Masterplan Overview

The Wallaroo Foreshore is a popular and much-loved destination on the Yorke Peninsula. It has a significant impact on the environment, recreation, tourism, heritage, community, and cultural values of the area. In recognition of this, Copper Coast Council engaged Hatch Design to assist in the development of a Masterplan for The Wallaroo Foreshore, which outlines a shared vision, guides future considerations, and identifies opportunities to enhance, protect and preserve the foreshore's unique character and qualities.

The development of the Wallaroo Foreshore Masterplan required an open dialogue between all those interested in its future. And the Masterplan as you see it today is the result of a collective conversation with the wider Copper Coast community.

A total of 183 submissions were received between 23 January 2023 and 27 February 2023. Following input from survey respondents, Hatch Design facilitated a Community Design Workshops at Wallaroo Town Hall on Friday 03 March and Saturday 04 March. Members of the community and those who are concerned about the Foreshore were invited to attend 50-minute workshops, which included groups of up to 15 participants. Over the course of two days, community members participated in collaborative design and engagement workshops, contributing 'first-hand' knowledge of the Foreshore, identifying key priorities, identifying issues, and strengthening what makes Wallaroo Foreshore a great place. The project team engaged with a number of First Nations representatives. This included meeting with the Nharangga Aboriginal Progress Association which identified further opportunity for engagement.

The Master Plan outlines a comprehensive plan for the development and improvement of the foreshore area, with a focus on enhancing community engagement and cultural events, improving walkability and safety, and providing essential amenities.

Planning for Stage 1 of the Office Beach Upgrade has reached the 70% stage. This phase includes several key improvements: enhanced access to both the beach and ferry terminal, relocation of the existing carpark, the creation of a new foreshore reserve area, and the addition of a new public toilet facility. The design for the new public toilet is finalised and is currently with an engineering consultant for footing plans. Council is also in discussions with a changing places accessor to review the plans, with the aim of applying for a grant to include a full facility. Additionally, due diligence is underway regarding the relocation of the current Office Beach toilets to the Boat Ramp area.