	{"id":98648,"date":"2024-07-18T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/?p=98648"},"modified":"2024-07-17T14:12:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T04:12:58","slug":"step-forward-for-footpath-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/news\/step-forward-for-footpath-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Step forward for footpath strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GOLDEN Plains Shire staff are seeking community feedback on the Draft Footpath Strategy after it was endorsed for exhibition at the recent ordinary council meeting.<\/p>\n<p>The draft strategy was developed following community consultation in 2023 including three in-person community forums and one online opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>The strategy aims to help the Shire manage current footpaths and develop pedestrian networks in every town by building and upgrading infrastructure over 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>It identifies and recommends places for future upgrades and construction priorities.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Footpaths and walkways play a significant role in connecting our communities and providing means of access to community facilities, services, public transport and open spaces,&#8221; said mayor Cr Brett Cunningham.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The strategy ensures council can effectively prioritise future upgrades, new footpath construction and proactively plan ongoing maintenance for all users in the Shire.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I encourage residents to view the Strategy and look forward to receiving their feedback throughout the public exhibition period.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The strategy is open for feedback until Thursday 25 July online, which can be made by email to enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au or mailed to Golden Plains Shire Council, PO Box 111, Bannockburn, VIC, 3331.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GOLDEN Plains Shire staff are seeking community feedback on the Draft Footpath Strategy after it was endorsed for exhibition at the recent ordinary council meeting. 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