Lakes Entrance - Foreshore Park Development

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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.


Lakes Entrance Foreshore Park is an open reserve located on the north side of Cunninghame Arm, in close proximity to the Esplanade and the town centre. The park is bounded by shared paths in the east and south providing connections along the foreshore as well as to Ninety Mile Beach via the pedestrian bridge adjacent to the site. There is a large car park to the north and a rotunda to the east within the Esplanade Reserve.

Lakes Entrance Foreshore Park has been identified as requiring development for improved recreation use, including the provision of a playground, pathways, and landscaping.

The project seeks to create a location 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.

The park will also link-in with Krauatungalung Walk Stage-1. A gathering space for Krauatungalung Walk will be provided within the foreshore area.

The park will include several elements including water-play and nature-play, with equipment specifically designed for younger children. It will also incorporate universal play elements.

Community Consultation 

Thank you to everyone who participated in the community consultation for the Lakes Entrance Foreshore Park development in May to June 2022. We’ve listened to your feedback from the survey responses and in person sessions to discuss the ideas on the initial concept plans. 

We’ve used your feedback and ideas to shape the development of a Revised Preliminary Concept Plan. We’ve also responded to your feedback to let you know the reasons behind the decisions made and why certain aspects can or can’t be included. 

For a full summary of the feedback received please view the What You Told Us report.

A Project Reference Group (PRG) was established on a voluntary basis to provide a representative viewpoint on the design options and was included in communications of detailed design. 

Specifically, the PRG assisted by:

  • Providing input, advice and recommendations to the Project Control Group;
  • Reviewed and commented on draft project documents;
  • Ensured the views and interests of their organisation/interest group and the community are represented, and that relevant stakeholders are engaged;
  • Provided an active and positive contribution to the project;
  • Championed the project within the community;
  • Helped achieve community participation;

Funding

The project budget is comprised of contributions from the Australian Government, the Victorian Government, and East Gippsland Shire Council.



Lakes Entrance Foreshore Park is an open reserve located on the north side of Cunninghame Arm, in close proximity to the Esplanade and the town centre. The park is bounded by shared paths in the east and south providing connections along the foreshore as well as to Ninety Mile Beach via the pedestrian bridge adjacent to the site. There is a large car park to the north and a rotunda to the east within the Esplanade Reserve.

Lakes Entrance Foreshore Park has been identified as requiring development for improved recreation use, including the provision of a playground, pathways, and landscaping.

The project seeks to create a location 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.

The park will also link-in with Krauatungalung Walk Stage-1. A gathering space for Krauatungalung Walk will be provided within the foreshore area.

The park will include several elements including water-play and nature-play, with equipment specifically designed for younger children. It will also incorporate universal play elements.

Community Consultation 

Thank you to everyone who participated in the community consultation for the Lakes Entrance Foreshore Park development in May to June 2022. We’ve listened to your feedback from the survey responses and in person sessions to discuss the ideas on the initial concept plans. 

We’ve used your feedback and ideas to shape the development of a Revised Preliminary Concept Plan. We’ve also responded to your feedback to let you know the reasons behind the decisions made and why certain aspects can or can’t be included. 

For a full summary of the feedback received please view the What You Told Us report.

A Project Reference Group (PRG) was established on a voluntary basis to provide a representative viewpoint on the design options and was included in communications of detailed design. 

Specifically, the PRG assisted by:

  • Providing input, advice and recommendations to the Project Control Group;
  • Reviewed and commented on draft project documents;
  • Ensured the views and interests of their organisation/interest group and the community are represented, and that relevant stakeholders are engaged;
  • Provided an active and positive contribution to the project;
  • Championed the project within the community;
  • Helped achieve community participation;

Funding

The project budget is comprised of contributions from the Australian Government, the Victorian Government, and East Gippsland Shire Council.


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.

  • 2022 Project Updates

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    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.