Wednesday, 9 July 2025

BEACHFRONT MAKEOVER BRINGSFRESH LOOK TO PORT FAIRY

Port Fairy’s refreshed East Beach Precinct is now complete and ready to make a splash with locals and visitors year-round, thanks to support from the Allan Labor Government.

Member for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora today opened the upgraded precinct, which was made possible by a $1.27 million investment from the Labor Government.  

A family friendly destination about 30 minutes away from Warrnambool, Port Fairy’s East Beach offers gentle waves and shallow waters that are perfect for families to enjoy.

Delivered just intime for whale-watching season, the precinct upgrades span 4,000 square metres and include new landscaped and lawned spaces to attract more visitors to East Beach.

The upgrades provide everything for outdoor day trips and holidays including new shelters, barbecues, bathrooms, changing rooms, water fountains, bike racks, public seating and sun lounges.

The area is close to the Gardens Caravan Park which attracts visitors travelling throughout Victoria’s Great South Coast in the warmer months.

As well as delivering a more attractive and accessible public space at this popular beach, the project also supported around 40 local construction jobs.

Funding for the East Beach Precinct upgrades forms part of our record support of more than $47 billion for rural and regional Victoria in just over a decade. For more information, go to rdv.vic.gov.au.

Quote attributable to Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes

“Locals and visitors alike love East Beach – now this project will make a great space even better and boost Port Fairy’s vital tourism economy.”

Quote attributable to Member for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora

“The East Beach precinct is a great example of how we can create welcoming, accessible spaces for the whole community. This revitalised area will be a place for locals and visitors alike to enjoy everything that makes Port Fairy so special.”

Quote attributable to Moyne Shire Council Mayor Cr Karen Foster

“Council has worked with a range of local contractors to deliver a new open space for residents and visitors that enhances the coastal environment and provides great amenities for all ages and abilities.”