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Works underway for the multi-million dollar network of mountain bike trails in OmeoProject that would give a boost for sustainable local jobs in Omeo. By news@gippsland - 3rd March 2023 - Back to News Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said, "For the high country towns which boomed in the gold rush, the 'Lycra rush' should be a boost for sustainable local jobs in the future. This is a project which has attracted support from all levels of government and there's a lot of work underway on the trails as the crew from 'Common Ground' make the most of the good weather." 
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is predicting a new boom for Omeo with the creation of a multi-million dollar network of mountain bike trails Mr Chester said, "It will be a huge boost to the visitor economy and encourage year-round tourism and we're already seeing new business investments to support the growth in accommodation and hospitality." Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
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