Lorne’s Streetscape upgrade is finished and we can enjoy the amenity created by the wider footpaths,

the undergrounding of the power lines, landscaping and new street furniture.

The mature banksias soften the utilitarian look of the paved areas and the pines along the foreshore side

of the project and grasses in the planting boxes are an improvement.

Expanded pedestrian areas, some with seating and landscaping have reduced the dominance of parked

cars in Mountjoy Parade.

Friends of Lorne are concerned about a number of aspects of the new streetscape and welcome the

community’s input.

1 - The street lighting remains the white halide freeway style lights even though in Dec 2004 the Shire

and Vic Roads agreed to more sympathetic and attractive town lighting.

2 – Lighting poles are placed in the middle of the footpath on the ocean side, creating a hazard to

pedestrians.

3 – Electrical services boxes (green) about 40cm high by 40cm square are randomly positioned in

hazardous positions on the shopside footpath.

4 – Land scaping in roundabouts and islands is unimpressive, unlikely to improve

and is detracting from the overall result.

5 – A jungle of road signs detract from the coastal village character.

Friends were significant contributors to the Streetscape steering committees and consultative groups.

We continue to keep a watch on hazards and design issues.

Moreover we lobbied Council for a concession to the residents’ contribution rather than have the project

abandoned when the initial hue and cry went up.

Now, what do you think! Contact FOL at: info@friendsoflorne.com