A project linking some of Warragul’s key community assets was officially opened today by the Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing.

In Warragul representing Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford, Ms Shing said the Andrews Labor Government was proud to invest $309,000 in the Linking Warragul’s Community Assets Project.

The project has addressed a key missing link between residential developments and Western Park Oval, schools, the Warragul Railway Station precinct, CBD and sporting infrastructure to Warragul’s south-east.

It has constructed a 600 metre shared cycle way and footpath extension of the existing Two Towns trail, a seven kilometre off-road pathway linking Drouin to Warragul.

The project also redeveloped Rotary Park as the trail’s new start and end point by installing new playground equipment, developing pathways to better connect surrounding housing to the park and Trail, landscaping, and installing park benches, bike racks and signage.

Andrews Government funding for the $429,000 Linking Warragul’s Community Assets project was provided to Baw Baw Shire Council, which contributed $80,000 along with $40,000 from the Warragul Rotary Club.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford

“The 600 metre trail extension will provide a seamless connection for commuters to access Rotary Park and continue beyond the park, along existing pathway infrastructure to Warragul’s CBD.”

“Supporting projects like these is the aim of our $500 million Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund which will support major projects, create the jobs and industries of the future and build stronger regional communities.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing

“This project provides important links between Drouin and Warragul’s Waterford Rise estate, Rotary Park, the CBD and sporting infrastructure to the south.”

“The paths are increasingly popular with cyclists, dog walkers, runners and families and as the weather warms up, they make this part of Gippsland even easier to enjoy.”