THE automated electronic gates at the entrance to Toorourrong Reservoir Park are set to be upgraded.
With continued advocacy from the community group Friends of Toorourrong, State Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell said she raised the matter twice in parliament.
She said Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos has advised her that “Parks Victoria is implementing further upgrades to the gates, including a smart clock that will automatically adjust opening and closing times throughout the year.”
Last year, Ms Lovell asked Mr Dimopoulos to implement several actions to reduce the fire risk at the Toorourrong Reservoir Park, including fixing the automatic electronic gates at the entry to the park on Jacks Creek Road which had reportedly been vandalised.
Ms Lovell said: “Toorourrong Reservoir Park is a beautiful public space treasured by locals and visitors, but frequent malfunctioning of the electric gates has caused concern, especially during fire season when quick and easy access for CFA crews is vital.
“It shouldn’t take this much pressure to force Labor to carry out proper maintenance at public parks, but I am glad to see the government finally taking action.”
Mr Dimopoulos said the upgrade to the gates will come with improved sensors that are more resistant to vandalism.