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We acknowledge and respect the separate and distinct Eastern Maar and Wadawurrung Peoples as the Traditional Owners of the Great Ocean Road’s land, waters, seas and skies and acknowledge their cultural knowledge that has led to sustainable practices and has cared for Country over tens of thousands of years. We honour Elders past and present and express gratitude for their sharing of wisdom that has ensured the continuation of Culture and Traditional practices. We are committed to genuinely partner and meaningfully build relationships that reflect self-determination and enable us to work together with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities to support the protection of Country, the maintenance of spiritual and Cultural practices, and together deliver on their broader aspirations in the 21st century and beyond.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 1

INTRODUCTION APOLLO BAY RECREATION RESERVE PURPOSE OF THE MASTERPLAN ROLE OF THE AUTHORITY AND COLAC OTWAY SHIRE COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT PROCESS PREVIOUS COMPLETED STRATEGIES

VISION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES VISION GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1 SOCIALLY AND LOCALLY LINKED 2 CULTURALLY VALUED 3 SUPPORTING SPORTING, RECREATION AND TOURISM PURSUITS 4 ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE

MASTERPLAN

PRECINCTS

IMPLEMENTATION

ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS KEY FEATURES

SPORTING PRECINCT COMMUNITY PRECINCT ACCOMMODATION AND CAMPING PRECINCT

RESERVE MANAGEMENT DETAILED DESIGN AND PLANNING APPROVAL SPORTING PRECINCT COMMUNITY PRECINCT ACCOMODATION AND CAMPING PRECINCT

PHASE ONE - ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES PAPER PHASE TWO - DRAFT MASTERPLAN

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The Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve

APOLLO BAY RECREATION RESERVE Apollo Bay is located on the foothills of the Otways, on the lands of the Eastern Maar. It is a key township on Victoria’s premier scenic coastal route, the Great Ocean Road. Located on the southern fringe of the Apollo Bay township, the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve (the Reserve) represents an important site for passive and active recreation. The Reserve is an important community space and is the primary location for the provision of sporting facilities for Apollo Bay and nearby townships such as Marengo and Skenes Creek. The Reserve has also provided camping and accommodation for visitors to the region for over 80 years, providing a central location to explore the township and coastline. Page 6

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P URPOS E

The Masterplan provides a 10 year vision to guide the future land use and development of the Reserve to achieve identified outcomes for the local community, visitors to the region, the environment and Traditional Owners. This Masterplan is a key document

The Masterplan applies the

The Masterplan will be an

to deliver improved sporting and

research and recommendations

advocacy document, providing a

community facilities for Apollo Bay,

of previous plans, including the

clear platform for State and local

and to provide caravan, camping

Community Infrastructure Plan,

government and user groups, both

and tourist accommodation options

Camping Uplift Strategy and the

individually and in partnership,

for visitors. The actions of the

Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve

to seek funding opportunities to

Masterplan respond to significant

Issues and Opportunities Paper,

support the implementation of

consultation undertaken over an

while also responding to legislative

elements within the Masterplan.

extended period with stakeholders,

requirements and the Reserve’s

key community user groups and the

environmental and cultural

broader community.

assessments.

Masterplan delivery will predominantly be a partnership between State, local government and local user groups to ensure that the potential of the Reserve is realised in an enviable coastal location within walking distance to the town centre. Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve Masterplan

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RO L E OF

TH E AUTHO RI T Y AN D COL AC OTWAY S H I R E CO U N C I L

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority’s

The Victorian Department of Sport and Recreation is

(the Authority) role is to manage, protect and foster

dedicated to supporting Victoria’s sport and recreation

resilience of the natural, cultural and heritage values

sector and inspiring Victorians to get active. Sport

of coastal Crown land and marine waters along the

and Recreation Victoria provides funding to improve

Great Ocean Road. All revenue raised through our

infrastructure through a range of funding programs.

commercial endeavours is reinvested back into the coast to ensure the Great Ocean Road region can be enjoyed now and for generations to come. The Authority is the delegated land manager for the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve, including directly operating the site’s caravan and camping activities.

a varied and sustainable network of open spaces that meets the needs of a diverse community for recreation, sporting and social opportunities. Council supports the sporting clubs that provide recreation and sporting opportunities for residents and visitors, and

Upgrades to sporting facilities will need to be a

has assisted clubs at the Reserve with advocacy and

joint effort between the Authority, the Victorian

funding for infrastructure upgrades and improvements.

