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DAYLESFORD TO HANGING ROCK RAIL TRAIL - CONSTRUCTION PRIORITY PROJECTS PROJECT DETAILS Building on the region’s wellness brand, the 44km Rail Trail will encourage visitors to unwind and explore the region's unique offering of dramatic scenery, food, wine and health and wellness activities, based around local mineral springs. Passing through beautiful landscapes the trail, along the former Carlsruhe-Daylesford railway, will offer a variety of quality visitor experiences only an hour from Melbourne International Airport and accessible by public transport. The significant increase in visitors using the trail will provide huge opportunities for existing and new businesses, including farmgate produce sales. As the Rail Trail extends across local government borders, this project will be delivered in partnership with Macedon Ranges Shire Council. FUNDING Total $30 Million + Council $ 1 Million State/Federal $30 Million + Jobs during construction: 176+ Significant increase in visitation (est. 62,500 visits pa) across completed trail Economic benefit of $4.1M annually Creating an estimated 51 new jobs post construction TOURISM This project builds on the existing plans to develop the Woodend to Hanging Rock Rail Trail being developed by Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
