Thank you to everyone who shared feedback as part of this engagement.

In total, we had more than 2267 interactions with the project through a combination of online participation, in-person conversations, and community drop-in sessions.

Participants represented a broad cross-section of the community, including different age groups, parents and carers, people with disability, culturally diverse community members, and people who regularly use the Lake Wendouree precinct. While analysis is still underway, several consistent high-level themes emerged across the feedback:

• Strong community support for improved access to public toilet facilities
• A clear expectation that any facility is accessible, safe, and inclusive
• The importance of design that is thoughtful and sensitive to the surrounding environment
• Common requests for features that improve safety, comfort, and usability for a wide range of users

A summary report outlining who we heard from, what we heard overall, and the next steps will be published in early March. If you would like to be notified of the release of this report, please click the ‘Follow’ button in the top banner of this page.

Thank you again to everyone who took the time to participate.

The City of Ballarat is progressing planning for a new public toilet on the southern shoreline of Lake Wendouree, following the removal of the former underground facility near Loreto College. That toilet was demolished due to safety, accessibility and compliance concerns. You can learn more about that removal here.

This project is identified in the City of Ballarat's Public Toilet Strategy and supports the Lake Wendouree Masterplan by improving public toilet provision and the visitor experience around the lake.

Your responses will help decide between two suitable locations for the new facility, and will also help us understand what matters most to you when it comes to siting and design.

You can provide input by:

• Using the map below to explore both options and quickly vote for your preferred location, or
• Answer the quick poll in the right taskbar, or
• If you’d like to provide more detailed feedback, complete the short survey at the bottom of the page.

Hardcopy survey available via Robert Clark Centre in the Botanic Gardens and Customer Service at the Phoenix Centre.
You can also chat with us in person at one of our upcoming pop-ups:

• Monday 10 November, 2pm–5pm at St Patrick’s Point
• Wednesday 12 November, 7am–9am Opposite Loreto College
• Saturday 15 November, 7.30am–10am at St Patrick’s Point
• Sunday 30 November, 9am–12pm at SpringFest

Two possible locations have been identified through internal investigations. We're asking for your feedback to help guide which option progresses to concept design.

Option	Location	Key Benefits	Considerations
Option A	Near St Patrick’s Point and the playground	Best siting opportunities. Compliments the playground and boat ramp. Landscape integration potential.	Slightly further from main walking loop. Cultural heritage considerations still apply.
Option B	Opposite Loreto College (foreshore)	May reuse existing service connections. Close to walking path. Strong visual access.	Removal of significant trees may be required. Parking changes will be required. Cultural heritage considerations still apply.

Note: Both locations are subject to cultural and heritage requirements, including consultation with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners and Heritage Victoria. Final decisions will also depend on internal planning processes, statutory approvals and budget.