We’re excited to share plans for a much-needed upgrade to the public toilet block at Fishermans Beach South in Mornington. The existing facilities have served the community well for many years but are in need of replacement. The new design reflects a modern approach to public amenities aiming to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and functional space for everyone.
The new design will feature:
- Four all-gender, individual cubicles, offering privacy and convenience for all users.
- Two outdoor showers, perfect for rinsing off sand and saltwater after a beach visit.
- Improved accessibility, including upgraded pathways and a designated accessible car park spot to ensure the area is welcoming for all
- New native landscaping.
If you have comments on the new design, we’d love to hear from you. While we can’t accommodate major changes at this stage, we’re keen to ensure the project meets the community’s needs.
View the plans in person and have a chat with us on Tuesday 18 February (2–4pm) at our Shire office in Mornington.
Plan showing Fishermans Beach toilet redevelopment
FAQs
Two other sites were initially investigated but based on advice from technical consultants and government departments, the decision has been made to focus on redeveloping the toilet at its current location.
In relation to the size of the site, all-gender public toilets are important because they make public spaces more inclusive, meeting our diverse community’s needs e.g. people with disabilities, the elderly, and parents with children.
The proposal for all-gender cubicles aims to provide several benefits to the community including
Convenience
- Parents and guardians accompanying children can use the same facilities.
Reduced waiting times
- Having all-gender toilets can reduce expected waiting times during peak periods.
Increased safety and inclusivity
- Helping to reduce the risk of harm for trans and non-binary people.
- Making public spaces more inclusive for people of all gender identities and expressions.
To ensure community safety, communal changing spaces are no longer being proposed in these amenities. External washdown showers are included in the plan. People can use the individual cubicles to get changed. This proposed approach aims to improve the community experience, safety and accessibility.
It is our intention to include both passive and active ESD elements in the redevelopment. While specific components will be investigated in the detailed design phase, key themes will include such as:
- maximising natural ventilation and lighting,
- increasing biodiversity and indigenous vegetation,
- selection of materials, fixtures and fittings to reduce emissions and carbon footprint.
The new/redeveloped amenity will become more accessible for a wider range of community users including installation such as:
- Accessible change room including toilet facilities
- DDA compliant, safe and convenient pathways from the carpark to the amenity
- Accessible Car Space for users with mobility challenges.
