Wednesday, 8 June 2022

Upper Yarra Reservoir Park

Ms McLEISH: The Reefton and McMahons Creek communities are desperate to know when the newly developed Upper Yarra Reservoir Park and camping ground will be finally opened. The park was supposed to be closed for two years during construction; we are now approaching the three-year mark. The original opening date was mid-2021, then Melbourne Cup weekend, then Easter 2022 and now there is no opening date at all. Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria have done a terrific job redeveloping the park with sustainability at the forefront of the project. The community are eager to see it and want to know what the hold-up is. It is disappointing that some facilities still need attention, including the mess hall, which remains fenced off as it requires further restoration or replacement. The community hope this will be actioned soon. The department needs to get a wriggle on and lock in an opening date. It should be a priority to open the park and the camping ground for the community and visitors to enjoy.