Join us Saturday 1 February 2025 to celebrate over $3.5 million worth of foreshore upgrades in Lakes Entrance!

Krauatungalung Walk Stage 1, the Lakes Foreshore Park upgrade, and the Lakes Entrance Water Sports Pavilion will be officially opened at a community event which starts at 9.30 am at Main Beach Walk, The Esplanade, and will include a traditional smoking ceremony and ribbon cutting.

The event will showcase the area's revitalisation through cultural heritage, inclusive design and improved recreational facilities.

Krauatungalung Walk pays tribute to Aboriginal people and their enduring connection to the region. Featuring a garden showcasing Aboriginal cultural heritage and storytelling, a sculpture featuring Gunaikurnai creators Borun the pelican and Tuk the musk duck expertly created by Deb Milligan and Colin Little at Gippsland studio Little Milligan, and an all-abilities boardwalk linking Cunninghame Arm with the town centre. Additional Indigenous heritage and storytelling components will be included in the next stages of Krauatungalung Walk. 

Lakes Foreshore Park will be celebrated as an inclusive and visually appealing play space, also incorporating Aboriginal art and nature-inspired designs. The park includes accessible play equipment, a water-play zone, picnic table and shelters, and promenade seating.

Lakes Entrance Water Sports Pavilion, sited along the Krauatungalung Walk, offers seating, shade, and a staff room and storage for Lakes Entrance Aqua Park. The limestone pavilion supports recreational and sporting activities at the water’s edge, further enhancing the town’s appeal as a destination for locals and tourists alike.

The projects have been delivered in partnership with the Australian Government; the Victorian Government, (Lakes Entrance Foreshore Park funding from its 2020-2021 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund); the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC); and local contractors.

Why not make a day of it? Start with parkrun (parkrun.com.au/lakesentrance), treat yourself to a coffee and a well-earned treat from one of the town's fabulous cafes, then join us at 9.30 am at Main Beach Walk for the celebrations.

• Discover the new Krauatungalung Walk, honouring Gunaikurnai cultural heritage.
• Explore the upgraded Lakes Foreshore Park, a fun and inclusive space for all ages.
• Check out the Water Sports Pavilion, the perfect lakeside spot.

These additions to the Lakes Entrance foreshore provide long-term benefits, foster greater inclusivity, accessibility, and tourism opportunities, providing an economic boost for the town and region.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the future of Lakes Entrance!

Open this week!

The fences will be coming down this afternoon; perfectly timed to welcome visitors for the long weekend!

Further updates will be provided on YourSay following the Council Election on 26 October 2024, and the questions/feedback tab will be reinstated.

From 12.00 noon Tuesday 17 September until 6.00 pm on Saturday 26 October (Election Day) we will be in the Local Government Election Period (also known as Caretaker Period).

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These changes are only temporary; we'll be back to normal communication activity after the election.

Major pieces of playground equipment, drinking fountains, shelters, and retaining walls have been installed, sparking great interest and desire in the community.

Three pieces of playground equipment have already been installed. Footpaths are boxed in ready for the first concrete pour.

After much community anticipation, East Gippsland Shire Council are set to commence works on the Lakes Entrance Foreshore Park and the Krauatungalung Walk Stage-1 boardwalk on 15 April 2024.

These developments are designed to enrich the community’s wellbeing and connectedness and further establish Lakes Entrance as a premier destination for residents and visitors alike.

The Foreshore Park development will feature a destination playground, pathways, and landscaping, catering to people of all ages and abilities. With elements like water-play and nature-play, alongside universally accessible equipment, Foreshore Park aims to promote outdoor activities and foster a healthier lifestyle for residents and visitors alike.

CLICK HERE to view the final playground design.

Krauatungalung Walk Stage-1 commenced in 2023 with the installation of an Indigenous Garden representing the five Gunaikurnai clans and a beautiful seat starring Gunaikurnai creators Borun the pelican and Tuk the Musk duck, to enhance the cultural experience for all.

Partnering with the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) underscores the commitment to engage and listen deeply to Gunaikurnai Traditional Owners. GLaWAC will design and install cultural art pieces, ensuring the project remains deeply rooted in cultural heritage.

The construction of the Stage-1 boardwalk, extending approximately 300metres east of the toilets and past the Aqua Park, will provide all-ability access, cultural information, and a viewing platform looking back toward the township.

CLICK HERE to view the boardwalk design plan.

These developments are part of Council’s ongoing efforts to enhance Lakes Entrance for both residents, visitors and the broader East Gippsland community and complement the recently completed upgrade of Bullock Island and the Old Slipway.

We do not anticipate any interruptions to businesses or markets during this time.

Access to the beach will remain open.

For safety, visitors to the area are asked to observe construction signage and any directions from the contractor during the works.

The works, funded by all three levels of government, are anticipated to take approximately six (6) months to complete.

We look forward to sharing the progress of these projects with our community through updates on YourSay and facebook – we welcome you to join us on this exciting journey.

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Council has been working together with the Project Reference Group behind the scenes to progress this project. A collaborative decision was made to undertake the construction utilising internal crews and some specialist contractors.

Works are scheduled to commence following the busy Easter school holiday period to minimise disruption to the recreational use of the area.

This project has now been re-released for tender after the last tender in 2022 failed to obtain any submissions due to the capacity of local contractors.

Council is pleased to announce the Construction Tender is open - released 10 May and closing 7 June 2023.

To be a part of this exciting project, submit your tender submission at - Tenders (eastgippsland.vic.gov.au)

4 October 2022

A meeting was recently held with Project Reference Group (PRG). The PRG is made up of members from LEADA, local traders, the local Federal Member, local residents and the funding body. This meeting has obtained PRG endorsement for Council to commence construction in February 2023 to minimise disruption during the festive season.

• The project has been designed to meet DDA compliance for mobility access is for all abilities, not just children, also adults with mobility concerns, so they can immerse with their children within the play space

• Looking down on design the play space represents a map of Lakes Entrance

• Looking down on design there is old man emu silhouette

• There will be a number of secret surprises placed throughout the space at designer’s discretion

19 May 2022

Council are pleased to advise that Contractor Justin Staggard Pty Ltd has been engaged to undertake the design component of this project. The design phase commences in April and is expected to be completed by July 2022. Updates will be provided as they occur.