Meeniyan welcomes travellers

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Meeniyan welcomes travellers

 

A NEW dump station is expected to enhance tourism in Meeniyan.

Six years in the making, the dump station will fill a hole in the town’s camping accommodation.

“We didn’t have formal camping areas so travellers wouldn’t stop,” president of the Meeniyan Progress Association Kathryn Smith said.

“Meeniyan has so much to offer. We have lovely cafes, shops, the cleanest public toilets in the shire, the rail trail, a playground for the children and it’s a great stop off point to the Prom.”

Ms Smith said the dump station was likely to be finalised in time for the wave of summer tourists.

“We hope it brings more travellers to the town. Even if they don’t want to stay, at least there will be a place for them to stop and see our excellent facilities,” she said.

“It certainly adds a tick to the town.”

During the long haul to get the project off the ground, Ms Smith said the Meeniyan Progress Association never received an adverse reaction from the town’s residents.

“I’m sure RVs will be encouraged,” she said.

“Our town is easily accessible and a lovely place to walk and having a place for RVs is just another great aspect.”

Toora’s Irene Spooner said she would love to see Toora and South Gippsland become RV friendly.

There is a place for camping at the south of Toora and at the Franklin River Reserve.

The Franklin River Reserve site is maintained by South Gippsland Shire Council but residents and the Lions Club has taken a strong interest in it.

“The difference the Lions Club has made has been welcomed,” Ms Spooner said.

Ms Spooner said the site was busy over summer and when she asked people if they would stop in Toora if it weren’t there, they said no.

“The opportunity is there to develop the site so people can see our region. We have a great football oval, a bowls club, and entertainment. It would be good for a little bit of money to come in from outside the town,” she said.

“When people come to the town and know people are friendly, they are more likely to spend money.”

Ms Spooner said Toora’s caravan park was also an excellent facility and many couples and families enjoy staying there during the holiday period.

Meeniyan greeting: Meeniyan Progress Association president Kathryn Smith said the town invites more travellers to experience what the town has to offer.

Meeniyan greeting: Meeniyan Progress Association president Kathryn Smith said the town invites more travellers to experience what the town has to offer.

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