Benambra - public toilet facility at Dejarlais Park

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Public toilets are a vital part of creating inclusive, accessible, and welcoming public spaces for everyone in our community. Whether you're enjoying a local park, attending a community event, or travelling through our towns, access to clean and safe public amenities supports health, dignity, and participation – especially for families, older adults, people with disabilities, and visitors.

The need for public toilet facilities in Dejarlais Park was identified by our community – and we listened.

The proposed amenities will be located close to the town centre, ensuring they are visible and easily accessible. They are designed to support a wide range of park users, including families enjoying the playground and BBQ areas, as well as attendees of community functions and events held in the park.

We invest in public toilet infrastructure to enhance the usability of public spaces, encourage tourism, support local businesses, and promote active lifestyles. These facilities are planned with community input and designed to meet current and future needs, ensuring they are functional, environmentally sustainable, and respectful of the character of each location.

Objective and scope

The purpose of this project is to enhance public amenities in Dejarlais Park, improving the experience for both local residents and visitors to the town. The new toilet facility will support a range of recreational activities – both active and passive – and complement nearby community assets including the Neighbourhood House and the proposed Benambra Men’s Shed.

Proposed works include:

Design and installation of a two-cubicle toilet facility, featuring one ambulant cubicle and one accessible cubicle with baby change facilities
Construction of accessible pathways and connections to ensure safe and inclusive access to the amenity

Consultation and community engagement

This project originally formed part of the broader Benambra Streetscape Improvements initiative. However, following strong community feedback, we have redirected resources to prioritise the installation of new public toilet facilities in Dejarlais Park.

Community engagement will continue to play a key role in shaping the project, that's why we’re inviting you to share your ideas, preferences and suggestions for the external design of the toilet block, including cladding, colour themes and overall character – within the scope of the project budget.

How to get involved:

join us at the Benambra community BBQ – midday, 17 September 2025 – to learn more and share your thoughts.
provide feedback through the survey and ideas tool on YourSay – all comments, ideas and suggestions will be carefully considered to help inform the final design. Feedback closes 8 October 2025.

This project is funded by East Gippsland Shire Council.

We welcome your continued interest in this project. Updates will be provided on Your Say, when available.

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The need for public toilet facilities in Dejarlais Park was identified by our community – and we listened.

Objective and scope

Proposed works include:

Design and installation of a two-cubicle toilet facility, featuring one ambulant cubicle and one accessible cubicle with baby change facilities
Construction of accessible pathways and connections to ensure safe and inclusive access to the amenity

Consultation and community engagement

How to get involved:

join us at the Benambra community BBQ – midday, 17 September 2025 – to learn more and share your thoughts.
provide feedback through the survey and ideas tool on YourSay – all comments, ideas and suggestions will be carefully considered to help inform the final design. Feedback closes 8 October 2025.

This project is funded by East Gippsland Shire Council.

We welcome your continued interest in this project. Updates will be provided on Your Say, when available.

'Subscribe' to this page to receive important information direct to your inbox.

Should you wish to search for other projects near you, simply type the town name in the search bar.

Community input welcome – Benambra public toilet design

Please take a few minutes to tell us your thoughts on the appearance of the new public toilet facility at Dejarlais Park, Benambra.

The allocation of funds for the design and construction of a new public toilet facility in Dejarlais Park, Benambra responds directly to community feedback and aims to enhance local amenities for residents and visitors alike. We recognise the importance of ensuring our facilities reflect the character of our communities, so we’re inviting you to share your ideas, preferences and suggestions for the external design of the toilet block — including cladding, colour and character – within the scope of the project budget.

This survey will close midday, Wednesday 8 October 2025.

COLLECTION NOTICE: 
East Gippsland Shire Council collects your information to seek feedback on the options for the development of the Benambra public toilet facilities at Dejarlais Park. The information you provide will be used to ensuring this facility reflects the character, values and aspirations of the Benambra community. This project allows you to submit your feedback anonymously however, if you choose to include any personal information, or make reference to where you live, it may be possible to identify you given the specific nature of this project. Please note your feedback will be visible to Council staff, including the Project Supervisor and external contractors for the specific purpose of developing this Benambra project. Words provided in your feedback will not be used or repeated in any public communications or reporting.
This survey includes general questions about the participant (i.e. location and age bracket) to give an indication of the audience reached. The personal information provided will only be used for the purpose for which it was intended and will not be disclosed to other people or organisations without your prior written consent, or where it is required by law. Survey results will be used to shape any changes to the draft concept design before going to detail design.

For more information on Council’s Privacy Policy, please visit the EGSC Privacy Policy link at the bottom of this page or email feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au if you have any questions.

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