By Esther Lauaki
Parks Victoria is exploring options to revitalise You Yangs Regional Park and Serendip Sanctuary and it wants your help.
The two sites help protect and conserve important Aboriginal cultural values and wildlife and Parks Victoria is looking for new options to boost nature-based visitation and tourism to the area.
Western Basalt district manager Paul Wallace said with the support of Regional Development Victoria consultants, Parks Victoria was focused on increasing visitation, improving the visitor experience, and generating opportunities for businesses in the Lara and Little River communities.
“You Yangs Regional Park is a much-loved spot for visitors and groups, and an important green space for the surrounding communities,” Mr Wallace said.
“This project will explore options to revitalise the regional park and Serendip Sanctuary, and create an economic assessment for potential future funding.” Mr Wallace said the organisation was committed to protecting these values. He said the You Yangs were significant for the Wadawurrung people who were key partners in the project.
The regional park also provides important habitat for more than 200 species of birds, native animals, and a variety of plant species.
Public drop-in sessions will be held on October 10 at Little River Mechanic’s Institute Hall between 4.30pm and 6.30pm and October 12 at Lara Hall between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
