What's planned in the place you live
The Our Places and Spaces - State of Play is our current understanding of the community facilities and open spaces we have across the Shire. It provides the foundation for what is planned for each town for the next 5-10 years and outlines the projects proposed in your local area. Have a look through each town to see what exists already, and what is planned for your area.
Council managed community facilities and open spaces (not including nature reserves)
- Aireys Inlet Reserve
- Aireys Inlet Community Centre
- Aireys Inlet Community Garden
- Aireys Inlet Skate Park
- Allen Noble Sanctuary
- Anderson Roadknight Reserve
- Bark Hut Reserve
- Moggs Creek Reserve
- Playground/s
In the next 1-5 years:
New or upgraded community facilities and open spaces
Upgrade amenities and accessibility at Aireys Inlet Community Hall.
Commence design on an accessible public toilet at the facility.
Design and construct priority pathways - Refer to Page 49 for trails list for Aireys/Fairhaven
Council managed community facilities and open spaces (not including nature reserves);
- Angair Propagation Shed
- Anglesea & District Historical Society
- Anglesea & District Historical Society - Historical Bathing Box
- Anglesea Memorial Hall
- Anglesea & District Community House
- Anglesea Memorial Hall
- Anglesea Kindergarten
- Anglesea Bike Park
- Anglesea Tennis
- Anglesea Cricket Club - LJ Morrow Pavilion
- Anglesea Football Club
- Anglesea Netball Clubroom
- Ellimatta Reserve
- Lions Park
- Playgrounds
In the next 1-5 years:
New or upgraded community facilities and open spaces
Anglesea Community and Health Hub Construction.
Fulfil requirements of received Anglesea Kindergarten planning grant. (underway)
Design and construct priority pathways - refer to Page 49
Renew
Anglesea Netball court
redevelopment.
Maintenance
Fix early years non- compliances: Anglesea Kindergarten.
Ellimatta Reserve ovals, Anglesea –increased maintenance and improved drainage in winter.
Planning and Policy
Investigate the potential to support the provision of change rooms / amenities at Anglesea primary school to accommodate community access to indoor courts.
Identify spaces for dedicated youth programs in all community hubs and community learning centres (focus on Winchelsea, Anglesea and Moriac).
Plan and seek funding for identified projects to increase the carrying capacity of Council recreation reserves or school facilities through oval drainage and surface upgrades and/or sports lighting upgrades. This may include Ellimatta Reserve (second oval drainage and sports lighting).
People / Resources
Assist user groups in the Anglesea Hub to implement any changes proposed in the Anglesea Community and Health Hub
Other
Investigate options for gallery and exhibition space in Anglesea Community and health Hub design (under development).
Continue to advocate for a permanent solution for Anglesea Bike Park.
In the next 5-10 years:
New or upgraded community facilities and open spaces
Incorporate makers spaces in new community hub designs – Anglesea.
Council managed community facilities and open spaces (not including nature reserves):
- Bellbrae Heart Space
- Bellbrae Recreation Reserve
- Bellbrae Public Hall
In the next 1-5 years
New or upgraded community facilities and open spaces
Design and construct priority pathways - see Page 49
Renew
Bellbrae tennis court renewal.
Planning and Policy
Plan and seek funding for identified projects to increase the carrying capacity of Council recreation reserves or school facilities through oval drainage and surface upgrades and/or sports lighting upgrades. This may include Bellbrae Reserve (sports lighting).
People and Resources
Further explore opportunities to reimagine the Bellbrae Heart Space.
In the next 5-10 years:
Maintenance
Plan for upgrade of regional halls -Bellbrae.
Council managed community facilities and open spaces (not including nature reserves)
Community use facilities in nearby townships.
In the next 1-5 years:
Renew
Implement renewal programs.
Maintenance
Delivery proactive maintenance program.
In the next 5-10 years:
Renew
Recast renewal and capital program.
Council managed community facilities and open spaces (not including nature reserves)
- Deans Marsh Recreation Reserve - community hall, cricket pavilion, tennis clubroom
- Maering-myre Pavilion
- Deans Marsh festival stand
- Deans Marsh Memorial Park - playground, skate park and BMX track
- Bambra Reserve
- Bambra Hall and playground
In the next 1-5 years:
Renew
Deans Marsh Community Hub Construction (if funded)
Planning and Policy
Continue to seek funding for the Deans Marsh Community Hub construction.
