Mentone Lifesaving Club facility and precinct redevelopment

The new Mentone Lifesaving Club facility is currently under construction.

Thanks to a partnership between Kingston Council and the Victorian Government the existing club will be transformed into a state-of-the-art facility with a new roof top viewing deck, a registered ‘Changing Places’ facility and modernised toilet and change facilities.

The Mentone Life Saving Club has served the community for over 100 years. Replacing the current aged building will ensure the club can continue to provide this vital community service to the tens of thousands of visitors who visit Mentone beach each summer.

• The redevelopment of the foreshore precinct will see improved vehicle access to the lower promenade for MLSC operations and emergency vehicles, a renewal of the existing car park and significant landscaping improvements.
• There will also be a separate pedestrian ramp to ensure everyone has access to the Mentone foreshore, plus major stormwater improvements to keep our bay clean.
• The building will also incorporate sustainability features such as rain water tanks, solar panels, efficient glazing and water efficient fittings.
• Landscaping improvements across the site will complete the initial stage of works.
• The proposed Stage 2 of the project will include further landscaping works, a new BBQ area and children’s playground with construction expected to commence early 2023

Building Construction Works are due for completion mid November 2022, with Stage 2 Carpark works to follow.

As part of these works:

• Signs will advise of any changes to beach access as the works progress. These signs will advise of where the foreshore can be accessed safely by the public.
• Temporary fencing and signage will be installed during works for the safety of the community.
• Beach access will be maintained wherever possible during construction.
• The car park behind the Mentone Life Saving Club will be fenced off during construction and will not be available for use.
• Temporary toilets will be installed while the works are underway on the beach side of Beach Road at the eastern end of Naples Road. Signs will direct the public to these facilities.
• Increased traffic on Beach Road is expected during key stages of the works. Traffic management will be onsite to safely direct traffic during these periods.

A new $12 million Mentone Lifesaving Club facility and precinct is set to be built thanks to a partnership between Kingston Council and the Victorian Government.

The new state-of-the-art facility will be built to ensure the club can continue to provide this vital community service to the tens of thousands of visitors who visit Mentone beach each summer.

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