Project Update - Stage 2 Community Consultation

Councils’ community feedback survey for the concept design public exhibition closed on Friday 14 October. Council would like to thank the community for their participation in this consultation stage of the South Mollymook Coastal Protection Works. The feedback received has been reviewed for consideration as the project progresses into the detailed design phase.

To ensure the community knows your feedback has been heard, here are some of the key themes that came out of the consultation.

Of the 55 Community responses received, the majority of respondents were supportive of the proposed design. Comments received from all respondents noted a preference for the inclusion of green space or non-linear features in the wall to help reduce the bulk-concrete look and heat effects during summer. Additionally, all ability access and broader inclusion of varied amenity facilities were requested.

Council will be working closely with the Project Design Team to determine the appropriate mix of amenities and functionality in the final design, with the primary objective of the Coastal Protection Works to protect and retain the essential public infrastructure at South Mollymook against current and future coastal hazards. An all-ability access ramp will be provided as part of the infrastructure upgrades. The Project Team is also investigating solutions to maximise a green, natural and amenable design, particularly across the concrete bleacher section of the wall. Upgrades to the broader foreshore landscape and beach facilities, within the vicinity of the coastal protection structure, are being considered separately from these works.

We look forward to exhibiting the Final Design in early 2023 for further feedback and encourage you to subscribe to this page to receive project updates.