Holland Bio Link Management Plan Review Completed

Benalla Rural City Council, with support from TREC Land Services, has completed a review of the Holland Bio Link Management Plan. As part of this process, input was sought from community members with current or past experience using the reserve, helping to shape the future use and conservation of this valuable community asset.

Located east of Benalla, the Holland Bio Link is a linear reserve connecting Holland Creek in the south with Winton Wetlands in the north. The reserve follows the Mokoan Discovery Trail—a shared cycling and walking path linking Benalla (starting at Sydney Road) with the wetlands.

Once a drainage channel, the reserve is being transformed into a thriving wildlife corridor for endangered native species such as the Regent Honeyeater, while also offering an inviting and accessible natural space for the community to enjoy.

The reserve is divided into three zones. Zone A, which runs north from Sydney Road to Winton Wetlands, has been developed, including the construction of a bike path and the planting of native vegetation by local environmental groups.

Community feedback during the review has informed the strategic direction for the next stages of the project, particularly planned works in Zones B and C, ensuring a balanced focus on both conservation and recreation.

Learn more about the Mokoan Discovery Trail at enjoybenalla.com.au.