A PROPOSED cycling trail near the Twelve Apostles is one step closer to reality, with funds set aside to investigate its viability.
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The state government will allocate $150,000 to examine the potential route and other development matters connected to the Twelve Apostles Trail, which has been proposed as an extension to the existing trail through the Corangamite Shire.
State Transport Minister Terry Mulder made the announcement after visiting new amenities adjacent to the Glenfyne Hall.
Mr Mulder officially opened the new recreation area, which includes picnic shelter and electric barbecue for walkers and cyclists using the trail, which links Camperdown and Timboon.
"It's a fantastic site here. The community around Glenfyne have put a lot of work into getting it where it is today," the Polwarth MP said. "The great thing about Glenfyne is that it's midway along the trail, so people heading one way or the other can have a rest stop or a barbecue lunch at a convenient location.
"Now we're looking closely at the Twelve Apostles proposal to see what can be achieved in that area."
Camperdown Timboon Rail Trail committee chairman Pat Robertson said a growing number of cyclists were using the trail.
Mrs Robertson said the development of the barbecue site was a community effort and that locals were also likely to use the new equipment.
"It's not just a barbecue there's new lighting and toilets here as well," she said. "The whole area has been improved and it's looking great."
Students from Camperdown College and Gnurad Gundidj Leadership School helped to build shelters along the trail and also prepared a community lunch for the official opening. Camperdown College student Sarah Blackley said the group worked for six weeks on the shelter and were pleased with the outcome.
"It's great that it's a school project that people can use," the year 9 student said. "It'll be there for years and years."
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