Paynesville - Dinni Birraark Walk

The improvement of the current condition of the Dinni Birraark Walk in Paynesville was identified by the Paynesville Landcare Coastcare group and adopted in the Paynesville Foreshore Management Plan.

Council is working with the Paynesville Landcare Coastcare Group to improve the walking trail over an approximate length of 400m from Sunset Cove westwards towards Jones Road, as part of the Dinni Birraark Walk. The area has been surveyed and is currently being investigated and assessed.

The aerial image shows the approximate trail location; the exact location will be determined during the detailed designed.

Objective and Scope

The objective of this project is to continue development towards a linking pathway between Paynesville and Newlands Arm as highlighted in the Paynesville Foreshore Management Plan.

Improvement of approximately 400m of existing trail.
Erosion mitigation where required.

Consultation and Community Engagement

Council is pleased to be supporting this community driven project, identified by the Paynesville Landcare Coastcare Group.

Funding

Funding for this project is provided by East Gippsland Shire Council in the adopted 2023/2024 budget and is allocated to works pertaining to the improvement of an approximate 400m of the existing pathway.

Further works to create a linking pathway between Paynesville and Newlands Arm, as highlighted in the Paynesville Foreshore Management Plan, is subject to the success of future funding applications.

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The improvement of the current condition of the Dinni Birraark Walk in Paynesville was identified by the Paynesville Landcare Coastcare group and adopted in the Paynesville Foreshore Management Plan.

Council is working with the Paynesville Landcare Coastcare Group to improve the walking trail over an approximate length of 400m from Sunset Cove westwards towards Jones Road, as part of the Dinni Birraark Walk. The area has been surveyed and is currently being investigated and assessed.

The aerial image shows the approximate trail location; the exact location will be determined during the detailed designed.

Objective and Scope

The objective of this project is to continue development towards a linking pathway between Paynesville and Newlands Arm as highlighted in the Paynesville Foreshore Management Plan.

Improvement of approximately 400m of existing trail.
Erosion mitigation where required.

Consultation and Community Engagement

Council is pleased to be supporting this community driven project, identified by the Paynesville Landcare Coastcare Group.

Funding

Funding for this project is provided by East Gippsland Shire Council in the adopted 2023/2024 budget and is allocated to works pertaining to the improvement of an approximate 400m of the existing pathway.

Further works to create a linking pathway between Paynesville and Newlands Arm, as highlighted in the Paynesville Foreshore Management Plan, is subject to the success of future funding applications.

We welcome your continued interest in this project; project updates will be provided on YourSay in the tab below, when available. Please click on 'Subscribe' at the top of the page to follow this project and to receive important information directly to your inbox.

Should you wish to search for other projects near you, simply type the town name in the search bar.

Trail works to start June 2026

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Visitors to the Dinni Birraark Walk at Newlands Arm will soon enjoy a safer, more user friendly, and clearly defined trail, with works set to begin on upgrades to this important community trail.
We have awarded the construction contract to Cal Civil, with works scheduled to commence on 15 June 2026. Construction is expected to take approximately six weeks, weather permitting.
The upgrade will focus on a 372‑metre section of the trail between Backwater Court and Kellina Court in Paynesville. Works will include:

Creating a more well-defined and stable walking surface

Improving usability for a wide range of users

Ensuring the trail is easier to follow while minimising environmental impact

The project aims to enhance access while protecting the surrounding landscape for future generations.
In addition, a 60m section of rock beaching will be installed along the shoreline in the first section to assist stabilise the foreshore and protect against erosion.
During construction, machinery and work crews will be active along sections of the foreshore. For public safety, the section of trail between Backwater Court and Kellina Court will be temporarily closed for the duration of the works.
Community members are asked to:

Avoid entering the closed work area

Follow all on-site signage and directions

Take care when moving near adjacent areas

These temporary restrictions are necessary to ensure the safety of both the public and construction workers.
We thank the community for their patience and cooperation while these works are undertaken.
Visitors to the Dinni Birraark Walk at Newlands Arm will soon enjoy a safer, more user friendly, and clearly defined trail, with works set to begin on upgrades to this important community trail.
We have awarded the construction contract to Cal Civil, with works scheduled to commence on 15 June 2026. Construction is expected to take approximately six weeks, weather permitting.
The upgrade will focus on a 372‑metre section of the trail between Backwater Court and Kellina Court in Paynesville. Works will include:

Creating a more well-defined and stable walking surface

Improving usability for a wide range of users

Ensuring the trail is easier to follow while minimising environmental impact

The project aims to enhance access while protecting the surrounding landscape for future generations.
In addition, a 60m section of rock beaching will be installed along the shoreline in the first section to assist stabilise the foreshore and protect against erosion.
During construction, machinery and work crews will be active along sections of the foreshore. For public safety, the section of trail between Backwater Court and Kellina Court will be temporarily closed for the duration of the works.
Community members are asked to:

Avoid entering the closed work area

Follow all on-site signage and directions

Take care when moving near adjacent areas

These temporary restrictions are necessary to ensure the safety of both the public and construction workers.
We thank the community for their patience and cooperation while these works are undertaken.
📅 July 2025

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We are working to improve a 400m section of the Dinni Birraark Walk, from Sunset Cove westward toward Jones Road. The area has been surveyed and is currently being assessed to inform the detailed design.
Our project supervisor is currently following up on materials and the works schedule. We look forward to sharing further updates soon.

We are working to improve a 400m section of the Dinni Birraark Walk, from Sunset Cove westward toward Jones Road. The area has been surveyed and is currently being assessed to inform the detailed design.
Our project supervisor is currently following up on materials and the works schedule. We look forward to sharing further updates soon.
1 May 2024

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A survey of the project area was recently completed. Council officers are now reviewing the survey results to understand the existing conditions which will inform the future pathway works.
The ecological assessments, Cultural Heritage Assessment, and engagement with Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) are currently being undertaken.

A survey of the project area was recently completed. Council officers are now reviewing the survey results to understand the existing conditions which will inform the future pathway works.
The ecological assessments, Cultural Heritage Assessment, and engagement with Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) are currently being undertaken.

Page last updated: 22 May 2026, 05:02 PM