Lorne Historical Society News

2001

June 22, 2022 GORC leased the  Lorne Memorial Swimming Pool to a private consortium. It reopened as the Lorne Sea Baths with a gym, restaurant, cafe, spa and shops added.

2001

June 22, 2022 The first edition of the Lorne Independent was published in November.

2001

June 22, 2022 Friday 30th March, opening of the Lorne Emergency Services Complex by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services the Hon. Andre Haermeyer MLA.

2000

June 22, 2022 New Police Station opened in Smith Street.

1999

June 22, 2022 Saturday, 8th January, the third Lorne Surf Club House opened by the Hon. Steve Bracks, Premier of Victoria. Operational for 2000 season.

1999

June 22, 2022 Monday 9th August, new sewage treatment plant opened, Deans Marsh Road, by Deputy Premier Pat McNamara.

1999

June 22, 2022 The Lorne Health Centre was moved to Fig Tree Community House.

1999

June 22, 2022 Lorne Historical Society moved from 56 Mountjoy Parade to “Fig Tree” Community House, 16 Mountjoy Parade.

1999

June 22, 2022 In May, Lorne Beach Books opened at 108A Mountjoy Parade by Meryl and David Bartak.

1999

June 22, 2022 Friday 9th April, “Fig Tree” Community House opened by the Hon. Ian Smith and Surf Coast Mayor Julie Hansen.