About
Redevelopment of the Korumburra Railway land to provide additional public open space.
Stage One of the project includes:
- Improved car parking behind Commercial Street businesses (railway side).
- Upgrade of the Great Southern Rail Trail and connections through the Railway Precinct.
- Renewal of shelter and toilet block.
- Skatepark.
Future works include:
- New half court basketball / netball court.
- New playground.
- Landscaping.
Timeframe
Car parking works have progressed, with half of the project now complete.
The toilet block and shelter are now complete and available for public use (February 2025).
The remaining works are expected to be completed during 2024/25, subject to permits and approvals.
Funding
Funded as part of the Korumburra and Leongatha Railway Precincts Redevelopment Project which comprises:
- Australian Government's Building Better Regions Fund - $3 million.
- Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Fund - $2 million.
- South Gippsland Shire Council - $1 million.
