Positive feedback, constructive discussion on Port Campbell streetscap

Positive feedback, constructive discussion on Port Campbell streetscap

Published on 30 August 2019

About 50 people turned out to view the Port Campbell Town Centre Plan on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning at the surf club.

This included residents and traders, and was in addition to an earlier briefing of the Community Reference Group.

Participants discussed the concept plan with Council staff and consultants at the drop-in session.

Council adopted the concept plan in March, following extensive public consultation.

Since then, further refinements have taken into account comments from community members.

Coastal Ward Councillor Simon Illingworth thanked people for being involved and providing feedback.

"Overall, feedback was very positive and there was good support for the overall approach, " Cr Illingworth said.

“There was constructive discussion of ideas and valuable feedback around areas that need further review.

“The overall aim is for Port to keep its 'seaside village' feel. Local input has been invaluable. This is really starting to come together beautifully.”

Council will now work to fine-tune the plan, taking account of the community feedback, and further refine details for a number of specific sites.

This will ensure the outcome is functional and positions Port Campbell well for the future.

Cr Illingworth said the plans can be viewed on Council’s website or in hard copy at the general store.

"There is an online form on our web page where people can give feedback.

“You can also email [email protected] until Monday 30 September," he said.

Council is seeking to make improvements to the Port Campbell town centre, so it meets the need of locals and visitors into the future.

Some of the features of the schematic design include:

The shared pedestrian and vehicle zone in Lord Street and Cairns Street. This will give pedestrians priority and allow future increased pedestrian activity. It will be a low-speed area for vehicles Retention of two-way vehicle movement on all streets Changes to parking layout and supply – 268 parking spaces are proposed compared to the existing 245 spaces. Car parking provision in Tregea Street is increased from 53 to 71 spaces (including three accessible car parks). Accessible car parking to meet current Australian Standards – increased from six current car parks to 11 accessible car parks, including parallel, angle and 90⁰ spaces Improved pedestrian linkages to key trails and the National Park, including on the Old Great Ocean Road A revised foreshore treatment, improvements to the interface with Lord Street and Cairns Street and the retention of 90⁰ car parking Picnic platforms and decking along the Norfolk Pines area to allow people to stop and view Improved landscaping and seating opportunities.

The schematic design includes many of the key elements shown on the concept plan adopted by Council in March 2019.  These include:

Removal of the roundabout at Great Ocean Road and Morris Street, and a revised intersection design to encourage vehicles to use Morris Street rather than Cairns Street Removal of the roundabout at Cairns Street and Lord Street to improve pedestrian priority Changes to bus movements including reduced bus movement on Cairns Street, and creation of a bus drop off/pick up zone near the Parks Victoria office Introduction of parallel car parking in Lord Street and provision for timed parking Enhancement of the forecourt area in front of the Port Campbell Surf Life Saving Club, to improve usage, movement and pedestrian safety.