WAYSIDE STOP POPULAR WITH GENOA VISITORS
May 23, 2011
The Genoa Town Committee is working hard to cement Genoa as the gateway to Victoria by promoting local tourism attractions.
The committee recently took local MPs Darren Chester and Tim Bull on an inspection of works that are being undertaken at the Wayside Stop.
Mr Chester said the committee had done a terrific job to encourage tourists with caravans, campervans and motorhomes to stop at the site overnight.
“The Wayside Stop is a good example of how a community group can provide benefits to their town by working with all levels of government to encourage more visitors to stay overnight,” Mr Chester said.
“Once we get people to stop – we have a chance to encourage them to explore our region and enjoy everything we have to offer.
“The Genoa committee has worked hard with the local Council to provide and maintain an area where an increased number of tourists can stay overnight for free.
“They’ve also used their initiative to work on securing funding to help promote natural and historical aspects of the area.”
During the inspection, the committee members raised the need to reduce speed levels through the township to improve road safety for local residents and tourists.
Mr Bull is currently lobbying VicRoads to reduce the legal speed limit in Genoa.
“The speed limit through Genoa is concerning the community, particularly with an increased visitors to the region and a number of recent accidents,” Mr Bull said.
“There is a fine balance between managing traffic to pass through Genoa freely and ensuring the safety of local residents and visitors to Genoa and Mallacoota.
“I’ve asked VicRoads to listen to the community’s concerns and consider the possibility of introducing a lower speed limit through the town.”
