Later in the 19th century Melburnians discovered the recreational potential of the lakes—fishing, swimming and boating—and by the beginning of the 20th century Loch Sport was accessible via a dirt track, with plots of land surveyed for the nascent township.
In later periods of the 19th century, Melburnians identified the recreational benefits of the lakes—fishing, swimming, and boating—and by the beginning of the 20th century, Loch Sport was accessible via a dirt track with plots of land surveyed for the growing township.