Thru’ ‘Drive Overview and Design Intent The Thru’ scenario is based upon the premise that the existing capacity of the site to support current, or future requirements and impacts of parking ‘Drive and visitor access to the Memorial Arch is not feasible or desirable. The proposition is to close the existing access, re-vegetate the roadside and return the Arch to a journey marker along the Great Ocean Road - an iconic gateway that is passed through, but not a destination to stop and experience up close. elements include: The addition of roadside barriers, located as close to the road carriageway as possible would restrict all vehicles from stopping on the road shoulder. There may be opportunities to provide roadside barrier treatments that are integrated with the theme and character of the site, rather than generic treatments. The existing parking and pedestrian plaza area, beach access and all associated infrastructure would be removed and the area re-vegetated, rehabilitated and protected. The existing historical and interpretive signs and monuments near the Arch, including the Diggers Memorial statue and Great Ocean Road bronze plaque would be re-located Assessment criteria The existing local beach access adjacent Golf Links Road would be retained and dune area protected (fenced). Additional and control measures will be provided to create a safer pedestrian crossing at this point. The existing V-line bus stop to the west of the Arch would be moved slightly west (approx. 25m) to resolve the with existing beach access and to deter use of the stop for visitation of the Arch. Under this (and all) scenarios the existing Cypress Trees would be removed and the area re-vegetated. Under this (and all) scenarios there are no toilet facilities included. A review of broader context and prevailing feedback from consultation undertaken has been that the site does not have the environmental capacity to support toilets, and that existing provision close to the site can be better utilised and promoted.
‘Drive Thru’ Overview and Design Intent The ‘Drive Thru’ scenario is based upon the premise that the existing capacity of the site to support current, or future requirements and impacts of parking and visitor access to the Memorial Arch is not feasible or desirable. The proposition is to close the existing access, re-vegetate the roadside and return the Arch to a journey marker along the Great Ocean Road - an iconic gateway that is passed through, but not a destination to stop and experience up close. elements include: The addition of roadside barriers, located as close to the road carriageway as possible would restrict all vehicles from stopping on the road shoulder. There may be opportunities to provide roadside barrier treatments that are integrated with the theme and character of the site, rather than generic treatments. The existing parking and pedestrian plaza area, beach access and all associated infrastructure would be removed and the area re-vegetated, rehabilitated and protected. The existing historical and interpretive signs and monuments near the Arch, including the Diggers Memorial statue and Great Ocean Road bronze plaque would be re-located Assessment criteria The existing local beach access adjacent Golf Links Road would be retained and dune area protected (fenced). Additional and control measures will be provided to create a safer pedestrian crossing at this point. The existing V-line bus stop to the west of the Arch would be moved slightly west (approx. 25m) to resolve the with existing beach access and to deter use of the stop for visitation of the Arch. Under this (and all) scenarios the existing Cypress Trees would be removed and the area re-vegetated. Under this (and all) scenarios there are no toilet facilities included. A review of broader context and prevailing feedback from consultation undertaken has been that the site does not have the environmental capacity to support toilets, and that existing provision close to the site can be better utilised and promoted.