1. Northern Anglesea MTB Trails

2. WHY TRAILS? Already popular destination
Caters to all ages, genders, abilities
Multiple environmental benefits
Not another You Yangs or Forrest
Social, health, economic benefits
Already a popular recreation destination – not trying to create a new industry – track counter 2000/mth in 2015 not formalised trails.

3. WHY TRAILS? Local user group to drive & sustain the project
Properly constructed, minimal ongoing work to sustain
Surf Coast MTB Trail Strategic Plan
Already a popular recreation destination – not trying to create a new industry – track counter 2000/mth in 2015 not formalised trails.

4. VISION 40km of dedicated MTB trail 40-60km of trails: day trips
80-100km of trails: day trips & multi night stays
Additional walking / running /access trails
Cater to all rider abilities – green, blue, black
Co-exist and mutually beneficial to alternate future uses

5. WHERE IN THE COAL MINE?

6. THE BIGGER PICTURE

7. THE BIGGER BIGGER PICTURE

8. Economic Benefits & Funding Options
Warburton Feasibility Study 2015
$4.2M for 100km of trail
Direct economic benefit $12.6M pa
Direct + indirect economic benefit $23.7M pa
New jobs
Funding options
State gov’t grants
Local shire grants
Private-public partnerships

9. QUESTIONS??