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Darren Chester helped secure $1.3M upgrade to Forest Park in Orbost enhances recreation, visitor facilities, and local economy

A $1.3 million upgrade to Forest Park in Orbost revitalises facilities, enhancing recreation, visitor stops, and economic opportunities for locals and travellers, supporting the East Gippsland Rail Trail.

By news@gippsland - 7th November 2024 - Back to News

The major upgrade of Forest Park in Orbost will encourage the travelling public to take a break and provide healthy, active outdoor options for locals, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the improvements to Forest Park will deliver social and economic benefits to Orbost.

Darren Chester with Zac Kellow, Riley Thomas and Jesse Dyer from Elite Concreting and Landscaping at Forest Park in Orbost

Revitalising Orbost recreation

Mr Chester said, "I was able to convince the previous federal government to allocate $1.3 million from its Regional Recovery Partnerships program for the Forest Park redevelopment effort in 2021. Improving the old, tired facilities has revitalised and modernised Orbost's recreation area, visitor rest-stop and gateway to the East Gippsland Rail Trail, which will encourage more travellers to take a break.

"The works have included a new toilet and amenities block, increased parking, an upgraded playground and installation of a picnic area, which all complements the restoration of the Snowy River trestle bridge and the East Gippsland Rail Trail."

"Local firm Whelans Group Investments has carried out the work, with landscaping completed by Elite Concreting and Landscaping. We need to continue to invest in community infrastructure that will encourage visitors to stay longer in our region and support our local businessesMr Chester said.

Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

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