Council
26 May, 2023
Rail trail works begin
WORK will begin to upgrade the surface of the Port Fairy-Warrnambool Rail Trail in the coming weeks.
Moyne Shire mayor Karen Foster said the rail trail’s committee of management had appointed contractors and work to re-sheet 20 kilometres of the trail would begin early next month.
It was expected the work would be complete by the end of the year.
“The rail trail is a fantastic community asset which provides opportunities for health and fitness, but also helps visitors check out the magnificent scenery of Moyne Shire,” Cr Foster said.
“Re-sheeting the trail from Port Fairy through to Lanes Lane in Illowa will improve the experience for all users and ensure the rail trail remains a popular recreational asset for the community and visitors alike.”
The project was being funded with a $600,000 allocation from council, through the federal government’s Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program.
As the asset managers, the Rail Trail Committee of Management will oversee and manage the project at council’s request.
Cr Foster said despite the trail not being a council managed asset, it recognised the importance of the trail to the community and was pleased to make the funding available.
“This is another example of council partnering with the community to deliver important projects,” she said.
“This is a project the rail trail committee has been working towards for a long time and I’m pleased council has been able to allocate this funding to make it possible.
“The rail trail and associated infrastructure is managed by a hard-working group of volunteers, and I thank them for all the work they do.
“I’m looking forward to seeing work get underway and then checking out the final result.”
