Torquay and Jan Juc projects

Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre

The Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre will provide a community health, fitness and wellbeing centre with three indoor pools, indoor splash park, spa, sauna, gym, program spaces, allied health suites and more.

Surf Coast Cultural Centre

This exciting project will create a striking new cultural hub in Torquay, modernising existing facilities and providing a place for lifelong learning, social connections and expression through the arts.

Safe cycling corridor between Torquay and Geel

Together with the City of Greater Geelong, we want to hear from our community about your experiences riding between Torquay and Geelong. This survey data will be used to conduct an options analysis for delivering a safe cycling link between Torquay and Geelong.

Spring Creek pedestrian bridge

Replacing the informal 'pallet' bridge over Spring Creek with a pedestrian bridge.

Fischer Street and Merrijig Drive road safety works

As part of the Safer Local Streets and Roads program, road safety works are being undertaken along Fischer Street and Merrijig Drive.

Torquay North pathway and landscaping works

Construction of a 2.5 metre wide shared pathway and landscaping along Silvereye Street and Cormorant Way, between Rosella Road and Magpie Way starts in mid July.

Jan Juc speed hump replacement

Broken and missing rubber speed humps in Jan Juc are being replaced with asphalt speed humps.

Bellbrae Primary School road safety improvements

Council has completed road safety improvements surrounding the primary school precinct in Bellbrae.

Proposed Optus telecommunications monopole at Bob Pettitt Reserve

Feedback has now closed about Council’s intention to enter into a lease agreement permitting the replacement of existing light tower with a 25 meter telecommunications monopole and associated telecommunications infrastructure.

Scorpio Street, Torquay

Update to the repair works on Scorpio Street, Torquay. A detailed frequently asked questions section contains information regarding issues that have been raised.

Jan Juc creek daylighting project

Returning the highly disturbed urban waterway of Jan Juc creek to a more natural state, through returning the creek water flow to the surface.

Banyul-Warri Fields Hockey Pitch

A new hockey pitch will be added to the Banyul-Warri Fields precinct in north Torquay

Light Insights Trial

Council is proud to partner with See.Sense and the TAC on a smart bike light technology trial. Participating cyclists will use the See.Sense lights to collect real-time local data.

Wurdi Baierr stadium seating upgrade

Upgrading the seating in Wurdi Baierr stadium to create a showcourt with retractable seating for 500 people.

Karaaf Wetlands

We recognise the significant environmental and cultural value of the Karaaf Wetlands, and we acknowledge the impact of stormwater on the ecological health of the wetlands

Bristol Road and Surf Coast Highway traffic lights

To improve safety and traffic flow, we are upgrading the intersection of Bristol Road and Surf Coast Highway in Torquay, which will include the installation of traffic lights.

The Ridgeline Trail

The Ridgeline Trail is a community trail that connects us to nature, to each other, to Country and culture.

Connecting Surf City to Bristol Road

Construction of a footpath on the west side of Surf Coast Highway to connect Baines Crescent to the Bristol Road.

Torquay Wayfinding Signage Strategy and Design Guidelines

The Torquay Wayfinding Signage Strategy and Design Guidelines deliver a coordinated signage system that supports connectivity and walk-ability for Torquay.