I I r Anglesea 1 Structure Plan . •' I I I I I I I' . Public Discussion Document 1 I

I / I I I September 1991 I ~ REGIONAL COMM ISSION. State Government Off1ces Cnr.Lt Malop & Fenw1ck Streets Geelong, V1ctona 3220 I 711.409 . PO Bo• 770 9452 I GEE:A lilillliliH M0020443

I ~ I ANGLESEA STRUCTURE PLAN, 1991 I PUBLIC DISCUSSION DOCUMENT I I I I I I- Prepared by The Geelong Regional Commission I- in consultation with The , 1991 I I I ISBN: 0 7306 0640 6 I 111&0) I I ~

711.409 Geelong Regional 9452 Commission (Vic.) GEE:A $a Anglesea structure plan, I 1991 $b public ~ :'1

I w FOREWORD

I r, The Geelong Regional Commission in conjunction with the Shire of Barrabool, has produced this Public Discussion Document which outlines the role of Anglesea and suggests policies for the town's future development .

Anglesea has historically been a seaside "resort" township catering for a seasonal .I summer influx of absentee holiday home owners and campers. Because of its distance from Geelong it has been less affected by the development pressures which have turned similar coastal "resort" townships (such as Ocean Grove and I Torquay/Jan Juc) into virtual dormitory suburbs for Geelong. However, its population characteristics are undergoing gradual change and the township's permanent occupancy rate has grown from 29% of dwellings in 1971 to 36% of I dwellings in 1986, a trend which is likely to continue. The urban limits of Angle.s.ea have in the past been largely predetermined by the extent of Crown land surrounding most of the township and the ocean; . I To the north and north-west Crown forests overly massive brown coal deposits presently being leased and mined by Alcoa Pty. Ltd. The land to the north east is largely reserved for public open space purposes such as foreshore I parklands. Some of this land is leased to sporting and youth clubs. The land to the west is privately owned and in its natural state. :I The Geelong Region Development Strategy identifies Anglesea as a compact I resort/residential township, the character of which is strongly influenced by its coastal environment. Because of its location in relation to Geelong and · I and being situated on the , it has a high tourist profile. This Discussion Document re-affirms the Commission's policy of protecting areas of environmental and conservation significance in and surrounding Anglesea, a~ whilst retaining the resort character of the township, and identifying· areas believed capable of more intensive tourist-oriented usage within the existing urban In ·' limits. This Document has been prepared to provide for public discussion and comment on I the planning policies proposed. However the resolution of the appropriate long term use of the existing Future Urban zoned land immediately to the west of the I township and the development of a detailed residential policy - particularly related to higher density opportunities - are still the subject of specific detailed studies which will enable these important issues to be considered and incorporated with the final Structure Plan. Following consideration of all relevant submissions a I final Structure Plan, representing the statement of planning policy for the Study Area, will be presented to the Shire of Barrabool and the Commission for adoption. I Meanwhile, written submissions to this document will be received at the Geelong Regional Commission (P.O. Box 770, Geelong) until the 31st January 1992.

The Commission has prepared this Plan with the assistance of the Officers of the I Shire of Barrabool, Angair, and relevant government agencies. Their assistance is gratefully acknowledged. Enquiries should be directed to the Commission's I Planning Division or the Shire of Barrabool Town Planning Department . . C.K. Atkins Chairman, lc Geelong Regional Commission .. 'jb146) :I l\- I i I CONTENTS I ~ fA.(!_g_

I~ FOREWORD 1. INTRODUCTION 3 1.1 History 3 1.2 The Study Area 3 I 1.3 Why a Structure Plan 3 I 2. ·STATE AND REGIONAL CONTEXT 4 3. LOCAL CONTEXT 4 I 4. ISSUES TO CONSIDER 5 4.1 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 5 4.1.1 Population 5 I "1• 4,_1.2" Dwellings. 9 4.1.3 Su'bdivision and lot supply 10 I 4.2 COMMUNITY FACILITIES 11 4.2.1 Education 15

4.3 COMMERCIAL FACILITIES 15 I 4.3.1 Future Retail Development 16 I 4.4 TOURISM 20 4.5 INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYMENT 23 a· 4.5.1 Alcoa Land 24 4.6 PHYSICAL SERVICES 25 4.6.1 Water Supply 25 I~ 4.6.2. Waste Water 25 ~.:1!6.._3_. Roads and Public Transport 26 4.6.4 ·Other Services 27 I 4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS 27 4.8 FIRE PROVISIONS 28 I 5. THE STRUCTURE PLAN 29

·L5.1. Residential Strategy 29 5.2 Commercial Development Strategy 29 I 5.3 Tourism Development 30 5.4 Environmental Strategy 30 5.5 Community Facilities Strategy 31 .I '- 5.6 Industrial Strategy 31 5.7 Transportation Strategy 32

6. IMPLEMENTATION 32 III i I, 7. REFERENCES 34

lb146) 2 I

..L;ij ,.----- I Bay -I

• ril •• i• ! I i• i i I ! • Pill II I

•• I • ...... ;., .. ! --- I !• i• I ! i• • I •• .I •• i• Boss Stroll ~I i• ... ! ~,.,.,.,., •,- . -· I i••• :-ANGLESEA i i i I !••··········: I I I Prepared by GEELONG REGIONAL COMMISSION __ I LOCALITY I~ ANGLESEA STRUCTURE PLAN I FIG. 1 j - 1 I

I . (~

I r, • "I I I I • I I I -I I Bass Strait a-- 1-

I -·-·- STUDY AREA BOUNDARY I I Kilometres I I I Prepared by GEELONG REGIONAL COMMISSION I 1.~ -I -STUDY AREA ANGLESEA STRUCTURE PLAN ~ FIG. 2 a::: /.iii I 1. INTRODUCTION I ~ Anglesea is a small coastal resort town situated on the Great Ocean Road some 38 kilometres south west of Geelong. It is astride the Anglesea River, and forms part of the coast of Bass Strait. ·(Fig. I)

Anglesea has an estimated current permanent population of 1841. · It is projected to reach 3,200 by 20 I 0 AD.

I During the peak Summer holiday season the population escalates to 10,000 or more. In the off season unoccupied dwellings exceed occupied dwellings by a ratio of 2:1; I confirming its strong resort character. In addition to the town of Anglesea, the Study Area contains significant flora and fauna areas, scenic coastal views, and part of the Alcoa Australia coal mining lease .I land. I 1.1 History Anglesea was first known as Swampy Creek. It has always had a resort role as it began as a fishing spot and stop over for Cobb & Co. Coaches in the latter 19th I Century. In 1884 its name was changed to Anglesea River. Since then it has been shortened to Anglesea.

The initial development of Anglesea was slow. The main reason for this is thought I to be almost impenetrable ironbark forest which extended all the way south from Freshwater Creek. Two significant buildings were erected in the 1880's. In 1880 Mrs Murray's Boarding House was built by the river, near the present school site. I It later became a post office and stop over for Cobb & Co coaches. The guest house was destroyed in 1898 by bushfire. In 1886 Anglesea House, built in Camp Road, was opened. It too was destroyed by bushfire in 1898, but rebuilt. Today I~ the Anglesea Hotel is on that site. The original Anglesea River bridge was built in 1892. I~ In later years, with improved roads and transportation, Anglesea flourished particularly as a location for hostels and youth camps to establish. The Eumeralla Scout Camp and the National Fitness Camp have taken advantage of the scenic coastal surroundings.

