Constituency questions
Eildon electorate
Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (14:40): (370) My question is to the Minister for the Environment. I have been contacted by a number of constituents because their favourite campgrounds are closed. Minister, when will the Candlebark, Devil Cove and Lakeside campgrounds at Lake Eildon National Park be reopened to the public? Currently all three of these popular campgrounds are closed and have been for some time due to failed infrastructure stemming from a lack of government investment and a subsequent lack of maintenance being undertaken. The closures caused disruption to holiday-makers and locals alike during the last school holiday period, and it will not be long before the Christmas period is upon us and a large number of people again will be looking to use these areas. With Parks Victoria providing no information to the public to advise them of the expected dates for reopening, it looks like the opportunities for many families to get outside and enjoy an affordable holiday this summer will be lost. The closure of these facilities has a number of impacts, and I urge the minister to provide that information.