Safer walking, cycling link to Sebas and DTC

A NEW path for pedestrians and bike riders will connect Delacombe Town Centre with the Yarrowee River.

The aim of the 2.4-kilometre shared path along Glenelg Highway, between Wiltshire Lane and the Yarrowee Trail, is to establish a safer link between the busy parts of Delacombe and Sebastopol.

The project is to be funded by the Federal and State governments – which are both contributing $4.86 million each – and delivered by the City of Ballarat.

“Whether you’re walking, cycling or on a mobility scooter, this new path will make it easier and safer to get between Sebastopol and DTC,” said Member for Ballarat Catherine King.

“It’s great to work with the Victorian Government and City of Ballarat on delivering projects like this that make a real difference to people’s daily lives.”

Works are expected to take 12 months and begin in April of next year. The new path is set to build on a one-kilometre shared path between Albert Street and Phoenix College.

Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison said providing safer active transport options boosts the health of community by encouraging more people to walk or cycle.”

Delivering a new 2.4-milometre path for Sebastopol and Delacombe is great news for the connectivity of the whole community,” she said.

City of Ballarat mayor Cr Des Hudson said it’s important to offer safe and comfortable active transport options, especially as the population booms in the western growth corridor.

“This new shared path will support an active and healthy community and provides alternative transport opportunities for those not wanting to rely on their car all the time,” he said.

“The City of Ballarat thanks the Victorian and Federal governments for their vital investment into Ballarat’s walking and cycling infrastructure.”