$320 million plan to raise Mornington Peninsula from economic slump

A 111-kilometre trail for European-style walking holidays and a water recycling project to boost food production form the centre of a $320 million infrastructure plan to resurrect the Mornington Peninsula’s pandemic-ravaged economy.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is calling for state and federal support to lift the region from its economic slump by supporting a range of projects, including road upgrades and a new technology precinct.

Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Sam Hearn said the proposed trail would attract visitors from around the world and showcase the region’s diverse landscapes, coastlines and local food. “It would be a big boost to our tourism economy,” he said. “We’ve got some great trails and hikes … but we think this offers something unique and fits with the global market for those holidays that combine an epicurean, physical recreation and environmental experience.”

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/320-million-plan-to-raise-mornington-peninsula-from-economic-slump-20200619-p554ez.html

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