Pedestrian circulation:

• Existing footpath widths are adequate.
• Provide clear and legible crossing points on Lord Street.
• Provide a footpath on Tregea Street.
• Provide links to walking trails outside the town centre.

Vehicle circulation:

• Design shouldn’t impede vehicle circulation and movement.
• Do not implement any proposals which will exacerbate congestion.
• Provide clear directional signage to main destinations.
• Maintain vehicle access along the foreshore and Tregea Street.
• Ensure suitable access for emergency and delivery vehicles.
• Retain vehicle access to the Old Great Ocean Road OR close vehicle access to the Old Great Ocean (divided response).
• The existing visitor bus route impedes on the foreshore amenity.
• Relocate the service station out of town.

Flora and fauna:

• Use appropriate species for street trees.
  Increase street tree planting.
• Use street tree species which don’t block views.
• Use street tree species which don’t create heavy shade.
• Revegetate the headland and remove vehicle access to the Old Great Ocean Road.
  

Materiality:

• Use natural and recycled materials.
• Select durable, safe and low maintenance materials.
• Concern regarding timber due to slipping hazard and maintenance.
  

Other:

• Increase the extent of underground power through the town centre.

Uses:

• Enhance decking and facilities under Norfolk Island Pines, taking advantage of the shade.
• Provide a flat, grassy space at the foreshore, consistent with the existing function of the foreshore.
• Avoid mounds that are too tall at the foreshore.
• An amphitheatre won’t be used in this location for events.
• Ensure provision of disability access at the foreshore.
• Provide the function of a plaza at the Public Purpose Reserve.
• Upgrade facilities at the Public Purpose Reserve.
• Provide better access to information services for visitors.
• Foreshore is exposed to the weather limiting usefulness of space.

Parking:

• Ensure provision of adequate parking spaces and do not reduce numbers of spaces.
• Ensure provision of accessible and short stay parking near the foreshore and on Lord Street.
• Ensure legibility of parking for international visitors.
• Include time management of parking.
• Provide parking for caravans and campervans.
• Relocate the bus pick up / drop off close to the Public Purpose Reserve.
• Provide out of town parking with shuttle bus service.
• Campervans and caravans park all night on streets and leave litter.
• Caravan park residents often park in the street.
• Seek further parking next to Surf Life Saving Club and caravan park

Views:

• Do not obstruct views to the bay.
• Avoid structures that would block views on the foreshore.

Place:

• Reflect a sense of place through artwork and streetscape materials / furniture.
• Improve the streetscapes to enhance the appearance of the town.

• Conflicts between cars and pedestrians.
• Lack of footpaths within Port Campbell.
• There is congestion during peak periods.
• Tourist numbers are expected to increase consistently.
• Port Campbell is highly dependent on private vehicles.
• Lack of clear signage to main destinations.
• A clear path is required for emergency vehicles.
• The service station is a primary destination for cars in the main street.
• Buses enter the centre of town.

• Street trees should contribute to a cohesive street appearance.
• Weather conditions are variable and can be cold, windy and stormy.
• Port Campbell is fringed by a national park, home to sensitive flora and fauna habitats and needs to be preserved and enhanced.
• Hard and soft materials need to be durable to the coastal environment.
• Existing streets appear cluttered.

• Existing decks below Norfolk Island Pines is an inadequate public space due to poor configuration of decking, pavement and the encroachment of parked cars.
• The foreshore needs to provide a variety of uses.
• Uses at the foreshore need to be suited to a changeable coastal environment.
• Uses at the foreshore need to accommodate user groups with limited mobility.
• Visitor information provision is dated and in need of upgrading.
• Port Campbell is highly dependent on motorised vehicles.
• Parking in town is largely unregulated.
• Parking should be as convenient as possible.
• Some parking demand is location specific, for example the fishermen’s car park and the Old Great Ocean Road lookout, and cannot be readily relocated.
• The SCMP recommends the establishment of a park and ride hub associated with Port Campbell, for which a suitable location needs to be identified.
• Existing views to the bay from the car is appreciated by the locals.

• The natural features of the landscape around Port Campbell are the highlight of the town.
• Views to the bay and surrounding cliff lines are highly important.
• There is a strong sense of place to be maintained.
• Retain the bay as the most significant feature of the town.
• Port Campbell is perceived as a natural place.

• Drop off for Park and Ride is catered for at the Public Purposes Reserve (as per the Shipwreck Coast Master Plan).
• Improved pedestrian crossings have been allowed for on Lord Street to enhance safe crossing of the road.
• Provides a clear corridor for emergency vehicles to access Lord Street and the pier.
• Buses to be located at the Public Purposes Reserve to reduce town centre road congestion.

• The concept plans have allowed for revegetation of the Old Great Ocean Road to enhance the habitat.
• Use of resilient and durable materials is included.

• The area below the Norfolk Island Pines is to be enhanced and widened.
• Mounding is low in height and provides shelter from wind, open grass areas and low maintenance planting which will be durable for the coastal environment.
• Provision for pop-up information and online services.
• 12 Apostles Trail head proposed and arrival point for visitors at the Public Purposes Reserve.
• Additional parking has been provided on Tregea Street.
• Proposed timed parking to popular destinations.
• Proposed disability parking along Lord Street under Norfolk Island Pines and near end of Tregea Street.
• Plaza area suited to surf carnival and other seasonal events.
• Dedicated large vehicle parking is planed at Upper Cairns Street (e.g. RVs, cars with caravans).

• Flexible open space on the foreshore allow for appreciation of views to the natural setting.
• Use of natural materials including stone paving and timber have been proposed.
• The design is unique to Port Campbell, not a generic coastal town approach.

• Develop a signage strategy for vehicles.
• Consider options to retain some level of vehicular access to Cairns Street between Lord and Tregea Street, with alternate options also under consideration.

• Selection of street tree species.
• Further resolve street tree locations.
• Review the appropriateness of timber decking as a footpath surface.
• Use of non-slip finishes on new timber.
• Use of timber with class 1 durability.
• Ensure the town appears connected to the surrounding national park.

• Review provision of disabled/short stay parking close to the foreshore.
• Identify areas suitable for timed parking.
• Further coordination with Parks Victoria regarding Park and Ride proposal.
• Review the design of the mounds.
• Develop a signage strategy for vehicles.
• Review the layout and functionality of the fishermen’s car park and determine whether improvements are possible.
• Review the design of the amphitheatre.
• Retain parking at entry to Old Great Ocean Road (to the fisherman's lookout).
• Ensure universal accessibility to the foreshore.
• Provide dedicated viewing car spaces on Lord Street overlooking the bay.

• Develop a species list in accordance with the local EVCs and other criteria.
• Preserve views. Avoid using any tall vegetation or visually obtrusive structures.