Surf Coast Shire Council

Surf Coast Shire Council The Surf Coast Shire is located in southwestern Victoria. Got a query? surfcoast.vic.gov.au/request Need to make a formal enquiry?

Surf Coast Shire spans the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung and Eastern Maar people. We acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners and Protectors of this place. We acknowledge their ancestors who cared for the land, rivers and sea - and all of its creatures - for thousands of generations. We pay our respects to elders past, present and future who continue on this path.
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ike us to receive the latest information about events and Council activities straight to your news feed. Victoria's Surf Coast includes the start of the world-famous Great Ocean Road, internationally-renowned beaches, stunning natural scenery, a beautiful and productive hinterland and several proud and strong communities. We proudly deliver a broad range of services to the Surf Coast community - including aged and family services, infrastructure, building and planning, waste services, community development, environment and public health. Lodge a Request via our home page www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au.

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These two public artworks are getting a clean and refresh this week. Maintenance works will help keep them looking their...
23/06/2026

These two public artworks are getting a clean and refresh this week.
Maintenance works will help keep them looking their best.✨

📍𝗗𝘂𝘀𝗸 𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝘄𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗮
📆Wednesday 24 June (from 8.30am)
Highway and road access will remain open as usual with traffic management measures in place.

📍𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝘀, 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗹, 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘆 (𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲)
📆Thursday 25 June and Friday 26 June
Residents will still be able to access the area as usual, with only a small area around the sculpture temporarily sectioned off.

⚠ We’re about to upgrade underground drainage and road surface along a section of Wadawurrung Way in Torquay and this wi...
23/06/2026

⚠ We’re about to upgrade underground drainage and road surface along a section of Wadawurrung Way in Torquay and this will affect access to the Banyul Warri Fields precinct.
A section of the road and the car park adjoining Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre will be closed from Monday 29 June.
Work is scheduled to finish on 14 July, weather permitting, and has been timed for school holidays to minimise impacts.
If you will be visiting the precinct, please plan ahead and consider other parking options including along Merrijig Drive and around Grant Pavilion.
👉 For WBARC project updates visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/aquatic

Our Mayor Libby Stapleton will be one of the speakers at this special event in Geelong.Interested in attending? Register...
22/06/2026

Our Mayor Libby Stapleton will be one of the speakers at this special event in Geelong.

Interested in attending? Register by Friday - link and details 👇

Women’s voices are essential in shaping the future of our region. That’s why we’re hosting a Women in Local Leadership Forum to ensure more women have the confidence, knowledge and pathways to step into local leadership.

We’re hosting the event with Women in Local Democracy (WILD) to explore how councils work, what leadership looks like in practice, and what it takes to stand for election.

🗓 Tuesday 30 June | 5:30pm–7:30pm
📍 Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct

Hosted by Councillor Melissa Cadwell, you’ll hear from local leaders including:

🎙️ Our CEO Ali Wastie
🎙️ Surf Coast Shire Council Mayor Libby Stapleton
🎙️ Golden Plains Shire Deputy Mayor Cr Emma Robbins
🎙️ Linda Bennett, 1000 Women Standing
🎙️ City of Greater Geelong Councillor Elise Wilkinson

This forum is about participation, representation, and ensuring local decision-making reflects the communities it serves, including equal representation of women and men in leadership roles.

Free event, but registrations are essential by Friday 26 June: geelong.link/WomenLocalLeadership

🎉🏊 Winchelsea’s new pool has received another awards citation – highly commended in the Aquatics & Recreation Victoria I...
22/06/2026

🎉🏊 Winchelsea’s new pool has received another awards citation – highly commended in the Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Industry Awards.
The pool received the acknowledgement in the Best Seasonal Pool category, recognising its modern, inclusive design, strong patronage and sustainable operations.
🏊 Attendance at the new $8.9 million facility topped 8,000 in its first full summer season.
The Barwon Terrace site includes new 25m pool, leisure pool, splash park and pavilion.
The pool also featured in Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia Victoria awards last year, with Endeavour Pools and Spas collecting winning honours in the Commercial Pool over $1,000,000 category for its delivery of the project.

