CBD Amenities

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The project for the replacement of the CBD Amenities is in progress

Council has successfully secured funding through the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure fund to complete important and long overdue upgrades to the CBD Amenities located in Henty Street, Portland.

Council undertook consultation seeking input from community for ideas and considerations to develop concept designs for the redevelopment of the amenities, and as a result the following elements have been included in the design:

  • Safety was the highest priority of the community as the existing facilities do not give a perception of safety when using them
  • Improved accessibility providing safe and easy use for community members of all abilities
  • Ease of cleaning to be able to provide well-maintained facilities
  • Hard wearing fit out and anti-vandal where possible

The project is now in progress. You can view the concept designs here.

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The project for the replacement of the CBD Amenities is in progress

Council has successfully secured funding through the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure fund to complete important and long overdue upgrades to the CBD Amenities located in Henty Street, Portland.

Council undertook consultation seeking input from community for ideas and considerations to develop concept designs for the redevelopment of the amenities, and as a result the following elements have been included in the design:

  • Safety was the highest priority of the community as the existing facilities do not give a perception of safety when using them
  • Improved accessibility providing safe and easy use for community members of all abilities
  • Ease of cleaning to be able to provide well-maintained facilities
  • Hard wearing fit out and anti-vandal where possible

The project is now in progress. You can view the concept designs here.

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  • 10 June 2025

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    WORKS TO COMMENCE ON AMENITIES BUILDING

    Council is happy to advise that the long-awaited upgrade works for the CBD Amenities at 27 Henty Street, Portland, will commence on Wednesday 18 June 2025. These works will involve the demolition of the existing toilet block and construction of a new facility designed to enhance accessibility and convenience for the community. This project is expected to be completed within approximately four months, subject to weather conditions.

    Project impact and site access

    To facilitate the commencement of works, the existing amenities building will be closed to the public from the 18 June 2025. Temporary toilets will be provided near the CBD amenities (please refer to image). Should people not wish to use the temporary toilets or require showers, signage will be placed on the site fencing to help community find the location of alternative facilities and showers. These are also listed in the FAQs on this page.

    Access to the carpark from Henty Street will not be impacted. The footpath on Henty Street and into the carpark will still be usable but the width will be reduced due to the installation of site fencing. We would ask that people take care when moving around the works.

    For further information, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), please visit the FAQ section.

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  • 16 May 2025

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    Thank you to everyone for taking time to provide feedback during the consultation period with nearly 150 people visiting the project page during the consultation period. The vast majority of people were in favour of the design and a number of comments were received with safety and accessibility strong priorities for our community. We have reviewed the feedback and made amendments to the design where appropriate.

    Demolition works are set to commence in coming weeks. The site will be closed for an extended period while the new toilets are constructed. Temporary portable toilets will be located in the carpark across from the site. Other toilet locations in Portland are:

    • Bentinck Street Portland – Corner of Bentinck Street and Julia Street
    • Breakwater Road Portland x 3 locations
    • All Abilities Playground (disabled access)
    • Old Boat Ramp (disabled access)
    • Nuns Beach Toilets (disabled access)
    • Friendly Society Reserve (Portland Soccer ground)

    During the consultation period we received some suggestions and comments from community. To ensure that all members of community have access to information in relation to the commentary, we have added an FAQ section on this page.

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