East Gippsland Shire Council Manager Strategic Planning Fiona Weigall said the shelter’s previous blue and yellow colour scheme was part of the Paynesville Blitz. “The blitz project was run by Council and the community as a temporary beautification measure while more permanent streetscape improvements were planned and undertaken. The painting of the ferry shelter was part of that,” Ms Weigall said. “Many of the other blitz features, such as the picnic tables and planter boxes, were removed as part of the recent works along The Esplanade. While the shelter has been repainted, the feature mosaics have been retained.”
Visitors to the eastern end of The Esplanade will have noticed the works on the former café are continuing. As the public toilets associated with the café are unavailable, the Shire has organised for two accessible portable toilets. These will be located in Devon Lane.
