The first stage of the Krauatungalung Walk in Lakes Entrance should be open to locals and visitors before the end of the year, according to local MP Darren Chester.
The Federal Member for Gippsland visited the work site near the surf lifesaving club last week and was impressed by the progress made by local firm Design Co Builders.
“The first section of the concrete pathway and raised boardwalk is coming together well and we will have an all-abilities accessible path from the footbridge to the spit of land which offers commanding views of Cunninghame Arm,” Mr Chester said.
“The vision I first took to council in 2019 was to establish an all-abilities walking circuit along the shores of Cunninghame Arm, celebrating the region’s indigenous heritage and delivering cultural, economic, social and environmental benefits to the community.
“In total, I secured $5.8 million from the previous Federal Government for the project, and we have worked closely with the local community to design the project. The first two art installations by GLaWAC have been well received, and there’s more to come.
“The end result we are trying to achieve is a 4.5-kilometre circuit, a minimum of two metres wide, which doesn’t cross any roads, links existing pathways, and is accessible for people in wheelchairs or with other mobility aids.”
The next stage which is fully funded is the new concrete pathway and boardwalk, linking the Eastern Beach Caravan Park to the existing shared pathway on the Esplanade, with East Gippsland Shire Council finalising designs.
