There is now a new elevated bridge crossing of the Kororoit Creek Estuary at Altona, replacing the former frequently flooded ford.
Riders along Bay Trail West would often have to detour on busy roads when sudden precipitation in the creek catchment would raise water levels over the road.
But following six months of construction, the extremely sturdy new bridge – a project of the City of Hobsons Bay – has been completed.
The new crossing includes a vehicle carriageway and a shared-user path with safety guard rails, as well as installation of an electronic flood-warning system.
A significant aspect of this project includes the construction of a fish ladder designed to enhance the migration of fish, aquatic life and bird species, both upstream and downstream, thereby supporting their feeding, breeding and genetic diversity.
Mayor of Hobsons Bay, Cr Daria Kellander, said the project was a great improvement for the community, making it much easier for people to move all year round.
The Bay Trail West has seen a number of improvements in recent years now extending to the Point Cook Homestead.
Riders can also connect through to the Federation Trail at Hoppers Crossing via Sanctuary Lakes South Boulevard and Sneydes Road to make a circuit back to Footscray.
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