Projects unveiled in Sebas

UPGRADES to improve three cycling and pedestrian connections from Sebastopol to the Yarrowee Trail are complete.

Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison marked the occasion on behalf of Gayle Tierney, Minister for Regional Development, with City of Ballarat mayor Cr Des Hudson at a new viewing area and shelter in Orion Street.

The project was funded with $1.2 million from the City of Ballarat and as part of the State Government’s $5 million Spotlight on Sebastopol program.

The upgrades included the corner of Orion Street and Rubicon Streets to create a parkland a viewing area and shelter, the Yuille Station Park site at Vickers Street to improve picnic facilities and car parking, and at Docwra Street to create a gateway to the start of the Yarrowee Trail.

“Through the Allan Labor Government’s transformative Spotlight on Sebastopol we are making Sebas an even better place to live,” said Ms Addison.

“The completion of the $1.2 million Yarrowee River Trail delivers three new connections to allow people to gather and connect with nature as well as new pathways, picnic areas and shelters.”

Works to complete two additional projects which are part of the spotlight on Sebastopol program are still underway.

This includes the off-road Herford Street bike path and the Victoria Albert streetscape project.

“I am pleased to see the progress being made on the Hertford Street Bike Path,” said Ms Addison.

“Our investment of $946,000 for the dual direction bike land and share path, this will be of particular benefit to Phoenix students and staff who chose to cycle to school.

“Through the $5 million Spotlight on Sebastopol projects we are improving amenity, whilst maintaining and promoting the unique identity of Sebastopol.”