Ballarat builds $7.8M cycle path to replace risky road sharing
Work has begun on a $7.8 million shared path in Ballarat to connect missing cycling links between Delacombe and Sebastopol.
Ground has been broken on a 3.6-kilometre path along the Glenelg Highway, a project jointly funded by state and local government. Local cyclists say the dedicated path is essential because many people won't ride on roads where cars are present.
Henry Singleton, a local rider, said dedicated infrastructure is the only way to get people cycling safely. The route will be fully separated from traffic and open to cyclists, pedestrians, people with strollers, and mobility scooter users.
Upgrades to crossings, signals, bus stops and seating will also be built along the corridor. The project runs between Delacombe Town Centre and the Yarrowee River.
- $7.8 million
- Project cost
- 3.6 kilometres
- Path length
- Delacombe Town Centre to Yarrowee River
- Route
- Henry Singleton
- Local cyclist
Why it mattersA safe cycling option means more people can travel without relying on cars, reducing traffic and making the journey to work, school and shops less stressful.
AustraliaBallarat residents will have an alternative route for daily travel that avoids sharing roads with heavy traffic, particularly helpful as the city's population continues to grow.
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