DINNER Plain remains on track for a $1.4 million makeover to benefit visitors to begin later this year.
A $500,000 grant from the Victorian Government's Bushfire Tourism and Business Fund, and $900,000 from Alpine Shire Council will bankroll the Gateway to Alpine Adventure - Dinner Plain Activation Project.
Works are set to commence in spring to improve visitor facilities with the goal of increasing the village’s year-round tourism appeal.
Alpine Shire Council director of assets, Will Jeremy, said the project includes expanded off-street car parking, additional toilets and upgraded connections from Big Muster Drive to the Peashooter Toboggan Run and Dinner Plain Mountain Bike Park.
“These are upgrades and improvements identified by the Dinner Plain community through the Dinner Plain Village Detailed Designs project," he said.
“Works will also improve the liveability of Dinner Plain for residents, with better accessibility and facilities.”
The Dinner Plain Activation Project aims to increase visitation to Dinner Plain and the surrounding alpine region during both the snow and green season.
“Dinner Plain has so much to offer as a year-round destination - we just need to ensure it has facilities and infrastructure that can support visitors and keep them coming back,” Mr Jeremy said.
“This project will enhance Dinner Plain’s reputation as the most accessible place for families and first-time users to experience the snow and mountain biking, and support greater snow sport participation across the Victorian alpine region.”
