Urban Design Framework for Point Grey in development

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is making progress on the Point Grey Redevelopment in Lorne. 

The draft Urban Design Framework, which has been informed with the insight of the project’s Community Reference Group, will be shared in June for community feedback.  

This vital feedback will help to determine the future of the site’s development.   

The original Fishing Co-Operative building dates back to 1949 and was assessed as part of the Opportunities and Constraints phase of the master planning and design process for the site.     

Due to its age and its location near the shoreline, the building has suffered from significant damage, primarily to the roof and masonry walls, with cracking, water damage, asbestos, dampness, and rust throughout.     

The current usage agreements for the building will conclude on April 30, 2025, enabling essential early works including asbestos removal to begin.    

All tenants, including the Lorne Historical Society, have been given an additional grace period until 31 May to vacate, allowing extra time for a safe and respectful transition.  

The Lorne Aquatic & Angling Club will keep operating as normal.

The Authority has met with the Lorne Historical Society Committee to discuss the logistics and support they require to relocate operations from the co-operative during early works. 

We recognise that the Lorne Historical Society presence at the Fishing Cooperative represents an additional display to its main location at the Figtree Community House at 16 Mountjoy Parade. We understand the Historical Society is exploring options to consolidate its presence there. 

The Lorne Historical Society has also been encouraged to consider what materials and items they would like to highlight to promote the site's history through the design development phase.  

The Authority is investigating all options for the site’s future as we prepare for early works.   

For regular updates and to stay involved, please visit the Point Grey redevelopment page. 

Attribute to Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Acting CEO Andy Mathers 

"We encourage everyone to have their say and share their ideas when the Urban Design Framework is released in June. 

We are working with the Historical Society committee to understand how we can reinterpret and celebrate the role of the fishing industry in Lorne's development, including items from the Fishy Tales exhibition."