Visitors are now welcome at Rotary Park, Jemmys Point

The picturesque Lookout Road site known as Rotary Park at Jemmy's Point in Lakes Entrance has undergone a significant transformation as part of Stage-2 of Council's Jemmy's Point Lookout project.

The enhancements at Rotary Park are in line with the invaluable feedback gathered during community engagement, ensuring the improvements authentically address the needs and desires of our residents. The funding for this project has been jointly provided by the Federal Government and Council, highlighting a collaborative endeavour to enrich the region's recreational and communal spaces.

Contractors commenced work at Rotary Park in August 2023, with a focus on constructing all-ability toilets featuring baby change facilities and installing solar-powered barbeques. The highlight of the project is the creation of a large circular viewing platform, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the Gippsland Lakes, the Entrance, Bass Strait, and 90 Mile Beach.

Maintaining accessibility, concrete pathway connections now lead visitors to the new viewing platform and facilities. Improvements to parking, a turnaround road with kerb and channel, and the installation of recycled cast aluminium and hardwood timber all-ability picnic settings and street furniture will enhance the overall usability of the area.

Complementing these upgrades will be a loop walking trail connecting key attractions in Kalimna. Additional signage and interpretive facilities will be installed on Princes Highway from the eastern and western approaches, providing a more comprehensive and informative experience for visitors.

Council is proud to deliver this transformative project for the East Gippsland community within budget.

The tender has now closed for the construction of the footpath and associated works at Hotel Road, Kalimna. This is the final piece of the works for the Jemmy’s Point Lookout Stage-2 project. Construction of the footpath will commence in 2024 and will provide the link between the existing Kalimna Lookout and the Kalimna loop walk, and also see new signage and car parking and line marking completed outside the Kalimna Motel.

Further updates will be provided early in the new year which will advise of start dates and any traffic impacts.