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March
2008 Trail Mail Newsletter
Newmerella to Orbost Link Trail Official Opening
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Michael Oxer, Craig Ingram, Jacinta Allan, and Cr Mendy Urie Mayor EG Shire |
Nicholson Bridge Re opened April 2008
The Rail Trail gets another seat, at the Harmans Road crossing. Named the Serenity Seat, it has been donated by the Steedman family. (Seat made by the Mitchell River Rotary Club, who receive the donation. The Management Committee acts in a coordinating role.) The seat looks across to The Lakes with a view of the Silt Jetties, Eagle Point, Raymond Island and Paynesville in the distance. This location will be planted out with native trees to enhance the setting. Pictured with the new seat, shortly after it was installed on May 3rd, is Jeff Steedman.
Caution - rough surface ahead!
A short section of the recently re-surfaced Trail between the two s hort tunnels north of Bumberrah (Trail map reference Point 11) where the Swan Reach - Bruthen Road crosses the Trail, has broken up and become very soft. In some places it is very difficult to ride a bicycle and walking these sections is advised. Unkind weather conditions at the time the work was done have not helped in getting the new surface compacted. This section will be re-graded and rolled as soon as possible. In the meantime please observe the caution signs which have been installed. Horse riders are also asked to keep off the formed surface of the Trail wherever possible and especially in wet conditions.
New steel gate and chicane at Stephenson Road.
Several new gate sets have been added to the Trail between Bruthen and Nicholson. These are to provide protection for Trail visitors by preventing illegal access by unauthorised vehicles, and reduce damage to the Trail. A new seat donated by a local family is also to be installed at the Harmans Road crossing, offering a convenient stopping spot with views across to the Lakes and Raymond Island (Trail map reference Point 8).
The new Nowa Nowa bridge provides safe access for walkers and cyclists.
As part of the major new road works which have cut through Nowa Nowa a special bridge for pedestrian and bicycle traffic has been built. This fine structure is a great asset to the township, and provides a direct link for the Rail Trail