THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) has asked tenants of the Lorne Fishing Co-operative site to vacate the premises within weeks, but insists the building\u2019s fate is not sealed under the wider plans to redevelop the Point Grey precinct.<\/p>\n
The Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club (LAAC) has also confirmed it will stay open.<\/p>\n
In a statement last week, GORCAPA said the existing usage agreements for the Co-Op building were originally to end on April 30 to allow early works on the Point Grey redevelopment.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has agreed to provide the Lorne Historical Society with additional time beyond the current agreement date to safely remove and relocate all historical society items from the Co-Op building.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe vacancy period up until May 31 recognises the special care needed for the historical artifacts and archives.<\/p>\n
“The same vacancy period has been communicated to the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club and the Lorne Art Bazaar.\u201d<\/p>\n
GORCAPA stated the Co-Op building, constructed in 1949, has suffered significant damage, mostly to the roof and masonry walls, with cracking, water damage, damp and rust found throughout.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe authority hasn\u2019t made any decisions about the old Fishing Co-Operative building yet, but we are investigating all options as part of early works.\u201d<\/p>\n
GORCAPA will seek community input on the draft Urban Design Framework for Point Grey in June.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Point Grey redevelopment is one of our highest priorities, and we\u2019re excited to see momentum building on this significant project,\u201d GORCAPA chief executive officer Jodie Sizer said.<\/p>\n
\u201cRedeveloping Point Grey will create a unique experience for local residents and visitors, which will benefit the local economy and the Lorne and Surf Coast Shire community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Lorne Fishing Co-operative has played a vital role in our town\u2019s history, and we\u2019re committed to working alongside the local community to ensure this heritage is not only preserved but enhanced for future generations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThroughout this journey of renewal, we remain committed to ongoing collaboration with the community reference group, ensuring local voices continue to shape the vision for the Point Grey precinct.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a post on its Facebook page last week, LAAC stated reports of GORCAPA\u2019s directive to vacate the Co-Op building may have been \u201cmisinterpreted\u201d as LAAC itself having to close.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not the case. We have only been asked to vacate the storage space that we have been leasing in the old Co-Op building.<\/p>\n
\u201cRest assured that the LAAC will continue to be open as normal until, if and when the Point Grey redevelopment begins.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) has asked tenants of the Lorne Fishing Co-operative site to vacate the premises within weeks, but insists the building\u2019s fate is not sealed under the wider plans to redevelop the Point Grey precinct. The Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club (LAAC) has also confirmed it will stay […]<\/p>\n