Celebrate the opening of the Cohuna Waterfront Development

Published on 14 October 2022

Celebrations will be held throughout Garden Park, Cohuna on Sunday, 30 October as the town marks the official opening of the Cohuna Waterfront Development.

Occurring as part of the Cohuna Farmers & Makers Market, the opening will celebrate the transformational State Government-supported project that has created new attractions for residents and visitors within Apex and Garden parks.

“The $3.4 million Cohuna Waterfront Development has helped create attractions for Cohuna that are modern and contemporary, whilst embracing the natural environment,” Gannawarra Shire Council Acting Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Rollinson said.

“This transformational project included construction of the Cohuna All Abilities Adventure Playground, the revamped Cohuna Island Road-Tennis Road intersection, the Garden Park jetty, new outdoor dining spaces and improved lighting along Gunbower Creek.

“This project is already achieving its goal of reconnecting the Cohuna township to the picturesque Gunbower Creek, with residents and visitors alike using these new spaces for social gatherings, family catch-ups and recreational opportunities.”

Official proceedings will occur on the day at 11am, with various attractions occurring throughout Garden Park between 9am and 1pm. These include music from Jessica Lorraine, the Animals 2U Petting Zoo, Ron the Magician, Turtles Australia displays, food trucks and the Leo Club of Cohuna Giant Games.

“Come along the day prior to the official opening and explore what Cohuna has to offer, or make a day of it by visiting both Garden and Apex parks,” Mr Rollinson said.

The Cohuna Waterfront Development was supported by the State Government’s $2.7 billion Building Works package, with the construction of a new seating area at the corner of King George and Sampson streets funded by the Federal Government’s Murray–Darling Basin Economic Development Program.