Eagle Point - Foreshore Hub Development

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Project overview

The creation of a community and visitor foreshore hub for Eagle Point was a key project identified in the Eagle Point Structure Plan adopted by Council in 2019. The Eagle Point Foreshore Hub precinct was developed with the objective of creating a vibrant meeting point at the Eagle Point Foreshore, welcoming community and visitors alike.

Included in the project is a network of paths, landscaping, playground, formalised parking and a multipurpose facility, offering mixed-use community and commercial functions.

The drawings and images (in the Documents on the right) bring the concept to life, with these functions incorporated into the design:

  • Indoor/outdoor events space for community and commercial use
  • Caravan Park office and reception with convenience retail offering
  • Café with commercial kitchen to facilitate events at the precinct (an Expression of Interest will be conducted to determine use of commercial area prior to project completion)
  • Elevated outdoor deck and amphitheatre for events and casual outdoor seating
  • Potential for water sports hire (an Expression of Interest will be conducted to determine use of commercial area prior to project completion)
  • Toilet amenities available to the public and for events


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Budget

This project is funded jointly by the Victorian Government’s Community Infrastructure Loans Scheme, Federal Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and Council.


Community consultation to date

Consultation with the Eagle Point community occurred in 2020 through online channels and in-person events where the opportunity was available to provide feedback on the concept plans.

This feedback showed support for the hub but did raise some concerns about the configuration of the relocated road and the impact of increased traffic on School Road. Council have reviewed the safety of the intersection and incorporated further safety improvements.

Further feedback was received that elements of the development were “inappropriate” to the Eagle Point area. The development of a community hub on the Eagle Point Foreshore is the result of two long-term plans for Eagle Point: The Eagle Point Structure Plan and the Eagle Point Marine and Coastal Management Plan. Both plans were developed with extensive community consultation, with the community indicating that the development of this hub was one of their highest priorities for Eagle Point. Care has been taken with the design to be as sympathetic to the Eagle Point rea as possible while still providing a great facility for our community.

These documents can be found on Council's website via the following link: Community Plan: Paynesville and District (eastgippsland.vic.gov.au)



Project overview

The creation of a community and visitor foreshore hub for Eagle Point was a key project identified in the Eagle Point Structure Plan adopted by Council in 2019. The Eagle Point Foreshore Hub precinct was developed with the objective of creating a vibrant meeting point at the Eagle Point Foreshore, welcoming community and visitors alike.

Included in the project is a network of paths, landscaping, playground, formalised parking and a multipurpose facility, offering mixed-use community and commercial functions.

The drawings and images (in the Documents on the right) bring the concept to life, with these functions incorporated into the design:

  • Indoor/outdoor events space for community and commercial use
  • Caravan Park office and reception with convenience retail offering
  • Café with commercial kitchen to facilitate events at the precinct (an Expression of Interest will be conducted to determine use of commercial area prior to project completion)
  • Elevated outdoor deck and amphitheatre for events and casual outdoor seating
  • Potential for water sports hire (an Expression of Interest will be conducted to determine use of commercial area prior to project completion)
  • Toilet amenities available to the public and for events


Please click on the 'subscribe' button on the right to stay up to date on this project.


Budget

This project is funded jointly by the Victorian Government’s Community Infrastructure Loans Scheme, Federal Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and Council.


Community consultation to date

Consultation with the Eagle Point community occurred in 2020 through online channels and in-person events where the opportunity was available to provide feedback on the concept plans.

This feedback showed support for the hub but did raise some concerns about the configuration of the relocated road and the impact of increased traffic on School Road. Council have reviewed the safety of the intersection and incorporated further safety improvements.

Further feedback was received that elements of the development were “inappropriate” to the Eagle Point area. The development of a community hub on the Eagle Point Foreshore is the result of two long-term plans for Eagle Point: The Eagle Point Structure Plan and the Eagle Point Marine and Coastal Management Plan. Both plans were developed with extensive community consultation, with the community indicating that the development of this hub was one of their highest priorities for Eagle Point. Care has been taken with the design to be as sympathetic to the Eagle Point rea as possible while still providing a great facility for our community.

These documents can be found on Council's website via the following link: Community Plan: Paynesville and District (eastgippsland.vic.gov.au)



  • Project Update 24/01/2023

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    Works at the Eagle Point Foreshore Hub are starting to take shape. Works on the new road and carpark, and construction of the new building are progressing well.

    The existing toilet block is now due for demolition with new facilities incorporated in the new building. Council will provide some temporary toilets on the foreshore in the interim period until the new facility is open.

    Works are currently on schedule for a September 2023 completion.

  • Project Update 9 November 2022

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    The wet weather has continued to hinder progress but this week the sun is out and construction is in full swing.


    The brick base has been ordered and drainage pits and pipes are on site ready for installation before the kerb and channel is installed.


  • Construction begins 19 September 2022

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    The project is now due to begin construction on 19 September 2022 and to be completed by mid 2023. Throughout this time Council will work hard to provide minimal interruptions to the use of this area, however please note the following:

    • The existing roadway will close to traffic from 19 September 2022, however pedestrian access will remain until late January 2023

    • Works include realignment of the existing roadway from the foreshore, including new formalised parking and improvements where they connect to the School Road intersection

    • The existing toilet block will remain open until its demolition in late January 2023

    • Foreshore access will be restricted from late January 2023 where erosion mitigation works are planned, including beach nourishment south of the existing toilet block


    Please stay tuned to the Your Say page for further updates as the construction progresses.


Page published: 24 Jan 2023, 06:17 PM