Cr Sandice McAulay, Mayor

Murrindindi Council is making a big investment with fishing and boating, Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay told last week’s Shire meeting.

“I was delighted and honoured to participate in the launch of the Lake Eildon Boating and Fishing Show,” Cr McAulay said.

“This major event happening in a few weeks on the weekend October 11-13 is such a wonderful opportunity to highlight our beautiful Shire.

“I think that we can acknowledge that nature-based recreation is at the heart of what we have to share with visitors.

“An impressive 42 per cent of recreational boating in Victoria takes place in inland waterways and of this Lake Eildon accounts for 25 per cent of this figure.

“This makes Lake Eildon the most popular inland waterway for recreational boating in the State.

“It is obvious that boating, fishing and water based recreation activities play a significant role in the Shire’s economy.

“It is therefore no surprise that Council is investing significantly, and helping local businesses to do the same, in developing our tourism offerings and industry.

“It is also, why we have embraced this opportunity to support this inaugural Melbourne/Lake Eildon Boating and Fishing Show here on Lake Eildon.

“I hope everyone attends this very exciting free event and support the organisers to promote Murrindindi Shire as the home of recreational fishing, boating and water sports.”