The State Government has unveiled a new recreation area at Wivenhoe Dam, just in time for the summer holidays.
Billies Bay and Hays Landing, on the eastern side of Lake Wivenhoe, have been turned into a picnic and barbecue area with opportunities for swimming, fishing, paddling and sailing.
The area – which will be officially opened on December 10 – was previously off limits to the public.
“Access to the site, which is effectively on an island located in the middle of Wivenhoe Dam, has been upgraded with a new bridge and resurfaced road,” Water Supply Minister Mark Bailey said.
“Billies Bay and Hays Landing will collectively boast a double lane boat ramp as well as swimming and picnic facilities.”
Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann said the new site would provide an economic boost to the Somerset region through increased tourism.
“Tourism has been identified as one of the key economic drivers for our region both now and into the future,’’ Mayor Lehmann said.
