Revamped River Foreshore opens at Nelson
Thu 31 March 2011
Nelson and surrounds will enjoy lifestyle and economic benefits following the completion of a $418,000 revitalisation of the Glenelg River foreshore at Nelson.
The Nelson Foreshore Renewal project, which included $250,000 in Victorian Government support, provided enhanced facilities and improved the visual appearance of the foreshore area.
The Glenelg River foreshore is a popular tourist attraction and a key lifestyle asset for the local community and the improvements will help boost the economic viability of Nelson and surrounding districts. The area linked directly onto the Great South West Walk, which was a major tourism destination for regional Victoria.
The redevelopment has introduced a range of improvements including new shelters and barbecues, a redesigned layout of picnic and open space areas, boardwalks and pathways, improved lighting, indigenous plants, interpretive signage and a re-routing of storm water.
The project evolved from recommendations in the Glenelg River Foreshore Master Plan and had significantly enhanced the social amenity of the area, for both locals and visitors.
The overall $418,409 project included support of $63,409 from the Glenelg Shire Council, $100,000 from the Nelson Public Reserves Committee of Management and $5,000 from the Portland Eco Trust.
The State Government will continue to support the delivery of new infrastructure and services in regional Victoria, which in turn creates jobs and boosts business opportunities in regional Victoria.
