existing and new attractions (12 Apostles Trail and suspension bridge)
  • Pedestrianisation of town centre including major road upgrades
  • Feature pavements, stone and timber seating, phone charging
    stations and street furniture upgrades
  • Decking under Norfolk Island pines
  • Increased accessibility to both the foreshore and businesses
  • Foreshore: seating and landscaping
  • Headland walking trail
  • New parking and walking options
  • Phone charging stations and street furniture (tables / BBQs)
  • New bus parking area
  • Integrated artworks by Dr Vicki Couzens

Nov 2023

Project completed