New stage and sun shelter for Eildon

Published on 29 November 2024

Murrindindi Shire Council and Eildon Events Inc are excited to announce the completion of the new stage and sun shelter in Lions Park, Eildon. This project has been made possible through the collaboration and combined efforts of the Eildon community, local organisations and funding contributors.

We would like to acknowledge and thank all the community groups and organisations who supported this project. This includes Murrindindi Shire Council, Eildon Events Inc., Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal, Eildon Opportunity Shop, Lions Club of Eildon, Elite Truck Bodies, AGL Energy, Eildon Primary School and Eildon RSL. Each of these contributions has played a vital role in bringing this project to life.

Eildon Events Inc. has led this initiative, empowering the community to work together. This spirit of collaboration has been highlighted by the success of the Eildon Twilight Market, which attracted over 10,000 visitors to the six markets held in 2021-2022. The market started in 2021, just after the easing of the COVID-19 lockdowns, and has continued to grow and thrive.

The stage and sun shelter are a Council asset and will be maintained by Council. Events hosted at this new facility will include the Eildon Twilight Market and Opera on the Pondage, as well as new activities inspired by this flexible space.

The Eildon Pondage Master Plan serves as a strategic framework for future development in the area, guiding collaborative efforts and ensuring alignment with long-term priorities. By focusing on this coordinated approach, we can unlock the full potential of the Eildon Pondage area, creating a vibrant and accessible space for all.
Council encourages community members to engage with existing master plans and strategic frameworks as a foundation for planning new initiatives. This approach helps ensure projects align with broader shire priorities as reflected in the Council Plan.

You can access the Council Plan as well as other strategies and plans on Corporate Documents page, or call Council on (03) 5772 0333.

Murrindindi Shire Council’s Sustainability and Assets Portfolio Councillor Sue Carpenter said, “We are thrilled to see the completion of this project, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Eildon community. This new stage and sun shelter will provide an outstanding venue for a variety of events and activities, bringing people together and enhancing the vibrancy of our community. The flexibility of this new space will allow for a wider variety of events and outdoor activities, benefiting the local community and hospitality, tourism, and retail businesses.”