General News
14 April, 2026
Historic plaque unveiled at Green Hill Lake
THE Green Hill Lake Development Board has officially unveiled the first of what it hopes will be a series of historical markers around the lake, with a plaque installed recently at the site of the old Langi Logan North Mine.
The mine was part of the Langi Logan North Company, which was formed in 1909, and marks the beginning of what the committee hopes will become a broader project celebrating the rich history of the lake and its surrounds.
Committee member Gwenda Allgood said the plaque was the first step in recognising the many stories and contributors linked to Green Hill Lake.
“This is the first one,” she said. “We might be able to organise a walk. We’ve got all those locations.”
Mrs Allgood said the board hoped to eventually install a range of plaques of different sizes across the site, recognising both historic locations and the people who helped shape the lake over the years.
“Over the years the likes of John Dalton and Keith Meek and the schools, everyone got involved,” she said.
Mrs Allgood said community input would be vital as the project moved forward, with the board keen to ensure the information displayed is as accurate as possible.
“Put your hand up because if we get the plaque wrong, we don’t want to upset anyone,” she said.
Through Mrs Allgood’s research, along with help from other locals, a number of historical images have already resurfaced, including photographs showing when the lake was deepened.
“It’s got a date on it, you can’t argue with that,” she said.
The committee is now appealing for more information, stories and photographs relating to a range of other historic features around Green Hill Lake.
Among the sites and memories they are hoping to document are the Whirly Wilson monorail, the original wall built by prisoners from J Ward, the Arapol boat shed, the walking track into Ararat, Ararat Rotary’s jetty, tower and pontoon, and the involvement of local state schools in tree planting and many more.
Mrs Allgood said the Whirly Wilson monorail in particular was a feature many locals would remember fondly.
“They sold it off years ago, the kids used to love it,” she said. “Someone will pop up and say, ‘I’ve got a photo of that’.”
With the first plaque now in place, the project is expected to continue growing as more community memories and pieces of local history come to light.
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