East Beach upgrade kicks off

Published on 10 September 2024

Works on stage 1 of Port Fairy’s East Beach redevelopment will get underway on Monday 16 September 2024.

Council’s internal Project Management Office (PMO) will oversee the redevelopment project in house, predominantly making use of council teams.

Mayor Cr Ian Smith said market pricing had led to a rethink of the project to ensure it could be delivered on budget and in line with funding guidelines and this will be achieved by use of in-house teams for a significant portion of the works.

“The new plan retains key features of the original vision, including expanded grassed areas, realigned car parking, installation of BBQs and shelters, new park furniture and accessible footpaths,” Cr Smith said.

“One of the main changes will be a refurbishment of the existing amenities block, rather than replacing it. Other changes include maintaining the road at its current level, changing some of the path finishes and colours and reducing the amount of bluestone paving to ensure we meet the project budget while still delivering on the overall plan.”

Cr Smith said the PMO had runs on the board and was designed to deliver these types of projects.

“The PMO has done a great job delivering projects such as the Koroit Township Renewal, Macarthur Market Street Revitalisation, and Port Fairy’s Garden Oval lighting,” said Cr Smith.

“Works over the peak summer holiday periods will be minimised, and access to the beach will be maintained at the Surf Club area throughout the project, and at the Bourne Avenue ramp whenever possible,” he said.

“We encourage people to visit our Engage Moyne website which has full details on the project, including available parking during the works, pedestrian access, and a schedule of the key works.”

East Beach upgrades at Engage Moyne (opens in new window)