Media release 5 December 2011

The new building for the Torquay Marine Rescue Service (TRMS) is complete and ready for use, marking a major milestone for the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s (GORCC’s) $2.8M Fishermans Beach Redevelopment project.  Read the full media release.

Media release 22 September 2011

The owners of Bomboras Cafe Bar and Pizzeria in Torquay have been selected by GORCC as the preferred operator for the new kiosk at Fishermans Beach subject to Ministerial approval.  Read the full media release.

Progress report 7 September 2011

Construction on the redevelopment is progressing well.   The project is running to budget and is on track to be finished by Christmas this year.

The structural steel work is now complete, and significant progress has been made on the Marine Rescue building while the main building is also well underway and road works and civil works are on program.

Additionally, the new access roadway into the precinct is now open.

Construction phase launched 9 June 2011

Mr Damian Drum, Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development joined the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee today to launch the construction phase of the Fishermans Beach Redevelopment.  Read the full media release.

Community Announcement 23 May 2011

The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee would like to advise that the normal entry road to the Fishermans Beach precinct is now closed due to construction work for the Fishermans Beach Redevelopment. This entry point is now required for the safe entry and exit of construction plant , equipment and materials for the project duration.

The normal exit road from the precinct will temporarily become a two-way entry and exit while a permanent new entry point is constructed as part of the project. Signs are in place to assist and direct traffic and motorists are advised to take care when entering and exiting the area.

Progress report 20 April 2011

The contract for the redevelopment of Fishermans Beach has been signed paving the way for the construction of a versatile community and recreational precinct in Torquay.

The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee signed the contract for the redevelopment with commercial builders Behmer and Wright this week and work is expected to begin in May.

View the media release.

Progress report 24 March 2011

Funding for the Fishermans Beach Redevelopment has been secured following the Surf Coast Shire’s commitment of $200,000 to the project.
The final, revised plans have now been approved and construction pricing is currently being negotiated. Construction is expected to begin in May.

More information

• View the media release.
• View an artists impression of the planned Torquay Marine Rescue Service Facilities
• View an artists impression of the planned Torquay Angling Club, kiosk and viewing deck
• View detailed plans for the redevelopment

Progress report 14 February 2011

The final plan, which is now complete, was recently submitted to and approved by the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee. The plan is currently being assessed by the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee has submitted an application for a planning amendment to the Surf Coast Shire

The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee has been and will continue to liaise with key stakeholders including the Torquay Angling Club and The Torquay Marine Rescue Service, regarding the final plans and the project in general.

Progress report 10 December 2010

GORCC has announced that final plans for the Fishermans Beach Redevelopment will be completed by mid-December and focus on community facilities, better public access and improved traffic flow.  Read the media release here.

Progress report 6 May 2010

Tenders to construct new facility closed on 5 May 2010. GORCC is currently assessing tenders.

The GORCC Chairman, GORCC CEO, Chairman of the TMRS and Member for South Barwon Andrew Katos at the opening of the new TRMS building.

Co-owner of Bomboras Cafe Bar and Pizzeria in Torquay Tom McGrath (left) with GORCC CEO Richard Davies (right) at the Fishermans Beach precinct (Photo courtesy Surf Coast Times).

Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development Damian Drum (right) opens the construction phase of the Fishermans Beach Redevelopment with Member for South Barwon Andrew Katos and GORCC Chairman John Carlile (left).

Demolition of the old Torquay Angling Club building begins.

Richie Schulz, Fishermans Beach Redevelopment Project Superintendent and Director of Insite Architects with GORCC Chairman John Carlile.