CREATING NEW CONNECTIONS IN BALLARAT

A new shared path will create a safer link to some of Ballarat’s fastest-growing suburbs for pedestrians and cyclists, thanks to investment by the Victorian and Australian governments.

A new safe, fully-separated path will run along the Glenelg Highway, connecting the Yarrowee River in Sebastopol to Wiltshire Lane in Delacombe.

Funded under the Road Safety Program, the new 2.4-kilometre path will be delivered by the City of Ballarat and will build on a one-kilometre shared path which is currently under construction from the Midland Highway to Phoenix College.

Construction on the new path is expected to begin in April 2025 and will take approximately 12 months to complete, weather permitting.

The Australian and Victorian Governments are jointly funding this project, each contributing $4.86 million. 

The Road Safety Program is one of many initiatives that support both Governments’ commitment to reducing the risk of serious injury and fatal road crashes.

The Australian and Victorian governments are working together to improve safety on targeted, urban and regional roads, footpaths and cycleways across the state, and have made a joint commitment of $120 million under the 2023-2026 Road Safety Program.

This tranche of funding will improve road safety across 24 locations in Victoria.

Quotes attributable to Member for Ballarat Catherine King:

“Whether you’re walking, cycling or on a mobility scooter, this new path will make it easier and safer to get between Sebastopol and DTC.

“It’s great to work with the Victorian Government and City of Ballarat on delivering projects like this that make a real difference to people’s daily lives.” 

Quotes attributable to Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison:

“We know that providing safer active transport connections encourages more people to walk or ride a bike. Delivering a new 2.4km path for the Sebastopol and Delacombe is great news for the connectivity of the whole community.”

Quotes attributable to Ballarat Mayor Cr Des Hudson:

“As Ballarat grows, it is important that both locals and visitors have safe and comfortable options to walk and cycle.

“This new shared path will support an active and healthy community and provides alternative transport opportunities for those not wanting to rely on their car all the time.

“The City of Ballarat thanks the Victorian and Federal Governments for their vital investment into Ballarat’s walking and cycling infrastructure.”