One of our major visitor attractions is the Yackandandah Gorge.

In 1859 the historic gorge was used as a tail race to sluice gravel and sand from upstream.

Cutting through the granite was a remarkable achievement in the early pick, shovel and blasting powder days. During the 1880s it was deepened and lengthened using dynamite.

Nearby is the dam wall that was built across the original watercourse of the Yackandandah Creek prior to the gorge’s construction.

In later years our local scout group constructed a bridge across the gorge and volunteer groups planted indigenous trees to enhance the creek. Unfortunately, the bridge is in disrepair and could be considered dangerous.

We are advised by Indigo Council that it is within the jurisdiction of Department of Sustainability and Environment and to date nothing has been done to rectify the problem or provide better signage.

— ERICH LOWERSON,

Yackandandah