Bridgewater Foreshore

The Bridgewater Foreshore Redevelopment project will provide an attractive and safe stopping point near the Loddon River. It will provide easy public access to the foreshore area and the river’s edge.

The project promotes longer and return stays to Bridgewater, supporting local businesses and the local economy.

The project involves the construction of:

• better walking paths
• feature paving
• improved landscaping
• seating and shelters

Details

The Bridgewater Foreshore Redevelopment aims to:

• encourage travellers to ‘Take a Break at Bridgewater’
• promote return visitation
• provide a place for tourists to easily access and enjoy the river
• project an image of safety and openness for Bridgewater, the local area and the Shire
• help market and promote Bridgewater and the local area
• promote pride among local residents

Stage one of the project has been completed. It involved works north of the Calder Highway Bridge from the Bridgewater Hotel to the swimming hole.

Improvements included:

• turf and irrigation
• landscaping
• park furniture and shelters
• better access to the river
• improved lighting
• interpretive and directional signage

Stage two of the Bridgewater Foreshore Project will concentrate along the foreshore, from the Calder Highway Bridge south to the caravan park. It will continue the design elements in the overall concept plan and stage one.

Stage two will include:

• footpath infills
• picnic tables and seats
• irrigation and turf
• removal of specific non-native trees
• native plantings
• interpretative camp-fire and cultural signage
• fencing

Benefits

• Better outlook along the river between the highway and caravan park
• Extra seating
• Better connection of pathways
• A chance to tell the story of the river and its connection to Country

Update - March 2023

Stage one of the Bridgewater Foreshore Redevelopment project has been completed. Final works for stage two are planned for completion within the first half of 2023. The works have been managed carefully to avoid affecting key events along the river during the summer months.