Torquay Bowls Club redevelopment | 2014

Project completed | 2014

The Torquay Bowls Club redevelopment was officially opened in March 2014.

Member for South Barwon Andrew Katos officially opened the Torquay Bowls Club (TBC) on 7 March 2014, marking the completion of a $1.75 million redevelopment and the delivery of new community hub for the region.

The project has provided new facilities for the TBC’s growing membership and a home for community organisations, including the Torquay RSL sub-branch.

The project was supported by the Great Ocean ROad Coast, the land manager, as the site is situated on Crown land. Great Ocean Road Coast auspiced the grant on behalf of the TBC, who worked closely with the Torquay RSL Sub – branch. The project is was overseen by a ‘redevelopment team’ comprising the TBC, Regional Development Victoria, Great Ocean Road Coast and Surf Coast Shire representatives.

The planning process was  funded by a State Government grant of $1.5 million which was announced by the Member for South Barwon, Andrew Katos. This grant was supported by more than $200,000 contributed by the TBC itself and more than $25,000 of in kind support from Great Ocean Road Coast.

The plan was developed by Insite Architects and construction was undertaken by Lyons Construction.