Playles Hill, Corryong
About the project
In the wake of 2019/20 bushfires, a group of passionate community members came together to develop the idea of a botanical park at Playles Hill, as a place for locals and visitors to reflect and reconnect.
The Playles Hill Working Group have been busy over the last year, workshopping ideas and commencing working bees to tidy up the site and begin landscaping.
Council staff have been working with the group to develop the park which will include:
- A walking track
- Mountain bike trail
- Informative signage
- Visitor facilities including a viewing platform/shade structure, park furniture, and redevelopment of the toilet block
The project is funded by a $500,000 grant from Bushfire Recovery Victoria’s Local Government Authorities and Community Service Organisations Program, a $10,000 grant from the Border Trust’s Bushfire Relief Fund, as well as a $25,000 grant from NewsCorp Australia’s Bushfire Fund, the latter 2 grants received by the Man from Snowy River Tourist Association.
Project updates
September 2021
Council announced that it has secured a $500,000 grant from Bushfire Recovery Victoria's Local Government Authorities and Community Service Organisations Program to support the redevelopment of Playles Hill in Corryong.
October 2022
Finishing touches have been made on the new public toilet and it will open to the public shortly.
November 2022
With a break in the wet weather works are progressing at Playles Hill, Corryong.
Construction of the mountain bike trail and the walking track have commenced and the toilet block facility is now complete. There is limited access to certain areas of the park while works continue.
The bike track is expected to open in December before Christmas.
February 2023
Construction of the pavilion is progressing well and the second stage of the walking track will commence next month.
The second stage of the walking track will extend from the new toilet block to the pavilion and through to the rotunda. The concreting has been done of the viewing platform floor, which is the roof of the pavilion.
There will be limited access to areas of the park while works are in progress.
October 2024
The Welcome Labyrinth officially opened on Saturday, 26 October 2024. Thanks to Lisa Shortridge for her insightful talk on labyrinths and Louise Halsey for cutting the ribbon at the event.
November 2023
The official opening of Playles Hill was held on Sunday 12th November 2023. The unveiling of the park sign was done by Mayor Andrew Whitehead and John Whitehead (grandson of Mr & Mrs Playle).
Ongoing enquiries
For further updates about Playles Hill or learn how to get involved please visit the Playles Hill Project community Facebook page.