Government, Colac Otway Shire Council and user groups. Page 8

Colac Otway Shire Council (the Council) aims to provide

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D E VE LOP MENT P RO CES S This Masterplan has been developed across a number of years outlined below, with community and stakeholder input a constant throughout these processes. The Masterplan has been iteratively updated in response to feedback received. See section 6 - Engagement Summary - for a summary of the responses.

PHASE 1 (2022) ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES PAPER

COMMUNITY AND KEY STAKEHOLDER INPUT

PHASE 2 (MID 2023) DRAFT MASTERPLAN

PHASE 3 (LATE 2023) FINAL MASTERPLAN

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ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES PAPER An Issues and Opportunities Paper (the Paper) was prepared to identify and understand the context, issues and opportunities at the Reserve. The Paper informed the preparation of the draft Masterplan and was informed by community and stakeholder feedback, known constraints of the land, specialist technical studies, and state and local policies and projects. The Paper should be read in conjunction with the Masterplan to provide additional contextual information for the reader.

ENGAGEMENT PURPOSE The purpose of engagement in 2022 was to understand, discuss and confirm the existing opportunities and issues at the Reserve. The Engagement Report provides club and participation numbers for the various sporting clubs who currently utilise the Reserve. CLICK HERE to view the Engagement Report.

DRAFT MASTERPLAN In response to the Paper, a draft Masterplan was developed to guide future land use and development of the Reserve to achieve identified outcomes for the local community, visitors to the region, the environment and Traditional Owners.

ENGAGEMENT PURPOSE The purpose of engagement in mid-2023 was to inform the community of the findings within the Issues and Opportunities Paper for information, and to seek feedback from the various key stakeholders and the community on the draft Masterplan. CLICK HERE to view the Engagement Report.

FINAL MASTERPLAN This final Masterplan has been revised and updated following community and stakeholder input. The Masterplan outlines a vision for the Reserve and four guiding principles that ensure future land use is consistent with the community’s aspirations and protection of environmental and cultural values.

Consultation methods that have informed the Masterplan included: •

Colac Otway Shire Council briefings

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Online surveys

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Key stakeholder meetings

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Site walks with key stakeholders

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Community pop-ups

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Project group discussions

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P R E VI OUS CO M PLE TED STR AT EG IES

The Masterplan has been informed by the following: •

Community and stakeholder suggestions and feedback

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Background technical studies including flood risk modelling, environmental and cultural heritage assessments

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Reviews of relevant State and local legislation, strategies and policies that inform, govern or influence the use and development of Crown land and infrastructure provision

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Background research focusing on urban design and landscape.

These inputs are summarised in the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve Issues and Opportunities Paper. Page 12

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TIMELINE OF KEY DOCUMENTS INFORMING THE MASTERPLAN

2011

2015

2020

2021

Improving Equity

Eastern Maar

Marine and Coastal

Corangamite CMA

of Access to Crown

Country Plan

Policy

Flood Advice

2021

2022

2023

Camping Uplift for

Community

Apollo Bay Recreation

the Great Ocean Road

Infrastructure Plan

Reserve Biodiversity

Reserve Issues and

Region – Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay - Skenes

Assessment

Opportunities Paper

Land Caravan and Camping Parks

Creek – Marengo

The 2022 Community Infrastructure Plan (CIP) for Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek and Marengo was prepared in 2022 as a joint initiative between the Council and the Authority. The CIP presents a long-term vision, principles, and preliminary concepts and ideas for Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek and Marengo. The vision of the Community Infrastructure Plan is that: Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek and Marengo will become unique and enjoyable places for both local residents and visitors, across all seasons. Key components of the CIP that fall within the remit of the Authority are the foreshore Masterplans. The Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve was identified within the CIP as an important stand alone document.

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The Apollo Bay Agricultural Show

VISION

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve is a place that supports local community sports, recreation and events whilst providing alternative tourist accommodation that respects the site’s environmental and cultural values.

Four guiding principles will deliver the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve’s vision.

