31 October 2024

Open this week!

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

The playground, near the footbridge on the Esplanade, focusses on nature-play alongside universally accessible equipment. The park is an area where young people of all abilities are able to play and recreate in a safe, enjoyable and challenging environment that inspires creativity and encourages physical activity.

We are also aiming to open our other major playground project, Forest Park in Orbost, in the coming weeks. The community can keep an eye on our social media pages for updates closer to the weekend.

These are two major visitor experience projects Council has completed with Federal and Victorian Government funding.

Consultation has concluded.

The Lakes Entrance community came together on Saturday 1 February as a 70-strong crowd of locals, business owners and project contributors - including artists and developers - celebrated the official opening of three major foreshore projects: Krauatungalung Walk Stage 1, Lakes Foreshore Park and Lakes Entrance Water Sports Pavilion.

With a total investment of more than $3.5 million, these initiatives are designed to enhance the town's appeal for tourists while also enriching community spaces. 

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.  

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.