Gippsland’s rich heritage was on show recently when Victorian Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford opened the Gippsland Heritage Walk in Morwell.
“The completion of the heritage walk means Gippsland residents and visitors have yet another reason to take advantage of the recreational, educational and communal benefits that this park has to offer.” Mrs. Pulford commented.
Mrs. Pulford went on to explain that the new attraction is expected to draw large numbers of visitors for a variety of purposes such as recreation, culture, education, tourism and community events. The Victorian Government contributed $140,000 to the project, which extends an existing walkway all the way round Morwell’s Kernot Lake.
“The Gippsland Heritage Walk delivers multiple outcomes for Morwell as a leisure precinct and also as a regional attraction, drawing a wide range of visitors from the state.” Mrs. Pulford commented “Supporting projects like this is the aim of the $500 million Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund, which will support major projects, create jobs and build stronger regional communities.”
Mrs. Pulford went on to point out that interpretive signage is installed at intervals around the walk, depicting the history of Gippsland from its Gunaikurnai origins and culture to European exploration to settlement, including industrial and social achievements in the region. The walk is situated within the Gippsland Immigration Park, which is a celebration of the multicultural communities’ contribution to Gippsland. The park, situated on the Princes Highway in Morwell, also hosts the annual Gippsland Multicultural Festival.