Point Grey pier reopens as works continue

The pier has reopened at Point Grey in Lorne but visitors are being asked to be mindful of the ongoing construction works across the precinct.

Access to the pier and a section of the Doug Stirling Track closed in mid-February to allow strengthening of the sea wall along the foreshore as part of the $12.59 million redevelopment.

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) reopened the pier yesterday but access is only via the Doug Stirling Track.

Recent wet weather has left the track muddy in sections, and gravel works are planned to improve conditions.

Portable toilets have also been installed near the pier.

 

 

“The rest of Point Grey remains an active work site and is fenced off for safety, so we ask any visitors to please follow the signs [and] stay within the open areas to help keep everyone safe,” a GORCAPA spokesperson said.

GORCAPA says other works in the redevelopment are continuing on schedule, with the slab for the new Angling Club poured and demolition of the old Co-Op complete, including salvaging materials for re-use in the new building.

The next steps include the slab pour for the new Co-Op, framing for the Angling Club, and the start of broader upgrades to spaces such as the car park and landscaping.

GORCAPA would not confirm a completion date for either of the two new buildings but has previously stated major works at the precinct would finish in mid-2026.

The Point Grey redevelopment is part of the Geelong City Deal.