By Lachlan Ellis<\/p>\n
Many tracks and trails, including the 1000+ Steps at Bald Hill, have been hit hard by recent rains \u2013 but plans are already underway to repair the damage.<\/p>\n
Part of the 1000+ Steps walk \u2013 around 140 steps from Ramsay Crescent uphill \u2013 has been closed to the public, due to loss of gravel and mulch and mud debris across the steps.<\/p>\n
However, the remainder of the steps are open and safe to use, and the closed section can be detoured by using the northern open space section.<\/p>\n
And thankfully, the ratepayer won\u2019t be paying the bill to fix the damage, according to Council\u2019s General Manager of Community Assets and Infrastructure, Phil Jeffrey.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost damage was a result of inadequate drainage from an adjacent subdivision that is under construction. We are working with the developer to have the steps rectified at its cost,\u201d he told the Moorabool News.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are working with the adjacent estate to improve its site stormwater in the interim. When it\u2019s fully developed, an underground stormwater system will be in place. We are working to have the steps open as soon as possible. Repeat rain events are hindering efforts but [the 1000+ Steps] will likely open by December.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By Lachlan Ellis Many tracks and trails, including the 1000+ Steps at Bald Hill, have been hit hard by recent rains \u2013 but plans are already underway to repair the damage. Part of the 1000+ Steps walk \u2013 around 140 steps from Ramsay Crescent uphill \u2013 has been closed to the public, due to loss […]<\/p>\n