Bald Hill plans coming together

WITH the first two stages now complete, Moorabool Shire Council has announced the beginning of Stage 3 works at Bald Hill in Darley.

The 1000+ Steps and All-Abilities Sculpture Trail were completed in 2022 and 2023 respectively, and works on Stage 3, the Summit Trail, have now begun.

The Summit Trail will include an all-abilities trail at the Bald Hill summit, viewing points, a sculpture trail, amenities and facilities at the summit, and a car park.

The all-abilities trail will be designed to capture 360 degree views across Moorabool and back towards Melbourne, and will have minimal gradients to support ease of access across the reserve.

A gathering area at the start of the Summit Trail, adjacent to the car park, will provide shelter, tables, seating, accessible toilets, wayfinding, and interpretive signage.

The budget for the Stage 3 works is $2,795,700, with just over $2.1 million of that contributed by the State Government.

Works are expected to be complete towards the end of the year.

For more information on the Summit Trail, visit Moorabool Shire Council’s website and search Bald Hill Activation Project.