Project objective
To build a new public toilet at Black Rock foreshore as outlined in the Black Rock Foreshore Masterplan.
Project impacts
The existing public toilet facilities do not meet today’s standards for Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) or Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), are not suitable for renovation and need replacing. The project needs to minimise impact to the environment, cultural heritage and views to the clocktower, sculpture and bay.
What information do we need from the community?
We want to know if the nearby residents, businesses and users of the foreshore support the location for the new toilet facility as recommended in the independent consultant’s report.
What can the community influence?
The community can provide feedback on the proposed location.
What can’t the community influence?
Design of the new public toilet.
Stakeholders and community
The current phase of public engagement is specifically targeted to neighbouring residents, businesses, playground users, beach goers, walkers, cyclists, local environmental groups and the Black Rock Life Saving Club.
Impact: What level of change will the stakeholder / community segment experience as a result of the project / matter
Interest: What level of interest has been expressed or is anticipated
Influence: Reference to the IAP2 Spectrum
Stakeholder / community | Impact | Interest | Influence |
| Neighbouring residents of the Black Rock Foreshore area | H | H | Consult |
| Black Rock Village traders | H | H | Consult |
| Playground users | H | M | Consult |
| Visitors to foreshore reserve | H | M | Consult |
| People with disabilities and their carers that live nearby and/or visit the area | H | H | Consult |
| Seniors (aged 55+) that live nearby and/or visit the area | H | H | Consult |
| Beach goers | M | M | Consult |
| Local environmental groups | M | H | Consult |
| Black Rock Life Saving Club members | L | L | Consult |
| Bay trail users/cyclists | L | L | Consult |
Selected tools and techniques
The tools and techniques selected for this project are informed by the project content, stakeholders and type of feedback sought.
The impact of COVID-19 restricts our ability for face-to-face communication, as well as slower distribution of mail.
Key tools for communicating the project
- two signs on site
- social media, especially 'sponsored' posts to targeted to people who have a connection to Black Rock
- website article
- Council's e-newsletter This Week in Bayside
- email notification to subscribed participants
- direct emails to key stakeholder groups.
Project timelines
| Date | Activity |
| 8 Dec 2020 | Community consultation opens |
| 23 Dec 2020 | Community consultation closes |
| Jan 2021 | Assess feedback and confirm location |
| Jan/Feb | Permits and approvals |
| Feb/March | Commence construction |
Decision making process
The design of the site and surrounding area is being informed by:
- Black Rock Foreshore Masterplan
- Bayside Planning Scheme
- technical requirements and standards for public toilets, including Disability Discrimination Act and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
- cultural heritage considerations and approval
- impact on local environment/tree protection
- community feedback from the public engagement.
The decision about the location will be published on the Have Your Say website. Community members who have subscribed to the project via Council’s Have your Say page, or requested to be updated, will receive a notification of the outcome within one week of the decision being made.