🌟 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬!🌟Our annual Local Legends program celebrates some standout people who are making a real differe...
19/06/2026

🌟 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬!🌟
Our annual Local Legends program celebrates some standout people who are making a real difference in our shire. 🧡
Today’s feature Legend is Barry Davidson. 👏👏👏
👉Read about Barry and our other Local Legends’ inspiring stories: surfcoast.vic.gov.au/LocalLegends

🌧 Artificial opening - Painkalac Creek, Aireys InletBased on flood risk to nearby properties, we have requested the Grea...
19/06/2026

🌧 Artificial opening - Painkalac Creek, Aireys Inlet

Based on flood risk to nearby properties, we have requested the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority conduct an artificial opening of the Painkalac estuary this afternoon.

The water level in the creek is 1.944m, with further rain forecast today and tomorrow.

Artificially opening the estuary will protect nearby homes, businesses and infrastructure.

Our next Council meeting will be held Tuesday 23 June at Council Chambers in Torquay.Agenda items include:📊 Budget 2026-...
19/06/2026

Our next Council meeting will be held Tuesday 23 June at Council Chambers in Torquay.

Agenda items include:
📊 Budget 2026-27
✅ Council Plan: Year 2 Action Plan
📝 Revised Messmate Road Concept Plan
🏊 Award of contract: management and operation of Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre and Winchelsea Swimming Pool

You can:
👥 Attend the meeting in person at 1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay.
📱 Livestream the meeting (includes live captions) or watch it at a later date.

View the full agenda and watch the meeting via surfcoast.vic.gov.au/CouncilMeeting.

⚠️ Council’s landline phones will be out for a brief period sometime between 9.30am and 10.30am tomorrow, Friday, due to...
18/06/2026

⚠️ Council’s landline phones will be out for a brief period sometime between 9.30am and 10.30am tomorrow, Friday, due to scheduled maintenance.
The break should not take long but if you need to contact us you can:
👉 email [email protected] or
👉 Live chat via surfcoast.vic.gov.au
Apologies for any inconvenience and thanks for your patience.

⚠️ 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗼𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲⚠️ 💡Lorne Men's Shed has created a new defence to outsmart the town's notorious bin raiders:...
18/06/2026

⚠️ 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗼𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲⚠️

💡Lorne Men's Shed has created a new defence to outsmart the town's notorious bin raiders: bin aprons.

💬“What began as a simple idea became a complex and demanding project. It required hundreds of hours of research, numerous setbacks, and persistence from a dedicated group of volunteers," said Lorne Men’s Shed founder Allan Walls.

“My biggest hope is that it helps solve the cockatoo problem in Lorne. It’s been a great Lorne Men’s Shed initiative and a real community effort."

➡️ Council has purchased 500 bin aprons for use on red-lid wheelie bins in Lorne. Here's how to request one: https://www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/Property/Waste-and-recycling/Waste-news/Keeping-cockatoos-out-of-bins-in-Lorne

Three top tips on how to 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 to keep dogs, humans and the environment safe and happy.1⃣️ Keep your dog on a le...
16/06/2026

Three top tips on how to 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 to keep dogs, humans and the environment safe and happy.

1⃣️ Keep your dog on a leash in public places in township areas unless it is a designated off leash area.

2⃣️ Remember that dogs are not allowed in playgrounds, national parks, or environmentally sensitive areas.

❓Did you know? Point Roadknight is an environmentally sensitive area as it’s a known breeding ground for the vulnerable hooded plover. Up to 15 hoodies were sighted at Point Roadknight last week.

3⃣️ Your dog can be off leash in some reserves and beaches but must still be under effective control.

❓What is effective control? When your dog is called, it must return to you immediately.

ℹ️Council plays our role by doing regular patrols and educating pet owners.

Find out where you can walk your dog on and off lead at surfcoast.vic.gov.au/WheretoWalkYourDog.

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Torquay, VIC
3228

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
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