Mt. Rosea Staircase - First Stage
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Construction of loop track around Lake Elizabeth. Lake Elizabeth in the Otways, Victoria was formed in the early 1950's following a massive landslide. The Department of Natural Resources and Environment, who manages the area, obtained funding to create a circular track around the lake to enhance it's recreational potential. |
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 Benching Along much of its length the new track required full benching on cross slopes of up 47 degrees. |
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 Unobtrusive access to lake The new track affords views of the lake as it weaves through thick temperate rain forest. |
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 Boardwalk construction. The track crossed a boggy flood-prone area at the far end of the lake and required "duckboarding", a type of raised wooden walkway commonly employed in Australia. |
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 Finished boardwalk To blend more effectively with the surounding natural landscape the boardwalk was layed out with large flowing curves. |
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 Curving bridge bearers To cross a creek a curving bridge was built. The initial stage required the laminated bearers to be bent to the desired shape. |
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 Bridge under construction |
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 Completed boardwalk and bridge. |