I The opening of the Great Ocean Road in 1932 and the commencement of mmmg operations in the 1950's and by Alcoa in the 1960's on the brown coal deposits just north of Anglesea have contributed to the tourism and economic development of I Anglesea respectively. I 1.2 The Study Area (Fig. 2) The Study Area commences north of the existing urban limits of Anglesea and extends south and south-west to the west of the existing urban edge beyond I O'Donohue Road. 1.3 Why a Structure Plan?

I The basis of any land use planning is a framework plan around which a consistent set of decisions can be made. Such a plan must recognize the regional and state issues and policies which affect the study area and incorporate the local planning objectives.

lpjb146) 3 I In the case of Anglesea ·such a plan involves the assessment of the various competing roles it plays as a township. Being primarily a resort town it is important to ensure that this can be maintained to ensure its economic base. At the same time the environmental sensitivity must ·be recognized in any development . proposal.

The Structure Plan therefore attempts to encompass all of the issues relating to the area to ensure the co-ordinated long term development of the town.

2. STATE AND REGIONAL CONTEXT I

As stated in the previous section this study is affected by both state and regional policies. In fact much of what is contained in these wider policies forms the basis I for the policies in this structure plan. The main policies which will affect this study are the State Coastal Policy (1988) I and the Geelong Regional Commis~ion's Strategy document for the region - 'Directions' - The Geelong Region Development Strategy (1988). Both of these documents· as well as others such as the VicRoads Rural Arterial I Roads Strategy (1990) establish a number of objectives which have been summarized as follows: I Coastal centres (apart from the preferred centres for urban growth on the coast, being of Drysdale/Clifton Springs, Torquay /Jan Juc and Ocean Grove) will be contained in their growth as centres of permanent settlement. I Development will be concentrated in existing coastal settlements hence future development will be achieved· largely through infill development within town boundaries. I New subdivision will only be permitted if it can preserve the physical environment and can meet the local objectives of the area. -I

The Great Ocean Road should be promoted as a tourism corridor.

A variety of housing should . be encouraged, particularly medium density units to ensure containment and a greater variety in choice. The promotion of the Surf Coast as a major tourist attraction including I increased opportunities for visitor accommodation. 3. LOCAL CONTEXT I Whilst the state and regional objectives create an overall picture of preferred growth options a number of specific local considerations must also be taken into account. It is these which ensure that the individual character of the area is I maintained and developed. These have been summarized as follows:- I Local Objectives • to encourage Anglesea's pre-eminent role as a. small coastal "resort" town including the promotion of more year round tourist activities; • to ensure that Anglesea's small coastal resort town character is retained; • to encourage, where possible, employment opportunities within the town for _I residents;

(pjb146) 4 I I ------· - -

ALCOA FREEHOLD I I

Anglesea

LEGEND:

® SCHOOL

CIVIC CENTRE

* CHURCH * SHOPS @• GOVERNMENT ® INDUSTRY GEELONG AND DISTRICT ® WATER BOARD

TOURISM

. ' : + "\.

OPEN SPACE {PASSIVE)

OPEN SPACE {ACTIVE)

RURAL FUTURE URBAN

ARTERIAL ROAD

EXISTING LAND USES

Kilometres I ANGLESEA STRUCTURE PLAN Prepared by GEELONG REGIONAL COMMISSION FIG. 3 _:·. I. PLANNGNG AND EPA LIBRARY • to maintain the viability of businesses in the town by sustaining a viable economic base; · • to protect and promote the town's significant and unique flora and fauna habitats; • to ensure tourist developments complement the small coastal resort town character; • to review and upgrade the town's retail/commercial areas to establish an identifiable town centre; • to ensure that future light industrial and service businesses establish in the I Anglesea Industrial Estate as the main centre between Torquay and Lorne for such purposes; • . to provide an efficient, integrated movement network providing equally for I non-vehicular forms of transportation; • to ensure that future community and recreation facilities are integrated and located to enhance their accessibility and maximise joint use wherever possible; and I • to provide adequate paths for pedestrians, bicycles and other non-vehicle transport throughout the town.

I 4. ISSUES TO CONSIDER

The following issues will determine the future development of the town. (Fig. 3 I illustrates the generalised land uses of the town which will be discussed in this Section.)

I 4.1 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT I 4.1.1 Population The estimated permanent population for Anglesea in Januar_y 1991 is 1841 people.

This is based upon the following calculation: • Population 1986 (A.B.S. Census) 1652 1.-, • Dwellings existing Jan. 1991 2086 • Dwellings existing Jun. 1986 (Census) 1.8.M • New Dwellings 222 • 36% Dwellings Occupied 80 • Additional Population (occupancy rate I 2.37) I • Total Estimated Population On this calculation it can be seen that the population has not grown significantly over the past four and a half years. Further, when considering the physical size of I the town, the permanent population is quite small. With a breakdown of the location of residents it is interesting to note that 72% of this population live west of the Anglesea River leaving the first established area of I Anglesea on the east of the river with a population of only 463. I 1.-

·lpjb146) 5 I I

The age/sex pyramid for the town (below) highlights a number of characteristics about the population. -I ,, I I I I I I I

/ I I rl I' ·I I I

2 4 8 8 10 Percentage I c,l

(pjb146) 6 I I I

The diagram creates a picture similar to that which exists for many coastal towns with a high proportion (27%) of permanent residents being over 60 years of age indicating its popularity as a retirement centre. This has become more obvious over the past 15 years. The 1971 census indicated only 18% of the population was over 60 years of age. This is in some respects a reflection of our wider community which is also aging. Future facilities for the town should however, accommodate . for this growing segment of the population.

Similarly the occupancy rate has declined from 3.09 persons per dwelling in 1971 to 2.3 7 persons per dwelling in 1986. I· This would highlight the need for a greater variety in housing including the development of smaller dwellings in the form of units and townhouses. The fact that many of residents are also elderly and therefore less mobile suggests that such development should be promoted near transport links and community facilities. I This will be discussed further in Section 4.1.2.

The needs of this group should be identified, particularly those of the elderly who I make up an increasing proportion of the population. When considering Anglesea's population it is also important to consider the summer I population which will include the influx of tourists to the area. Whilst it is difficu,lt to obtain precise data on the number of visitors to an area, the following estimate has been made based upon the available number of campsites, I hotels and holiday homes (Refer Table below) I ESTIMATED PEAK RESIDENT POPULATION • ·Permanent Population (Jan. 1991 est.) 1841 • In Dwellings Unoccupied (Jan. 1991 est.) 4780 • In Caravan Sites 2996 • In Guest Houses 33 • In Youth Camps (approx. 300 beds) 300 I Total Estimated Peak Population 10085 I (5 times permanent population) Note: Basis of Calculation

Permanent Population plus: Unoccupied Dwellings - 4 people allocated (basis 90% capacity) Car a van Sites - 4 people per site Hotel/Motel - 2.5 people per room Guest House - 2.5 people per room

It should be noted that whilst this figure is based on maximized use of tourist accommodation some variance can be balanced by the other tourist accommodation which cannot be counted such as those people who visit and stay with permanent residents or camp on vacant residential lots adjacent to homes.

7 I None-the-less the estimated peak population highlights the strong tourist role of the town. This peak population is 5 times that of the permanent population. When also accounting for the influx of daytrippers to the town it is obvious that the -I summer population is vastly different to the winter. This dual role of the town creates the character normally associated with coastal areas. The need to balance the needs .of permanent residents and tourists is often a difficult task. There will­ be a need to service the increasing tourist role of Anglesea along with the whole Surf Coast whilst maintaining the small town setting which is attractive to both the local residents and tourists. I Projections ·I POPULATION PROJECTIONS 9000 I I. 8000 I 7000 I

6000 I I

3200 A _...( 3000 I .I~ --- "-- 3100 c .------:..:: ~--- f..--- 2000 16~2 "- 2500 B ~I!: - --- 1000 ~ I

0 87888990 2010 1971 1976 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 YEAR I Future population is difficult to predict due to the variable nature of population growth. For this reason various projections have been made based on different growth scenarios. I Projection A:- 3200 by 20 I 0 I This is a forecast made by the Geelong Regional Commission as part of its Regional Strategy - Directions, 1988. This estimate was derived using birth, death and migration rates between 1976 and 1981 to give an overall growth rate for the Geelong Region of 1.04%.

This growth rate was then increased or decreased relative to the development policies in the Region. For Anglesea the Regional Strategy predictions mean a lower growth rate than that of the region are forecast. Projected population is therefore 3200 by 20 I 0.

(pjb146) 8 I .I I Pro jec.tion B:- 2500 by 2010

1- This projection is based on the historical growth rates of Anglesea. That is it assumes that the same growth rate w·hich has occurred between the inter-censal periods from 1971 to 1986 will continue. On this basis Anglesea should expect a population of 2500 by 2010AD.

Projection C:- 3090 by 20 10 I This has been calculated on the basis of 66 new dwellings being constructed per year (based on number of new dwellings constructed between 1986 and 1991). Of these it is assumed· that the proportion of permanent residents will continue to increase. Hence it is assumed 42% of all dwellings will be occupied in 2010. The I occupancy rate of each dwelling is assumed constant at 2.37. I Hence the permanent population at 2010 would be approximately 3100. Projection Analysis

A population projection of 3000 would seem most likely providing for moderate growth, including an increased proportion of permanent residents whilst acknowledging the policy to restra'in growth in this town. The options available to house this projected population is discussed in Section 4.1.3.

4.1.2. Dwellings I In January 1991 there were 2027 houses in Anglesea as well as 59 units. Within--the town a further 479 (or 19%) lots remained vacant.

Potential therefore exists for a significant amount of infill development within the I· town. This potential is furthe~ increased by the fact that many lots, particulariy toward Point Roadknight, are quite large and could either be further subdivided or developed for dual occupancy. This would allow efficient use of existing services in the area.

Anglesea's resort. character can be identified through the high proportion of unoccupied dwellings. In 1986 64% of dwellings were vacant. Of these, the census estimated that 93% were holiday homes.

On a physical inspection of the town, much of the town's physical character can be I found in the natural setting of the dwellings and their surrounds. Anglesea portrays an image of a quiet resort town with much of its attractiveness being I. found in its expanses of native vegetation. Much of this has been sustained through the retention and planting of indigeno·us plants around almost every dwelling. With this, many owners have chosen not to maintain standard paling fences but to opt for post and wire fences or no fences at all to further retain the natur:al character of the area. These factors combined with the fact that many I dwellings are set back and specifically designed to be unobtrusive (through the use of natural timbers etc.) all create the very unique character of the area.

This character, defined by the dwelling stock should be maintained in future residential development and reflected in retail and community developments. I

lpjb146) I Medium Density Housing

It is both a state and regional policy to encourage a variety of housing stock -I including the greater development of medium density housing. In Anglesea only 13 lots have been developed to create a total of 59 units. Potential exists for many of the larger lots, particularly in the southern part of Anglesea, to be developed for higher density living.

Council has recently commissioned a consultant~s study which will result in a review of subdivision lot size criteria to enable the creation of smaller allotments, I thus providing an opportunity for medium density residential development. A secondary study will designate areas suitable for multi-unit housing. I It is intended that the result of these studies be exhibited at the same time as this Public Discussion Document and that Council's adopted policies be incorporated into the final structure plan. I 4.1.3 Subdivision and Lot Supply

Subdivision in the township determines much of Anglesea's character and identity. I Road reservations generally have retained the natural vegetation although many streets are still to be constructed. Where possible road construction should include narrow pavements with the intent of maintaining the natural aspect of the area. I This is in line with Council's current policy and should be encouraged to continue.

As stated earlier, strategic policies for the Geelong Region will ensure that outward urban expansion in Anglesea will be limited. The only sites available for I consideration for outward urban development are the O'Donohue land to the south ·west and excess government land to the north-east, in Elizabeth Street. ·I A rezoning application has previously been presented to the Commission for the O'Donohue land, however prior to the amendment being exhibited the Minister for Planning and Housing has directed that environmental and social impact studies be prepared. ·

These studies, with a new rezoning request, have been recently received by the Commission. This new proposal has been redesigned having regard to the ·vegetation and topography of the site. The new proposal provides that an area of 46.7ha would be used for residential de.velopment 168.25ha would be. transferred to the Department of Conservation and Environment as Flora and Fauna Reserve with .I a further 5.5ha being transferred to the Shire of Barrabool as Public Open Space.

This new request has not yet been presented to the Commission. If the Commission considers it has sufficient merit for public consideration it will be exhibited as an ··I amendment to the Geelong Regional Planning Scheme. This will enable the proposal, including all of the supplementary material, to be subject to the normal planning processes which enable community input. I The proposal presented will require detailed assessment and evaluation of the environmental, social and economic issues raised. It would be premature to attempt to pre-empt the full planning process by dealing with the O'Donohue land in this I Public Discussion Document. I

(pjb146) .·1 I The rezoning application of land in Elizabeth Street to the north east is currently - being considered by the Commission. There appears to be no objection in principle I to the residential rezoning of this land, subject to the detailed subdivisiqn layout being to the satisfaction of the Council. Prior to development of that portion of r, the site occupied by the Council for a depot, the issue of Council's relocation costs I will need to be resolved..

Having regard to State and Regional policy constraints there is obviously limited opportunity for further outward extension of the town. Given this policy of I containment, potential currently exists for a further 729 lots to be developed, as follows:- I Existing Vacant Lots 479 Potential lots: - Existing Residential land 214 I - Crown land rezonings 36 I Whilst the creation of additional lots would boost this supply in the event of the O'Donohue land being rezoned, it is clear that Anglesea will exhaust its residential I lot supply in the foreseeable future. Based on the current construction of 66 houses per year (which is the average for the past 5 years) there. is currently the .I potential for 11 years lot supply . It is therefore important that Council's Review of Residential Regulations study identifies areas which provide opportunities for medium density development to increase the potential future lot yields. Such action will also recognise the need~ of I an aging population for smaller accommodation, for units appropriate for holiday accommodation and provide opportunities for a mixed choice of .accommodation 10 for both the holiday and permanent population. 4.2 COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Anglesea contains a variety of community facilities including medical, educational, .I social and recreational services (Refer Fig. 4). A concentration of community services is found in McMillans Street west of Diggers Parade. The majority of recreation facilities are located on the coastal side of the Great Ocean Road or by the Anglesea River. There are three clusterings of shops along the Great Ocean I Road (refer to next Section: 4.3 Commercial Facilities).

The Community Hall, health services, a kindergarten and two sub-offices of I· servicing authorities are some of the 11 facilities forming the concentration of community facilities which combine to create a Civic Centre precinct in McMillan Street. Whilst these are located together, they do not provide a co-ordinated service. In fact a recent study of councils human services recommends that the Me I Millan Street facilities be visually improved including better interaction of uses and the redevelopment of the Anglesea Hall. Some of these facilities also cater for the Airey's Inlet population. Council's long term plan however is to provide I Airey's Inlet with some of its own facilities. ·

There are a number of park reserves, offering a variety of passive and active I recreational pursuits. Ellimatta Road Recreation Reserve contains 2 ovals and netball courts whilst tennis, bowls, beachwalking and picnicking are some of the activities available in other reserves. A coastal/streamside reserve exists along the coastline and banks of the Anglesea River and a state forest reserve is found east 1.. of the town. There are five public park reserves within the township. This

Jjb146) I

....___ I includes Coogoorah Park which abuts the river but is not yet zoned as reserve. This land is owned partially by the council and part also forms a section of the Anglesea lease land. This park provides a great resource to residents and tourists alike. The landscaped areas of the river and parks need to be better identified and· promoted to maximise their use. Clearer signage at the park entrance and on the Great Ocean Road could .be one improvement.

The provision of open space in the town has been assessed against the Department of Planning and Housing standards contained in the· publication "Planning Guide for Urban Open Space". Generally Public Open Space is· within an accessible I distance for all residents. Some deficiency exists to the west of the town at the west end of Harvey Street and in the O'Donohue Road area. The outcome of the O'Donohue rezoning proposal will however resolve this problem. If ~:esidential I development occurs areas of Public Open Space will be provided. If development does not proceed then work should be undertaken to acquire at least some of this land for public use. I Council's "Anglesea Townscape Study" also makes comment that the two reserves north and south of the Great Ocean Road which abut Melba Parade should be rezoned from Public Open Space (Proposed) B to more appropriate zones in light of I the sensitivity of the areas. This would involve the rezoning of the northern section to Public Open Space (Proposed) F - Flora and Fauna Reserve and the rezoning of the southern section to Public Open Space (Proposed) A - Foreshore and Streamside Reserve. The land to the south is now owned by the Crown. I Consequently it would be more appropriate to rezone this land to Public Open Space (Existing) to correctly nominate the status of the land. (These areas are identified in Figure 6 in Section 4.5.1 of this report) I

The extensive foreshore reserve is the main source of recreation in the area. Apart from the famous nearby surf beaches of Bells Beach, Point Addis and Fairhaven, I Anglesea itself also has its own surf beach with a surf life saving club. Anglesea's beaches are able to serve a wide cross section of the community.· The river estuary provides a sheltered area for beach picnics and walks whilst the area adjacent to .-I the surf life saving club provides a good patrolled surf beach for families and the recreational surfer. Further west the Point Roadknight area provides quieter waters for boat launching, wind surfing and yachting as well as swimm.ing. The variety of uses available in this area makes management a complex issue: To I ensure these beaches are available to all, a degree of co-operation and facility sharing must be achieved. I All of. these beaches a.re served by informal gravel carparks. Whilst their size could be 'considered adequate their condition is in need of upgrading to protect them from erosion and corruga.tion during the summer months. ·I The Anglesea Townscape Study, which examines the Great Ocean Road Corridor from an urb.an design and landscape perspective, makes recommendations for the upgrading of the river front carparks. It is believed similar work could be I undertaken at the Point Roadknight carpark. This would better utilize this area by formalizing the carpark and improving its condition to withstand the heavy summer traffic. I Other recreational pursuits are available on unreserved land such as the Golf Links. In addition, there are five (5) sports/youth camps. These are op~rated by Church groups, the Scouts and the Department of Sport and Recreation. The camps I provide accommodation and associated facilities to the public. The Baptist Camp (Wilkin) also has a conference facility. ·.. I

(pjb146) I I I - CIVIC CENTRE - KINDERGARTEN I~ - INFANT WELFARE CENTRE - MEMORIAL HALL

- ANGLESEA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE I - ANGLESEA & AMBULANCE SERVICE I - GEELONG & DISTRICT WATERBOARO I I I I TENNIS CLUB BOWLING CLUB I GUIDE I SCOUT HALL Anglesea Bass Strait

YOUTH CAMP

LEGEND 1- LIONS VILLAGE CLUB R.S.LHALL ® SCHOOL I (f) CHURCH ,}tl,-(1 ~ .) :"t'.* ,-1-· : ~~1 . PUBLIC OPEN SPACE t- .. , ., t '- ·- . I ® RETAIL CENTRE I Kilometres I I I Prepared by GEELONG REGIONAL COMMISSION I_

I COMMUNITY & RETAIL FACILITIES I ANGLESEA STRUCTURE PLAN I FIG. 4 I All Community Facilities are listed below under the headings of Community Services, Community Clubs and Sporting Clubs/Camps.

I. Community Services • Community House • Anglesea and District Community Health Centre • Ambulance Service (Anglesea & Airey's Inlet) • Police Station I •· State Emergency Service (sub-unit) • Country Fire Author.ity • Geelong & District Water Board • Telecom Australia I • Kindergarten • Infant Welfare Centre • Primary School I • Churches (3) • Community Hall (Memoriai Hall) • Vic Roads Depot I • Department of Conservation and Environment Office 2. Community Clubs I • Apex • J\ngair • Anglesea Historical Society I • Anglesea Foreshore Committee of Management Inc . • Lions/Lioness • Red Cross • R.S.L . • Returned Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen • Senior Citizen's Club • Guides • Scouts 1.-. • Country Women's ·Association

3. Sporting Clubs/Camps and Parks I • Boardriders • Bowls • Cricket • Football I • Golf • Trail Bike Riders (BMX) • Netball I • Recreation & Sports Club • Surf Life Saving Club • Table Tennis • Tennis I • Yachting • Parks (Coogoorah, Foreshore/ Anglesea River, Edna Bowman, Lions, Municipal Reserves) • Camps (5): Baptist Wilkin, Lutheran Araluen, Presbyterian Burnside, I Eumeralla Scouts, National Fitness. I_ lpjb146) 13 I I The community facilities provided appear to be adequate for the needs of the permanent population which is becoming more aged. A better co-ordination of council facilities could however be possible. In addition it will be necessary to ·I keep a close watch on future population changes to assess future need. This will include the monitoring of both the needs for and supply of future facilities within Aireys Inlet and Fairhaven to ensure this sector of the Surf Coast is adequately provided for in an integrated manner.

Council's Community and Recreation Plan was completed for the municipality in May 1991. This plan makes a number of comments with regard to services in I Anglesea both for residents and tourists. In particular it makes the following recommendations: I 1. Bus services to Geelong should be improved to cater for shopping and recreational pursuits of residents. This _is particularly important to the increasing number of elderly people who require public transport at times I outside of t~e existing bus timetable.

2. Investigation should be made into the feasibility of providing· additional community buses to provide an alternative means of public transport. I

3. The use of the two sports ovals at Ellimatta Reserve should be maximized with sharing between the cricket and football club. I 4. The quality of the Lions Playground to the west of the Anglesea River should be improved to service tourists as well as residents.

5. The use of Anglesea hall should be increased. This should include the physical upgrading of the building.

6. An extensive range of walking and cycle tracks should be developed.

7. Linkages between community services should be improved and the town focus should also be upgraded through the suggested townscape provisions.

The full recommendations of this study are supported and should be implemented by Council within the designated time frames as set out. 4.2.1 Education I There is one primary school operating in Anglesea. It has an enrolment of 152 students in 1991. The Ministry of Education predicts that this figure will remain generally stable with projections for 1992 being 153 and 1995 being 152. This I primary school will be adequate to meet the foreseeable requirements. The nearest secondary schools to the area are located· at Lorne and Geelong .. I Consequently students have to travel quite some distance to school. A secondary school for the area cannot be justified, however any proposed secondary school for Torquay would shorten this travelling distance. I 4.3 COMMERCIAL FACILITIES Anglesea has four (4) areas zoned for commercial purposes. Of these three (3) are I developed with the fourth remaining vacant (Refer Fig. 4). A large scale plan of the Camp Road and Diggers Parade centres is Figure 4A. ..I

(pjb146) 14 I I I

I~ These centres are:- 1. Camp Road Centre - corner of Camp Road & Great Ocean Road

This is the traditional major centre of the town. It consists of 17 premises including a post office,. bank, convenience supermarket and petrol station. A number of take away food establishments, offices and other shops also exist. It is also provided with 120 parking spaces and a bus stop for the Lorne/Geelong bus route.

Being located at the entrance to the town, on the Great Ocean Road, it is visually dominant. The centre is, however, somewhat disorganized with different building I types, and very little landscaping. The access to this site is also difficult with the layout of carparking and entrance points creating extensive congestion during the summer months. The townscape study for Anglesea being undertaken on behalf of I the Council should improve this situation. 2. Diggers Parade Centre (Between Noble Street and Parker Street)

The core of the centre between Holmwood Street and McMillan Street is currently underdeveloped both in terms of commercial building and public infrastructure. I It currently comprises a pizza shop, a veterinary clinic and hairdresser as the only retail uses together with a motel and petrol station. Of the 6400m2 of zoned land approximately 1700m2 or 9 lots remain vacant. It would seem that there has .. been insufficient demand to warrant the construction of additional shops in this ce.ntre. I The unconstructed road and unco-ordinated on-road parking further reduces it.s appeal.

I The commercial development on the corner of Noble Street and the Great Ocean Road also forms part of this centre. This land was redeveloped under the provisions for non-conforming uses and contains a bank, take away food shop, real estate agent, fruit and vegetable shop and provides eleven off -street parking spaces.

Other businesses exist one block to the south on the Great Ocean Road which are also not included in a commercial zoning. At the corner of Great Ocean Road and Minifie Avenue is a general store/sub-newsagency and an adjoining butcher's shop providing for the convenience needs of the town's residents. Both businesses fall within the Residential A zone. As they were established prior to the introduction I of the Geelong Regional Planning Scheme they retain existing use rights.

3. Tonge Street I (Four Kings) This old-established centre, comprising 7 lots, plays a dual role. It services those people using the nearby surf beach with a takeaway premises and surf shop. The I centre however, also operates a service orientated centre with a Hardware Store and property maintenance centre operating. This centre is generally quiet apart from peak tourist times when the takeaway and surf shop maintain the majority of I business. Physically the centre is very run down. · This is a reflection of its poor trade which mainly relies on the nearby beach. Both access and parking are I limited also reducing the centre's viability. I

lpjb146) 15

I I I As a commercial centre this site can no longer be considered viable or desirable for the town as a whole. Better retail1f!g options exist including the proposal in the townscape study for a kiosk on the river side of the· Great Ocean Road. This would provide safer and more .convenient access for beachgoers. The remaining occupied shops could also easily locate elsewhere in town. It is suggested that this whole centre could be rezoned to Residential 'A' to encourage a development more conducive to the area. The traffic alterations suggested in the townscape study and · indicated in Figure 8 would help make this site attractive for redevelopment and its prime location makes it ideal for resort type residential development. The prominence of this site however, should also be considered with the design of any I redevelopment. Its location gives the site the ability to provide an attractive landmark to the town. Its ·design should therefore be sympathetic to the natural character of the area and not be an unsightly blot on the landscape. I It should also be noted that market forces would still determine when such development would occur. Despite the zoning, existing use rights would allow the current uses to continue until a redevelopment project is established. I

The rezoning of this land would also be in keeping with the other retail policies established in this Structure Plan. I

4. Cnr Fourth & Fifth A venue

The south west corner' of this intersection has two lots zoned local business. One of I these lots has an existing house established on it and the other is vacant. It is considered that this zoning is no longer required or appr~priate to the residential area. I

The retail floor space currently existing in Anglesea's commercial centres is set out in the following table:- I Camp Road 1900 sq m Diggers Pde 700 sq m Tonge Street (Four Kings) 450 sq m

TOTAL 3050 sq m

4.3.1 Future Retail Development In May 1991 the Commission adopted the "Geelong Region Retail Centre Strategy". I This strategy indicates that coastal townships, such as Anglesea, are capable of supporting up to 0.8 sq m of retail floor space per person. Based on the existing population of 1841 persons this would indicate the town could support 1472 sq m of I retail floor space. In 10 years time the population is expected to increase to 2400 persons which could support 1920 sq m of retail floor space and the projected maximum population for the town by 2010 of 3200 persons would support 2560 sq I metres of retail floor space. This floor area figure can be expanded when one considers that some residents of Fairhaven and Aireys Inlet travel to Anglesea for their regular shopping needs. For example, the existing population of Fairhaven and Aireys Inlet (700 persons) would boost the required shopping floor space by 560sq m. (700 persons x 0.8 sq m floor space per person). 1

These figures indicate that the town is already well supplied with retail floor space having regard to its existing population size. It would seem to explain why there I has been little pressure for either development of existing District Business and Local Business zoned land or re-development of existing older-style shops within these zones. The figure used in support of the above calculations (0.8 sq m retail floor space per capita) does take into account "resort" retailing, and it is "I (pjb146) 16 I I L acknowledged that Anglesea picks up a considerable amount of tourist trade of holiday-makers in the town and from visitors passing through the town. On the other hand, Anglesea provides the "town centre" shopping facilities for the communities of Aireys Inlet, Fairhaven and Moggs Creek, which may provide some basis for increasing the total retail floor space provision within Anglesea. It is also likely that the low-cost space of the older premises is an important factor which makes a number of the existing shops viable, which would account for the higher than expected existing floor space provision.

The major shortcoming in the town's existing retail facilities which must be addressed as part of any upgrading of the town's shopping facilities is the need for the capacity to provide for a supermarket in the 600-800 sq m range. It is important that the issues of locating any expanded supermarket at either the Camp Road or Diggers Parade centres be fully addressed as part of this Public Discussion Document. Because of the importance of supermarkets to "anchor" commercial I operations, whichever centre is chosen for such facility will become ultimately Anglesea's "retail centre of the future".

The clear predominance of. the Camp Road Centre with its well-established I provision of retail and associated facilities would seem to make it the most suitable centre. Whilst opportunities for expansion may be more difficult, they do appear to exist. This includes expanding the existing supermarket onto the adjoining lot I or alternatively to the north into those lots fronting Walker Street to the east. The redevelopment of the Service Station and dwelling in this centre would also help consolidate the retail uses. It could be possible to move the Great Ocean Road to the south to provide additional car parking for the centre. Such a scenario has I been depicted in Figure 4a. As this shows, the realignment of the Great Ocean Road would allow more flexible use of the existing carparking area for community use as well as carparking .and bus parking. The expansion of carparking into this I area would then allow a more intense use of the existing Commercial Sites including an upgrading and expansion of the existing supermarket or the creation of a new one on the Service Station site. Another option for increasing the car parking of this centre is to make land available in Walker Street, at the rear of the shops. ·

Potential does exist to revamp this centre to make it an attractive and useable town centre. This could provide a focus to the town which is currently lacking. A town centre is vital to create a communal sense of place to residents and to promote the I town to passing tourists. Any suggestion to redevelop elsewhere effectively means transferring the existing town centre from one site to another. It will also inevitably raise the issues of such pro.posals being inequitable to existing retailers who will stand to lose both business I goodwill and value of their current investments ·(particularly if the rezoning of additional areas is not able to be justified with corresponding increases in population to support the new commercial facilities). It would also be necessary to I ensure that the appearance of the existing centre does not decline because of any resultant decrease in viability and activity. I On the other hand Council has for a number of years favoured the potential in developing the Diggers Parade area which could provide a new properly designed centre more central to the majority of the population. In response to this a tentative development proposal has been received for the north west corner of Great Ocean Road and Holmwood Avenue to provide for a small supermarket and shopping complex. Council believes that the Diggers Parade centre provides the most beneficial opportunities for this development. In particular, Council sees the I.,- possibility of integrating the adjoining community facilities into a modern and well designed centre as Anglesea's best opportunity for a modern town centre. lpjb146) 17 I I

Unless steps are taken now to take a co-ordinated approach to future commercial -~ development it is likely that both centres will continue to grow with pressure for extra floor area forcing developers to fill in existing zoned .land on an ad hoc basis. It would seem more appropriate to take a policy based approach in ,-, I designating the future role each cen~re should play. The advantages and disadvantages of locating a supermarket and any associated I retail expansion at both the Camp Road and Diggers Road centres are set out below:- CAMP ROAD CENTRE I Advantages

1. The Camp Road centre already contains the town's largest commercial centre and associated car parking upon which expanded or more effective facilities I could be based. 2. Concentration of the town's major commercial services at the one location I would provide a "one-stop shop" facility and greater convenience ·to residents.

3. Some opportunities for expansion of the centre are available, including I redevelopment of the existing petrol station and dwelling in the existing zoned area, and at the eastern end of Walker Street. I 4. Opportunity exists to increase the car parking capacity for the centre by moving the existing line of the Great Ocean Road to the south or at the rear of the shops in Walker Street. · I 5. The centre is well located to serve tourists staying in the nearby caravan park, the towns major tourist accommodation. Disadvantages -I 1-. The existing centre has some current parking and traffic problems, particularly during the peak summer period, which would be exacerbated by any extension of commercial facilities without a redevelopment of the carparking area. I 2. 72% of the permanent population of the town and 84% of all dwellings are located on the west side of the river, thus the only access to the centre for those residents is via· the Great Ocean Road bridge. If a westerly extension I to the town occurs this situation would be further exaggerated. 3. Any extension of the existing centre could result in an encroachment of I commercial development into Walker Street which is a residential area.

4. The economic cost involved in moving the Great Ocean Road would be significant reducing the feasibility of this particular option. I I _I

(pjb146) 18 I I ' I 1-

I~, I I --- I I - I CAMP ROAD SHOPPING CENTRE I '·'. I 1- 1-

I LEGEND H - House

I V - Vacant

- • - - GAPS Business !I Zone Boundary I I I_ FIG.4a I

I DIGGERS PARADE SHOPPING CENTRE I I DIGGER PARADE CENTRE

1- Advantages

I. It will adjoin the existing concentration of community facilities. 'I r. 2. It provides the opportunity of creating a modern and fully integrated town centre.

I 3. The availability for expansion on zoned and adjoining underutilised land provides an excellent opportunity for a new planned centre. I 4. It is centrally located on the west side of the river to the majority of the population. This will be increasingly so as more holiday homes which are _generally on this side of the river become permanently occupied.·

I 5. ·Alternative vehicular traffic access is available either using Me Millan or Noble Streets, avoiding use of the Great Ocean Road. I Disadvantages I. It will result, particularly in the initial years, in a "split" between the two I centres, of the town's shopping facilities. 2. There is a smaller range of existing commercial and ancillary facilities upon I which to create the new centre. 3. There is no guarantee that even· in the long term all the existing uses at the Camp Road centre will move to a new centre eg chemist, butcher, post I office, hot bread shop, newsagent, .licensed grocer. It may result in all residents needing to visit both centres on any shopping trip. a· If a decision is taken to encourage a supermarket and ·ancillary retail development on the Diggers Parade site, the future role of the Camp Road site will need to be addressed. As previously mentioned, many existing businesses may, in the short to 1.- medium term, choose not to relocate to the Diggers Parade centre. It would be expected that the Camp Road centre would still be required to serve those residents living on the eastern -side of the river and tourists using the Anglesea caravan park. The Camp Road centre, because of its highly visible location on the Great Ocean Road, will always be attractive to businesses relying on passing trade. It is possible I that future demand could warrant the development of other commercial uses such as offices, restaurants and more specialist retailing and semi-retailing activities could occupy the centre. Currently, however, there is no evidence to suggest that I such demand will occur. Conversion to such uses would be expected to relieve traffic congestion and parking problems currently being encountered at the Camp Road centre, whilst it is also important to ensure that blight through vacant I premises does not occur at the entrance tp the town. It seems fairly clear that the population of the retail catchment cannot support even· a small floor space expansion at the present time (although an improved I supermarket facility appears to be required). . It is therefore important that alternative uses be identified for existing retail floor space if substantial new space I is to be provided in the Diggers Parade centre. ·

lr

lpjb146) 19

..1 I

!;. I If the Camp Road centre is chosen as the major retail centre for the town, any further major retail development in the Diggers Road area (or anywhere else in the town), ought not be encouraged. This could be ensured through the rezoning of the ·I land to Residential 'A'. In particular, the Diggers Parade area is extremely well suited to either medium density residential development in the form of one or two storey units for either permanent, holiday or tourist accommodation.

This Public Discussion Document has put forward both options as a means of seeking community input. A decision will need to be made on one of these centres at the stage of adoption of the final Structure Plan ..

4.4 TOURISM

The natural assets of Anglesea including expanses of beaches and river, scenic coastal views, extensive flora and faQna and the golf course make it attractive both to "day trippers" and longer term visitors. As noted earlier the peak population of Anglesea over ·the main holiday period is approximately five times that of the I residents population. This obviously is a major influence on all sectors of the community of Anglesea. I. The holiday potential of Anglesea is somewhat unique to the area. Whilst the town does not have the commercial attractions of Lorne or Torquay, its natural and peaceful coastal setting attracts families ·and the elderly although the young are also drawn by the excellent surf beaches. I

The town being located in the centre of the Surf Coast tourist resorts provides easy access to beaches (eg Bells, Pt Addis, Aireys Inlet, Lorne e.tc) as well as the Otway I ranges behind. Council's "Coastal and Hinterland Tourism Strategy" identifies a number of significant tourist features of the area. The strategy points out the need to promote a variety of facilities including those less orientated to the beach to attract a variety of tourists which should help extend the tourist season beyond the I summer months. It also respects the need to focus on attractions which are in keeping with the natural environment which is so important to the area. -I In particular the study sees the features of Coogaorah Park, Surf Coast Walk, The Angair Wildflower Show, Alcoa Open Cut Mine and Power Station as well as the extensive Coastal Beaches as features which should be promoted. -.I

To do this it recommends a number of improvement programs including:-

establishing improved landscape . enhancement/protection and nature I interpretation programs for coastal and nature reserves; promoting those nature areas to interested groups e.g., schools, international I tourists;

promoting events_ such as Angair Wildflower Show, Anglesea Woodchop Carnival and Art Show; I promoting accommodation including; I (i) self contained family accommodation; (ii) development of facilities to cater for coach tour groups; (iii) accommodation facilities in association with Anglesea Golf Course; I upgrading the visual appearance of commercial areas. This will occur with the proposed townscape improvements and commercial redevelopment as / discussed in this structure plan; _I (pjb146) 20 I I I I~

I.~ AL,COA LOOKOUTS

------~~-- ___ J Sou Crut I I • I ,• I I I

I Anglesea Ia Bass Strait

LOOKOUT I

I BOAT RAMP I I Kilometres I I TEA ROOMS Prepared by GEELONG REGIONAL COMMISSION I LEGEND: (j) TOILET ® ART GALLERY ® RESTAURANT ® HOTEL/ MOTEL ACCOMMODATION I" ~!!f!!iiiii!i!ii!~!}{iii!!!i!!i!!ii!}!iii!ii!i!~;l· CAMP FAC I L IT I ES CARAVAN PARK I ...... SURF COAST TOURIST FACILITIES WALK ANGLESEA STRUCTURE PLAN I FIG. 5 lilr_ I

