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Construction is already underway for Mount Martha’s new footpath on Harrap Road.
The footpath will be approximately 1.5km, running along the north side of the road starting at Dunns Road roundabout and linking to an existing path down Harrap Road.
The path is being made with 1383 sqm of PolyRok. PolyRok is a recycled plastic product which is an alternative to mineral aggregate in concrete to minimise impacts on the environment.
The Shire has secured $600,000 for this project under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Grant Program.
The Shire’s Pedestrian Access Strategy aims to improve Peninsula pathways has identified Harrap Road as a key link in the Primary Pedestrian Network.
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Blackwater residents will soon be riding at the town’s own skate park with construction set to start in February.
Central Highlands Regional Council revealed on Thursday the project would begin towards the end of the month.
Final construction plans were revealed to Community Reference Group members this week and included slight changes from the initial concept, with extended shade shelters, additional seating and wider footpath areas.
The project tender was awarded to Queensland-based specialist skate park builder VFG Skateparks Pty Ltd. A view of what the Blackwater Skate Park is expected to look like.
The Queensland Government provided $1 million towards the project through the Active Community Infrastructure Grant program, to enable Queenslanders to participate in sport and recreation activities.
Encourage community ownership and action on a community need; Increase employment opportunities and build economic prosperity for the benefit of the community; Support new and inspiring events which benefit the community and celebrate connection; Maximise an organisation’s potential, and build capacity to become self-sustaining; Strengthen the liveability for local residents; and, Attract visitors to the city and provide rich and meaningful experiences during their stay.
The Community Infrastructure Grant program assists community projects that provide direct benefits to residents of Wodonga.
This program has a focus on health and wellbeing, access and inclusion, community participation and environmental sustainability. This includes infrastructure that supports any recreational, sport and cultural activities, including projects that: