Further Sections of Great Southern Rail Trail Closer to Reality
The Great Southern Rail Trail is growing in length apace in both directions. As the North-West extension to Nyora has its completion imminent, in the last month tenders for work on the eastern section to Alberton (22 km) are closing this week.
This will provide not only an additional “spur line” access from Alberton to Port Albert to the south (6 Kms), but alternatively gives direct connection to the Tarra trail north to Yarram, resulting in a stunning total length of 135 km, and making it the longest rail trail in Victoria (just) and the second longest in Australia, behind the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
The Welshpool/Alberton section of the trail is funded to the tune of $6m by the Victorian government and will be delivered by the South Gippsland and Wellington Shire Councils. It was originally dur for completion in January 2023 and once we have some timing confirmation, we will update this highly valuable development.
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8 comments on “Further Sections of Great Southern Rail Trail Closer to Reality”
And an extension from Nyora to Cranbourne would make the whole thing easily accessible by public transport – bring it on – please
Rode the section from Leongatha to Loch last weekend and enjoyed it immensely, I can't wait until it connects all the way back to the suburban rail network so we can get to it without having to drive out there
One thing it does need is signage on the new sections, there's no indication of how far to each town and preferably, a cross section to show the climbs
Hi Adrian, thank you for your feedback. I will follow up to see what the plans are for signage. I believe grade maps on rail trails are a great idea, especially for old people like me! Keith
Great news. Planning to walk the current length in late November. Is it expected that the Nyora/loch section be completed by then?
Hi Louise, the design engineer advises us "We are expecting the final bridge to be finishing up late Oct-2022, with some final trail works to follow. We expect the trail to be fully open by Late Nov – Early December 2022 with an official opening in the New Year".
I will visit the site regularly and update our website with any changes. Thank you for contacting us. Keith West Gippsland Rep.
This is great.
Is there any news about extending the western end and possible connection to the Bass Coast Rail Trail? (i.e from Nyora to Woolamai.)
Hi Marcel, that would be fantastic. Unfortunately, we have no news of that happening the near future. I guess it all comes down to funding. If we hear anything we will post it our website. regards Keith
Hi Marcel – In great news, funding for a Rail Trail extension from Woolamai to Nyora will be sought by the South Gippsland and Bass Coast Shires, to connect the Bass Coast Rail Trail and Phillip Island to the Great Southern Rail Trail – see the news posted on 4/10/2022.