Mayor Laura Binks said more than $267,000 of new concrete and gravel pathways had increased pedestrian safety and access within four townships since July 2021.
"We've built more than 1.4km of new concrete footpaths in Nagambie, Violet Town and Euroa, including works in residential streets and at two primary school crossings," Cr Binks said.
"There is more than 2km of new gravel pathways at two sites in Avenel."
Cr Binks said the new concrete pathways and school crossing upgrades had increased pedestrian access and safety in residential areas and school zones, while walking tracks in Avenel enhanced recreational use.
"Two residential streets in Nagambie and Violet Town have new footpaths, along with upgrades at school crossing zones at Nagambie Catholic Primary School and Euroa St John's Primary School," she said.
"Two sites for gravel walking tracks in Avenel were identified to improve safety for users, close any gaps to existing infrastructure and maintain a usable level of service - all with the intention to enhance recreational use in communities and appeal to visitors."
The pathway works so far completed in the 2021-22 Council budget include:
Nagambie: concrete footpaths
- Barwon St to High St, Nagambie (195m)
- Murray St to Goulburn St, Nagambie (204m)
- Total cost $48,291
Violet Town: concrete footpaths
- Hyacinth St to Tulip St (430m)
- Hyacinth St to Lily St (426m, including removal and replacement of existing 420m)
- Total cost $84,364
School crossings
- St Joseph's Primary School, High St, Nagambie (75m, new footpath)
- St John's Primary School, Anderson St, Euroa (80m, crossing realignment)
- Total cost $21,890
Gravel footpaths
- Queen St to Pinneger St and Ewings Rd, Avenel (450m)
- Anderson St to Ash St, Avenel (1.7km)
- Total cost 112,525
