Valuable Jobs Created

THE Federal Government provided $750,000 through the Jobs Fund scheme. Federal Member for Bass, Geoff Lyons, said the project created 21 full time jobs and 30 traineeships for local people. “This development project has brought much-needed jobs to the people of Bridport and enabled the track workers to gain a Certificate II in Conservation Land Management.” “The money invested in the walking track is having a flow-on benefit to the community and has helped local residents gain a qualification,” Mr Lyons said.

Scenes from the Opening of the River-Forest section of the Bridport Walking Track

Cutting the natural ribbon were (left):Tim Jensen, Geoff Lyons MHR, Dorset Mayor Barry Jarvis, Patsy Cameron, Michelle O’Byrne and Tim Coyle.

Gayle Edson, BI President, Roger and Wendy McClennan

River-Forest Track Building Team

Michelle O’Byrne MP and BI Committee