Metung - Shaving Point Park Upgrade

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Council has allocated funding to commence concept and detailed design works for the upgrade of Shaving Point Park, Metung.

Shaving Point is a vital location to the function and leisure of the Metung community and is primarily used as a drop in point for boat users, ferry access across Lake King, and as a destination for pedestrians. As Shaving Point has limited available space, additional infrastructure options are limited. Council recently improved amenities at nearby Paterson Park and Back Beach to complement the upcoming proposed works at Shaving Point.

Objective and Scope

The primary objective is to improve and enhance Shaving Point and consider the needs of all users.

  • Formalising boat parking and car parking
  • Improving the boat trailer turnaround, reversing area and traffic flow
  • Enhancing the park area immediately adjacent to the boat ramp
  • Upgrade of the existing toilet block

Funding has been allocated to commence concept and detailed design works. Construction is subject to future funding applications.


Consultation and Community Engagement

The upgrade of Shaving Point was a common theme in a Council conducted community survey a few years ago which sought to determine what infrastructure Metung residents would like to see improved.

Council is now seeking feedback from the wider community to inform the basis of a concept design.

Surveyors have been engaged to map the existing conditions and recently performed geotechnical site design investigations using a small drill rig to assess Shaving Point for the proposed future upgrade. On completion of the survey mapping task, the concept plan will be prepared informed by community feedback and survey reports.

Detailed design will be completed following feedback on the concept plan.


The concept and detailed design work for the upgrade of Shaving Point Park is a separate project to the Shaving Point Boat Ramp Upgrade. To read more on the Shaving Point Boat Ramp Upgrade, click here.



This page will be updated as the planning for this project progresses.

For more information regarding project updates please subscribe or contact Council Officers at feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au

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Council has allocated funding to commence concept and detailed design works for the upgrade of Shaving Point Park, Metung.

Shaving Point is a vital location to the function and leisure of the Metung community and is primarily used as a drop in point for boat users, ferry access across Lake King, and as a destination for pedestrians. As Shaving Point has limited available space, additional infrastructure options are limited. Council recently improved amenities at nearby Paterson Park and Back Beach to complement the upcoming proposed works at Shaving Point.

Objective and Scope

The primary objective is to improve and enhance Shaving Point and consider the needs of all users.

  • Formalising boat parking and car parking
  • Improving the boat trailer turnaround, reversing area and traffic flow
  • Enhancing the park area immediately adjacent to the boat ramp
  • Upgrade of the existing toilet block

Funding has been allocated to commence concept and detailed design works. Construction is subject to future funding applications.


Consultation and Community Engagement

The upgrade of Shaving Point was a common theme in a Council conducted community survey a few years ago which sought to determine what infrastructure Metung residents would like to see improved.

Council is now seeking feedback from the wider community to inform the basis of a concept design.

Surveyors have been engaged to map the existing conditions and recently performed geotechnical site design investigations using a small drill rig to assess Shaving Point for the proposed future upgrade. On completion of the survey mapping task, the concept plan will be prepared informed by community feedback and survey reports.

Detailed design will be completed following feedback on the concept plan.


The concept and detailed design work for the upgrade of Shaving Point Park is a separate project to the Shaving Point Boat Ramp Upgrade. To read more on the Shaving Point Boat Ramp Upgrade, click here.



This page will be updated as the planning for this project progresses.

For more information regarding project updates please subscribe or contact Council Officers at feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au

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

  • 16 September 2024

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    Further updates will be provided on YourSay following the Council Election on 26 October 2024, and the questions/feedback tab will be reinstated.

    From 12.00 noon Tuesday 17 September until 6.00 pm on Saturday 26 October (Election Day) we will be in the Local Government Election Period (also known as Caretaker Period).

    During this time, we will limit our printed communications, website content, social media activity, and community consultations. The ability for people to comment on our social media content will also be disabled during the Election Period.

    Each of these steps is to ensure our content does not affect voting in the election and is consistent with steps taken by other Victorian Councils and the Local Government Act 2020.

    These changes are only temporary; we'll be back to normal communication activity after the election.

  • Project Update - 6 October 2023

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    Thank you to everyone who participated in the community consultation process. Your feedback is valuable, and all suggestions are instrumental in shaping the direction of our community's future.

    It is important Shaving Point Park reflects the interests of the community. This includes our residents, businesses, visitors, workforce, and other stakeholders. To help us make informed decisions, it is important to understand what the community needs and desires, and where there might be concerns or challenges. We appreciate your willingness to engage in this important conversation and we are committed to making sure your voice is heard and your concerns are noted.

    We have read through all feedback and collated it into key themes; results are displayed in the graph below.

    The Project Supervisor is working closely with the Project Reference Group to prepare a design brief, informed by feedback provided through the engagement process. The design brief will be used by the designer to develop the initial concept design. Once the design has been prepared, we will again engage with community to seek further feedback.

    We extend our best wishes for your continued engagement in this project.


  • Project update - 8 August 2023

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    The Metung - Shaving Point Park survey will be closing soon. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to provide feedback.

    Nearly 50 survey responses have been received so far. All feedback will be taken into consideration and will inform the development of the initial concept design.

    The feedback survey will be closing at midnight on Friday 18 August 2023.


  • Project Update 13/04/2023

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    Site design investigations will be carried out on Tuesday 18/04/23 and Wednesday 19/04/23 to assess Shaving Point for a proposed future upgrade. This includes geotechnical investigations using a small drill rig.

    Shaving Point will still be accessible to the public throughout this period, with minimal disruption. Work areas will be cordoned off briefly during each borehole test.

Page last updated: 17 Sep 2024, 10:41 AM