In the next 5-10 years:
New or upgraded
Incorporate makers spaces in new community hub designs - Deans Marsh.
Council managed community facilities and open spaces (not including nature reserves)
- Freshwater Creek Community Hall
- Freshwater Creek & District Riding Club and Pavilion
- Freshwater Creek Recreation Reserve
- Freshwater Creek Tennis Clubrooms
In the next 1-5 years:
Planning and Policy
Identify and seek funding for the Freshwater Creek Recreation Reserve, Equestrian Facility - all weather arena.
In the next 5-10 years:
Renew
Recast renewal and capital program.
Council managed community facilities and open spaces (not including nature reserves)
- Bob Pettitt Reserve
- Jan Juc Preschool
- Jan Juc Creek Reserve
- Jan Juc Recreation Centre - club rooms
- Seaview Reserve
- Torquay Boulevard Reserve Playground (opposite Invermay Ave)
- Playground/s
In the next 1-5 years:
New or upgraded community facilities and open spaces
Design and construct priority pathways.
Upgrade Jan Juc Linear Reserve - Domain to Sed Pond DCP Item OR08.
Maintenance
Fix early years non- compliances: Jan Juc Preschool.
In the next 5-10 years:
Renew
Recast renewal and capital program.
Council managed community facilities and open spaces (not including nature reserves)
- Stribling Reserve
- Lorne Community House
- Lorne Historical Society
- Lorne Men's Shed
- Lorne Community Connect
- Lorne Kindergarten
- Lorne Leisure Centre
- Playgrounds
In the next 1-5 years
New or upgraded community facilities and open spaces
Lorne Community House sealed carpark.
Design and construct priority pathways - see Page 49
Renew
Replace Stribling Reserve stadium floor, Lorne. (complete)
Maintenance
Fix early years non- compliances: Lorne Kindergarten.
Planning and Policy
Plan for the redevelopment of Lorne community precinct.
Deliver KISP 2024 and work with Department of Education and VSBA to secure long-term plan for Lorne Kinder.
Consider funding opportunities for new and upgraded cricket and training facilities for existing investment-ready projects, including Stribling Reserve.
In the next 5-10 years:
Renew
Recast renewal and capital program.
Council managed community facilities and open spaces (not including nature reserves)
- Newling Reserve - Moriac Community Centre,
- Moriac Preschool, Maternal Child Health
- Moriac Clerke Court Reserve
- Mount Moriac Reserve
- Moriac Thompsons Creek reserve
- Modewarre Recreation Reserve
- Modewarre Memorial Hall
- Buckley Tennis Courts
- Gnarwarre Recreation Reserve
- Barwon Valley Pony Club
In the next 1-5 years
New or upgraded community facilities and open spaces
Newling Reserve Skate Park upgrade, Moriac.
Design Moriac Pre-School expansion and refurbishment as per received planning grant (underway).
Implement the DDA audit program across the network (multiple sites), Install acoustic treatment at Moriac Community Hall, Newling Reserve.
Design and construct priority pathways - see Page 49
Renew
Moriac tennis court reconstruction.
Restore Modewarre Bluestone Pavilion / Hall (heritage value).
Planning and Policy
Investigate the feasibility of providing roving collections (library services) through community learning centres and halls.
Identify spaces for dedicated youth programs in all community hubs and community learning centres (focus on Winchelsea, Anglesea and Moriac).
Commence planning for a Community / Men’s Shed in Moriac.
In line with Council’s Fair Access Policy, plan and seek funding for the provision of female friendly change facilities in sporting pavilions. This may include Mount Moriac Reserve.
Plan and seek funding for identified projects to increase the carrying capacity of Council recreation reserves or school facilities through oval drainage and surface upgrades and/or sports lighting upgrades. This may include Mt Moriac Reserve (second oval sports lighting).
People and Resources
Implement the Youth Strategy and deliver youth programs in existing spaces.
In the next 5-10 years
Mainenance
Plan for upgrade of regional halls (e.g. Connewarre / Bellbrae / Moriac).
Planning and Policy
Plan for upgrade of regional halls - Moriac.