I~ creating a Visitor Information Centre; investigating potential for tours of Alcoa Open Cut Mine. I~. These recommendations are supported. This structure plan reinforces the need for much of this· development for the benefit of the community as a whole as well as for tourists. I The existing tourist facilities in the town have been summarized below and can be located on Fig 5:-

ACCOMMODATION FOOD PLACES ACTIVITIES/ OTHER I SPORTS

I Anglesea Ocean Rd Restaurant/ Tennis Art Caravan Park Tea Rooms Galleries (25 sites) Golf I B.B.Q. Anglesea Family Chickens Fishing Caravan Park I (568 sites) Takeaways (3) Surfing Driftwood Caravan Pizza Swimming Park (100 sites) I Guesthouse Bushwalki~g Narambi Caravan I Park (76 sites) Hotel Beach walking Trail Bike Riding Anglesea Homestead 1- Motor Lodge Bowling (16 units) Yachting Anglesea Ocean Wood Chopping Festival I Road (16 units)

Debonair Motel I (9 units,l3 rooms) I Hotel (3 beds) Youth Camps (in excess of 300 beds) I Holiday Houses (1233)

I The table reveals that there are 1172 caravan sites in the area as well as I accommodation for 300 people in youth camps and approximately 54 motel rooms I ' or units. Additional accommodation is also available with numerous holiday homes I for rent. I"

lpjb146) 21 I L J I Most of the accommodation appears to be at the more affordable end of the tourist market which makes it attractive to families. Whilst it is considered that this should continue there appears to be justification for some other types such as more up-market accommodation. Barrabool's tourism strategy does note that there is a lack of motel accommodation for large coach trips (over 20 double rooms). Once again however, it must be noted that any new development should be in scale and context with the town. I

One particular opportunity which could be developed would be some form of accommodation either nearby or linked to the Golf Course. The Golf Cour~e I provides a major. attraction to both. local and international travellers with its kangaroos presiding over the fairways. This feature must be considered as an invaluable tourist asset to the town which should be enhanced and promoted. I Plans by the Barrabool Shire Council to develop a public open space link between the river and the golf course through Lewis Court to Coogoorah Park would also promote this development by linking -the golf course and surrounding residential I area to the foreshore. As stated in Section 4.2 Coogoogah Park provides an . excellent recreation facility which is central to the town.

One other site which could be considered for a tourist development is that area on I the southeast corner of the O'Donohue land. This could be created as a self contained resort type accommodation being located relatively close to the beach. Consideration for any application on this site however would need to assess the I environmental impact not only to the subject land but also its visual effect on the large portion of O'Donohue land which extends along the coast toward Airey's Inlet. It is of the utmost importance that the Great Ocean Road and its natural surrounds are retained as part of the coastal scenery. I

Other improvements which will be beneficial to the area will be the upgrading of wayside stops and lookouts along the Great Ocean Road and the general townscape I improvements as proposed by the Council. In particular the promotion and redevelopment of the Harvey Street Lookout should be supported. This proposal includes rezoning part of this land from Public Open Space B to Public Open Space -I F to protect the vegetation on the site. These improvements will help to lift the town's tourist profile as well as making it more enjoyable to its permanent residents. This has also been identified as a major need with Council's tourism strategy. This proposal, which conforms with the local and regional objectives for I the town, is supported. · p I. Opportunities also exist to promote the number of daytrippers who stop and visit the town. Many people travel along the coast and increased facilities such as cafes and restaurants should increase the number of travellers stopping in the town. The area opposite the river between the two commercial centres of Diggers Parade and I Tonge Street provides an attractive and convenient location for such tourist orientated uses. It is considered however, that this area should retain its Residential 'A' zoning to emphasise the fact that development should be sympathetic to the residential area which surrounds it. Generally it will be I important to ensure that the natural features of the area are retained and improved with any new developments. I The upgrading of the public areas along the river bank as suggested by the townscape study (including improved BBQ, picnic, parking and toilet facilities) may also encourage such development. This upgrading will result in an attractive waterside promenade effect which is likely to entice more of the through travellers I to stop. Council's tourist strategy ·also suggests that an information board, and picnic area could be established west of the river opposite Camp Road. .I (pjb146) 22 I I L D

I I I ·I DISTRICf I WATERBOARD

I - Bass Strait I­ I (Proposed Only) ' I

Kilometres I I I

Prepared by GEELONG REGIONAL COMMISSION

I LEGEND NOTE: RESERVATIONS ARE AS DEFINED UNDER THE GEELONG REGIONAL ~---~ PUBLIC PURPOSE RESERVATIONS PLANNING SCHEME

I g',~A)'ta4 PUBLIC OPEN SPACE RESERVATION - (Foreshore & Streamnne)

8 PUBLIC OPEN SPACE RESERVATION • (Public Park) ~~~~ ALCOAFREEHOLD

I C PUBLIC OPEN SPACE RESERVATION • (Stale Forest)

0 PUBLIC OPEN SPACE RESERVATION - (Flora & Fauna)

I~ ALCOA LEASE LAND I RESERV_ED & LEASED LAND ANGLESEA STRUCTURE. PLAN FIG. 6 I Greater promotion of the Study Area's unique flora, through the establishment of "wild flower trails" in the bushland surrounding the town would provide a further excellent tourist attraction for those visitors wishing to enjoy the natural environment.

4.5 INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYMENT

Indus trial Areas

Two areas zoned for industrial purposes exist in Anglesea. One of these is in Noble Street. It consists of five developed lots and is zoned Industrial A. A small number of light/service industry businesses are established on it with the exception I of one house. This industrial area has housing abutting a side boundary and directly opposite (across Noble Street). The Driftwood Caravan Park abuts its rear boundary. the land on the other side is vacant.

I The Noble Street centre is poorly located in the centre of a residential area and is now somewhat of an anomaly in the area. When considering the long term development of the town it would be preferable to encourage the businesses of this I area into the industrial estate in Inverlochy Street. This action is desirable both in terms of preserving the amenity of the residential area of Noble Street and more I efficiently servicing the industries of the town together in one area. It should be noted that the rezoning of this land would result in the existing businesses having existing use rights. As such they could continue to operate indefinitely provided they do not close for more than 2 years. As such their I progression into the industrial estate would not be an immediate forced move but rather a gradual phasing out of an inappropriate use. I The second, newer industrial area in Inverlochy Street has only recently been developed and at this stage 3 of the 24 lots have been developed. Comprehensive design guidelines were established by the Council with the development of this 1- estate. As very few of the lots have yet been developed the evidence of the design has not yet taken full. effect. Future developments should continue to follow the guidelines established to ensure the estate is visually pleasing to both users of the I estate and surrounding residents. As this land has now been subdivided and serviced it would be appropriate to rezone this land from Reserved Industrial to Industrial 'A' to recognize its status.. With the proportion of permanent residents increasing, it will be necessary to I ensure that adequate provision is made for businesses which serve the local population. Hence some extension to this estate may be. required within the next ten years. For this reason it will be necessary to review the demand for industrial I land within the next five years with a view to possible expansion to the east. This land is considered the most suitable area for expansion although it is recognised that it needs to be subject to a comprehensive botanical assessment to determine its I importance as part of the coastal heathland. Employment

