A NEW path for pedestrians and bike riders will connect Delacombe Town Centre with the Yarrowee River.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison said providing safer active transport options boosts the health of community by encouraging more people to walk or cycle.”<\/p>\n
Delivering a new 2.4-milometre path for Sebastopol and Delacombe is great news for the connectivity of the whole community,” she said.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
“The City of Ballarat thanks the Victorian and Federal governments for their vital investment into Ballarat’s walking and cycling infrastructure.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 […]<\/p>\n