STAFF WRITERS
THE Moe Yallourn Rail Trail Committee of Management, a small but active group of volunteers, is responsible for caring for and maintaining the Moe Yallourn Rail Trail.
The rail trail runs between Moe and Yallourn power station with a side track beside Hall’s Bay that creates a loop down to Lake Narracan and links back to the trail via Sullivans Track. The rail trail provides a great place to walk, jog or ride. But, what if an unforeseen emergency strikes you along the way? Fear not, the Moe Yallourn Rail Trail is one of only 10 rail trails in Victoria which has installed Emergency Service Telecommunication Authority’s (ESTA) Emergency Markers to support 000 calls and to ensure user safety and peace of mind. Accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere, and it’s essential to be prepared. If you have ever walked along the trail you may have noticed some markers along the trail. These ESTA Emergency Markers offer the advantage of capturing all important details for computer-aided dispatch call takers and responder to be timely and effective. By quoting the unique six-character alpha-numeric code displayed on the emergency marker, trail users can provide emergency call receivers with clear, unambiguous directional text. This vital information can help responders by guiding them precisely to the closest intersection and access point for the rail trail and site of the incident. The Moe Yallourn Rail Trail currently has 11 markers strategically placed along its length, with a 12th marker soon to be added along the Hall’s Bay Loop Track. When you see an ESTA Emergency marker, remember that they are installed to ensure community safety in open spaces. And a tip: make a game of remembering the alpha-numeric codes as you pass them, so you can call in the correct location if necessary. For more information on emergency markers, visit esta.vic.gov.au All the work of the Committee and Friends of the Rail Trail is carried out by a small group of enthusiastic (and aging) volunteers. The committee is looking at ways to attract new committee members. If you are interested in giving back to the community, then the committee would love to hear from you. Email moeyallournrailtrail@hotmail.com if you are interested in chatting further.
