Construction continues at pace on site.
The rammed earth façade is in its final stages of completion and glazing will start to be installed soon, really giving a sense of what the building will feel like when complete.
Crews will continue to make the building weather tight and then crack on with the internal fit out that includes plywood ceilings.
Outside, work is also almost complete on surfacing the central carpark and improving existing road works. Civil works within the connection roads and carparks will also take place prior to landscaping commencing in 2026.
What to expect over the next few months:
We’re heading into the site’s peak visitation period so overflow carparking will commence from 1 November to 1 May 2026, with Parks Victoria continuing to manage the existing Visitor Centre and overflow carpark.
GORCAPA takes over management of the VEC site next year.
Large vehicle movement in and around the precinct from Port Campbell to Princetown, along the Great Ocean Road and via Simpson, Timboon and surrounding townships will continue throughout construction into 2026.
Plant and equipment will be operating daily including excavators, rollers, trucks and cranes to assist with construction activities.
All changed traffic conditions will be communicated across relevant tourism operators, community notice boards and Development Victoria website accordingly. Construction operating hours are 7am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to 3:30pm Saturdays.