The Bellbridge Boathouse project is set to transform the current Lake Hume Boat Club into an iconic destination, and provide much needed tourism and community infrastructure.
The Bellbridge Boathouse will become synonymous with Lake Hume and feature a café, large function space, new club rooms for the Lake Hume Boat Club, and landscaped surrounds to support social interactions and event activation.
To ensure the project is investment-ready, Council secured funding in late 2022 for planning and design.
Working with Geelong based Four18 Architecture, we have a concept design for the new building that incorporates the following functional elements:
- A spacious functional area.
- Additional storage space of at least 40sqm, suitable for maintenance machinery and equipment.
- A large social room equipped with a bar, kitchen, and outdoor space, capable of accommodating at least 100 seated guests. This area can be closed off to public access when needed.
- A smaller, community meeting and boat club room that can be used independently during events.
- A café, offering indoor and outdoor dining experiences, separate from the function area.
- Public bathroom and toilet facilities that cater to the building's size and usage.
- Tenancy space for commercial tourism operators, alongside the proposed café.
- Landscaping to enhance the overall appeal of the site.
We believe this ambitious project will not only elevate Bellbridge and the Lake Hume area, but also create a vibrant hub for both locals and tourists to enjoy.
Note: The Bellbridge Boathouse is the name of the project only. An official name for the building itself will be decided with input from the community once funding for construction has been successfully secured.