The vision and guiding principles for the Reserve align with the Authority’s vision that the Great Ocean Road region thrives as one integrated living entity. They reflect the Authority’s legislated quadruple bottom line approach - Environmental, Aboriginal Inclusion, Social and Economic - ensuring the Masterplan delivers on the Authority’s purpose to care for, protect and manage the coast and parks traversed by the Great Ocean Road so that it can be enjoyed by all, now and for generations to come. The vision and principles also reflects community and stakeholder feedback that acknowledges the importance of the Reserve as a passive and active recreation space. Page 16

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The Guiding Principles have been developed from community and stakeholder consultation and analysis of the Issues and Opportunities Paper.

1 SOCIALLY AND

2 CULTURALLY VALUED

LOCALLY LINKED •

Driven by community and stakeholder

•

into decision making, planning and

engagement •

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management

Balances the needs of multiple users, including sporting clubs, campers and

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Protects cultural heritage

recreational users

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Enhances opportunities for storytelling in built infrastructure

Provides greater open space for passive recreation, community gatherings and events

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Embeds Traditional Owner assertions

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Reintroduces Traditional names

Connects to all transport modes

3 SUPPORTING SPORTING,

4 ENVIRONMENTALLY

RECREATION AND

RESPONSIBLE

TOURISM PURSUITS •

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changing climate

Supports active (sporting) and passive recreation opportunities, events and

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surrounding environment

Provides improved facilities for multiple sporting groups

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Provides a healthy, natural environment for curent and future

Delivers new and accessible camping

generations

accommodation and upgraded amenities

Recognises and enhances the ecological values of the Reserve and

tourism •

Adapts to the effects of a

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Incorporates environmentally sustainable design measures that reduce resource consumption

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DISCLAIMER: THIS IS AN ARTIST COMPUTER GENERATED RENDER FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. THEY ARE PROVIDED IN GOOD FAITH AND REPRESENT A POTENTIAL OUTCOME, THEREFORE THEY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGES AND DEVIATION AS REQUIRED. Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve Masterplan

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D ESI GN CONSID E RATI O NS

Key design considerations used in the development of the Masterplan are informed by the vision and guiding principles, guiding legislation and policy, community and stakeholder feedback and background technical studies.

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Ensure regulatory compliance throughout the

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Reserve •

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principles in the design, construction and operation of the Reserve

Respect Cultural heritage values and ensure compliance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act

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In partnership with stakeholders, provide for necessary upgrades to sporting and recreation

The Reserve is classified under the Planning

infrastructure

Scheme as Land Subject to Inundation, requiring all new infrastructure or redevelopments to be

Embed environmentally sustainable design

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Provide a functional campground layout, efficient

constructed according to planning scheme

internal circulation and optimal site usage for

conditions

for tourists and visitors

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Crown land equity of access requirements

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Deliver a range of tourist accommodation options

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Minimise conflict between tourist, sporting and

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Provide options for seasonal worker

recreation uses •

Provide unrestricted public access along the

accommodation •

river foreshore •

Establish a community hub for social activities

the Reserve •

and events •

Improve amenities and facilities

Improve accessibility to all facilities throughout

Ensure new infrastructure is sympathetic to the natural character of the Reserve

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Enhance the natural landscape character of the Reserve with new tree planting.

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Aerial view of Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve

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M A STERPL A N FEAT U R ES The Masterplan for the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve provides a framework for the balanced redevelopment of the established sporting facilities and campground. Importantly, the Masterplan reflects community aspirations for the Reserve and respects the site’s environmental and cultural values. The Masterplan divides the Reserve into precincts, with a dedicated community recreation hub as its focus and areas for sporting facility upgrades. High-quality, year-round tourist accommodation is located in the northern part of the Reserve, with new seasonal camp sites to the south of the Reserve. The area occupied by the campground is reduced, with greater provision of community open space and public access provided along the entire riverfront, plus additional car parking throughout the Reserve.

