	{"id":165259,"date":"2025-07-16T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=165259"},"modified":"2025-07-10T08:53:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T22:53:33","slug":"works-to-begin-on-lorne-sea-baths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/works-to-begin-on-lorne-sea-baths\/","title":{"rendered":"Works to begin on Lorne Sea Baths"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WORKS to revitalise the Lorne Sea Baths Precinct are scheduled to start shortly, further enhancing the foreshore experience for locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n<p>The upgrades, which are being led by Landcorp Foreshore Precinct Pty Ltd will involve improving the services and facilities on offer to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Landcorp&#8217;s project will establish a new spa and wellness centre and deliver a range of improvements to enhance functionality and appeal of the precinct.<\/p>\n<p>Planned upgrades include refurbished wellness and customer service areas, additional private bathing options, and improved boardwalk connections and power.<\/p>\n<p>As the public land manager, the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) has resolved to issue a new lease to Landcorp to enable the project.<\/p>\n<p>The lease includes special conditions shaped by community feedback gathered during GORCAPA&#8217;s extensive engagement process in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>This includes guaranteed school access, minimum trading requirements to encourage year-round operation, and commitments to heating and all-season usability.<\/p>\n<p>Signage will be installed this week to signal the start of the redevelopment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WORKS to revitalise the Lorne Sea Baths Precinct are scheduled to start shortly, further enhancing the foreshore experience for locals and visitors alike. 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