Alpine Shire Council has installed six portable toilets along the Kiewa Valley Highway in Tawonga South on land purchased by Council last year as part of the research phase for the scoping and design of permanent public toilets.
The initiative aims to gather data on usage patterns and community feedback to inform future infrastructure planning.
The portaloos will be in place until 5 October 2025, coinciding with the end of the September school holidays.
This temporary solution also addresses ongoing issues faced by local businesses, including vandalism, theft of consumables, and increased cleaning costs due to public use of private facilities.
The portable toilets will be serviced daily by Council’s facilities contractor to ensure cleanliness and accessibility.