Federation Council General Manager, Adrian Butler said currently 24km of the unformed part of the trail has been cleared, with only 8kms remaining towards Mulwala and 2.5km towards Corowa which has yet to be cleared.
“Staff are continuing to spread gravel on the trail,” he said. “Approximately 16kms has been gravelled to date and the community is certainly excited to see works recommence once again.”
Mr Butler said the highlight for many was seeing that the boardwalk contractors have begun preparing the boardwalk site for installation.
“Contractors are currently driving piles for the 200m long boardwalk across Lake Mulwala, which is located opposite to Drain Lane,” he said.
“The boardwalk is going to undoubtedly be a real draw card and iconic feature for this great shared-use trail. The same contractors will be constructing a bridge over the Skehans Lane Drain near Corowa.”
A 2.5km section of the cycle trail through Kyffins Reserve was sealed last year. The remainder will be sealed as part of the overall project.
Interpretation signage designs to be positioned along the trail are currently being considered. The estimated completion date for this project remains at the end of February 2022.
Federation Council is undertaking the Corowa to Mulwala Trail (CMT) and Foreshore Precincts project, which features the construction of a shared-use trail linking the townships of Corowa and Mulwala.
The combined projects provide an opportunity to encourage exploration along the Murray River and integrate towns and villages across the three LGAs, creating a strengthened interface with the Murray River.
The Corowa to Mulwala Trail is part of the Murray River Regional Experiences project which is a joint initiative of Albury City, Berrigan Shire and Federation councilss. The project aims to strengthen access to and connection with the Murray River for both residents and visitors. The councils are tasked with projects to improve infrastructure along 60 km of river frontage.
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