MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have approved a full renewal of the Canadian Bay Rd carpark in Mount Eliza, addressing years of deterioration and safety concerns.
According to shire report, the existing carpark has reached the end of its life, with damaged surfaces, drainage issues, and erosion impacting the surrounding cliff faces.
The upgrade will introduce new buffer zones between parking areas and cliff edges, upgraded pedestrian paths, and enhanced picnic and viewing facilities.
Councillors unanimously approved the works at their 17 February meeting.
The project, first proposed several years ago, has now been awarded to a confidential tenderer for an undisclosed sum.
The shire report noted that this tender represented the lowest cost option and that the full project remained within the approved budget.
Construction is scheduled to begin in March with completion targeted for September, ensuring residents and visitors can soon enjoy safer, more accessible facilities.
The contractor and total cost will be published in the council minutes online once the contract is executed.
First published in the Mornington News – 3 March 2026
