Final design set for Fishermans Beach site

A FINAL concept design has been developed for the mixed-use site above the Torquay Angling Club at Fishermans Beach, following community feedback.

The site, which has been licenced to Bomboras under a trial arrangement for the past seven years, will maintain a food and beverage offering, with improvements to the space to better facilitate community use of the area.

Community consultation on the design was undertaken by the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) through 2024 and highlighted that the site is highly valued as a space for social gatherings and events, along with the community’s desire to balance public access to the site’s beach viewing platform with its commercial operation.

The new design will retain the site’s existing casual, surf-town timber aesthetic, while improving accessibility, providing greater weather protection, and preserving the views to the beach.

 

 

“We heard loud and clear that the site is highly valued by the community who love using it for community gatherings and a place to relax, as well as visiting the commercial bar area,” GORCAPA acting chief executive Andy Mathers said.

“We’re grateful to everyone who shared their thoughts on the site, and we were pleased to see most of the feedback supporting the draft concept design.

“It’s clear this is a special place for the Torquay community, and our goal is to ensure public access is preserved while we deliver important upgrades to improve safety, weather protection and accessibility.”

Construction of the new design is expected to begin later this year.

GORCAPA has indicated it will continue to investigate additional funding opportunities to upgrade the nearby public toilet and shower facilities.

For more information, head to haveyoursay.greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au/fishos-platform