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COMMUNITY PRECINCT A central community hub with facilities for a wide range of community events and activities, including: •

New all-abilities playground

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New pavilion providing public picnic and barbecue facilities, with a separate camp kitchen area servicing the southern campground sites

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Public toilet facility with separate showers and toilets servicing the southern campground sites

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Provision to upgrade and repurpose the Industrial Hall for community uses, including as an arts, culture and interpretive centre

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Conversion of the existing bridge over the Barham River to a river viewing platform, subject to further assessment and consultation with Colac Otway Shire Council

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Open space, shade tree planting, picnic tables and pathways

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Opportunity for revegetation and tree planting throughout the Reserve to enhance environmental values and visual amenity

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Inclusion of a canoe/kayak launch into the Barham River

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Additional tree planting and revegetation of the upper Reserve area adjacent to Gambier Street, to improve biodiversity outcomes at the Reserve. This will be balanced with areas retained for overflow car parking

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Retain the Pony Club in the short/medium term, and work with Council and the Club to identify a suitable new location and return this section of the Reserve to passive open space with revegetation to increase biodiversity

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Continuous public access along the entire Barham River foreshore.

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SPORTING PRECINCT In partnership with stakeholders including Colac-Otway Shire Council, pursue opportunities for improvements to existing sporting facilities, including: •

New sporting clubhouse (clubrooms and changerooms), which comply with sporting facility design guidelines/standards for local level facilities

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New netball/tennis court area to meet safety standards and sporting facility guidelines

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One additional cricket practice net aligned with cricket facility guidelines

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Improved internal road network and car parking throughout the Reserve.

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS AN ARTIST COMPUTER GENERATED RENDER FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. THEY ARE PROVIDED IN GOOD FAITH AND REPRESENTApollo A POTENTIAL OUTCOME, THEREFORE THEY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGES AND DEVIATION AS REQUIRED. Page 26 Bay Recreation Reserve Masterplan

ACCOMMODATION AND CAMPING PRECINCT •

Improved accessibility throughout the Reserve. Accessible opportunities to be investigated when designing all park facilities, including pavilion, toilets, showers, camp kitchen, tents, playground, river foreshore areas and the river viewing platform

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A year-round accommodation precinct in the northern part of the Reserve, providing 14 tourist cabins, 10 eco glamping tents and 10 smaller pop-up tents, with a new amenities building, barbecue shelter and open communal space

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A new seasonal campground in the southern part of the Reserve, with sites operating from September to April, and the grassed area available for general community use from May to August

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Provision for seasonal worker accommodation

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A new campground entry precinct providing reception, administration, maintenance shed, check-in bay and visitor car parking

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Provision for a limited number of low season caravan and camping sites in the southern part of the Reserve

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Relocation of the Authority’s coastal operations depot off site in the short-to-medium term.

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An implementation plan has been prepared for the redevelopment of the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve that outlines the actions to be completed over a 10 year timeframe. A range of State and local government partners including the Authority, the Victorian Government, Colac Otway Shire Council and user groups will need to work together to help fund and deliver the implementation plan. All works will be subject to available funding and feasibility assessments and in many instances, grant funding will need to be sought. The improvements have been identified within the three precinct areas and will be staged while the sporting activities and campground continue to operate. Individual projects may be brought forward or deferred to reflect changing priorities and available funding. It should be noted that development that requires a statutory approvals process to be undertaken may be subject to amendment.

RESERVE MANAGEMENT 1

Investigate a preferred management model between the Authority, Colac Otway Shire Council and the sports clubs for the sporting precinct

Partner with the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation to deliver on the guiding principles established for the Reserve

Establish tenure agreements with user groups

Investigate relocation options for the Pony Club

Investigate options for seasonal worker accommodation at the Reserve

DETAILED DESIGN AND PLANNING APPROVAL 1

Civil design for internal road network (water, sewer, roads, car parking, stormwater)

Electrical design for Reserve development

Detailed design for new campground buildings (reception, workshop, amenity buildings and cabins)

Detailed design for new sporting clubrooms and amenities building

Detailed design for new community hub building

Detailed design for new playground

Detailed design for netball/tennis court area

Detailed design for upgrade of Industrial Hall

Preparation of planning approvals and complementary supporting documentation (including specialist reports and flood modelling assessments)

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SPORTING PRECINCT 1

Construct new netball (x2)/tennis (x3) court surfaces, new players’/officials’ shelters, fencing and lighting

Maintain existing cricket practice nets and and install one additional cricket practice net

