The Victorian government has appointed Eplus Architecture to design the $23 million revitalization of the Wilsons Promontory visitors precinct and accommodation hub.
Wilsons Prom – the southernmost point of mainland Australia – is a national park in an Aboriginal cultural landscape, and a popular visitors’ destination for its rugged coastal scenery, its native wildlife, and its network of walking tracks and campsites.
Visitor numbers have now rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, and to ensure the park’s ongoing popularity and its protection, the Vocitorian government has dedicated funds to improving the park’s amenities.
The revitalization project is intended to rejuvenate the information centre and its connections with surrounding visitor spaces and facilities, funded under the government’s $633 million Visitor Economy Recovery and Reform Plan.
The upgrades will include the revamp of Tidal River, home to the park’s visitors centre, roofed accommodation, campgrounds, toilets and amenities, a cafe, general store and other facilities.
Parks Victoria has said it will engage with Traditional Owners and specialist consultants throughout the project to ensure Aboriginal cultural heritage and environmental values are protected.
Minister for Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio said upgrades will ensure visitors can experience the national park’s unique native landscape into the future without hampering conservation efforts.
“Considered and well-designed park facilities are essential to allowing people to connect with our incredible natural places in a sustainable way,” said D’Ambrosio. “Wilsons Promontory is a haven for our treasured native wildlife, and this project will ensure visitors can continue to visit for many generations to come.”
The project will be delivered between 2023 and 2024.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
