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Home>Federal funding award for Darebin Creek Trail
| MEDIA RELEASE, 28 October 2009
Darebin Council has been awarded $96,500 from the Federal Government towards the construction of a shared path from the Darebin Creek Trail to Bundoora Park in Bundoora.
“The Federal Government funding is a huge boost to Darebin as it will go a long way towards the development of the Darebin Creek Trail, which is part of the Metropolitan Trail Network -Melbourne’s extensive network of bike and path trails,” said Darebin Acting Mayor, Cr Tim Laurence.
“The funding was received as part of the Federal Government’s $40 million National Bike Paths Project, a key element of the Economic Stimulus Plan.”
“The path system will increase accessibility for those on foot or cycling to Bundoora Park which already boasts many attractions including a Visitor Centre, Golf Course, Children’s Farm, Heritage Village and other recreational opportunities.”
“Council will contribute the remainder of the costs to develop the Trail, which will be about $110,000.”
“The project will construct a 320 metre concrete shared path through Bundoora Park and connects to the internal road network of Bundoora Park.”
“An asphalt surface will also be laid on the existing 500 metre gravel track, which interconnects to the internal path system of Bundoora Park.”
“In the near future, new sections of path in Banyule and Yarra will connect the Darebin Creek Trail in the south to the main Yarra Trail.”
For more information about Bundoora Park, phone 8470 8170 or go to Bundoora Park.
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