Demolish existing clubhouse and changerooms, and design and construct new sporting clubhouse and amenities

Upgrade the oval’s playing surface incorporating surface, drainage and irrigation improvements

Construct new pavement around new buildings and facilities

Landscaping and tree planting throughout the precinct

COMMUNITY PRECINCT 1

Demolish existing camp kitchen and amenities building

Install new services (water, sewer, power) for new building

Upgrade power supply (if required)

Install new pavilion and amenities building

Construct new car parking for community hub

Construct new pathways

Install new all-abilities playground

Subject to engineering assessment, modify the existing bridge to river viewing platform

Install new park furniture

Explore opportunities and feasibility for use of the Industrial Hall building including arts and event usage and upgrade as required

Landscaping and tree planting throughout the precinct

Native vegetation regeneration on embankment and Barham River foreshore

Construct new footpath to Gambier Street

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ACCOMMODATION AND CAMPING PRECINCT 1

Demolish northern amenities building

Install new services (water, sewer, power) for accomodation precinct

Construct new internal roads and car parking for accomodation precinct

Upgrade power supply (if required)

Install new northern amenities and guest lounge

Install eco glamping tents, including ramps and car parking

Install pop-up tents, including car parking

Install new tourist cabins and facilities

Install new park furniture throughout accomodation precinct

Install new communal space

Landscaping and tree planting throughout the precinct

Demolish southern amenities building

Install new services (water, sewer, power) for camping precinct

Construct new internal roads and car parking for camping precinct

Install new southern amenities and workshop

Install new park furniture throughout camping precinct

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ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES PAPER 2022

F E E D BAC K Feedback received during consultation with the community and stakeholders has directly informed the Masterplan. The following table details the draft Masterplan response to feedback received from the community and additional factors identified in the Issues and Opportunities Paper.

CONSULTATION FEEDBACK

DRAFT MASTERPLAN RESPONSE

Sporting facilities Sporting groups identified the need to upgrade current

The draft Masterplan provides for new sporting

facilities to provide much needed storage space and

clubrooms, changerooms and public amenities. A new

to bring the changerooms and toilets up to required

multi-purpose court area for netball and tennis, with

standards. The netball/tennis courts and cricket nets

new surfacing and adequate ‘runoff’ areas will conform

need to be reconfigured to conform with standards.

with sporting facility standards. An additional cricket

The Club provided a draft design for the extension and

practice net is also provided.

upgrade of the current clubroom and changerooms.

The Apollo Bay Sailing Club is seeking the inclusion

Sailing Club storage facilities are not aligned with the

of storage facilities for its safety boats, which are

purpose of the Reserve, the safety boats would occupy

currently stored on private property, but the Club has

valuable space and potentially be incompatible with

no long-term tenure.

other Reserve uses.

It is important to appoint a Committee of Management

The draft Masterplan commits the Authority and

to oversee the sport and recreation part of the facility.

Council to review the Reserve’s management model to achieve the best social, cultural, environmental and economic outcomes. Proposed upgrades to the sporting facilities will comply with applicable sporting facility design standards and guidelines.

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DRAFT MASTERPLAN RESPONSE

The Reserve is a community asset The local community clearly expressed the importance

The draft Masterplan enhances the community

to the community of the Reserve and its sporting and

sporting and recreation aspects of the Reserve.

cultural identity.

Sporting facilities will be replaced or upgraded, and new community recreation spaces will be established

In the survey the community rated all aspects of the

for social activities and events.

Reserve with equal priority – caravan and camping facilities, sporting and recreational facilities, protection

All aspects have been considered equally through a

of natural values, functionality and access.

balanced approach in developing the draft Masterplan.

Campground facilities The community is generally supportive of the ‘much

The campground improvements will establish a

needed’ caravan park improvements; however, there

contemporary tourist park with new facilities and a

are differing views towards the introduction of new

range of accommodation options. The central area of

sites and eco glamping tents.

the campground will be given over to the community hub. The accomodation precinct will provide yearround tourist accommodation within a clearly defined portion of the Reserve, with minimal impact on other community uses. The camp site precinct will operate over summer only, with the area being available for community use from May to August. The camp kitchen design has changed to provide an allweather facility raised above the predicted flood level.

