Fishermans Beach redevelopment
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We're planning a major facelift for Torquay's popular Fishermans Beach precinct. Find out more here.
The project
The Fishermans Beach redevelopment will deliver a brand new, purpose-built community, tourism and recreation facility on the Torquay foreshore, which is expected to become a major beachfront drawcard for locals and visitors alike.
The project includes:
- new and improved facilities for the Torquay Angling Club and Torquay Marine Rescue Service
- restaurant and kiosk
- public toilets and change rooms
- multi-purpose community meeting space
- public viewing decks
- upgraded walking tracks and landscaping
- improved boat and trailer parking for boat ramp users, and
- dedicated car parking for facility and beach users.
The redevelopment will replace the site's ageing facilities and deliver a range of economic, social and environmental benefits. These include:
- supporting the Torquay Marine Rescue Service in delivering vital volunteer rescue services
- providing better facilities to support recreational fishing
- enhancing the area's appeal for residents and visitors - the new seaside restaurant with ocean views should prove a popular attraction
- providing a venue for a range of community and recreational activities, and
- delivering new jobs and economic growth to the Torquay township and Surf Coast region
The facility's design addresses environmental factors, including the sensitivity of its coastal location, and features passive solar design, energy efficiency, rainwater storage and greywater recycling.