Preliminary planning has started on expanding and connecting the trail network in Ballarat East.
The City of Ballarat has four trail projects that will connect to major attractions and link up existing and planned trails across the district.
When complete, these projects will provide walking and cycling options from the Yarrowee River Trail in Brown Hill to Sovereign Hill in Golden Point’ from Sturt Street in the city centre to Woowookarung Regional Park in Canadian; and the continuation of the Warrenheip Gully Trail.
Changes in Ballarat East include connecting the Bunny Trail to the Yarrowee River Trail on Queen Street North, the Bunny Trail to Pennyweight Gully–Sparrow Ground Trail, the Warrenheip Gully Trail to Sparrow Ground, and Pennyweight Gully to Sovereign Hill via Lake Esmond.
The project will also include the installation of safe crossing treatments at some sites, shade and tree plantings, and rest areas.
City planners are seeking public comment on the project locations and details.
This is the first of two rounds of community consultation and is open on the City’s MySay website until Wednesday 30 April: https://mysay.ballarat.vic.gov.au/ballarat-east-trail-and-connections
You can provide feedback by using the interactive map to pin your comments and ideas and by answering a short survey. The second round will include drop-in sessions in coming months.
City of Ballarat deputy mayor, Ben Taylor, said improving connections will make the routes more accessible for recreational and active transport users.
“However, we need to get these plans right and that’s why I’d encourage community members to view the plans and let us know what you think,” he said.
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