Seasonal Workers There was a clear indication that more accommodation should be made available for seasonal workers. This is strongly supported by the Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce.

Seasonal worker accommodation options at the Reserve will be identified during the Masterplan’s implementation phase, with the high season camp area identified as a potential location.

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CONSULTATION FEEDBACK

DRAFT MASTERPLAN RESPONSE

Pony Club grounds The Pony Club highlighted the importance of safe

Investigations are ongoing to find a suitable alternative

and adequate parking at the current location, exiting

location for the Pony Club. The Pony Club site occupies

the Great Ocean Road. The Club noted that they lack

several land parcels and is subject to a complex land

adequate facilities, fencing and fields.

management arrangement as outlined in the Issues and Opportunities Paper. The Pony Club will be relocated in the medium/long term, once a new location has been determined, allowing the area to be returned to passive open space and to improve the site’s ecological values.

Skate Park The community raised the possibility of a skate park if

This is a 10 year Masterplan and as per the CIP, the

the current location in town is not successful.

skate park will be maintained for safety and use for its life expectancy which is over 10 years. At this time there is no need to consider a skate park in this Masterplan.

Safety and access Emergency services and disability access needs to be

A simplified internal road network will improve

maintained.

emergency access and disability access will be provided to all new facilities.

Agricultural Show The importance of the Agricultural Show to the local

There is potential for the Industrial Hall to be modified

community was repeatedly mentioned. Apart from

to support future Agricultural Show activities and other

the benefits to the community, the Agricultural Show

uses.

Society identified the show as a major source of fundraising for the Society.

The community hub and seasonal camp site areas will also be available for use for the Show and other community activities and events from May to August.

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ADDITIONAL FACTORS

DRAFT MASTERPLAN RESPONSE

Flooding

The proposed buildings are relocatable and will comply with planning and flood overlay requirements.

Registered residents

As an interim response, registered residents will be relocated within the Reserve until permanent, secure housing can be located. This will be undertaken in collaboration with relevant State Government Department.

Parking

The draft Masterplan provides for 64 car parking spaces compared to the existing allocation of 30 spaces. Additional parking is provided at the entrance to the Reserve, to the north of the playground and adjacent to the sporting precinct. Overflow parking is provided on the upper Reserve precinct.

Future Reserve management

The draft Masterplan commits the Authority and Council to review the Reserve’s management model to achieve the best social, cultural, environmental and economic outcomes.

Improved public use and amenity

The draft Masterplan provides improved pedestrian connection, ie access to the river frontage and open space, outside the peak use periods. There will be greater visual access from the sporting facilities to the recreational facilities and river foreshore for improved parental supervision.

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ADDITIONAL FACTORS

DRAFT MASTERPLAN RESPONSE

Additional areas for events

The introduction of seasonal camping will provide greater open space, outside the peak periods, for events including the annual Agricultural Show. The opportunity will also exist for additional events to be held at the Reserve such as markets and special interest groups.

Upper Reserve precinct

The Upper Reserve precinct of the Reserve will be retained for overflow car parking and additional planting to improve the site’s ecological values.

Inclusion of fixed accommodation

The draft Masterplan includes 14 cabins to provide tourist accommodation year round.

Ecological and cultural heritage

The draft Masterplan identifies the need for removal of weed species and the planting of indigenous vegetation. The Authority will work with the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation and the Southern Otway Landcare Network to plant locally providenced and raised species.

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DRAFT MASTERPLAN MID 2023

F E E D BAC K The table below outlines the main feedback themes received, and our responses to these during engagement in mid 2023 on the draft Masterplan.

CONSULTATION FEEDBACK

MASTERPLAN RESPONSE

Car Parking Requests were provided for additional car parking

The Masterplan provides for 64 car parking spaces

throughout the Reserve, and specifically next to netball

compared to the existing allocation of 30 spaces.

courts.

Additional parking is provided at the entrance to the Reserve, to the north of the playground and adjacent to the sporting precinct. Overflow parking is provided on the Upper Reserve precinct.

Access/pathways Suggestions were put forward to improve access and pathways both within the Reserve and connections to the Reserve.

