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Great Southern Rail Trail Projects
The Great Southern Rail Trail Projects include the:
- Leongatha to Korumburra link;
- Korumburra to Nyora extension and beyond
- Welshpool to Alberton link
Since the complete closure of the rail line between Dandenong and Port Albert in 1994 various sections have been developed into a rail trail. At present the Great Southern Rail Trail stretches 71 kilometres from Leongatha to Port Welshpool. The trail is an important contributor to the local and regional economy, attracting a large number of tourists.
Funding Secured
The following funding has been secured:
Leongatha to Korumburra – A Grant of $500,000 approved through State Government's Regional Infrastructure Fund
Korumburra to Nyora – A grant of $800,000 approved through the State Government's Local Sport Infrastructure Fund
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What’s involved?
A. Works are broken up into three contracts:
- Rail and sleeper removal, completed in 2020.
- Works on four bridges – currently underway. Involves repairs or replacement of bridges and installation of new concrete decks and barriers.
- Trail works – currently underway. Involves drainage and fencing works; Preparation of surface and installation of geotextile; Installation of compacted gravel to provide similar surface to existing trail
Q. How can I find out more information about the lease of the railway land from VicTrack?
A. You can find out more here.
Section |
Distance (approx.) |
Features |
Works completed |
Works remaining |
Current status |
Trail through Leongatha |
0.6 km |
|
Gravel placement Fencing Crossing upgrades Footpath upgrades |
Wayfinding and feature signage |
Open |
Leongatha to Lows Road |
3.4 km |
|
Gravel placement Road crossings Fencing |
Wayfinding and feature signage Drainage improvements and repairs at Turner Street |
Open |
Lows Road to Ruby Arawata Road |
1.8 km |
|
Gravel placement Road crossings Fencing 2 x bridge decks and railing |
Wayfinding and feature signage |
Open |
Ruby Arawata Road to Kardella Road |
5.2 km |
|
Gravel placement Road crossings 1 x bridge deck and railing Fencing Drainage works |
Wayfinding and feature signage |
Open |
Kardella Road to O’Neills Road |
2.8 km |
|
Gravel placement Road crossings 1 x new bridge Fencing |
Wayfinding and feature signage |
Open |
O’Neills Road to Korumburra |
1.2 km |
|
Gravel placement Road crossings Drainage works Fencing |
Wayfinding and feature signage |
Open |
Trail through Korumburra |
0.8 km |
|
Gravel placement Path connections Road crossing at Korumburra Warragul Road |
Rail removal Wayfinding and feature signage
|
Open |
Korumburra to Bena |
5.7 km |
|
Gravel placement Road crossings Completion of 1 x new bridge Completion of 1 x bridge deck and railing Fencing |
Wayfinding and feature signage |
Open |
Bena to Loch |
9.7 km |
|
Site preparation works Connections at Bena and Loch Fencing Hilda Falls viewing pad Drainage works |
Wayfinding and feature signage
|
Open |
Loch to Berrys Road |
2.5 km |
|
Site preparation works Road crossings Gravel placement Completion of 2 x bridge decks and railing
|
Fencing Wayfinding and feature signage |
Open |
Berrys Road to Nyora |
3.1 km |
|
Gravel placement Road crossings Fencing Drainage works |
Wayfinding and feature signage |
Open |
Beyond Nyora |
TBD |
|
Liaison with neighbouring municipalities |
Secure funding and land tenure and construct |
Not under construction |
Total length |
36.5 km |
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