The much-anticipated 1km asphalt section of the Waranga Rail Trail is on track to be opened this week. The new 2.5m wide asphalt path begins at the High Street footpath in Rushworth, passes alongside the historic goods shed and railway lines, and concludes at the Bendigo-Murchison Road.
The installation of the asphalt layer was completed last Friday, and this week will see the addition of line marking, signage, bollards, and fencing. These works will mark the completion of the first stage of construction for the Waranga Rail Trail.
Construction of the second stage of the Waranga Rail Trail is progressing well. A significant portion of the 10km gravel path, extending from the Bendigo-Murchison Road crossing to Channel Inlet Road, has been installed. However, table drains and shoulder works are still required. Additionally, repairs to six VicTrack bridges are currently underway.
Please note that this section of the Waranga Rail Trail will remain closed to the public until construction is completed. Construction fencing and flagging have been installed at all bridges and road access points. Council kindly asks the public to stay off this path over the Christmas break and into the new year while the contractor, Northerns Constructions Group, completes the finishing touches to the new Rail Trail.
To stay up to date on this project visit www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/waranga-rail-trail .