The Masterplan has been amended to include: •

A continuous access track behind northern goal post

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An access point from the Recreation Reserve to Gambier St near the junction of Barham River Road

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A pathway at the top of Gambier St which has been moved westward to prevent runoff from Cartwright Street

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Bike hoops which have been added to the sporting precinct

A public access pathway along the river which is to remain informal.

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CONSULTATION FEEDBACK

MASTERPLAN RESPONSE

Seasonal Worker Accommodation Request for year round, low season accommodation

The Masterplan provides for seasonal camping and

and housing for seasonal workers.

caravans between the months of September and April, with the Reserve available for community and sporting use during the remainder of the year. The Masterplan will also provide consideration to worker accommodation requirements during the low season, including access to the accommodation precinct.

Environmentally Sustainable Design Suggestions to incorporate Environmentally

ESD considerations have been placed into Principles for

Sustainable Design (ESD) principles into design,

the Reserve, covering Reserve design, construction and

construction and operation, noting that grant funding

operational requirements for water, energy and waste.

for a solar system has been received for the sporting clubhouse. The ecological importance of the Reserve and the

The Masterplan has included provision for

Barham River was also highlighted.

revegetation and biodiversity enhancement across the site, particularly along the Barham River and the escarpment leading to Gambier Street. Revegetation activities will include species of local provenance for habitat.

Flooding and Drainage Feedback received on flooding at this site generally,

In partnership with stakeholders, funding will be

pointing out that the football oval floods every year.

sought to improve the drainage systems for the

The Masterplan should recognise the need for better

football oval. Drainage at the entrance to the Reserve,

drainage and other infrastructure to make this facility

will be planned for during the detailed design phase of

useful year-round. Better drainage systems are also

this project.

needed near the entrance.

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CONSULTATION FEEDBACK

MASTERPLAN RESPONSE

Camping and Accommodation General concern about the reduction in campsites,

The Masterplan now includes provision for a limited

combined with no camping in the low season which

number of low season camping and caravans sites.

reduces low-cost opportunities for people to holiday in Apollo Bay. Glamping was regarded as not an appropriate fit for the Reserve.

The Masterplan provides for a diversity and balance of accommodation (as per our obligations for managing Caravan and Camping Parks on Crown Land), including 64 camping and caravan sites plus 27 overflow camping sites, 14 cabins, 10 eco glamping tents and 10 pop up tents.

The Masterplan sees a 36% reduction in camp sites, which is offset by an improved diversity of accommodation options.

Industrial Hall and Pony Club Any changes to the Industrial Hall to be made in

The Authority has committed to consulting with the

consultation with the Agricultural Show Committee,

Agricultural Show Committee during discussions for

including the pottery group that also use this Hall.

future works on the Industrial Hall. Options for including an arts space inclusive of a pottery group will be investigated as part of any Industrial Hall redevelopment.

Clarification sought on how the Pony Club site will be

Pending relocation of the Pony Club, this area will

used once they find a new home.

revert to public open space in accordance with the intent of the Marine and Coastal Policy. The area will also be revegetated to increase biodiversity at the site.

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CONSULTATION FEEDBACK

MASTERPLAN RESPONSE

Infrastructure upgrades Feedback was provided to expand and protect the

An arts area has been included as an option for the

range of user groups and facilities at the Reserve,

Industrial Hall, with further consultation with the

including adding space for artistic activities, canoe/

Agricultural Society and the community required to

kayak launching, playground materials, protecting the

realise opportunities here.

historic tennis club building.

Use of sensory and natural materials will be referred to the detailed design phase of this project for consideration as part of the playground upgrade. A canoe/kayak launch into the Barham River has been included within the Masterplan, with an exact location to be determined. The Masterplan has been amended to now show the tennis club and BBQ area as being retained. The design of fencing around the oval will be referred to the detailed design phase of this project.

Sporting Facilities Feedback included requests for upgrades to change

The Authority will discuss optional change room

rooms and bathrooms (for female sports) as a priority,

upgrades and bathrooms during the implementation

suggesting upgrades to current facilities be considered

phase of the Masterplan.

in the interim whilst the new clubrooms are designed and constructed. Other feedback was received around having netball

The Masterplan delineates two shared netball and

and tennis courts more clearly marked to reduce

tennis courts and a third separate tennis court.

confusion with lines. Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve Masterplan

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