Alpine Shire Council is progressing on works to install a permanent public toilet facility at the Kiewa Valley Trailhead off Embankment Drive in Mount Beauty.
This project has experienced significant technical hurdles due to the nature of available services in this area, including power, water, and connections to sewerage.
The water and sewerage connection works are currently underway, to be followed by power and installation of infrastructure later this year.
Alpine Shire Mayor, Cr Sarah Nicholas, emphasised the importance of providing a public toilet facility in popular recreation spots such as the Kiewa Valley Trail and riverside picnic area.
"This area is becoming increasingly, and understandably, popular during the warmer months for locals and visitors alike," she said.
"By installing an accessible public toilet, we look forward to encouraging people to spend longer hours out in our beautiful natural environments, enjoying the physical and mental health benefits of being outside."
Cr Nicholas also acknowledged the ongoing plans to install public toilets in Tawonga South.
"We want to assure the communities of the Upper Kiewa Valley that the installation of a public toilet in Mount Beauty does not take away from what is happening in Tawonga South," she said.
"Council has purchased an appropriate block of land on which to install permanent facilities on the Kiewa Valley Highway, and we have included the scoping of this project in our budget for the 2025/26 financial year.
"We will continue to provide updates about the facilities in Tawonga South through our website and social media pages."
Works to connect utilities have been awarded to Erickson's Plumbing Pty Ltd of Whorouly through a standard open tendering process available to accredited contractors of North East Water.