History
A Brief History of the Coronet Bay Township
The area around the township of Corinella including Coronet Bay had been discovered and settled prior to the settlement of Melbourne itself and is one of the oldest settlements in Victoria.
The foreshore of the southern part of the Estate contains a stone ramp apparently built by the convicts to defend an expected French fleet invasion.
The land was used for farming and grazing sheep and cattle up until 1959 at which time it was purchased by Coastal Estates Pty Ltd.
Development Starts
Coastal Estates saw the potential for this land both for its natural beauty and to satisfy the residential needs of the fast developing Dandenong corridor.
Even back in 1959 the plan was to develop the land as a prime resort location - much the same time that development started for Phillip Island and Inverloch as holiday retreats for families of Melbourne and Dandenong.
The first sub-divisions of Coronet Bay were registered in the Titles Office on 14 February 1961. Approximately 600 lots were sold between the period 1961 to 1964, the further 280 lots or thereabouts, were sold between 1968 to 1972. During that time Corinella Road and Agars Road were sealed, water and electricity were installed and all sub-divisional roads were approved and constructed.
Development Stalls
Due to a number of difficulties with the then council, further development of Coronet Bay was delayed. Great effort has been required to ensure the appropriate infrastructure could be put in place for a new sub division of land. Sewage work was not approved until 1994 and ongoing delays with council planning and approval processes created long delays.
It was not until 2003 that the newly amalgamated Bass Coast Shire Council completed a full reconstruction of all original roads and drains.
Boat Ramp
For a detailed history of the Boat Ramp please visit the Boat Ramp page
visit the boat ramp page