A key connection in Ballarat for active transport has now been completed.
The construction of a 1.2 kilometre shared path from Victoria Park, past Morshead Park to Sutton Street has now been finalised.
The link is vital in improving the safety of the community when accessing Victoria Park or Morshead Park, in such a busy industrial and residential area.
Included in the works are six raised pedestrian crossings, seating, tree planting and solar lighting. The connection will make it safer for walkers, cyclists and families to use the path along busy Sutton Street.
It is part of the City of Ballarat's Trails and Connections project, which focuses on improving connections in some of the city's networks, particularly in the Redan and Delacombe areas.
As the population of Ballarat grows and more people participate in recreation outdoors and use active transport, the City of Ballarat is committed to providing better connections for pedestrians.
City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves said connecting trails in Ballarat helps to support an active and healthy community.
"As Ballarat grows, it is important that both locals and visitors can get around safely and comfortably, whether they are walking, cycling or driving," she said.
"It's great to see such a well designed and constructed path for all people to use in this busy area."
The $968,000 city design project was fully funded by the City of Ballarat.
As part of the Trails and Connections project, the other projects to be delivered are:
- A connection to and within Doug Dean Reserve via Whitelaw Avenue from the completed trail next to Sutton Street.
- A loop trail around Morshead Park from the Sutton Street trail, along Rubicon Street, Pleasant Street and Bell Street.
Design work is now underway for the stages to connect Doug Dean Reserve, Glenelg Highway and Pleasant Street along Rubicon Street.
The linkages aim to provide easy access to open spaces and outdoor destinations. They also aim to create environmental pathways enabling flora and fauna to connect to other habitat areas.
