Funding announced for Yarrawonga-Burramine Cycling Walking Trail

Published on 21 August 2020

In an announcement by Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum, Moira Shire is to receive $617,950 in funding for the Yarrawonga-Burramine Cycling Walking Trail.

Mayor Libro Mustica said this trail was the first stage in the large Murray River Adventure Trail, designed to invite a whole new population, locals and visitors alike, to experience and appreciate the Murray River environs.

“I would like to thank Federal Government for this funding contribution and in particular Damian Drum for his continued support and advocacy for our region,” Cr Mustica said.

“While this first stage is a standalone project, it is part of an aspirational goal to link Yarrawonga and Cobram, a distance of approximately 40km, with riverside cycling/walking tracks.

“These initial works will see 13.5km of cycling/walking tracks to be constructed along the Murray Valley Highway heading west of Yarrawonga to Burramine.

“In addition, the already existing road and trail networks within the Murray River Park will be highlighted and promoted.”

Cr Mustica said variable distance loops will provide suitable options for walkers and cyclists of all levels of experience, ability and age.

“This project will offer an expanded tourism product for existing users of the Murray River Park and will benefit the various tourism businesses along the trail, as well as the neighbouring and connecting townships, through extending the length of stay with the flow-on boost to the economy and employment,” he said.