East Gippsland’s Grand Design
Transforming a disused railway line into a prized tourist attraction and public space is no easy task. The Summer 2024-25 edition of Rail Trail Connections (Rail Trails Australia’s colour magazine for paid members) includes an article by David McAlpine discussing the evolution of the East Gippsland Rail Trail.
“If a rail trail was on television’s Grand Designs or Restoration Australia, the storyline could read something like this… “A majestic, neglected dwelling captures the hearts of passionate people with only basic construction expertise, a tight budget and very little time around their weekday jobs. Throw in a natural disaster or two, followed by some planning issues with council, interspersed with some fascinating local history. Somehow, they succeed …” writes David.
Read more on the trail’s amazing renovation HERE.
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Rail Trails Australia held a stall at Off-Grid Living Festival last weekend in Chiltern to spread the good word about ra...
In March the East Gippsland Rail Trail volunteer Committee of Management hosted East Gippsland Shire Council councillors...
South Gippsland Shire Council in partnership with Wellington Shire Council and Rail Trails Australia is presenting the G...
Construction is moving forward on the 5.7 km extension to Birdwood of South Australia’s iconic Amy Gillett Pathway...
Pedler Creek Bridge has now reopened after the renewal of the decking and balustrade by the Onkaparinga Council. The 4 k...
Some 126 walkers converged on the Mansfield end of the Great Victorian Rail Trail (GVRT) on Saturday 22 March to take pa...
Western Australia’s Department of Transport have released the Great Southern 2050 Cycling Strategy which outlines an a...
Construction works on the 1.8 km Beaudesert to Gleneagle section of the Bethania to Beaudesert Rail Trail, in Queensland...
After years of planning and construction, the newest rail trail in Victoria, Waranga Rail Trail, opens for users on Tues...
We’ve added a bucket hat with the RTA logo and a drawstring for adjustments to our line of Rail Trails Australia b...
The South Australian State Government has provided funding for the City of Adelaide and Unley Council to undertake signi...
Western Australia’s Department of Transport has released the Avon Central Coast 2050 Cycling Strategy, setting the st...
Construction of the next section of the Yarra Valley Trail (YVT), from Melba Bend to the Yarra River near Yarra Glen, i...
In good news, the recently-completed 30 km southern section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT) from Lismore to Cas...
Mansfield Shire Council has shown its commitment to maintaining the Great Victorian Rail Trail (GVRT) by spending $54,80...
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One comment on “East Gippsland’s Grand Design”
What a wonderful success story.