By Deanne Jeffers
WITH the first anniversary of the opening of Broad Way path connecting Mooroopna Train Station with the township, the Mooropna Community Plan Steering Group has called on the State Government to provide a record of their maintenance of the property and to increase investment to maintain the station and surrounding area.
Mooroopna Train Station facilities were destroyed by fire in 2018, and upgrades were completed in 2022 to extend the platform, improve parking, lighting and CCTV as part of the Shepparton Line Upgrade. The new walking and cycling path, named in honour of Mooroopna local Perry Broad, was opened in 2024.
Chairperson of the steering group, Rowan Farren, said that maintaining the train station and transport infrastructure was important to ensure that everyone could enjoy the town.
“Mooroopna has an opportunity to boost our local economy and support our small businesses,” he said. “With our train station being the first impression that many tourists will see for our town, it is one of the most important investments we could see for the continued growth of our community.
“Investment in our road and transport infrastructure is the first step in supporting our growth channels but without continued investment it is a grave concern of the committee that the site may fall into a state of dilapidation.
“Greater Shepparton will continue to see a growing population, and with the efforts of our tourism and advocacy groups, will hopefully reap the rewards of a strong visitor economy,” Rowan said.
“Having well-maintained transport infrastructure will ensure that everyone, both locals and visitors, are able to take pride in the town.”
