This page will be a place to stay up to date with the projects underway in the district.
Current projects:
There is currently one project underway in Buchan District (Buchan Main Street and Linkages) with more projects in the pipeline.
Projects coming soon:
Buchan Discovery Trail
The community continues to work with East Gippsland Shire to find suitable locations for the Dump Point and the Playspace.
Buchan Discovery Trail
The Buchan Discovery Trail aims to leverage the current attraction of the Buchan Caves to build a viable historical, environmental, paleontological and geological experience for all visitors to the Buchan area, building the profile of Buchan as a place of global scientific and tourism significance based on Megafauna finds in the Buchan area.
The Gippsland Community Foundation have funded Stage 1 of the project.
Buchan Recreation Reserve redevelopment – Funding from Emergency Recovery Victoria, Community Foundation & LRCI
The Buchan Recreation Reserve Redevelopment has commenced. The Pavilion now has it’s roof on and taking shape. The expected completion date is March 2026.
The CRC is working with East Gippsland Shire to secure more funding to enable the project to be completed, cricket nets, playground and realignment of the oval.
The Master Plan is yet to be completed.
Projects completed:
Tourism Opportunities Plan
Tennis/Netball Courts
Revised Buchan Gelantipy and Districts Renewal Plan
Buchan Main Street Linkages Path
Community Facilities Upgrades – funding received Local Economic Recovery Round 1, 2020
- Buchan Hall Kitchen upgrade
- Gelantipy Hall, bathroom and ramp upgrade – completed
- Wulgumerang Recreation Reserve, vinyl flooring to toilets – completed
- Generator for Buchan Recreation Reserve