Boatsheds & Bathing Boxes
Mornington Peninsula Beachbox Association Inc
The Dromana Foreshore Reserve is home to 240 boatsheds and bathing boxes, with over 50% of them being powered. Many of the boatsheds and bathing boxes have been in the same families since they were built and because of their heritage value, are attracting high sale prices.
Boatsheds and bathing boxes are on crown land and as such, are not subject to a lease or title. In 2022, the Dromana Foreshore Committee of Management (DFCoM) issued each boatshed and bathing box with a ten year licence agreement.
Annual Fees July 2023 - June 2024
Unpowered Bathing Box $473.00 (incl. GST)
Powered Bathing Box $594.00 (incl. GST)
Unpowered Boatshed $583.00 (incl. GST)
Powered Boatshed $704.00 (incl. GST)
A $110 levy applies to powered boatsheds and bathing boxes.
Please note, the Australian Taxation Office has issued a private ruling to the DFCoM advising that GST is to apply to all boatshed transactions from 24 December 2019.
Conditions
Boatshed / Bathing Box Transfer
A transfer fee of 5% plus GST is payable to the Committee when a boatshed or bathing box changes ownership. A transfer form must be completed, signed by the purchaser and vendor and forwarded to the Committee with the transfer fee for approval by the Committee.
Alterations
A boatshed and bathing box’s footprint cannot be altered and there are strict guidelines as to what external alterations can take place. This is to ensure that the heritage values are not compromised and that boatsheds and bathing boxes remain in the style that was originally intended.
Written permission to carry out all works (other than painting) must be obtained from the Committee prior to the commencement of works.
A planning permit from the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and Coastal Management Act Consent from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action may be required for works to boatsheds and bathing boxes.The Committee will be able to advise whether a planning permit may be required, and a copy of the draft guidelines for alterations to boatsheds and bathing boxes is available via email following request. Contact the Secretary for information.
Insurance
The Dromana Foreshore Committee of Management has made it mandatory for licensees to have public liability insurance for their boatsheds and bathing boxes. Public liability insurance is available through the MPBBA if you are a member and is also available through the Dromana Foreshore Committee of Management. Please contact our Secretary if you are interested in finding out more details about the Committee’s public liability insurance policy.
The Mornington Peninsula Beach Box Association Inc. (MPBBA)
The MPBBA represents its members who are solely permit holders and licensees of boatsheds and bathing boxes within the Mornington Peninsula Shire. The Committee has worked closely with the MPBBA to develop the Electricity Management Plan and Licence Agreement and it will continue to do so on other evolving Foreshore matters.
MPBBA contact details are:
MPBBA Administration Assistant
Mob: 0447 321 257
PO Box 447 Mt Martha VIC 3934