{"id":100315,"date":"2023-04-26T04:33:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T18:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=100315"},"modified":"2023-04-20T10:36:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T00:36:19","slug":"quick-fix-for-damaged-toilet-blocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/quick-fix-for-damaged-toilet-blocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick fix for damaged toilet blocks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VANDALISM to two Torquay Foreshore toilet blocks left the facilities unusable for several days, but the costal land manager expects them to reopen in time for Anzac Day crowds.<\/p>\n<p>The Great Ocean Road Cost and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) lamented extensive damage to amenity blocks at the Esplanade and Cosy Corner during the Easter long weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The destruction resulted in the Esplanade block being fully closed and Cosy Corner partially closed for repairs.<\/p>\n<p>GORCAPA indicated it prioritised repairs at Cosy Corner so it could reopen that facility ahead of Torquay&#8217;s Anzac Day service at Point Danger on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>The Esplanade block, which requires more extensive work, will stay closed for about two weeks.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, closest available facilities are at Voss Circuit (400m south-west), Front Beach near Anderson Street (400m north) and Elephant Walk Park (800m north), which has all abilities facilities available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VANDALISM to two Torquay Foreshore toilet blocks left the facilities unusable for several days, but the costal land manager expects them to reopen in time for Anzac Day crowds. 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