We're not done yet!

We have received positive feedback following the completion of the civil works at Rotary Park, Jemmys Point in December 2023, including stories of how this updated community recreational space is already serving as a central hub for social activities.

The new concrete pathway connections now provide all-ability access from the car parks, innovative solar BBQs, shelters, and toilet facilities to the new viewing platform which provides spectacular panoramic views of the Gippsland Lakes, the Entrance, Bass Strait and 90 Mile Beach.

Railing will soon be installed on the new viewing platform to provide additional safety, together with two new bench seats for visitor relaxation. Four recycled cast aluminium and hardwood timber picnic settings have been on back order and are scheduled to be installed at Rotary Park by the end of January 2024.

The timing of the project completion does not lend itself to planting now, as we normally avoid planting in Summer due to heat and lower plant success rates. Plants will be selected to achieve a balance between greenery and to create a visually appealing landscape while minimising obstruction to views, addressing the community’s desire for aesthetics without compromising the scenic aspects.

Planting around the platform will be with smaller coastal and drought hardy shrubs which grow to around one metre in height and chosen due to their suitability to the location climate and minimal maintenance requirements. Planting will likely occur in Autumn to give the plants time to establish roots, prior to the summer heat. This will be subject to plant availability. If the weather is milder and wetter than expected, we will bring this timing forward.

We will also do some work on the roundabout to prevent cars driving over it, and this will probably be kept mown as opposed to planted.

The existing Gippsland Ports tower will remain in place and provides 24-hr viewing of The Entrance via their webcam: gippslandports.vic.gov.au/boating/webcams/lakes-entrance-jemmys-point/

The Loop Trails are well under way, with several key sections already complete and available for the community to use. The section of the walking trail from Kalimna Jetty to Kalimna Hotel will be closed to the public from 17 January 2024 through to the end of March 2024 to complete upgrades to the walking trail and installation of the new stair and steps over that section of the trail.

Access to this section of the popular walking track will be unavailable for the duration of the work. Walkers are asked to observe the construction site signage and any directions from the contractor including following traffic management direction in the precinct during the works.

Other sections of the Loop Walk will remain open, and we are now welcoming walkers along the waterfront from Princes Highway at the North Arm bridge all the way to Kalimna Jetty.

Please follow the link below to view photos of the completed works at Rotary Park.

Photos - Jemmys Point Lookout Stage 2

We welcome your continued engagement in this project. Further updates will be provided on YourSay when available.