Campgrounds at Lake Eildon National Park’s Fraser Block on Taungurung Country are set to receive critical infrastructure upgrades beginning in the second half of 2025 to ensure long-term visitor access and sustainability, according to Parks Victoria.
The improvements, funded by the Victorian Government’s Victoria’s Great Outdoors program, are aimed at modernizing essential amenities and addressing aging water infrastructure that has previously limited site capacity.
According to an article published by Mirage, new accessible toilet blocks will be installed at Lakeside, Candlebark and Devil Cove Campgrounds to increase accessibility for a broader range of visitors.
A similar facility will also be constructed at the Herb Fitzroy Day Visitor Area, adjacent to the nearby boat ramp, enhancing access for day-use visitors.
Additional upgrades planned for the Fraser Block include road improvements at Lakeside Campground, as well as updated fencing and signage across the area.
An outdoor education shelter will also be added at Candlebark Campground to support school and group programs.
Each new toilet block will incorporate a dry-vault waste system, designed to eliminate reliance on trucked-in running water. This approach offers an environmentally sustainable and cost-effective solution for managing park amenities by utilizing a gravity-fed rainwater tank to supply non-drinking water.
Recent issues stemming from aging water and wastewater systems also disrupted operations at the Fraser Block and nearby picnic areas. The upgrades will help improve the daily operations at the campground.
The project is expected to enter the tender process in May, with construction contingent on the completion of final permits and approvals.
If approved, work will begin in the second half of the year and conclude by the end of 2025.
The upgrades are part of broader efforts to enhance visitor experiences and ensure the long-term viability of camping at Lake Eildon National Park. Once complete, the new infrastructure is expected to better support both day visitors and overnight campers across the region.