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New boomerang-shaped viewing platform celebrates culture and country at Moondarra Reservoir

A new boomerang-shaped viewing platform at Moondarra Reservoir celebrates First Peoples' culture and Country, featuring artwork by Alfie Hudson and stunning views of the spillway, bushland, and Tyers River.

By news@gippsland - 17th April 2025 - Back to News

A boomerang shaped viewing platform designed and built by Gunaikurnai and Monaro artist Alfie Hudson is the latest addition to Gippsland Water's Moondarra Reservoir. It is located at the picnic area and provides elevated views of the reservoir, spillway and surrounding bushland.

Standing around the new boomerang shaped viewing platform at Moondarra Reservoir is Gippsland Water Healthy Country Lead Daniel Rodaughan, Gippsland Water Managing Director Sarah Cumming, Oaklee and Addison Beecher representing Pearce Cameron and Nick Johnson from Federation University

Cultural platform launch

Representatives from Gippsland Water, including Managing director Sarah Cumming, were at Moondarra Reservoir on Wednesday, 16 April for the official unveiling followed by an explanation about the platform's artwork.

Alfie's artwork depicts the Tyers River as it flows through the mountains, featuring nearby creek beds and swimming holes, people gathered around campfires and the Australian Bass, the river's main food source. Ms Cumming said this project was delivered as part of a broader effort to improve public facilities at

Moondarra Reservoir, while also recognising and supporting our First Peoples. Other projects included native plantings, new signs that acknowledge the Traditional Owners and construction of a gathering place with seating and a space for small performances.

Cultural site upgrades

Ms Cumming said, "Our new viewing platform is a welcome addition to the gathering place and Traditional Owner signage, with visitors now able to enjoy wonderful views of the spillway and surrounding bushland. We're proud to work with local Traditional Owners to deliver projects that facilitate on-Country experiences and enhance their connection to the country."

Ms Cumming said other completed projects included new signs that explain the history of Moondarra Reservoir following European settlement, including the former gold mining town of Gould and construction of the reservoir between 1959 and 1962.

Gippsland Water has also installed new site access, waypoint and fire risk signs and constructed pathways linking the public facilities. To find out more about how Gippsland Water is uplifting its recreational assets for community enjoyment visit Gippsland Water - Recreation website.

Pictures from Gippsland Water website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

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