Council managed community facilities and open spaces (not including nature reserves)
- Kalkarra Reserve
- Connewarre Reserve
- Connewarre Memorial Hall
In the next 1-5 years
Planning and Policy
Plan for the future provision of multi-purpose sports fields (to also accommodate soccer)
In the next 5-10 years
Planning and Policy
Plan for upgrade of regional halls – Connewarre.
Council managed community facilities and open spaces (not including nature reserves)
- Australian National Surfing Museum
- Banyul-Warri Fields
- Community and Civic Precinct Council Offices
- Deep Creek Reserve
- Djila Tjarri Skate Park
- Draper Land Reserve
- Frog Hollow
- Great Ocean Views Reserve
- Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre (KMCC),
- Nautical Rise reserve
- Ocean Acres
- Surf Coast Library
- Sarabande Cres
- South Beach playground
- St Annes Reserve at The Sands
- Surf View Estate reserve
- Spring Valley Reserve
- South Beach Road Reserve
- Spring Valley Bike Park, skate, scoot
- Spring Creek Recreation Reserve
- The MAC: Multi Arts Centre
- Torquay Historical Society (former police station)
- Torquay Community House, Historical Society, Torquay Men's Shed
- Torquay Scout Group
- Torquay Senior Citizens Centre
- Torquay Children's Hub
- The Quay Reserve
- The Hill Top Reserve
- Torquay Skate Park (Surf City)
- Whites Beach Playground
- Wurdi Baierr Stadium
- Playgrounds
In the next 1-5 years
New or upgraded community facilities and open spaces
Torquay Community Hub - Torquay North (inclusive of a dedicated youth facility).
Upgrade and extend Torquay Public Library: Extension to Public Library Stage 2a (CY05c) – DCP. Extension to Public Library Stage 2b (CY05c) (subject to grant).
Multi Arts Centre Redevelopment. (underway)
Change the flooring treatment and add storage in the Quay Reserve Pavilion to accommodate greater community use.
Torquay Kurrambee Myaring Kindergarten – KMCC – upgrade outdoor area. (underway)
Deliver Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre – Torquay. (underway)
Construct a Hockey Pitch and pathway connections at Banyul Warri Fields, Torquay. (underway)
Upgrade Surf Coast Tennis Club Facility and provide additional 2 courts: Expand Tennis Facilities at Spring Creek (OR04) – DCP.
Design and construct priority pathways Torquay Central and North (OR01) - Playground and Landscaping – DCP Item. (underway)
Torquay Central and North (OR01) - Playgrounds, Parking and Landscaping – DCP Item. Torquay North Open Space Pathways (PC02) and Landscaping (OR01) – Design.
Design and construct a dedicated dog park in Torquay North.
Spring Valley Bike Park upgrade in line with new bridge and pathway connections. (underway)
Renew
Leverage renewal and DCP funds to reinstate Spring Creek Recreation Reserve as a regional level sporting precinct. Including ground renovation and tennis courts: Spring Creek Reserve (OR07) - Drainage Contribution - DCP 2024/25, Design and scoping – DCP, and Implementation of DCP works – DCP. Spring Creek Recreation Reserve Development (OR07) – Landscaping – DCP Tennis courts (5/6) redevelopment.
Replace the synthetic turf and netball courts at Banyul Warri Fields. Implement renewal programs.
Renew and upgrade the Australian Surfing Museum.
Redevelop the Multi-Arts Centre (MAC), Torquay.
Djila Tjarri Skate Park, Torquay – fix skate bowl and consider shade provision at the site.
Maintenance
Fix early years non compliances: Torquay Kurrambee Myaring Kindergarten Torquay Kindergarten
The Quay Reserve, Torquay – increased maintenance and improved drainage in winter.
Planning and Policy
Develop a Price Street Precinct Plan, Torquay to resolve future needs and uses.
Plan for the expansion of Wurdi Baierr Stadium – additional 2 indoor courts.
Plan for the Torquay North Community Hub (to include dedicated youth centre / drop in space and community shed (replacing men’s and women’s shed)). Include amenities for hockey pitch adjacent.
Plan upgrade of Torquay Skate Park (consider timing of cultural centre).
Plan for the future provision of multi-purpose sports fields (to also accommodate soccer) – focus on Torquay and Winchelsea growth areas.
Plan for a dedicated dog park in Torquay North.
Plan for new playground in Grossmans Ridge Torquay to address provision / walkability gap.