I In 1986 the Study Area had a population of 1,652. Of these 559 (34%) were employed either in full-time or part-time work (compared to the regional figure of 43%). This lower percentage can be seen as a reflection of the older population I profile of the town •. many residents being retired from the workforce.

lpjb146) 23 I The major local employment sectors and the numbers employed therein in 1986 are as follows:-

Numbers %of Geelong% Employed Workforce of Workforce

Mining 10 1.8 0.3 Electricity, Gas, Water 39 7.0 2.2 I Construction 76 13.7 6.2 Recreation, Personal Services .46 8.3 5.1 Community Services 104 18.7 18.5 I Wholesale/Retail '93 16.7 18.1 Manufacturing '52 9.0 25.0 I Every effort should be taken to both maintain all existing local employment opportunities and gain additional local employment opportunities which assist in ·I servicing the needs of residents and tourists. · 4.5.1 Alcoa Land I Alcoa Australia Pty Ltd owns and leases land north and west of Anglesea, holding a mining lease over an area of 7,350 hectares to search for and mine brown coal , until 2011 A.D. At this time the Mines (Aluminium Agreement) Act 1961 gives I Alcoa an option to extend this lease for a further 50 years. The brown coal is used to fuel Alcoa's power station also on the site. The power generated is supplied to Alcoa's aluminium smelter and semi-fabricating plant. at PoiJit Henry in Geelong I and also can be fed into the state power grid. Whilst the main purpose of the site: is to mine coal, gravel and sand deposits are -I also mined commercially, fully utilizing the resources in the area. Revegetation programs exist to ensure that the landscape is re-established.

Alcoa owns four (4) areas of land north of Anglesea (Refer Fig. 6). These areas II and their present use are as follows:-

1. land off Camp Road north of the town (power station); 2. land north of the Golf Links (leased by Alcoa to the Anglesea Golf Club for I golf links and buffer purposes); 3. land north of Fraser Avenue (bush-buffer area between mining activity and housing)and; I 4. land north of Wilkins Street (bush).

In addition, there are a number of recreational uses on the Alcoa owned and leased lands. A· BMX bike riding venue is found on Camp Road and there is a rifle range I near Gum Flat. Motor vehicle touring and trail bike riding are also available. Bush walks are also possible through some of the buffer areas. I Alcoa's objectives are to rehabilitate the land damaged by open cut mining and to eventually produce a rolling landscape with a large lake left at the site of the final working of the· open cut. I Consequently the "Alcoa land" consisting of Alcoa freehold land and the mmmg lease land is acknowledged as a long term committed land use determining the northern urban boundary of Anglesea. .·1

(pjb146) 24 I. I

I \

\ '\ I ( ______) _ _.------' SGII c,..-, I

WASTEWATER TREADIEI'T I PLA:"'T I I Anglesea Bass Strait

SERVICE BASIN A:"D HIGH LEVEL PUI\IPII'G STATION I (HARVEY STREET) I I I . Kilometres I I I Prepared by GEELONG REGIONAL COMMISSION

LEGEND= WASTEWATER SYSTEM I.­ CATCHMENT BOUNDARY OF RETICULATED _. s WASTEWATER PUMPED WATER SUPPLY MAINS I~ ---w--- WATER TRANSFER MAINS •• WASTEWATER PlJM.:PING STATION I .. - WATER SU·PPLY & WASTEWATER A~GLESEA STRUCTURE PLAN. ill FIG. 7 (, 4.6 PHYSICAL SERVICES

4.6.1 Water Supply (Refer Fig. 7)

The Geelong and District Water Board is responsible for the supply of water to Anglesea. Water is delivered through a channel system offtaking from the Wurdee Boluc-Pettavel pipeline near . Service Basins in Forest Road to the north of Anglesea are filled from the channel and from there, water is delivered to I the township by pipelines. · Land generally below the 65m AHD contour is supplied by gravity directly from I the Forest Road Basins or indirectly via regulating basin in Harvey Street. As part of the rezoning request on the O'Donohue land, a site has been set aside for future tanks to increase the amount of balancing storage available within the I township. Those works are unlikely to be needed for at least 10-15 years. To service elevated land above the 65m AHD contour, water is pumped from the Harvey Street Basin to a small high level tank on Mt Ingoldsby. Augmentation of I the high level system, including the provision of a larger tank adjacent to the . present tank, is currently planned for the mid-1990's and would enable an adequate supply to be provided up to the 110m AHD contour. The Board has advised that I any development above that level would require additional costly work to further augment the high level system. I The Board has also indicated that in the north-eastern sector of the town, development should be limited to land below the 70m AHD contour in order to avoid the provision of a separate high level system in that area.

I 4.6.2 Waste Water (Refer Fig. 7)

The collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater at Anglesea is the responsibility of the Geelong and District Water Board. Wastewater is collected within various catchment areas throughout the township and pumped tp a treatment plant close to the coastline adjacent to the industrial estate in Wray I Street. Effluent from the plant is discharged to the ocean via a short outfall pipeline.

The existing system has been designed to serve full development within the shaded I area on Fig.7. However during summer, with the influx of holiday makers and visitors, the treatment plant becomes overloaded. The Board is currently proceeding with a project to upgrade the plant, with initial works planned for I completion by the 1992/93 summer. The objective is to produce an effluent from the plant that would consistently meet EPA and Public Health requirements for discharge to a marine environment or to land, as appropriate for the disposal ·I option that is adopted by the Board for the future. In view of the local community concern' about ocean disposal, the feasibility o'r \ implementing full land disposal of treated wastewater is being investigated. · I Opportunities for local reuse are also being assessed. Depending on the availability J and viability of a suitable site, the implementation of land disposal scheme could_/ I take up to six years. · I.

I I 4.6.3 Roads and Public Transport "• The Great Ocean Road commences at Torquay, however Anglesea marks the I · beginning of the Road's coastal cliff section along the western coastline of to . This is the only main road through the town providing access to ~·I the main beach areas and commercial centres. Traffic figures show significant increases over the summer months:- Survey Date Average Daily Volume I 27/01/90 to 02/02/90 (Summer) 9271 25/08/90 to 31/08/90 (Winter) .. 4138 Monday 29/01/90 (Australia Day Holiday) 15492 I As can be seen from the figures above some individual days, such as the Australia .Day Weekend can place a much higher demand on the road than normally occurs. Vic Roads advises that when the traffic reaches over 12400 vehicles per day I (during the peak summer period), the road's capacity is reached and delays occur. As the Great Ocean Road is only a single lane in each direction this can result in a · I great deal of traffic congestion through the town. This creates problems both in the Point Roadknight area where traffic from the residential area enters the Great Ocean Road and near the Camp Road shopping centre where local traffic also intersects with through traffic. I

Vic Roads has noted that major congestion only occurs on a few isolated days such as Boxing Day and Australia Day weekend. Undoubtedly, traffic conditions do I become quite congested and hazardous over the summer months due to local and through traffic coinciding. Unfortunately, there appears little option for alternative routes through the township which can be seen as economically feasible I solutions. It may be possible in the long term to improve access around the roundabout at Camp Road. The re-alignment of the Great Ocean Road to connect with Cameron Road, as detailed in Section 4.3 may also alleviate this situation. -I Other options exist to create alternative access around the township. Whilst this may be expensive it may be necessary to accommodate the long term traffic projections for the town and the surrounding coastal centres. To promote an I alternative access would also be beneficial as it will provide a better fire break and fire access around the town.· A tentative route has been discussed between Council and Vic Roads which uses Coalmine Road to the north of the town. This I program will however be long term and for the purposes of this study it