Friday 20 July – Don’t miss the reopening the Echuca Wharf

July 20, 2012

DON’T MISS THE REOPENING OF ECHUCA WHARF!

Be part of history and help celebrate the reopening of the heritage-listed Echuca Wharf at a FREE community
event for residents!

The reopening of the Echuca Wharf is a major milestone of the $14.2 million Port of Echuca Revitalisation project,
being jointly funded by the Australian Government, Victorian Government and Campaspe Shire Council. The 16-
stage project is scheduled for completion by December 2013.

Port of Echuca manager Mark Blunden said ‘It has been a privilege for all of us to have been involved with this
project, something that has never been achieved before, the total deconstruction and rebuild of Echuca Wharf. It’s
something we are unlikely to see again and an achievement that the local Echuca Moama community should be
very proud of. We would encourage all locals to come & celebrate this once in a lifetime event.’
The evening will include a spectacular fireworks display marking this momentous occasion.

When: Friday, 20 July 2012

Where: Port of Echuca- 52 Murray Esplanade, Echuca

Times:    3pm – Port of Echuca open to residents to explore

5pm – Official reopening of the Echuca Wharf by the Mayor of Campaspe Shire, Cr Kevin Simpson

6pm – Fireworks display

Cost: FREE

Tread the newly-laid redgum deck, explore the intricate structure underneath, or take a complimentary 20-minute
cruise onboard an Echuca paddlesteamer to view the amazing wharf structure from the river.
Paddlesteamer bookings are essential as numbers are limited.
For bookings contact the Port of Echuca Gift Shop on 03 5482 4248.

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For further media information contact:
Belinda Owen
Phone: (03) 5482 4248 or 0439 067 886
Email: b.owen@campaspe.vic.gov.au

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