Kangaroo Lake foreshore works to begin 

Published on 03 October 2019

Works to improve vehicle access and parking around the northern section of Kangaroo Lake will begin this month.

Stage 1 of the Kangaroo Lake Foreshore Redevelopment will involve the redevelopment of Lake View Road, which enables vehicle access to the lake’s boat ramp.

“The northern section of Kangaroo Lake is a popular location for boat users and those wanting to keep cool during the warmer months.  These works will further enhance this location as a tourist attraction for the Gannawarra,” Mayor Lorraine Learmonth said. 

Works will include upgrading the intersection of Mystic Park and Lake View roads to accommodate larger vehicles and trailers, as well as increasing the number of vehicle, boat and trailer parking spaces available.

A new barbecue shelter with picnic tables and planting of extra native trees around the vicinity, providing greater shade for visitors to the area, will also be completed.

“Lake View Road will be closed to all traffic whilst these works occur. This also means the public will not be able to access the toilet block and boat ramp,” Mayor Learmonth said.

“Boat launching facilities are available at Gorton Point, with public toilets also available for use at this popular spot.”

Stage 1 of the Kangaroo Lake Foreshore Redevelopment was identified in the Waterfront Masterplan for the Kerang Lakes, which was approved by Council earlier this year.

“The Waterfront Masterplan aims to identify projects that will lead to strong economic development outcomes for the Gannawarra, maximising tourism, recreation, commercial and residential opportunities,” Mayor Learmonth said

The Kangaroo Lake Foreshore Redevelopment is supported by the Federal Government’s Regional Growth Fund.