A new shared path will be provided along Liverpool Road, Kilsyth following a $463,938 contribution from the federal government’s Active Transport Fund.
Yarra Ranges Council will build the new 1.7km long path between Canterbury Road and Mount Dandenong Road in Kilsyth.
This path will connect key destinations such as the Bayswater Business Precinct and Pinks Reserve, which is a regional basketball and netball facility.
It will also form part of a network of trails being developed in Melbourne’s outer east.
“This is a fantastic investment in Kilsyth that will make it safer and easier for people to walk, ride, and connect to their local community – whether they’re heading to work, school, or the netball courts at Pinks Reserve,” Senator for Victoria, Lisa Darmanin, said.
“Building better walking and cycling infrastructure is about giving people real transport choices.
"This shared path will not only improve safety and accessibility but also support local businesses and encourage more people to get out and enjoy their community.”
It is one of 19 projects that will share in $21 million to build new, or upgrade existing, cycling and walking paths across Victoria.
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister, Catherine King, said the path would make it easier to get to school, work or local services without having to drive.
“This is about so much more than bike lanes and footpaths, it’s about reshaping our cities and regional centres, connecting our everyday places, and making our towns better to live in and easier to visit.”
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