Continue to plan and seek funding for additional change facilities and supporting infrastructure at Banyul Warri Fields (including Grant Pavilion) to support the growth and needs of clubs.
In line with Council’s Fair Access Policy, plan and seek funding for the provision of female friendly change facilities in sporting pavilions. This may include Spring Creek Reserve. (underway)
Consider funding opportunities for new and upgraded cricket training facilities for existing investment-ready projects, including Banyul Warri Fields (*funded) and Spring Creek Reserve.
Plan and seek funding for identified projects to increase the carrying capacity of Council recreation reserves or school facilities through oval drainage and surface upgrades and/or sports lighting upgrades. This may include Quay Reserve (oval drainage and sports lighting upgrade), Spring Creek Reserve (oval drainage) and Torquay College (oval drainage and sports lighting).
Other
Continue to work with Little Athletics Club as demand grows to improve short medium term operations and explore most suitable long term option for all parties.
In the next 5-10 years
New or upgraded community facilities and open spaces
Future Torquay Expansion (increase room sizes) if identified in KISP
Construct an additional 2 courts an Wurdi Baierr Stadium.
Planning and Policy
Reassess feasibility and planning of Surf Coast Cultural Centre development.
Future planning for Torquay Kinder expansion (increase room sizes).
Council managed community facilities and open spaces (not including nature reserves)
- Eastern Reserve - Community Centre (The Hub Winchelsea), Memorial Grandstand, pavilions, playground, netball and tennis courts, changerooms
- Winchelsea swimming pool (Outdoor)
- Winchelsea Leisure Time Centre
- Town clock and Winchelsea Public Library (not in use)
- The Globe Theatre
- Winchelsea Community Garden
- Winchelsea Men's Shed
- Winchelsea Senior Citizens Club
- Winchelsea Shire Hall - Tea Rooms, Historical Society, Community House
- Wurdale Road Hall
- Helen Mary Kininmonth Kindergarten
- Dwyer Street Playground
- Winchelsea Riverbank Reserve and Playground (Adventure Playground)
- Winchelsea Hesse Street Reserve
- Winchelsea Beal/Trebeck Court Reserve
- Winchelsea, Inverleigh-Winchelsea Road Playground
- Winchelsea Skate Park
- Hesse Street Reserve - netball and tennis clubs, clubroom, cricket and hockey pavilion
- Mirnee School Reserve
In the next 1-5 years
New or upgraded community facilities and open spaces
Design and Develop an integrated Winchelsea Community Hub (upgrade existing community house): Winch Infrastructure - Winch Community House Upgrade – construct.
Design and construct priority pathways.
Develop land at Eastern Reserve with a second oval in accordance with the Master Plan.
Winchelsea Swimming Pool replacement (complete)
Maintenance
Fix early years non compliances: HM Kindergarten
Planning and Policy
Plan for a community hub in Winchelsea: Winchelsea Community House Upgrade – Design.
Develop Library Services Plan and investigate the feasibility of providing library services in Winch.
Deliver KISP 2024 and work with DE and VSBA to secure long-term plan for Winchelsea.
Update the Master Plan for the Hesse Street Reserve and Eastern Reserve, Winchelsea. Plan for the future provision of multi-purpose sports fields (to also accommodate soccer) – focus on Torquay and Winchelsea growth areas.
In line with Council’s Fair Access Policy, plan and seek funding for the provision of female friendly change facilities in sporting pavilions. This may include Eastern Reserve.
Plan and seek funding for identified projects to increase the carrying capacity of Council recreation reserves or school facilities through oval drainage and surface upgrades and/or sports lighting upgrades. This may include Eastern Reserve (oval drainage) and Hesse Street Reserve (oval drainage and sports lighting).
People and Resources
Implement the Youth Strategy and deliver youth programs in existing spaces.
Other
Investigate and resolve the future use of the old Winchelsea Library Building and Clock Tower Opportunity to activate Hesse Street Reserve with some maintenance (if required).
Identify spaces for dedicated youth programs in all community hubs and community learning centres - Winchelsea.
Investigate the feasibility of providing a bike park facility in Winchelsea.
In the next 5-10 years
New or upgraded community facilities and open spaces
If feasible – develop a library service in Winchelsea.
Incorporate makers spaces in new community hub designs –Winchelsea.
Planning and Policy
In line with future growth planning, investigate overall need and potential provision at future school site earmarked for Winchelsea.