July 31st, 2024Revamped Central Springs Reserve opens

Ballarat MP Catherine King, Hepburn Shire Mayor Cr Brian Hood and Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation Group CEO Rodney Carter officially opened the redeveloped Central Springs Reserve at Lake Daylesford last Friday, July 26. 

Mayor, Cr Brian Hood, said the project had delivered a wonderful new public open space for locals and visitors to enjoy. 

“This beautiful area close to Lake Daylesford will no doubt attract more visitors to an already popular area, thereby benefitting our local economy.” 

This is the first stage of implementation of the masterplan which was adopted following community consultation in 2021 and sees three new mineral spring pumps (one accessible), complemented by Dja Dja Wurrung artwork. 

Ms King said the Hepburn Shire Council had done “a terrific job of completing this project ahead of schedule, and the collaboration with Djaara ensures that this is a very special place for visitors and locals to enjoy”. 

“Whether it’s for a barbeque, a nature walk or to sample Daylesford’s famous spring water, this redevelopment and the improved accessibility mean that even more people can enjoy iconic Lake Daylesford.” 

Mr Carter said embedding Dja Dja Wurrung knowledge and culture in the built and natural landscape benefitted Djandak (Country) and communities. 

“We look forward to people being on Country enjoying this revitalised parkland.” 

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