Break O’Day Council is looking toward its southern neighbour for inspiration for its next tourist attraction.
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The council voted at its October meeting to explore the feasibility of building its own “loo with a view” – a public toilet with a one-way window.
The toilet would be built at a point along the Great Eastern Drive to encourage motorists to stop and take in the East Coast scenery from the comfort of the toilet seat.
The idea stems from a Swansea Chamber of Commerce project.
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council recently voted to approve a “loo with a view” at Swansea that was designed by Melbourne-based Gilby + Brewin Architecture.
“Swansea was in a tourist study and named most popular toilet spot,” Swansea Chamber of Commerce secretary Col Barney said.
“We want the toilet put Swansea on the map, if for no other reason.
“We think with Facebook and social media that it will get around pretty quickly.”
The Break O’Day Council will now look to contact project architect and Monash University professor Ross Brewin to run a workshop on designing a similar public toilet in the Break O’Day municipality.
The council is hoping for the project to be one of a number that dot the Great Eastern Drive to make up an “architectural trail”.
Sometimes something that is a little quirky is exactly what you want
- Mick Tucker
Break O’Day mayor Mick Tucker said the council was looking for any way it can to engage tourists.
“We're talking about anything that can be a great benefit to the Great Eastern Drive, and that benefits all municipalities that are involved in the Great Eastern Drive,” Cr Tucker said.
“Anything that creates branding and adds to something special on the East Coast makes it more of a reason for people to visit us.
“It's a little bit quirky and something different.
“Sometimes something that is a little quirky is exactly what you want.”
Cr Tucker said it was not enough to rely on the region’s natural resources alone to promote tourist activity.
“We are very reliant on tourism, and we rely on our incredible scenery but you have to add to that,” he said.
“We need to stop and think about how we can add to the incredible experience of the Great Eastern Drive.”