Bike Path Revolution for Banyule

Banyule Council will provide additional funding to bring total project funding to $855,000.

 

The project will construct a series of bike paths according to the ‘Banyule: Pathways to Brighter Futures’ strategic plan, with paths to be located in Ivanhoe, Greensborough, Macleod and Lower Plenty.  This includes:

 

·          Plenty River Shared Trail Extension- from Partington’s Flat Reserve to Plenty River Drive, Greensborough;

·          Main Yarra Trail- shared footpath works - through Burke Road North Reserve, Ivanhoe;

·          Horseshoe Bend – Plenty River Trail Realignment;

·          Lower Plenty Oval Realignment.

 

This project is part of the Rudd Government’s $40 million National Bike Paths Projects fund and a key element of the Economic Stimulus Plan.

 

Ms Macklin has highlighted the benefits of the project to the Banyule area.

 

“This is great news for all of those cycling enthusiasts around Banyule who will be able to enjoy a more extensive local bike path network into the future,”

 

This project in total is worth almost $855,000 and will be delivered in partnership with Banyule City Council,”

 

“Fourteen jobs will be created during the construction phase, and will draw on the local Banyule economy through to completion, which of course is a great thing during the global financial crisis,”

 

“This is an innovative job creation project, designed to train and employ disadvantaged locals,”

 

“This project will also help take cars off local roads and make it even easier for local residents to chase healthier lifestyles here in Banyule.” Ms Macklin said.