Gannawarra Shire Mayor Ross Stanton and chief executive Geoff Rollinson joined representatives from neighbouring councils that benefited from the program and Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill during a morning tea at Koondrook on June 20.
Rolled out across the region during the 2019-20 financial year, the program supported major projects in the Victorian municipalities of Buloke, Campaspe, Gannawarra, Loddon and Swan Hill, as well as Balranald Shire, Edward River Council and Murray River Council in NSW.
“Gannawarra Shire Council thanks the Federal Government for supporting this program, which has enabled significant transformational projects to occur across both sides of the Murray River,” Cr Stanton said.
Gannawarra Shire Council received more than $1.3 million to support significant improvements to Cohuna, Koondrook and the northern end of Kangaroo Lake.
The highlight of these improvements was the development of Cohuna beach, which has provided visitors to Apex Park a unique space next to Gunbower Creek to relax by the water, and the construction of new barbecue areas within Apex Park.
“Since its opening, Cohuna beach has become a place where residents and visitors can enjoy Gunbower Creek, with its location a few minutes’ walk from the town’s central business district providing flow-on benefits to local businesses,” Cr Stanton said.
The program also supported improvements to vehicle and pedestrian access along Tramway Place, Koondrook, and work to install additional boat and vehicle parking, new picnic facilities and landscaping at the north end of Kangaroo Lake.
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