Community facilities on the way for St Leonards Foreshore

THE delivery of new public facilities on St Leonards Foreshore will provide locals and travellers alike with more opportunities to enjoy the coastal town.

The project features 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 works will be fully funded by the federal government and delivered by the City of Greater Geelong and the Hanlon Industries construction team.

Mayor Trent Sullivan thanked the government for its funding.

“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 said the project was a huge win for the St Leonards community.

“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.

“$430,000 in federal funding for a pavilion, public barbeque and landscaping along the foreshore.

“Once complete, the project will deliver better community infrastructure for locals and visitors in one of our region’s most beautiful coastal towns.”

The local community will be kept informed throughout the works of any impacts on public access.

A space has been left in the proposed project for a public toilet, should the City receive funding to deliver it in the future.

Construction is slated to kick off in November and expected to be completed by February 2024.