Port Campbell residents hope the new $6 million bridge over Campbells Creek river will act as a lure for tourist with the region hit hard during the coronavirus pandemic.
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As part of stage one of the Shipwreck Coast Master Plan delivered by the state government, the bridge has been refurbished as has the Maits Rest rainforest boardwalk.
The highly anticipated 60-metre pedestrian bridge over Pedestrian Bridge is now complete and Port Campbell resident and Corangamite Shire councillor Simon Illingworth said he hoped the refurbishment would entice more tourism to the area.
"This adds another attraction for the town," he said.
"Rather than driving through Port Campbell, people can stop and walk the bridge to the boardwalk.
"Combined with the Timboon-Port Campbell Rail Trail, there's a hook to get people to stay for longer."
Indigenous artist Vicki Couzens was consulted on the design of the bridge along with other areas of the Shipwreck Coast Master Plan including infastructure at The Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and The Blowhole.
The Maits Rest visitor area upgrade will open on July 4 and follows works to improve visitor facilities at nearby Melba Gully. It's part of a $2.2 million investment in the 100,000-hectare national park.
An 800-metre boardwalk has been replaced and raised viewing platforms have been added to protect the forest and providing animal corridors.
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