FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2017 Progressing Point Grey in Lorne Last week saw the first meeting of the Point Grey, Lorne redevelopment Project Steering – Group. Following a precinct planning process and recently completed business case for the project, the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee convened the meeting with representatives from Committee for Lorne, Great Ocean Road Tourism, Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning, the Friends of Queens Park, Lorne Business and Tourism Association, Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club and Surf Coast Shire. The group will: Develop design and commercial options in-line with the agreed master plan and Lorne Destination Tourism Action Plan. Explore further funding options. The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee has committed $1.5 million to the $6.58 million project. Committee for Lorne Chair Ian Stewart said following the meeting there was an “evident wind of change”. of the Great Ocean Coast Committee (GORCC) Mr Ken Northwood took the helm and “Chair led one of the most productive meetings since the inception of the original Community Reference Group.” Mr Stewart noted that Ken used love for the precinct, to listen and share with the “his participants in a workshop environment that began to out” a united way forward.” “flesh Group members agreed unanimously that for this development to be successful there “The will need to be attractions and visitor experiences beyond what is currently available, and to a world class standard.” Great Ocean Road Coast Committee Chair Ken Northwood said the group recognise the importance of differentiating this precinct from other experiences in the region, to compel people to stop, and to further support the Lorne economy. is absolutely a priority project for the region and the township of said Mr “This Northwood. need to develop this area in line with community expectations and “We encourage people to stay longer in the area, celebrate its rich history and enjoy the stunning landscape.”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2017 Progressing Point Grey in Lorne Last week saw the first meeting of the Point Grey, Lorne – redevelopment Project Steering Group. Following a precinct planning process and recently completed business case for the project, the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee convened the meeting with representatives from Committee for Lorne, Great Ocean Road Tourism, Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning, the Friends of Queens Park, Lorne Business and Tourism Association, Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club and Surf Coast Shire. The group will: Develop design and commercial options in-line with the agreed master plan and Lorne Destination Tourism Action Plan. Explore further funding options. The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee has committed $1.5 million to the $6.58 million project. Committee for Lorne Chair Ian Stewart said following the meeting there was an “evident wind of change”. “Chair of the Great Ocean Coast Committee (GORCC) Mr Ken Northwood took the helm and led one of the most productive meetings since the inception of the original Community Reference Group.” Mr Stewart noted that Ken used “his love for the precinct, to listen and share with the participants in a workshop environment that began to “flesh out” a united way forward.” “The Group members agreed unanimously that for this development to be successful there will need to be attractions and visitor experiences beyond what is currently available, and to a world class standard.” Great Ocean Road Coast Committee Chair Ken Northwood said the group recognise the importance of differentiating this precinct from other experiences in the region, to compel people to stop, and to further support the Lorne economy. “This is absolutely a priority project for the region and the township of said Mr Northwood. “We need to develop this area in line with community expectations and encourage people to stay longer in the area, celebrate its rich history and enjoy the stunning landscape.”
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