Have your say about trail improvements

BALLARAT residents are invited to provide feedback on proposed changes to walking and bike trails in Ballarat East.

Early-stage planning is underway to improve the trail network by increasing safety and accessibility for recreational active transport users.

When the project is completed, it will provide walking and cycling options at the Yarrowee River Trail in Brown Hill to Sovereign Hill in Golden Point, from Sturt Street in the CBD to Woowookarung Regional Park in Canadian, and the continuation of the Warrenheip Gully Trail.

Changes in Ballarat East include connecting the Bunny Trail to the Yarrowee River Trail on Queen Street North, the Bunny Trail to Pennyweight Gully-Sparrow Ground Trail, the Warrenheip Gully Trail to Sparrow Ground, and Pennyweight Gully to Sovereign Hill via Lake Esmond.

The project will also include the installation of safe crossing treatments at some sites, shade and tree plantings, and rest areas.

“Improving connections throughout Ballarat East will make these spaces more accessible for recreational and active transport users,” City of Ballarat deputy mayor Cr Ben Taylor said.

“However, we need to get these plans right.

“That’s why I’d encourage community members to view the plans and let us know what you think.”

This is the first of two rounds of community consultation and is open on the City’s MySay website until Wednesday 30 April.

The second round will include drop-in sessions in coming months.