This page will be a place to stay up to date with the projects underway in the district.
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 which will include signage from the centre of town, into the Arts and Cultural Centre then continue onto the Bluff Reserve. These signs will have three themes, Megafauna, Aboriginal History and European Settlement.
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 Buchan Gelantipy and Districts Renewal Association 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 in planning
Play Space – the concept designs for the Play Space with Megafauna theme are now completed. Council has advised that the inclusion of the Buchan Community Play Space concept plan can be considered for listing as a 2027/28 onwards project.
Dump Point Council and the BGaDRA have located a suitable site a concept design is expected by the end of July, following that there will be a further 4 weeks of consultation.
Toilet at old Uniting Church – The Jane Davidson Association has been successful in securing funding from Tiny Towns Round 2 to build a toilet. The toilet will also service the Butter Factory.
Suggan Buggan have recieved an FRRR grant to erect a shed so support their preparedness for fires.
Butter Factory have been successful in securing an FRRR grant for removal of tree stumps. This will open up the space between the Butter Factory and the old Uniting Church.
Projects completed:
Tourism Opportunities Plan
Tennis/Netball Courts
Revised Buchan Gelantipy and Districts Renewal Plan
Buchan Main Street Linkages Path
Gippsland Community Foundation have funded:
- Buchan Valley Golf Club Ember proofing and sprinkler system
- Gelantipy Hall operational expenses and new refrigerator
- Buchan Pony Club shed rebuild
- Amenities for Buchan Football Netball Court
- Purchase of Old Uniting Church Generator for Buchan Recreation Reserve
- Stage 1 of the Buchan Discovery Trail
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