GSRT: 3 Yarram to Port Albert - The Tarra Trail
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A beautiful section of proposed trail that will eventually link with the Great Southern Rail Trail
Launch of Friends of the Tarra Trail. Sunday 14 October
This promises to be a fantasic community event and everyone is invited. Click here for more details.
Council support for the trail increasing
Jun 07 The Friends of Tarra Trail and Bicycle Victoria recently met with the Wellington Shire Councilors. The presentation detailed the project, its benefits and the funding requirements.
It is hoped that the recently completed feasibility study and the strong support for the trail will result in council committing funds to the project. The State Government has shown interest in joint funding the project so we could see construction beginning next year.
If you would like to show your support for the project you can email the Wellington Shire Mayor by clicking here.
Locals working hard to cash in on government funding
Feb 07 A committed groups of locals from Alberton, Yarram and Port Albert have almost finished a feasibility study for the Tarra Trail. The trail will be approximately 15km long following disused train line from Yarram to Alberton and disused tram line and existing paths from Alberton to Port Albert.
The trail will travel through some beautiful countryside and coastal areas and will finish in the popular coastal retreat of Port Albert. This trail will be an immediate success and will bring huge financial benefits to the region.
The long term vision is for the trail to connect with the Great Southern Rail Trail, which currently runs from Leongatha to Foster.
The next step is to submit a funding application to Regional Development Victoria, the state government body that is responsible for funding rail trails. The project is likely to cost between $500,000 and $1 million.
Click on 'email me updates' above to stay in touch with the project.
