In 2022, the Victorian State Government announced $8.5 million in funding to support the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements project. To support the delivery of the project, Tourism North East is the lead agency, working closely with the Rural City of Wangaratta, Indigo and Alpine Shires.

INDIGO SHIRE UPDATE | April 2024

Sites selected for enhancements

These sites have been specifically selected to support the strategic objectives of the project which include increasing visitation and making the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail the best trail in the southern hemisphere. The sites nominated help support the overall experience of the Murray to Mountains experience for all visitors. 

  • The Beechworth Goods Shed and surrounding precinct
    • Indigo Shire Council to formulate a Master Plan for the Beechworth Goods Shed Precinct including collaboration between art, landscape, Goods Shed detailed design and connection with the existing heritage railway station.
  • Rutherglen Silo Precinct
    • Complete detailed design work for future construction opportunities (this project is subject to future funding)
Alpine Shire Council
Rural City of Wangaratta

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