The City of Greater Geelong will turn to the SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre for ideas and insights on developing a new footpath network for Drysdale and Clifton Springs.
Similar to the Ocean Grove Principal Pedestrian Network, the City plans to construct footpaths that will fill gaps in the network and make it easier to get around our townships.
The proposed footpath network aims to improve safety and accessibility, connect key locations and encourage more people to walk, cycle or scoot to schools, public transport, shops and other destinations.
Residents of all ages – from children and caregivers with prams to the elderly – will be able to enjoy the social, economic, and environmental benefits of active transport.
Members of the SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre have provided feedback about locations where new paths would be best located, where there are gaps and accessibility challenges.
Community members are encouraged to drop in to the neighbourhood centre and share their ideas for the team to pass onto the City.
The feedback will help to shape a draft concept map of the network, set
to go to the community for feedback early next year on the City’s Have
Your Say page: yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au
Construction of the staged Ocean Grove Principal Pedestrian Network, developed in consultation with the local community, is well underway.
Community members will spot signage in the streets where footpaths will be constructed next, with a QR code directing them to more detailed information.
The network is being delivered through a shared funding model, where the City bears the majority of the costs (65 per cent) and residents who will directly benefit from the paths pay the remainder.
This model will be one of the funding options considered for a Drysdale and Clifton Springs footpath network in the future.
We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the progress of this planned network and how it will meet the needs of our community.
Trent Sullivan Mayor
